Allen Centennial Garden

Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk

Open to the public, dawn to dusk. Admission is free and all are welcome.

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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.

What's New

  • Two painted pictures of people in a garden in an old book.

    Building an Islamic Garden – The Beginning Stages

    Have you heard? Allen Centennial Garden is working on a project to transform part of our space into an Islamic-style garden. Naturally, you might have some questions about how this project, so here are some …

  • What is it like? Questions and Answers with Past Interns

    The title “intern” can mean a lot of different things. You might wonder what it’s like to be an intern at Allen Centennial Garden. Will I mostly be making copies or actually getting practical work …

  • How to apply for an ACG Internship

    Howdy all, After a few years of reading intern applications we have drafted a short how-to letter to you, future interns. We hope reading this may help you think up, remember, and/or explain better why …

  • Intern Project – Composting Communication

    Post written by Urban Agriculture Intern, Lizzy Burkhalter. My name is Lizzy Burkhalter, and I am the Urban Agriculture Intern at Allen Centennial Garden. In my unique role, I have had the opportunity to work …

  • Small boat overflowing with teosinte (corn-like) plants.

    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 …

  • Teak bench in the shade of a Katsura tree

    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 …

  • Child mixing seashells in a metal bowl with the handle of a paintbrush

    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 …

  • Plants in various shades of green ranging from blue-green to lime green with brown mulch behind them. Many are hostas but some are also grasses.

    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 …

  • Tree stump planted with three small plants inside of it surrounded by lush green plants

    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 …

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