What's Happening - Future Arboretum Events

JUNE

Tunes and Tales in the Trees- Free Family Performances
Thursdays, June 5-Aug. 28, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., Trex Deck
Gather in the twilight as puppeteers, storytellers, musicians, dancers and artists share in the wonder of plants and nature. Bring a p icnic and a blanket or share a quilt. Free for the whole family!  Here's the lineup: Dragonfly art with Abrakadoodle, June 5;  Wonder Weavers Storytellers, June 12; Marvelous Masks & Magical Hats with Minnetonka Center for the Arts, June 19; Storyteller Kari Tauring, June 26;  Music by Route 3, July 3; Open Eye Figure Theater, July 10; Bugs, Birds & Butterflies with Mtka Center for Arts, July 17; Wonder Weavers Storytellers, July 24; Stilt Walkers, July 31; Playful Puppets, Aug. 7; Native Pride Dancer Larry Yazzie, Aug. 14; HepTones classic & contemporary jazz, Aug. 21; TBA, Aug. 28

MN Rose Society Demonstrations
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.

Free Concert Featuring Two Rivers Chorale
Saturday, June 7, 1-2 p.m., Snyder Building Auditorium
This talented choral group, under the direction of Timothy Sawyer, will perform a free concert of crowd-pleasing gospel, patriotic and traditional music in the Snyder Building Auditorium.  Free with Arboretum admission ($7 adults; no charge for members & youths 15 and younger). To learn more about Two Rivers Chorale, click here.

'Photographing People' Workshop
Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
$95 member/ $105 non-member;  Level - intermediate
Expert instructors lead a variety of classroom sessions combined with field expeditions to help improve your photo skills.
Call 952-443-1422 to register.

Toast & Taste: In the Gardens at the Arboretum
Friday, June 13, 6-9 p.m.
A garden party featuring farm-grown Minnesota food, wine, beer and entertainment. Participating restaurants include: Vincent, Minneapolis Club, Corner Table, Barbette, 5 Course Catering, Gardens of Salonica New Greek Cafe, Green Room and more. 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.

Anniversary Gala: In the Garden
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.

Family Day: In the Garden
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

Arboretum Auxiliary 24th Annual Summer Garden Tours
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.

AUGUST

2nd Annual Flowerfest Weekend
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.

SEPTEMBER

Auxiliary Harvest Sale
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

Friends of Andersen Horticultural Library Used Book Sale
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.

MN Rose Society Demonstrations
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

Auxiliary Holiday Sale
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).