The highly visible site of the Allen Centennial Gardens reveals facets of an ever-changing panorama of beauty to the thousands of people who pass by daily.  The Gardens serve as an outdoor classroom, offering research and training opportunities in plant identification and nomenclature as well as ecological and site management techniques for one of the few horticultural departments in Wisconsin's higher education system.  The natural beauty of the 2.5-acre outdoor classroom provides many opportunities for students while offering visitors a peaceful respite amid a multitude of horticultural delights.

Garden staff comprised of students and volunteers.

Volunteers Needed!

Allen Centennial Gardens welcomes the public to volunteer in the Garden.  Any amount of time is welcome and appreciated.  Past volunteers have ranged from inexperienced novice gardeners to horticulturalists.  You can volunteer for an hour, a day, or any length of time throughout the year.