A great event at the Arboretum to honor man’s and woman’s best friend. Reserve a spot for you and your faithful canine companion for a wonderful walk together on Three-Mile Drive, complete with pet expo at the Margot Picnic Shelters and new events, Dog Easter Egg Hunt and Dog-O-Rama Fashion Show…all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Arboretum.
Register online by
March 30, or call 952-443-1422.
Registrations received after March 30, are not guaranteed a doggie goodie bag. No tickets will be issued. A list of registrants will be printed off and used at the Gate House for admission on April 7. Please print a copy of your invoice when completing your online registration.
$25 member/$30 non-member PER DOG (2 adults included per dog). Advance registration preferred. Goodie bag includes goodies for owner and dog, and automatic entry into drawing for valuable prizes.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Dog Easter Egg Hunt: 9 a.m., Margot Picnic Shelter. Dogs can hunt and sniff out plastic eggs filled with treats and coupons!
In Memoriam: A moment of silence will take place before the dog walk starts to remember beloved dogs that are no longer with us.
Walk: Begins after the Easter Egg Hunt on Three-Mile Drive.
Dog-O-Rama Fashion Show: Noon, Margot Picnic Shelter. We encourage you to dress up your dog for this event!
Expo: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Margot Picnic Shelter. Information and products on dog diet and fitness, healthy dog treats, ideas for pet-friendly plants/gardens and lawns by Arboretum and University of Minnesota Extension staff, demonstrations of dog agility and more.
*Dogs must be leashed at all times. Owners must pick up after dog and register in advance for a doggie treat bag. Onsite registrations will be accepted but doggie treat bags will be in limited supply.
Note: Only dogs registered for this event are permitted with owners to walk on Three-Mile Drive drive. MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS must register their dogs at $25 and $30, respectively. Thanks to all for their cooperation. LIMIT: 2 adults per dog. Registrations received after March 30, are not guaranteed a doggie goodie bag.