March Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

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 March, 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 May 8, 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, March 3, 2026 – 10:30 am-12 pm

Fee: FREE, but registration is highly encouraged.

More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/knit-at-lynden

Join Sara Caron 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. Children with the concentration to learn to knit (or to keep themselves quietly occupied while others indulge) are welcome.

WEDNESDAY WORK DAYS

Wednesdays, March 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, March 6, 2026 – 7-8:30 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.

THE ART OF BIRDING WITH CHUCK STEBELTON

Sunday, March 8, 2026 – 10-11:30 am

Fee: $10/$5 members.

More information and to register:

https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/birding-2026

Birding is back! Join poet and Wisconsin Master Naturalist volunteer Chuck Stebelton on the second Sunday of each month to bird by eye and ear with a focus on the life histories of wild birds. We’ll watch for seasonal migrants and resident bird species and seek out the best bird habitats to identify as many species as we can. This is our last walk for the season. Please dress for the weather and plan to walk in varied terrain. Bring your binoculars and field guides if you have them; no previous birding experience required.

GREENWOOD GATHERING: CARVERS’ MEET-UP WITH JEREMY STEPIEN

Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 11 am-4 pm

Fee: $15/$10 members. You are welcome to attend for the entire day, or for a portion, but registration is required.

For information and to register:

https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/GWG-Sheath

Join us for the spring session of Lynden’s Greenwood Gathering, an open-ended carving event where both new and returning participants can bring their current or finished carving projects to share with fellow woodcarvers. Gather around the campfire to carve, exchange ideas, share techniques, and draw inspiration from each other’s work. The gatherings will include occasional themed demonstrations and relevant garden tours. In March, we will make birch bark sheaths for our knives and work on our projects.

HOME BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Thursday, March 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 March, we complete 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, March 21, 2026 – 10 am-4 pm

FREE.

More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/dog-days-2026

Bring your canine friends for an-almost-spring walk. Dogs must be leashed and considerate of other visitors, canine and human.

HOME: UKRAINIAN PYSANKY WORKSHOP & FUNDRAISER

Saturday, March 21, 2025 – 1-5 pm

Fee: Early bird fee $55. After March 10, $60/$55 members.

More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/pysanky-2026

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Pysanky, traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs, revered globally as symbols of peace and prosperity. Legend has it that the creation of Pysanky holds the power to ward off evil, making each meticulously decorated egg a beacon of hope. At this Pysanka Workshop, hosted by Wisconsin Ukrainians, Inc., we will celebrate and preserve this cherished tradition while making a tangible difference in the lives of others. By educating participants about the rich heritage of Ukrainian egg decorating, we hope to foster a deeper appreciation for Ukrainian culture and heritage. Your support is integral to the success of this meaningful endeavor, ensuring positive outcomes for our community. All proceeds from this workshop series will directly benefit victims of war in Ukraine, providing essential medical supplies to those in need

WINTER CLASSES FOR THE YOUNG, THE VERY YOUNG, AND FAMILIES

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 March, the themes include Animal Tracks, Sugar Maple Trees, Feathered Friends, and Signs of Spring.

LET’S MAKE TOGETHER! FOR PARENTS & SMALL CHILDREN

Tuesday, March 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. Katie Hobday 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 March, explore sound by creating simple instruments using natural and found materials. We will experiment with shaking, tipping, and listening as we observe how different materials create different sounds.

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.

CREATIVE TIME FOR FAMILIES: STAMP CARVING

Sunday, March 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 March, you will design your own stamp, learn stamp-carving and safety tips, carve and print with your stamp—and take your stamp home with you for future use.

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. In March, the third cohort of Ruth Arts Mary L. Nohl Alumni Awardees, a program open to past Nohl Fellows, prepare for their orientation while the second cohort wraps up a year of collective studio visits and continues to plan their mutual aid projects. The 2025 Nohl Fellows are working toward the opening of their exhibition at the Haggerty Museum of Art in June, and the 2026 Nohl Fellows are preparing for a second round of studio visits.

COMING UP IN APRIL

Our April events are increasingly spring-facing and culminate in Kites Over Lynden (April 25), our annual celebration of International Sculpture Day and Earth Week. Expect kite-making and flying, a drop-in origami workshop, tree planting, and more. Other special events include the Innovative Educators Institute Spring Teacher Day on April 11: an opportunity for K-12 teachers to network with fellow educators, make art alongside master artists, participate in interpretive activities in the gallery and on the grounds, and to brainstorm arts-integrated curriculum processes. We’ll be on the lookout for non-woody invasives during the weekly Wednesday Work Days and our monthly Garden Work Days resume on April 23 (we’ll be prepping the gardens for fresh plantings and giving re-emerging plants the sunlight and space they need to grow). We’ll be offering a Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop (April 4) and Vegetable Gardens for Beginners on April 11—come plan your first vegetable garden. Art of Birding meets on April 12 and Dog Day is April 18. The HOME program hosts a Japanese Tea Ceremony on April 18 and its monthly (virtual) Book Discussion Group on April 23. We’ll be starting a new book: Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris. Activities for children and families include Wednesdays in the Garden (after skipping April 1, we’ll meet weekly); Creative Time for Families on April 12 (we’ll be making seed paper); and Let’s Make Together for parents and young children on April 14 (we’ll be making rubbings as we search for signs of spring). Knit@Lynden will move onto the patio on April 7, weather permitting. Lynden is closed for the holiday on April 5.

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.