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Celebrating 40 Years of
Giving Back
The Auxiliary is a group of Arboretum enthusiasts, men and women, who volunteer time and talent to support the work of the Arboretum. Since our founding in 1968, our special fundraising events have provided over a million and a half dollars of critical support to the Arboretum's mission.
The Auxiliary compiled these donations through the cleverness, ambition and hard work of its members by way of five main events; the Quilt Raffle, the Spring Plant Sale, the Summer Garden Tour, the Fall Harvest Sale and the Holiday Sale.
But we're not always working. We meet quarterly for a luncheon followed by interesting speakers. We have workshops and informal get-togethers during the year and provide educational and enrichment opportunities for our members. We have a Board of Directors, a quarterly newsletter, and even our own "Clubhouse" - Frog Hollow. Our volunteer opportunities include leadership positions that encourage personal growth. Auxiliary members make new friends, increase their horticultural knowledge and develop their own creative talents.
Call 952-443-1400, extension 7052 to leave your name and telephone number for information about becoming an Auxiliary member.
Quilt Raffle
The Auxiliary creates a show-stopping, nature-inspired, hand-made quilt which is displayed at the Oswald Visitor Center from May-October. Buy raffle tickets at the Oswald Visitor Center.
Drawing held September 27, 2008.
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Don't miss Minnesota's largest and finest plant sale! Choose from hard-to-find varieties, University of Minnesota introductions, perennials for sun or shade, shrubs, trees, grasses, roses, vegetables and much more. Many volunteer opportunities are available.
Download the 2008 Plant List today!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Summer's favorite day! For over 20 years the Auxiliary has invited guests to tour some of the areas most glorious, original private gardens in the Twin Cities. Garden Tour guests take escorted air-conditioned buses to view four of our areas best private gardens and enjoy a luncheon at the Arboretum. Many volunteer opportunities are available.
Registration Form for Tours
Call 952-443-1400, extension 7052
to leave your name and telephone number for information.
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Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Don't miss this popular sale of one-of-a-kind botanical creations. Volunteers pick and dry plant materials and use them in designing arrangements.
No experience necessary. We will teach and help you design with dried plant material.
Preview Night Sale
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$25/person - Pre-registration required
Holiday Sale
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kick off the gift-buying season and purchase gorgeous gifts
handmade by Auxiliary volunteers. Avoid the crowds and be the first to view
and purchase at the Preview Night Sale. Volunteers create beautiful
arrangements with permanent botanicals, and make ornaments, aromatherapy and
unique gift items. Fresh Oregon greens are also for sale. No experience is
necessary to volunteer for this event.
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