Monk Botanical Gardens

Monk Botanical Gardens Cultivating wellbeing in people, communities & the environment with experiences that engage, educate, & inspire! Located at 1901 N. Fourth Ave.

The 30 acres of natural and developing space at Monk Botanical Gardens offers a little something for everyone. You’ll be amazed as you discover this hidden treasure nestled alongside the bustling streets of Wausau, WI. The Garden truly is an ever-changing, inspirational experience where you can lose yourself in the beauty of nature. on Wausau’s west side, on 30 acres, 21 acres generously donated b

y the Robert W. Monk family, the Gardens have become an urban sanctuary for education, appreciation of our environment, relaxation and recreation. “What an absolutely awesome place…a magical escape into nature…” wrote one visitor on Facebook recently. Visit our website (www.monkgardens.org) to:

1.See our classes and programs for adults and children at our programs page
2. Learn more about the specific Gardens and special features by going to the Visit section.
3. Find out how to volunteer, become a member, or donate at the Get Involved section. Most of all…come out for a pleasant adventure through Monk Botanical Gardens!

Our 1000th member!!! Welcome to the fun family at the Gardens! Davis and Emma scored tickets to Booze, Blends & Botany t...
06/06/2026

Our 1000th member!!! Welcome to the fun family at the Gardens! Davis and Emma scored tickets to Booze, Blends & Botany to celebrate with us!

Our Summer Staff have been training and prepping all week to KICK OFF CAMP ON MONDAY!
06/05/2026

Our Summer Staff have been training and prepping all week to KICK OFF CAMP ON MONDAY!

As we switch over from our Sprouts Garden Preschool season to Summer Camp, we reflect on a beautiful school year! Our te...
06/04/2026

As we switch over from our Sprouts Garden Preschool season to Summer Camp, we reflect on a beautiful school year! Our teachers have the wonderful opportunity to inspire the love of learning and nature to families all over the Wausau community, and we are thankful! Thank you families for supporting us!

A big thank you to the Bridge Street Kwik Trip for donating breakfast items that feed hungry bellies after our annual camp out celebration!

Have a safe summer! See you in the Gardens!

Our newest additions! The fountain can be admired from the pond overlook or any direction, the sky courtesy of Mother Na...
06/02/2026

Our newest additions! The fountain can be admired from the pond overlook or any direction, the sky courtesy of Mother Nature prior to last nights Monday@Monk Blue Moon night hike.

This mornings footage courtesy of weekend guests Linda Silva and partner!! Beautiful - thank you!!! The beautiful photo ...
06/01/2026

This mornings footage courtesy of weekend guests Linda Silva and partner!! Beautiful - thank you!!! The beautiful photo is courtesy of Dave Forsythe - thanks for much for the beautiful images Dave, we'll be featuring your beautiful work often!!

For those of you keeping score, team Goose stepped up their efforts by recruiting a second family with this one gosling to join them. If we could just diaper or toilet train them though...

Happy Friday from today's Dogs of the Monk: Jax, Mike & Fred! Happy to be a pup-friendly botanical garden! Tag us in you...
05/29/2026

Happy Friday from today's Dogs of the Monk: Jax, Mike & Fred! Happy to be a pup-friendly botanical garden! Tag us in your pup pics or anything you take out here - we love to see and collect them!

Can you smell them yet? 🌸 Our lilacs are starting to bloom, and they're just the beginning! Stop by and take a stroll to...
05/28/2026

Can you smell them yet? 🌸 Our lilacs are starting to bloom, and they're just the beginning! Stop by and take a stroll to see what else is coming up around the gardens this spring

Take a tour with our Sponsors! The first you will see is Turf MD's, this years sponsor of the Butterfly Garden as you ma...
05/27/2026

Take a tour with our Sponsors! The first you will see is Turf MD's, this years sponsor of the Butterfly Garden as you make your way from the parking lot to the main trail. We can't wait until those blooms get here and the area filled with butterflies! Thanks Turf MD's for your long term support and amazing work!!

Become a sponsor today! monkgardens.org/support/sponsor

Address

1901 N 4th Avenue
Wausau, WI
54401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+17152616309

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