This week... Creating your own Glassware art!

Materials Glassware you would like to paint (stemless, as used here are inexpensively found at dollar stores and big box retailers) Acrylic paint (from craft store) Cotton swabs Parchment paper Baking sheet

Apply small amounts of the paints you would like to use onto a paper plate or painter’s palette and place cleaned glassware upside down onto a covered surface.

Dip cotton swab into first color and dab onto glass to begin your confetti pattern.

For best results, do one color at a time, allowing to dry about 10 minutes before next color layer.

Once you have your desired pattern finished let glassware dry at least an hour and then place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place baking sheet in a cold oven, then bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. After baking turn oven off and allow to cool at least an hour before removing.

BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS ARE OPEN!  * The fee booth is open from 8am to 7pm daily, including weekends.  * The Education and Visitor Center is open 9-4pm daily, including weekends.  * All CDC guidelines will continue to remain in place at this time. *MASKS ARE RECOMMENDED IN GARDEN, REQUIRED INSIDE EDUCATION & VISITOR CENTER.

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VOLUNTEER WITH FBBG Better than a workout at the gym! Get a workout in nature while you help with the clean up, weeding and planting of Boerner Botanical Gardens garden beds.   Many year-round volunteer opportunities available - have fun and support this historic venue for future generations!   Sign up/for more info, please contact Deborah Koepsel: 414-525-5653 or dkoepsel@fbbg.org

Wednesday Garden Walks Are Back!

Shade Tree Options for Ash Replacements Wednesday, May 26, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Walk will be led by Mike Wendt, Retired Arborist. Mike will tour the gardens discussing appropriate, quality shade trees that can be planted to provide multiple seasons of interest. 2021 Wednesday Garden Walks will be: May 26 - June 23 - July 7 - July 28 August 18 - August 25.  Reservations not needed for FBBG walks. Please check-in at the Education and Visitor Center. A $5 dollar donation is requested. County Rules @ Boerner: *Social distancing and masks recommended.  *All attendees gather in front of building.   *Hand sanitizer will be available.

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