February Events at Lynden
The Lynden Sculpture Garden is located at 2145 West Brown Deer Road. Admission is free. All events listed below are free unless otherwise indicated. Memberships, which offer significant discounts on workshops and other events, are available.
HOURS
In February, the Lynden Sculpture Garden is open daily from 10 am-5 pm (closed Thursdays). Free admission is made possible in part through the generosity of the Mangiamele Arts Foundation. For complete information on events, visitor guidelines, and everything that goes on at Lynden, visit www.lyndensculpturegarden.org.
A NOTE ON ICE SKATING
We will offer ice skating on the small pond at Lynden on Saturdays and Sundays when weather and ice conditions permit. Please visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LyndenSculptureGarden) for ice skating updates, or call the front desk at 414-446-8794, to check in about the status of the ice.
EXHIBITIONS: GALLERY
FAYTHE LEVINE: TIME IS RUNNING OUT
Through March 14, 2026
More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/exhibitions/faythe-levine
In Time is Running Out, artist, curator, and researcher Faythe Levine illuminates the collective lives of Charlotte Partridge (1882-1975) and Miriam Frink (1892-1977), two women who shaped Milwaukee’s cultural landscape in the twentieth century. For over fifty years, their intertwined devotion to each other and to Wisconsin—as co-founders of the Layton School of Art, participants in the Federal Art Project, and as members of numerous civic clubs and organizations—had a profound impact on greater Milwaukee. Their groundbreaking contributions and extensive networks continue to resonate today. Through an act of excavation and reimagination, Levine restores Partridge and Frink to a more prominent place in our narrative of Milwaukee’s past. Using archival materials, objects, and storytelling, Levine engages with lesser-known parts of their history. She explores their legacy through four themes: domesticity, creativity, partnership, and community, and four tropes: The Studio, The Sketchbook, The Metal Object, and The Protégé, each an entry point into an intimate, lifelong collaboration.
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
KNIT @ LYNDEN WITH ANNALESA ALBRIGHT
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – 10:30 am-12 pm
Fee: FREE, but registration highly encouraged.
More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/knit-at-lynden
Join Annalesa Albright for a morning of multigenerational knitting and good company. Bring your latest project or yarn from your stash to cast on something fresh. We can inspire each other and share our stories while we knit in the beautiful gallery at Lynden. This is not an instructional workshop, but all skill levels are welcome, from washcloth-makers to cabled-sweater-proficients. Annalesa will share some of her favorite patterns, and snacks will be served. Annalesa’s mother taught her to knit at a very young age, and she has been knitting ever since—though she describes her technical skills as at a “watch a how-to video every time” level. Consequently, she likes the idea of passing on the skill to the younger generation. Children with the concentration to learn to knit (or to keep themselves quietly occupied while others indulge) are welcome.
WEDNESDAY WORK DAYS
Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2025 – 10 am-12 pm
More information and to register:
https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/wednesday-work-days-2026
Wednesday Work Days are a weekly volunteer opportunity to work with Lynden’s land team on the grounds. Whether you are looking for a few hours of volunteer work or want a weekly activity that keeps you outside, you are welcome to join us on Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon. Projects vary from season to season; for the next few months, you will work alongside land staff to control woody invasive species in our natural areas, as well as help accomplish other projects around the grounds to enhance biodiversity and take care of the native flora and fauna. No experience is necessary, though you are encouraged to bring your favorite gardening gloves and digging tools if you have them. Water, snacks, and additional tools will be provided.
LYNDEN BY NIGHT
Friday, February 6, 2026 – 6-7:30 pm
Fee: $10 per session/$5 per session for Lynden members. Children under 6 are free.
More information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/LyndenbyNight
Discover the sights and sounds of the night in Lynden’s back acres and observe our monumental sculptures beneath the night sky. Come walk Lynden’s grounds with members of the sculpture garden’s land team, who will introduce you to the mysteries and unique features of outdoor life after dark. A fire and treats await at the end.
HOME: CORAZÓN MILAGRITO CARTONERÍA WORKSHOP WITH CECI TEJEDA
Saturday, February 14, 2026 -10 am-12 pm
Fee: $40/$34 members
More information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/cartoneria
Treat yourself and a friend or loved one on Valentine’s Day by making a Corazón Milagrito using the traditional cartonería technique with Ceci Tejeda. Cartonería—papier-mâché— is a traditional Mexican paper-based craft. Learn more about the history and deep meaning of the Corazón Milagrito, or little miracle heart, in Mexican culture while you create one from start to finish.
29th FESTIVAL OF FILMS IN FRENCH | Kyiv Theater
Saturday, February 14, 2026 – 1 pm
Fee: Free
More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/29th-festival-films-french-kyiv
Lynden’s HOME program is also sponsoring two films during the Festival of Films in French at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Cinema: Kyiv Theater on Saturday, February 14, at 2 pm, and Dounia on Sunday, February 22, at 1 pm.
HOME BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, February 19, 2026 – 7-8 pm ***VIRTUAL***
FREE.
More information and to register:
https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/home-book-discussion-group-2026
The Lynden/HOME Refugee Steering Committee book discussion group, moderated by Lynden’s Kim Khaira, is for those interested in firsthand accounts of displacement. We consider works of non-fiction and fiction, including autobiographical and semi-autobiographical works, by writers who have faced or are facing forced displacement as refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. In February we continue with Pick a Color, a novel by Laotian-Canadian writer Souvankham Thammavongsa. Thammavongsa depicts the experiences of a nail salon owner who observes the two worlds that she occupies: as Susan, to one world, and Ning, to another. Newcomers welcome!
