University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: August 2024

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 a sanctuary of calm waiting to be discovered right around the corner. Imagine stepping into a world where each breath …

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 in the soil. For the rest of the time the preschool class was there, I got regular reports on the …

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 as my intern project for summer 2024. To start the project, I made some observations about the space. Most of …

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 Wisconsin woodland garden and seamlessly blends into the landscape. We use many containers to add a visual dimension to other …

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 you wonder what plants we have in the garden that help support our avian friends? Well, now that my internship …