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Van der Brohe Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary would like to thank all who participated in monitoring the avian population on the grounds during 2023 using the eBird website.… Read More

SOLD OUT! A tree grafting class taught by the only person on the planet allowed to use scion from the Johnny Appleseed tree!… Read More

On Oct 16, 2023, Van der Brohe Arboretum founder and director John Durbrow gave a tour of the grounds to Wisconsin State Senator André Jacque. … Read More

Director John Durbrow and Arboretum friends John and Cher Burish recently shared photos of the progress on the George E. & Susan E. Schiereck Grimm Council Circle and Ivy Walls being installed by A. Chappa Construction at the Van der Brohe Arboretum. … Read More

You all were great in making the 2023 Van der Brohe Arboretum Garden Crawl a resounding success! We extend sincere appreciation to all the attendees, sponsors, and volunteers who contributed towards a delightful celebration of the grounds and the mission of VDBA. We were pleased to meet many new visitors to the trails and especially … Read More

Enjoy a glass of wine and light appetizers as you stroll the grounds of the Arboretum at our annual fundraiser, sponsored by A Chappa Construction. Refreshments will be available at each of the nine Franciscan Gardens on the grounds. Music by Manitowoc Symphony musicians. This event is a fund raiser for the Arboretum. … Read More

Mid-July is a great time to come take a walk at the Arboretum. The Black-eyed Susans, planted throughout the grounds, have bloomed and are spectacular. These flowers will attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the grounds and the seeds are loved by birds.

Are you passionate about birdwatching and want to create a haven for our feathered friends in your backyard? Building a backyard bird sanctuary is an enriching and rewarding endeavor that not only invites an array of bird species to your home, but also contributes to their conservation and well-being. … Read More

The Natural Resource Foundation creates a fabulous schedule of field trips each summer. On June 24th, VDBA conducted an extensive morning tour as part of this program, providing visitors insight into the motives and intents of the land restoration as we move from a golf course into a Natural Area and Bird Sanctuary. Twenty … Read More

Updated July 14, 2023: Access changes daily, depending on where road crews are working but the road has been kept open from the south (coming from Two Rivers) through to the Arboretum parking lot to date. … Read More