Bouquet of multicolored dahlias

Badger State Dahlia Society

We are the Badger State Dahlia Society, based in Madison, Wisconsin. Our club is a local branch of the American Dahlia Society, and our location makes us part of the Midwest Dahlia Conference.

Since our first annual show in 1946, our club members have been passionate about bringing together both novice and experienced growers to promote the growing and exhibition of this fun, versatile flower.

group of members behind a newly planted tree

Madison Area Permaculture Guild/PermacultureWorks

Madison Area Permaculture Guild & PermacultureWorks offer opportunities, in community, for learning about the sustainable living practices of permaculture design, from food forest gardening to agroforestry, including water management and pollinator habitats, and efficient energy use. We offer fun and educational events and guild meetings throughout the year.

We have a wide variety of books on sustainable gardening & living available at our booth. In addition, we have homemade beeswax food wraps and wool dish scrubbies to start you on your path to removing toxic plastics from you food stream. We also have mushroom logs plugged with Shiitake or Blue Dolphin Oyster spawn, and a craft space to make a native bee house to support pollinators in your garden.

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Folklore Village

Located on 94 acres of restored native prairies and cultivated gardens, Folklore Village offers a wide variety of participatory heritage arts experiences, including workshops creating objects from sustainable, natural materials; and in foraging, herbal practices, fermentation, and cooking in our restaurant-quality kitchen. Come celebrate tradition with us!

skimming water purple martin

Wisconsin Purple Martin Association

The mission of the Wisconsin Purple Martin Association (WPMA) is to restore and preserve the Purple Martin populations across Wisconsin. The WPMA works to achieve our mission through education programs. Our organization offers public meetings, free site evaluations, paid memberships, a statewide mentor program, managed public colonies, quarterly newsletters, and an annual MartinFest public event.

solar panel pergola

Couillard Solar Foundation

We help other Wisconsin nonprofits get access to clean energy through the donation of solar panels for a new solar array. We support our grant programs through the sale of solar panels and our CSF Solar Canopy, an innovative, beautifully functional solar system for residents, commercial and public spaces.

BRAW at 2023 GLE

Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin (BRAW)

To broaden the base of state residents who help Eastern Bluebirds and native cavity nesters by erecting, maintaining and monitoring nest boxes.

We work to ensure that the state’s Eastern Bluebird and other native cavity nesters populations remain strong and stable.

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Wisconsin Hardy Plant Society

The Wisconsin Hardy Plant Society is a membership of garden enthusiasts who learn, teach and work to grow healthy, long-lasting gardens.

people talking at UW Extension Horticulture Booth

UW-Madison Extension Horticulture Program

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program offers research-based advice to help you keep your plants thriving while also protecting the environment. Our team of specialists and educators across the state are here to provide the latest horticulture education, resources, and decision-making tools to help you grow healthier plants and flourishing landscapes. Visit our website or stop by our booth at the Expo to see how we can help you become a more successful gardener!

herbs in pots

Madison Herb Society

The Madison Herb Society is dedicated to the education of its members and the general public with regard to the culture and use of herbs.

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Wisconsin State Herbarium

The WI State Herbarium within the Dept of Botany at UW-Madison curates >1.4 million scientific samples of plants, lichens, algae and fungi. As one of the largest collections of its kind, the Herbarium’s mission is to promote the study of biodiversity around the world.