Allen Centennial Garden

06/12/2026

Weekend incoming. Drop by to see the many new flowers in bloom and many more that are growing rapidly in our Wyman kitchen garden and beyond!

If you're interested in hands on activities consider our Build your own bouquet from 9:00 to 11:00 am, or our Mocktail class from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

If you're interested in creating or mending, bring something along, we'll have basic sewing supplies available on the terrace from 10:00 to 12:00 pm.

06/12/2026

Last call for our Garden mocktail class!

This class is a fun primer on making simple syrups and shrubs. What are those? Really easy ways to pull plantly-fruity-herby flavors out of common garden produce. We'll be working with our spring friends rhubarb, and cherry, plus a few other classic herbs like rosemary and lemon balm.

To sign up visit our Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garden-mocktails-tickets-1986359661218?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/08/2026

Have you seen the foxglove on the Badger walk? 👀

We often think of plants and animals as more or less the same, if they warrant our noticing at all. Squirrel, oak, robin, or maple. Our plant and animal peers are individuals. Some, like this foxglove pushing huge flowers in a shady area, remind us more bluntly.

Kudos.

06/05/2026

This weekend events incoming!

This weekend our drop in floral offerings continue on Saturday 9:00 am to 11:00 am and Sunday 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. $10 for flowers, as many as you can grip.

Our first of two watercolor class will be Saturday at 10:00 am. Thanks to our friends and Wheelhouse Studios for cohosting. This class is full! The next class will be offered on July 11.

Lastly, Sunday will be our first free summer Jazz Concert at 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm. We'll have the frist 50 chairs so bring a blanket or folding chair and enjoy the great music. This band has travelled from Germany and is looking forward to a warm Midwestern welcome. Huge thanks to the Friends of Allen Centennial who run our summer Jazz series.

06/03/2026

05/29/2026

Fantastic weather incoming! This will be a great weekend to visit the Garden.

If you're looking for a way to work with plants or create in a beautiful space drop by for our weekend events. No pre-registration needed. These include build your own bouquet 9:00 am to 11:00 am, dyeing with indigo blue at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, and our inaugural maker's circle from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. No pre-registration needed and available while supplies last.

Our Maker's Circle is a new meet up in the Garden and will be in the terrace seating area near our kitchen garden. Bring a craft or project to work on in the company of others. All makers welcome--basic textile supplies will be available.

05/28/2026

Look close!

Our first gazania are blooming... but only when the sun is shinning because these flowers are light sensitive.

Check them out in our containers or on the corner of Babcock and Linden. We are excited for a warm summer day when the areas are awash with these stunning blooms.

05/22/2026

Beautiful weekend incoming!

Drop by the Garden for a free stroll or visit our flower stand to build your own bouquet ($10). Flower will be flying this Saturday May 23, from 9:00 to 11:00 am.

05/15/2026

Summer events incoming! Join us this Saturday, May 16 for Build Your Own Bouquet ($10) from 9:00 to 11:00 am and a tour of the Garden ($5) from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Visiting the Garden is always free!

Summer weekend mornings are among the best times to visit since campus is quiet and street parking is free and easier to find. Come explore!

05/10/2026

Congrats to all the graduates and some of the last horticulture majors! Cheers.

Thanks for an awesome event in Allen Centennial.