Blog post written by Allen Centennial Garden Horticulture Intern, Mia Homan When I started my internship this summer, one of my goals was to narrow down my career options. I have a wide range of interests, so trying something out as part of my intern project was experimental. I was in the midst of my …
Mark your calendar for this year’s rendition of Shakespeare in the Garden! We’re looking forward to a fresh production featuring scenes from multiple Shakespeare plays nestled into areas throughout Allen Centennial Garden. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show. The show will be directed by Bex Schmitt and feature UW students in the …
Post written by student intern Josie Maahs. A perennial cut flower garden symbolizes an important paradox; how beauty can be both fleeting, and enduring at the same time? The flowers last a few days in a vase on your kitchen counter, but the garden returns year after year to provide blooms from when the tulips …
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 answers. What is an Islamic garden? Just like there is no one kind of Italian garden, there is no …
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 experience? We’ve gathered some feedback from our 2024 interns that we hope will help answer your questions. My summary is …
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 you might be a fantastic intern. Hiring is hard. It is important to keep in mind applications and interviews …
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 part-time at Allen Centennial Garden, where I manage the Wymann Kitchen Garden and collaborate with our team of interns and …
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 Garden. Tory Tepp’s Archipelago features three lifeboats carrying plants that will help us adapt in a changing world. Each boat …
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 …
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 …