Beyond the blooms

Rotary Botanical Gardens is buzzing with some exciting news. In partnership with the Rock County Beekeepers Association, three bee box houses were installed along the fence line near the labyrinth on May 8 and 9, bringing a new level of pollinator activity to the gardens. Bees are among the most important contributors to a healthy garden ecosystem. They pollinate flowering plants, support biodiversity, and play a direct role in the growth and reproduction of many of the bloom

We are thrilled to share the opening of the Potts Living Lab, a new on-site greenhouse facility made possible through the generosity of long-time supporter Ruth Ann Potts. The Potts Living Lab marks an exciting new chapter for our horticultural future, and we celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 17, 2026. As a working greenhouse, the Potts Living Lab will strengthen our ability to steward and expand our living collections. The facility will allow our s

Rotary Botanical Gardens History Founders and Volunteers: Dolores Dilley Rotary Botanical Gardens history has always been shaped by people who were willing to jump in before there was much to see. One of those people is Dolores Dilley a behind the scenes force whose steady work helped carry the Gardens from an idea to a thriving community treasure. Delores Dilley Dolores first heard about the idea for a public garden while working at Parker Pen. Her supervisor knew Dr. Robert