31st Annual Milwaukee RiverKeeper Spring Clean-Up
Apr
25
9:00 AM09:00

31st Annual Milwaukee RiverKeeper Spring Clean-Up

Grab your gloves, rally your friends, and join us for a morning of community action. Join together with other volunteers across West Bend Parks as we collectively remove pounds of trash in hours!

This isn’t just a cleanup, it’s become an annual tradition! A celebration of teamwork, connection, and the power of community action. Whether you’re a seasoned environmental advocate or a first-time volunteer, we’ll work together, side by side and stream by stream to restore our precious waterways. Register HERE!!!

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2026 Roots and Branches Plant Sale
May
15
to May 16

2026 Roots and Branches Plant Sale

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Roots and Branches invites the community to its annual Spring Plant Sale on Friday, May 15 from 11:00–7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 16 from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The sale will take place at the corner of Main and Vine Streets, across from City Hall in downtown West Bend.

These are the plants gardeners have been dreaming about all winter. A beautiful selection of locally grown, winter-hardy annuals and perennials will be available—offered at some of the best prices in town. Proceeds from the plant sale support Roots and Branches’ community beautification projects, educational programs, and environmental initiatives throughout the year.

Annual flats (48 plants) are priced at $18, with mix-and-match varieties available. Shoppers will find colorful selections including zinnias, coleus, impatiens, petunias, and more. In addition, 4½-inch potted annuals are $5 each and feature stunning geraniums, pennisetum grass, and a variety of trailing flowers and plants.

A wide assortment of sun and shade perennials will also be available, including hostas, ornamental grasses, daylilies, and pollinator-friendly plants. Perennials are priced at $7 for a one-gallon pot.

Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted (a small fee applies to credit card purchases). The plant sale will be held rain or shine. Cross fingers for beautiful weather!

For more information about Roots and Branches and its programs, visit www.rootsbranches.org.

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Rose Innovations Field Trip
Jun
13
8:00 AM08:00

Rose Innovations Field Trip

COME JOIN US!

As we visit Radler’s Rosarium which is an opportunity to experience one of Greenfield’s local treasures. The sloping garden uses stone to create terraces, raised beds, waterfalls, and a very large fireplace and seating area. Ponds, sculpture and an extensive stream meanders through the yard providing home to Radler’s tame goldfish. There is even a three-story Garden shed with observation deck. And, there is a Knock Out Rose trial garden. The Knock Out Rose is widely considered to be one of the most popular and successful roses in the world. Will and his staff will be available to help visitors understand the vast gardens.

Meet at West Bend City Hall

$55.00/per person which includes a light breakfast, admission to Rose Innovations and your bus transportation.

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FREE Seminar - Connecting People with Native Plants for a Healthy Planet
Mar
5
7:00 PM19:00

FREE Seminar - Connecting People with Native Plants for a Healthy Planet

Presented by Wild Ones, a non-profit organization concerned about the useless turf grass lawns and declining populations of native plants and habitats. The organization encourages the use of native plants in individuals’ landscapes to “heal the earth one yard at a time.” Register today to reserve your seat at HERE!

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Wreath Making Field Trip
Dec
6
2:00 PM14:00

Wreath Making Field Trip

Join Roots and Branches for a fun afternoon at The Wreath Factory in Plymouth, WI. Wreath, supplies and refreshments included.

Wreath-making expert, Tina Lutz, will provide step-by-step instructions to make your own beautifully decorated  24” wreath!

You will also receive a 25% discount for anything in The Wreath Factory store that day, including non-holiday items. This does not inculde the wreath you will be making.

Each attendee must register for the class.  Class size is limited. 

Register HERE

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How to Plant and Harvest Garlic
Nov
5
7:00 PM19:00

How to Plant and Harvest Garlic

Susan is an avid gardener, landscape designer, artist and community         educator. She is President Elect of Ozaukee Master Gardeners, has served on the executive board of the Herb Society of America-WI and is a Board Member and Program Chair of Roots and Branches.

 

Susan will take the mystery out of planting, growing and harvesting garlic. With a few extra tips and tricks you will be growing garlic like a pro too.

 

Register

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Invasive Plant Species of SE WI
Jun
18
7:00 PM19:00

Invasive Plant Species of SE WI

Julia Robson is the Natural Resource Program Coordinator for the Waukesha County Park System, bringing over 14 years experience in natural resource management across the Midwest. Julia played a key role in Waukesha County Parks receiving the WI DNR's Invasive Species Action Award in 2024 for their outstanding efforts in invasive species management. Her passion for conservation is reflected in her active roles on several boards and committees, including the SE WI Invasive Species Consortium and her ongoing service on the Waukesha County Land Conservancy's stewardship committee.

REGISTER HERE

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Designing Your Garden
Apr
16
7:00 PM19:00

Designing Your Garden

Susan Steinhafel is an avid gardener, landscape designer, artist and community educator. She is President Elect of Ozaukee Master Gardeners, has served on the executive board of the Herb Society of America-WI and is a Board Member and Program Chair of Roots and Branches.

Susan will use her artistic side and her extensive horticulture experience to give you the best of both worlds, showing you that a garden can be as simple or complex as your imagination will take you. Let her inspire you to create something beautiful in you own outdoor living space.

 REGISTER HERE

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Environmentally Friendly Landscape with Glenn Harold
Mar
26
7:00 PM19:00

Environmentally Friendly Landscape with Glenn Harold

Learn what to consider when landscaping: plants, mulch, turf and ground cover, composting, water usage, pest control and much more!

Glenn and his wife, Terry, live on a one acre urban yard which now contains over 900 different plants. Glenn’s major gardening interests are hostas, conifers and small maples. Glenn currently serves on the Park and Recreation Board in Cedarburg and writes a regular column for the OzaukeeCounty News Graphic.  These, and many other gardening articles, are posted on his blog:  https://theCottageGardener53012.wordpress.com.

Register HERE

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