Botanica
Schedule
Thu Jun 04 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
2600 Larsen Rd, Green Bay, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54303 | Green Bay, WI
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Inspired by TasteBudThursday, June 4 | 5–8 pm
Rare plant finds, curated samples, and specialty offerings come together for Botanica, our summer evening celebrating plants, community, and the beauty of the Garden!
Stroll the grounds as you savor hand-picked food and beverage tastings from local businesses, browse specialty plant offerings, and discover one-of-a-kind items in the live auction. The evening creates a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where you can mingle and connect with fellow Garden supporters.
Guests in select tiers enjoy early entry, an exclusive private reception featuring specialty bites, and a guided tour with Mark Konlock, Director of Horticulture. Early access also includes first opportunity to bid items and explore specialty offerings before other guests.
Garden cocktail attire encouraged.
Choose Your Botanica Experience
Limited quantities available for tiers one and two.
SOLD OUT: Tier 1: Full Bloom Reception
Enjoy the full Botanica experience with exclusive early access and elevated perks. Begin the evening with a private reception featuring specialty bites from Joyful Grazing, followed by a guided Garden tour with Mark Konlock, Director of Horticulture.
Guests also receive exclusive access to rare plant bidding, early entry to tastings; also includes a commemorative mug, drink ticket, and door prize entry.
Includes:
Private reception from 5-6 pm with specialty bites (Joyful Grazing)
Guided garden tour with Mark Konlock
Early entry beginning at 4:30 pm
Exclusive access to rare plant bidding
Access to tasting, plant sales, mystery bulbs, and live auction
One complimentary drink ticket
Door prize entry
Tier 2: Early Bloom Entry
Start your evening early and enjoy Botanica at a relaxed pace. Guests receive early entry to tastings, first access to plant selections, a drink ticket, and door prize entry — perfect for exploring before the event opens to all ticket holders.
Includes:
Early entry beginning at 4:30 pm
One complimentary drink ticket
Door prize entry
Access to tasting, plant sales, mystery bulbs, and live auction
Tier 3: Garden Evening
Enjoy a summer evening in the Garden with access to tastings, specialty plant offerings, and the live auction. Stroll the grounds, sample bites and beverages from local businesses, and discover unique finds throughout the event.
Includes:
Entry beginning at 5:30 pm
Access to tasting, plant sales, mystery bulbs, and live auction
Online Auction
Wednesday, June 3 at 9 am–Thursday, June 4 at 7:30 pm
View and bid on hundreds of items either online or in person while you’re here, including annual and perennial plants, outdoor living items, art, and more.
Bid electronically on auction items from wherever you are using your smartphone or tablet, or if you’re at the event, get assistance from our on-site “Bidding Agents.” Track your bids while strolling through the Garden or from home.
No fee to participate in the online auction. Bidding registration coming soon!
Item Pick-Up
Winners can pick up their items the night of the in-person event (7:30-8 pm, Thursday, June 4) or from 9 am-6 pm on Friday, June 5 at the Garden. Winners unable to pick up their items at either time can make arrangements for pick-up by contacting [email protected] or 920.490.9457.
Not interested in the auction, but still want to help?
Please consider a donation to support our mission either online or by mail.
Proceeds support our mission to connect people with plants by providing year-round educational and recreational experiences for everyone in an environment that engages, inspires, and refreshes.
Volunteer
Interested in volunteer positions including event setup, registration, auction, and more? Contact our Volunteer & Development Coordinator at [email protected] or 920.593.5682 to learn more.
Tickets on Sale:
Garden Members
Monday, April 20 | 9 am
General Public
Monday, April 27 | 9 am
Must be 21 or older to attend.
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