Olbrich Botanical Society Inc

Programs: Special events olbrich offers a number of free and low-cost events to members and the general public. Special events at olbrich botanical gardens are generally mission-related, are traditional activities held within the gardens, provide educational opportunities for families or pure enjoyment within the gardens for all audiences. Blooming butterflies is a signature summer-time event that attracts families and provides educational information and includes visits to all the gardens. The signature holiday event, holiday express, showcases model trains in a miniature garden setting with holiday themes. Olbrich's concert series provides musical entertainment with the garden setting - a traditional garden activity. In 2016 obs continued an event that was unveiled in 2015- gleam: art in a new light, which showcases lighted artwork in the garden setting. The art was a collaboration between artists and landscape lighting designers.

education programs: olbrich botanical gardens provides hundreds of diverse classes and workshops for families, adults, and youth each year and its education programs encompass many other experiences. Olbrich education reaches teachers, adult groups, schools, scout groups, and other k-12 community youth organizations. Olbrich's eco-friendly tram provides interpretive and transportation services in the outdoor gardens - especially for those who need assistance to move around the gardens. In addition docent-led tours of the gardens are conducted annually and reach more than 1000 adult and family visitors.

garden and conservatory maintenance and enhancement: olbrich botanical society assists the city of madison parks division to maintain and enhance olbrich's outdoor gardens and bolz conservatory. During 2017, $1,211,454 was transferred to olbrich botanical society foundation, which is included in the expeneses for this program.

other program service activities: volunteer support, visitor services, gift shop