Events at Mill Creek

Plant Bingo

When: Wednesday, July 15
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $25

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Come out for a fun night of bingo in the greenhouse, with signature Mill Creek flair, including plant trivia + the chance for plant afficionados to show off their plant expertise. No prior plant knowledge necessary!!!

All participants will take home a free plant (bingo winners get EXTRA lucky!).

Appetizers + a beverage included in your ticket. All ages welcome with a ticket.

Brunch at the Greenhouse

Date + Time: Sunday, July 19, 10A-2P
Location: Mill Creek, Marshfield

Come enjoy the green space at Mill Creek for a Sunday brunch with Vila’s and Able Coffee Co, listening to live music with Lumönicity. You'll be able to purchase your food from the vendors and enjoy our space while you eat.

Vila’s will serve a menu of pork belly breakfast tacos, caprese avocado toast, berry French toast, and summer salad with local produce, along with their signature smashburgers. Able Coffee Co. offers both coffee and non-coffee drinks.

This will be the perfect summer morning with relaxed + joyful vibes. Bring your people and spend a few hours with us at the greenhouse!

Pup Meet and Greet

Date: Sunday, July 19, @ 10AM-2PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Mill Creek Gardens
8839 Mill Creek Drive
Marshfield, WI 54449

Join us as we spread awareness [and snuggles] for Copper Paws Rescue, Inc a local, non-profit dog rescue based in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

NEW PUPS!! At this Meet and Greet, you’ll have the opportunity to meet puppies of various breeds who are available for adoption + looking for their forever home. Folks from Copper Paws Rescue will be available to chat about how to get involved like volunteering, adopting, + fostering. You’ll also have the opportunity to donate to this great organization. They will be accepting monetary donations, along with supplies like Purina Dog Chow, Purina Puppy Chow, leashes, collars, + dog toys.

Copper Paws Rescue is foster based and operates solely out of homes in the Marshfield area. They rely on the generosity of our community to save every animal’s life that they can! At this event you can learn about applying to foster, adopting a dog, and volunteering with dogs. Be sure to follow Copper Paws Rescue to learn more!

Check out the discussion portion of this event to see pictures of the sweet pups that will be available for adoption at this Meet + Greet!

All ages [of humans!] are welcome! All precautions will be taken to ensure safety for dogs + attendees!

Children's Storytime @ Mill Creek - Adventure Stories with local author Ashlyn Solinsky

Date: Wednesday, July 29th @ 9am - 9:45am
Location: Mill Creek Gardens - 8839 Mill Creek Drive, Marshfield, Wisconsin
Cost: FREE!

Join us for a fun Children's Storytime! Ashlyn Solinsky, from central Wisconsin, has self-published several children's books that we sell in the shop and she'll be joining us for this fun storytime, reading her books to us.

After our stories, Ashlyn will be available to sign books, and we'll do a craft together. This storytime is great for all ages + free treats will be provided (for the grownups, too).

Other activities during your visit: You kids are welcome to stop at our free coloring station or go on a scavenger hunt in the greenhouse! You're also welcome to shop our plants + goods! This is a great all-in-the-family event!

Flower Farm Day for Kids at Mill Creek

Day + Time: Wednesday, August 12 @ 9-11:30 am
Location: Mill Creek Gardens
Cost: FREE

Schedule:
9:00 am - Storytime + snacks
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Climb on a Wheel Loader Tractor + Gator!
Tour the mum field + check out our solar panels
Plant a (free) plant to take home
Enjoy our coloring station + scavenger hunt
Beverages for purchase from Able Coffee Co
Craft + resources from Children's Wisconsin

We love showing kids all about a different kind of farming - horticulture + floriculture! This Flower Farm Day is the perfect day for kids (and adults!) to learn about our sustainable and innovative practices at Mill Creek.

We're kicking it off with storytime at 9:00 am, reading books about flowers, farms, and tractors. Snacks + drinks will be provided (for kids and grown-ups).

Then after storytime, our commercial John Deere tractor and our gator will be available for climbing in + checking out. We'll have staff available to lead tours of our fall mum fields + the solar panels that power our growing operation. Every kid can plant a flower to take home!

After storytime, the event is come and go from 9:30-12pm. Our coloring station and a scavenger hunt will be available throughout the morning.

Able Coffee Co. will be at the greenhouse selling beverages from their coffee truck for some treats and Children's Wisconsin will be offering a craft + resources for families during the morning.

Come and spend one last summer hurrah at Mill Creek before school starts!

Foster + Adoptive Caregivers Self-Care Night

Date: Wednesday, August 5

Time: 6-8PM

Location: Mill Creek Gardens, 8839 Mill Creek Drive, Marshfield

Cost: $20

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This event is an opportunity for people responsible for children and young adults in out-of-home care. If you are a parent, grandparent, guardian, social worker, or counselor who could use space to be refreshed and supported alongside others doing the same work, we invite you to join us for an evening of self-care.

The evening will include:
Planting activity with nurturing affirmations
Caregiver Connection Group Activity
Time to de-stress and socialize
Refreshing snacks + beverages
Giveaways

Olivia Batien, licensed clinical social worker with Children’s Wisconsin, will join us to facilitate the evening. Olivia creates a welcoming, approachable environment where her clients feel supported and empowered. She has experience working with children and families of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. She is LGBTQ+ affirming and is experienced in trauma-informed care for children and families, youth in out-of-home-care, anxiety and depression, emotional and behavioral challenges, and adoption and family transitions.

We’ll have a chance to get our hands in the soil and plant something to take home as a reminder to nurture ourselves. Watercolor paints, puzzles, and playing cards will be available to help you enjoy an evening without responsibilities.

Light, healthy refreshments and beverages will be provided as well as a few prizes to win from community businesses.

If the cost is prohibitive, please send us a message and we will provide a scholarship for you.

This event is sponsored in part by Everyday Counseling, Marshfield, a private practice owned by Liz Cravillion, LPC-IT. Stay tuned for additional sponsors.

Solar Power Hour

Date + Time: Thursday, August 13th, 5:30PM
Location: Mill Creek, Marshfield, WI
Cost: FREE

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Come learn more about solar energy from the company who installed our solar panels (commissioned in 2026 at Mill Creek). This informational meeting is free and will answer any questions you may have about using solar energy for yourself.

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