Rotary Botanical Gardens

Pour and Paint Birdhouse

Join us at Rotary Botanical Gardens for a unique Acrylic Pouring workshop led by Janesville artist Nancy McKinnon. Nancy will start with a live demo, then guide participants through the acrylic pouring process as you create your own abstract designs. The first session focuses on pouring and design; the second session covers assembly and finishing. Every piece turns out differently, and that’s part of the fun. Seats are limited so Nancy and her assistants can provide individual guidance. Expect...

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Date: February 23, 2026
Timing: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Address: 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville.

Green Fire at the Gardens: Aldo Leopold’s Story

Rotary Botanical Gardens will host a free community event on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in celebration of Aldo Leopold Week, honoring the life and legacy of Aldo Leopold, widely regarded as the father of modern conservation. The event will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM and includes a documentary screening, group discussion, and guided tour of the gardens. While the event is free to attend, pre-registration is required and no walk-ins will be accepted. The morning begins with…...

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Date: March 7, 2026
Timing: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Address: 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville.

Royal Walkers Club Info Sessions

Join this event to see what the Royal Walkers Club is! At Rotary Botanical Gardens, people will meet and interact with others in the community all while sharing a love of nature, and getting those steps in!...

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Date: March 14, 2026
Timing: 10:00am - 11:00am
Address: 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville.

Brews & Blooms

A beer garden at the gardens! Enjoy brews, soft drinks, seltzers, and food trucks! Sit out on our beautiful terrace or bring a blanket and hang out on our lawn! Explore the gardens after hours! Some beer garden dates may even be themed. Check out our social media posts to stay up to date!...

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Date: May 7, 2026
Timing: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Address: 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville.

Sounds of Summer

Experience the beauty of music and nature together at Rotary Botanical Gardens’ Sounds of Summer, a live music series featuring classical and acoustic performances in a breathtaking outdoor setting. Visitors can serenely stroll through the gardens while enjoying the sounds of harp, violin, flute, guitar, and more performed by local musicians....

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Date: May 10, 2026
Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Address: 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville.

Brews & Blooms

A beer garden at the gardens! Enjoy brews, soft drinks, seltzers, and food trucks! Sit out on our beautiful terrace or bring a blanket and hang out on our lawn! Explore the gardens after hours! Some beer garden dates may even be themed. Check out our social media posts to stay up to date!...

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Date: June 4, 2026
Timing: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Address: 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville.

Brews & Blooms

A beer garden at the gardens! Enjoy brews, soft drinks, seltzers, and food trucks! Sit out on our beautiful terrace or bring a blanket and hang out on our lawn! Explore the gardens after hours! Some beer garden dates may even be themed. Check out our social media posts to stay up to date!...

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Date: July 2, 2026
Timing: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Address: 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville.

Sounds of Summer

Experience the beauty of music and nature together at Rotary Botanical Gardens’ Sounds of Summer, a live music series featuring classical and acoustic performances in a breathtaking outdoor setting. Visitors can serenely stroll through the gardens while enjoying the sounds of harp, violin, flute, guitar, and more performed by local musicians....

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Date: July 12, 2026
Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Address: 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville.

Brews & Blooms

A beer garden at the gardens! Enjoy brews, soft drinks, seltzers, and food trucks! Sit out on our beautiful terrace or bring a blanket and hang out on our lawn! Explore the gardens after hours! Some beer garden dates may even be themed. Check out our social media posts to stay up to date!...

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Date: August 6, 2026
Timing: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Address: 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville.

Brews & Blooms

A beer garden at the gardens! Enjoy brews, soft drinks, seltzers, and food trucks! Sit out on our beautiful terrace or bring a blanket and hang out on our lawn! Explore the gardens after hours! Some beer garden dates may even be themed. Check out our social media posts to stay up to date!...

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Date: September 3, 2026
Timing: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Address: 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville.

Sounds of Summer

Experience the beauty of music and nature together at Rotary Botanical Gardens’ Sounds of Summer, a live music series featuring classical and acoustic performances in a breathtaking outdoor setting. Visitors can serenely stroll through the gardens while enjoying the sounds of harp, violin, flute, guitar, and more performed by local musicians....

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Date: September 13, 2026
Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Address: 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville.

Brews & Blooms

A beer garden at the gardens! Enjoy brews, soft drinks, seltzers, and food trucks! Sit out on our beautiful terrace or bring a blanket and hang out on our lawn! Explore the gardens after hours! Some beer garden dates may even be themed. Check out our social media posts to stay up to date!...

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Date: October 1, 2026
Timing: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Address: 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville.

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