Milwaukee County Aging & Disabilities Services is sponsoring free guided tours of Boerner
Botanical Gardens this summer for older adults (60+). Participants have the opportunity to
view Milwaukee County’s “Living Museum” with a 90 minute educational, docent-guided tour.
The setting for the Gardens is reminiscent of an English country manor with glacial fieldstone
walls and historic, handcrafted limestone statuary. Tours include the signature gardens, plant
collections and wetland area. Participants will have the opportunity at the end of the guided
tour to visit the gift shop.SIGN UP FOR A TOUR
To reserve your spot contact Vincenza Doyne at (414) 289-5818 or
[email protected]. Reservations will be made on a first come first
serve basis, with limited available spots. Reservations must be made at least one week in
advance of the tour date.TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
Those enrolled in Milwaukee County Older Adult Transportation Service can take First Transit
vans to get to Boerner Botanical Gardens. If arriving by car, the main entrance for the Gardens
can be accessed via the Parkway off of W College Ave. Parking is free. The Education and
Visitor Center are ADA accessible. Garden paths are also wheelchair accessible.