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 …
Blog Posts
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 …
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 …