GCGM committees' chairs and committees' members planned an exciting program of events for the 2025 - 2026 season that started in September. You can find the entire program schedule in the Yearbook.

Please note all GCGM events, except Open Days, are for members only and require registration in advance. Look for invitations and links to register for the upcoming events arriving in your email inbox approximately 30 days prior to the actual event. To stay informed, continue visiting our website and be sure to read monthly newsletters to see any updates. Newsletters provide very good descriptions of the upcoming events as well as links to register for them.

You can download the current schedule of upcoming events by using the button below. Events beyond 6 months will be posted in Members Only page.

GCGM Photogs:Wrap up & Critique-How to Upload Photos to GCGM Google Drive

Friday, June 5, 1:00pm

If you have wanted to share photos that you’ve taken with the Garden Club but are confused by the process, or it simply doesn’t work, this is your workshop. Bring whichever device you use to upload your photos, and we will work out the kinks together. We will also have the opportunity to share and critique any photos that you’ve taken this year.

Tour of the UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center and Gardens

Friday, June 12, 7:45am - 4:15 pm

The UW Arboretum gardens provide sensory delights, educational opportunities, and practitioner resources. Longenecker Horticultural Gardens is Wisconsin’s premier collection of hardy trees, shrubs and vines. The Wisconsin Native Plant Garden uniquely represents native plant communities of southern Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Native Plant Garden, designed by landscape architect Darrel Morrison, is a place where people of all ages participate in land care and learn about native plants, restoration, pollinator conservation, and ecological relationships.

MONARCH FLYWAY at Lakeshore State Park

Saturday, June 13 • 10am–2pm 500 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee

GCGM has partnered with Johnson’s Nursery to support this opportunity to plant 2000 Wisconsin native plants that monarchs favor on Saturday, June 13, from 10am - 2pm. We ask our members to fully support this effort by helping to plant and/or visit the lakefront! GCGM was awarded a $1500 grant from WI Plant Society and will match funds with an additional $1500. Register to volunteer at: Lakeshore State Park Monarch Flyway | Johnson’s Nursery | KB

Hiking for Non-Yodelers Monarch Trail Hike County Grounds Park, Wauwatosa

Thursday, June 18 • 10am

One more hike is scheduled for this season on June 18, 10am, on the Monarch Trail located in County Grounds Park, Wauwatosa. We’ll get a jump on those overwhelming the trail during butterfly migration, so we know the lay of the land come September should we want to return to revel in the miracle.

GCGM Annual Meeting. Rooted in Tradition: Native Wisdom for Nature Lovers

Friday, June 19, 10 am

With more than 40 years of experience in public education programming, Mark Denning brings a wealth of knowledge, storytelling, and life perspective to this presentation. Drawing on the powerful themes in Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer and The Water Walker by Joanne Robertson, Mark will weave these stories together with the rich cultural and ecological significance of our sturgeon. His talk will offer insight into the deep connections between people, land, and the natural world.

Book Group The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly

Wednesday, June 24, 1pm

The Last Garden in England, a book of historical fiction. It is a poignant, unforgettable tale of five women connected across time by one very special garden.

GCGM Tours: Chicago Botanic Gardens

Thursday, June 25, 11am - 5pm

The Chicago Botanic Garden has 385 Acres of nature to discover. Take a 35-minute narrated tour on the electric tram to learn about the garden’s history and science. Explore the views and stop off at optional garden sites.

Photogs: Conversations and Critic: Taking Candid Photos

-Hosted by: Photography Committee

Friday April 3, 2026 1-3pm (Zoom)

Discussion topics: Do you like recording moments with friends, family, at events, or while traveling? Want to get group shots without anyone blinking or mid-chew? Maybe another option besides lining adults up into neat rows like your kindergarten school photo? How can you tell a story about the event that really captures the feeling of a place? Would you like some tips for using your phone to get better photographs? How about composition tips for a more interesting photo?

April Luncheon Topic: OUR Water – What You Should Know and Why You Should Care Tom Mortensen, PLA, ASLA

-Hosted by Landscape Design Committee

Friday, April 17 10 am

This presentation will bring attention to many of the past and current water-centric issues in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Information will be shared about how stormwater, forever chemicals (PFAS) and especially industrialized agribusiness has compromised OUR water quality, and how we should all embrace a “water ethic” to protect this resource for future generations.

Weber’s Greenhouse Tour- Charlie Uihlein and Karina Soto

-Hosted by Horticulture Committee

Friday, April 24, 1-3pm

Join us, on Arbor Day, for a special visit to Weber's Greenhouse, home of the Teens Grow Greens program. You’ll get a firsthand look at how this inspiring program empowers young people through hands-on learning in gardening, leadership, and healthy living. It’s a great opportunity to witness the impact of your support!

“Mount Vernon Horticulture: Past, Present, and Future” Melanie Welles Creamer, Head of Horticulture

Friday, March 20, 10am

An overview of Mount Vernon's gardens and the history behind George Washington's redesign of the landscape at Mount Vernon starting in 1785. Followed by examples and a discussion of how and why we are changing our approach to managing the landscape at Mount Vernon today.

Horticulture Unplugged

Thursday, March 26, 10 am

This is a popular program, as knowledgeable members present various topics in a round robin format. There will be demonstrations, handouts, show and tell and door prizes.

Soul Fire Art Studio:

Fused Glass Garden Stake Workshop

Saturday, March 28, 1-3pm

Kick off the year with creativity and fun! We’ll gather to make our own fused glass garden stakes — three design options are available, and all materials and instructions are provided. No experience needed! Prices range from $26.25–$42, based on size and materials (pay your own). Come make something beautiful to brighten your garden this year.

Green and Healthy Schools of Milwaukee by James Steiner Come for the luncheon, stay for the inspiration.

Friday, November 21th, 10 am

Hiking for Non-Yodelers: November Hike Riveredge Nature Center | Red Loop

Wednesday, November 12th, 10:00am

Photogs Photo Critique and Conversation by: Kileigh Hannah & Suzanne Stone

November 7th • 1pm – 3pm via Zoom

Hiking for Non-Yodelers: October Hike Ice Age Trail - Lapham Peak Loop in Delafield

Thursday, October 23rd, 9:30am

GCGM Creative Workshop "Pumpkins and Succulents"

Wednesday, October 22nd 10 am

"A Year in the Life of a Tree" by Caitlin Reinartz

Friday, October 17th, 10 am

“Garden Inspired Design” with Nancy Cody

Saturday, Oct 11 10am

Photography Workshop: “Noticing the World Around You”

Friday, October 10 1-3 pm.

GCGM MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS

JUNE EVENTS

RECENT PAST EVENTS

GCGM Bird talk and walk with Donna Miller in Havenwoods State Forest

Saturday, May 09, 08-- 10:30am

Alice's Garden kick off "The Redesign and Dig Out Event

Sunday, May 10, 10:00am

“Chasing Lewis’s Monkeyflower”

with Betty Adelman from Heritage Flower Farm

Wednesday, October 22nd 10 am