Overview of the Gardens

General Fun Facts

The gardens are run by 5 full time staff and many dedicated volunteers.

If you are looking for a great place to take a peaceful walk, our outer walking loop is nearly one mile!

As a botanical garden, we want the public to access all of our plant collection information. Check out our new Plant Database on our website to see what has been planted in each garden.

Ways to Help Us Grow

The Monk Botanical Gardens depends heavily on volunteers. And our volunteers—hundreds of them—enjoy working at the Gardens. From weeding and clearing brush, to pruning and planting, to building and maintaining our structures, to helping with events and committee work…Volunteers perform thousands of hours of service that are helping us grow the Gardens into Central Wisconsin’s first and finest botanical garden. If you would like to inquire about volunteer opportunities or have questions, please contact us at volunteer@monkgardens.org.

To Become a Member

Monk Botanical Gardens is Central Wisconsin's premiere destination for celebrating gardens, nature, education and community.  Your support enables the Gardens to conduct educational programming for children and adults, maintain our grounds and facilities, and continue moving forward with new gardens and programs.  What better way to support and grow with us than to stay informed through our membership materials and communications. Learn about new and popular events and a variety of volunteer opportunities. 

You can become a member by visiting our website www.monkgardens.org.

Upcoming Events

Like Monk Botanical Gardens on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with events and programs. We also update the website regularly to keep you updated.

Thank you for visiting us!

Hearthstone's Historic Tours of Appleton: Victorian and Edwardian Homes of Prospect Avenue 1849-1919
  1. "Hearthstone" The Home of Henry and Cremora Rogers
  2. Charles and Mina Pfennig Home
  3. Nathan and Virginia Morgan Home
  4. Theodore and Cynthia Conkey Residence
  5. Cynthia Conkey Home
  6. Paul Hackbert Home
  7. George Hogriever Home
  8. Jacob and Elizabeth Wolf Home
  9. William and Francis Sheer Home
  10. Ephraim and Louise Goff Home
  11. Raymond and Jean Bertschy Home
  12. John and Martha Whorton Home
  13. William Grant Whorton / John Van Nortwick Home
  14. Edward and Amanda West Home
  15. Henry and Emily Holbrook Home
  16. Thomas and Ophelia Brown Home
  17. Thomas Pearson Home
  18. 1880 Home
  19. Anthony Hoeffel and James and Mary Ritchey Home
  20. Joseph and Henrietta Plank Home
  21. George and Mary Potts Home
  22. Frank and Mary Slattery Home
  23. Thank you