DOG DAYS AT LYNDEN
Saturday, February 21, 2026 – 10 am-4 pm
FREE.
More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/dog-days-2026
Bring your canine friends for a wintery walk. Dogs must be leashed and considerate of other visitors, canine and human.
29th FESTIVAL OF FILMS IN FRENCH | Dounia
Saturday, February 14, 2026 – 1 pm
Fee: Free
More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/29th-festival-films-french-dounia
Lynden’s HOME program is also sponsoring two films during the Festival of Films in French at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Cinema: Kyiv Theater on Saturday, February 14, at 2 pm, and Dounia on Sunday, February 22, at 1 pm.
WINTER CLASSES FOR THE YOUNG, THE VERY YOUNG, AND FAMILIES
LET’S MAKE TOGETHER! FOR PARENTS & SMALL CHILDREN
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – 10-11 am
Fee: $20/$16 members for one adult and one child, all materials included.
For more information and to register:
https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/lets-make-together
Let’s Make Together! is designed for children aged 3 -5 and their adults. Annalesa Albright brings together her nature, craft, and parenting skills for a series of hands-on, age-appropriate making workshops. Art-making can be messy, and the group will spend time outdoors whenever possible, so please dress appropriately. In February, bring some light into your winter by transforming an ordinary jar into a colorful lantern using tissue paper, beads— and maybe even some sparkles. We’ll provide an easy, safe, LED candle to light it up.
WEDNESDAYS IN THE GARDEN FOR PARENTS & VERY SMALL CHILDREN
February 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026 – 10-11 am
Fee: $20/$16 members for one adult and one child. Add an additional child for $8.
More information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/WIG-2026
Wednesdays in the Garden offers a nurturing and joyful space for our youngest learners to explore, play, and grow. Together with their caregivers, children will discover the wonders of the natural world and Lynden’s unique sculpture collection through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, wonder, and creativity. Early childhood educators Claudia Orjuela and Denice Niebuhr will guide families through sensory-rich activities, outdoor adventures, and open-ended artmaking. Each week highlights a new theme, connecting children’s natural interests with the world around them. In February, the themes include Winter Trees, Cozy Shelters, Colorful Snow, and Ice Sculpture.
CREATIVE TIME FOR FAMILIES: POLYMER CLAY BEADS
Sunday, February 22, 2026 – 12:30-2:30 pm
Fee: $15/$10 member per family (all materials included). All ages are welcome; children younger than 12 should attend with an adult.
More information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/creative-time
Creative Time is a monthly drop-in workshop for families. Stop by for engaging, hands-on activities that bring art and nature to life. Whether you make a quick visit or stay the entire two hours, count on spending some quality creative time with family and friends. In February, we’ll design and shape colorful beads out of polymer clay. Learn simple techniques for rolling, blending, and decorating clay to make unique beads for bracelets, necklaces, and other creative projects.
REGISTER FOR THE NEXT SESSION OF ART + NATURE LAB (AGES 7-11)
Thursdays, March 12- April 30, 2026– 3:30-5:30 pm
Fee: $175/$133 members per 7-week session
More information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/art-nature-lab-2026
Lynden’s Art + Nature Lab for ages 7-11 is a dynamic studio experience where creativity flourishes through choice, exploration, and personal expression. This student-driven program encourages participants to work as artists—selecting their own subjects, materials, and approaches while developing confidence in their creative process. With access to a wide variety of tools and media, participants experiment, problem-solve, and refine their ideas into works of art while sharing inspiration, taking creative risks, and growing together in a supportive art community.
SUMMER CAMPS AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART AND NATURE—REGISTRATION OPEN
Lynden’s art and nature camps for children aged 4 to 15 years integrate our collection of monumental outdoor sculpture and temporary installations with the natural ecology of our hidden landscapes and unique habitats. Led by artists, naturalists, and art educators, the camps explore the intersection of art and nature through collaborative inquiry and hands-on artmaking, using all of Lynden’s 40 acres to create a joyful, all-senses-engaged outdoor experience.
NOHL FELLOWSHIP EVENTS
Supporting artists is at the core of Lynden’s mission. One of the ways that we support artists is by administering a range of grant programs for artists: the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists, the Suitcase Export Fund, and the Ruth Arts Mary L Nohl Alumni Awards. Watch for the announcement of the 2025 Ruth Arts Mary L Nohl Alumni Awards on February 16.
COMING UP IN MARCH
We start the month with our Wednesday Work Days and Wednesdays in the Garden (both meet weekly in March). The land team will take you on a Lynden by Night moon walk on March 6, and Katie Hobday will be taking over Let’s Make Together for parents and young children on March 10. A new, seven-week session of Art + Nature Lab for Ages 7-11 begins on March 12. Jeremy Stepien hosts a Greenwood Gathering for carvers on March 14. The HOME Book Discussion Group will meet virtually on March 19: we’re discussing Pick a Color, a novel by Laotian-Canadian writer Souvankham Thammavongsa. Dog Day is March 21. Wisconsin Ukrainians return on March 21 for their popular Pysanky workshop, and Creative Time for Families takes over the studio on March 22 for stamp carving.
ABOUT THE LYNDEN
The Lynden operates as a laboratory at the intersection of art, nature, and culture. Since opening to the public in 2010, we have worked with artists, educators, students, and our community to create, support, and share experiences that integrate our collection of more than 50 monumental sculptures and temporary installations, Lynden’s community of artists, and the natural ecology of our 40-acre site. The sculpture garden is open to art and nature lovers of all ages daily, 10 am-5 pm; closed Thursdays. Admission is free. Learn more about visitor guidelines here: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/visit.
Annual memberships are also available.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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