Allen Centennial Garden’s mission is to create garden experiences that deepen relationships among people and plants. We invite you to join us in the Garden to get to know our local plants, community, and yourself better.
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Archipelago Exhibit Grand Opening
Members of the UW–Madison, Madison and broader community are invited to celebrate the grand opening of Allen Centennial Garden’s art exhibit Archipelago on Tuesday, September 24 from 4-6pm in a free on-campus event in the …
Intern Project – The Guided Meditation Walk
Post written by ACG programs and events intern, Margaux Rierson In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of peace can often feel like an intangible goal. Yet, amidst the chaos, there exists …
Intern Project – Nature Play Space
Post written by ACG programs apprentice, Pearl Pincus “Reba, why are the stumps no longer in the ground?” I asked. “You can ask him that,” she answered, gesturing towards a four-year-old who was busy digging …
Intern Project – Hosta Walk Curation
Post written by ACG horticulture apprentice, Josh Nisleit I have been working with hostas since the moment I started working as the horticulture apprentice in October 2023. Specifically, I began curating the Hosta Walk …
Intern Project – Tree Stump Planters
Post written by ACG horticulture intern, Sydney Stohr Throughout the summer, I have been working on creating tree stump planters. My vision was to create a low-maintenance planter that aligns with the naturalness of the …
Intern Project – The Bird Plant Tour
Post written by ACG horticulture intern, Molly Zimmermann The sounds of birds calling and flying through the air frequently fills the garden. Have you ever wondered why they’re so drawn to the space? Or do …
Gearing Up for Summer Workshops
We hope that creating art with plants in Allen Centennial Garden can be many things, but especially, we hope that it can be the spark that opens the door to new ideas and creativity. Like …
Growing Hope in the Choctaw Garden
Blog post written by UW-Madison Horticulture Alumna and Choctaw Kitchen Garden Curator Maezy Beams My dad’s side of the family is part of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Although this is something my family is …
Our English Garden Project
Towards the end of April, we’ll finally get to undertake the most fun step of replanting our English garden—the actual planting part! This much anticipated step comes after months (and in this case, years) of …
Garden Awarded Urban Agriculture Resilience Program Funds
Allen Centennial Garden, part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, is one of the 2024 recipients of an award from the Urban Agriculture Resilience Program. In 2023, Allen Centennial Garden …
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ACG In the Press
- Mapping Teejop (Trails tour)
- Black farmers in Wisconsin are growing their legacy
- Five Considerations for Plant Hardiness Zones
- Second Annual Harvest Festival in Madison
- Wisconsin Humanities Major Grant Funding
- Harvest Festival on WORT
- It's not just food — it's history: Yusuf Bin-Rella at Allen Centennial Garden