OLGE 0113 - Nature Under Glass: Exploring the Mitchell Park Domes
Course Description
Explore the Domes with Park Naturalist Paula Zamiatowski! On this one-hour guided tour, you’ll discover unique specimens, vibrant blooms, and original residents from the mid-1960s. Highlights include the Show Dome’s 3,000 stunning fall chrysanthemums and a fragrant permanent collection featuring Jaboticaba, loquat, pomegranate, fig, and olive trees. Travel through the deserts of Africa, Madagascar, Canary Islands, Australia, Asia, South America and North America where every unusual plant form is due to adaptation to survive and thrive. Wander through the tropical rainforests for a regenerative experience. Ending the guided portion with 30 minutes to visit the gift shop or enjoy the sights from the overlook.
Presenter(s)
Paula Zamiatowski
Paula Zamiatowski is the Parks Naturalist for Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. Through the Domes mission, she has educated visitors on how to appreciate the world’s ecosystems and understand how humans are connected to the world around them. Ms. Zamiatowski was recognized by the National Association for Interpretation as the 2008 Outstanding Interpreter and received the Women Putting Their Stamp on Metro Milwaukee 2012 Award for her work in education as well as Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design 2015 Outstanding Partner. Since 2019, she has conducted guided adult and family tours. Since 2022 has received funding through a Bader Philanthropies grants developed programming for older seniors with impaired memory loss along with their caretakers. She is also a proud University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduate.
Location
Mitchell Park Domes
524 South Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53215