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Schedule a guided tour of Rotary Botanical Gardens

Our garden consists of 18 distinct areas across 20-acres.  Please allow yourself approximately 2 hours for your visit.  Dress for the weather—Rotary Botanical Gardens will be unable to refund for cancellations due to weather.  Certain garden areas may be used for events during your tour. Please show your respect as you navigate around weddings, special events, etc. during your visit.  Handicapped accessible trails are marked; not all garden areas are accessible.  Rotary Botanical Gardens is not responsible for injury or damage during your visit to the gardens.

You can schedule your tour directly with Rotary Botanical Gardens or visit the Janesville Convention and Visitor's Bureau and learn about additional tour packages you can include while in Janesville.

$70 deposit required with registration;
remainder due upon arrival.

Cancellations must be received a minimum of one week in advance in order to receive refund.  Call (608) 752-3885x16 for all tour related questions and concerns.

All school groups must schedule a tour prior to visiting the Gardens.  Rotary Botanical Gardens has staff that specializes in children horticulture education that can assist in planning your visit to the Gardens. Chaperones of 1 adult to 5 youth is recommended.  All visitors are to be respectful to other visitors in the garden, stay on the paths and out of the flower beds, and behave in a responsible, respectful manner.  Rotary Botanical Gardens policies and rules must be followed.  The gardens are NOT a playground.

Guided Tours: A volunteer docent will lead your group through our gardens, detailing the gardens’ history, plant material, and notable points of interest. 

  • Guided tours are available 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. No guided tours on weekends.  Tours should allow at least 2 hours for their visit.
  • Adults: $7.00 per person
  • Seniors (55+): $6.00 per person
  • Students: $4.00 per person
  • Pre-school: $2.00 per person
  • Requesting a staff horticulturist for a guide depends on their availability and is subject to additional cost.

Unguided Tours: Visitors are provided a map of Rotary Botanical Gardens.

  • Adults: $5.00 per person
  • Seniors (55+): $5.00 per person
  • Students: $3.00 per person
  • Pre-school: No charge

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