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What's Happening - Future Arboretum Events
Wednesday, June 18, 6 - 10 p.m. A 1958-era cocktail party, dinner dance and live auction featuring romantic music and honoring Peter Olin, Arboretum director. For an invitation or more information, leave a message with your name, address and email on the Anniversary hotline: 952-443-1400, ext. 7046, or email: celebarb@umn.edu.
Presented by Target Sunday, June 22, all day; main events from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A celebration of the Arboretum's birthday with cake, crafts, entertainment and exercise for the whole family. Includes a Birthday Bash Dash 1K Family Fun Run/Walk at 10:30 a.m., and starting at 11 a.m., music, crafts, Raptor Center demonstration plus free birthday cake and ice cream. Bring a picnic lunch or order one in advance (at least two days ahead) by calling 612-624-7173.
JULY
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 15 & 16 Tour exclusive private gardens in the west metro area via air-conditioned buses with onboard guides. A private lunch - complete with harp music - will be served on the Morgan Terrace as part of the tour package. Tour times are 8;30, 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m. on both days. For reservations, call 952-443-1400, ext. 7052, by July 11. Fees are $45 for tour/brunch package; $30 for tour only, without the meal.
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17, 12:30-4:30 p.m. MacMillan Auditorium, Oswald Visitor Center The Arboretum presents on the same weekend two of the most popular attractions of the summer season: the 26th annual Arboretum Flower and Garden Show, co-sponsored by the Federated Garden Clubs of Minnesota, and the Minneapolis Men's Garden Club's Food, Flower and Foto Show. As part of the shows, local plant societies and garden clubs will give demonstrations and presentations.
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Snyder Building Auditorium Purchase handcrafted, dried floral arrangements and gardening and bird-related gifts, all created by Auxiliary crafters.
OCTOBER
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 3-5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Snyder Building Auditorium This very popular annual sale of gently used books raises funds for the Elmer Andersen Horticultural Library at the Arboretum. It is a project of the Friends of the Andersen Library. To donate books to the sale, call 952-443-1405.
Wilson Rose Garden, 8 a.m. - noon Saturdays April 19 & 26, May 3, June 7, Oct. 11 & 18 Minnesota Rose Society members demonstrate various rose-gardening techniques. Here's the schedule: April 19, rose-lifting; April 26, planting bare root roses; May 3, rose pruning; June 7, mulching roses; Oct. 11, tying roses; and Oct. 18, tipping roses. Free with Arb admission.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Snyder Building Auditorium Purchase beautiful seasonal floral arrangements, wreaths, ornaments, aromatherapy items and bird- and garden-related gifts. All created by talented Auxiliary members. Fresh greens from Oregon, outdoor arrangements, paperwhites and amaryllis bulbs also available. Proceeds benefit Arboretum. Preview night with complimentary wine and cheese is Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (ticket required; $25 per person; call 952-906-7616).
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