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What's Happening - Current Arboretum Events
Current Arboretum hours (November-April): Grounds open every day from 8 a.m. to sunset. Visitor Center- Gift Store-Restaurant open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday. (Limited selection after 3 p.m. in the Restaurant.) Andersen Horticultural Library is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. The Learning Center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Arboretum admission is $9 for adults; free for members & youths 15 and younger. From November through March, admission is free all day on Thursdays.
Windows on Winter
Nov. 27-Feb. 28
Gardens near the Oswald Visitor Center & Snyder Bldg.
Enjoy an outdoor exhibit of holiday garden enhancements, providing lovely views of winter through the windows of the Oswald Visitor Center and the Snyder Building. Enjoy the view from the cozy confines or brave the temps for closeup outdoor viewing. Special thanks to local businesses and gardening centers for their contributions.
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Andersen Horticultural Library, Snyder Building
Bring in the youngsters for a lively storytime at the Andersen Horticultural Library in the Snyder Building. Free with Arboretum admission.
Sundays, through March 14; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious array of hot and cold breakfast entrees and catch up with family and friends in our casual and comfortable Arboretum Restaurant. Menu changes weekly, but typically includes made-to-order omelets, breakfast meats, potatoes, fruit, lunch items and more. Pricing: $13.99 adults; $7.99 for children under 10.
Tuesdays, Feb. 2-April 6; 9:30-11 a.m.
$90 for member/ $108 non-member
Take time in our frozen months to learn how dirt feels and plants smell and share these simple pleasures with your preschooler. Sessions incorporate storytime, music, art and science, plus snack! Choose the nine sessions most convenient for you. Register online or call 952-443-1422.
Wednesday, Feb. 10, Tea Room, Snyder Building
Tea time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Enjoy a delightful holiday ritual with friends and family. Menu includes a delicious trifle (luscious layers of fruit, sponge cake and custard, topped with whipped cream), plus freshly baked scones, served with lemon curd and an assortment of jams. Also includes an array of sweets and savories, plus tea breads. Fee is $23 per member and $26 per non-member. For online reservations, click here. Or call 612-626-3951.
Thursday, Feb. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Andrus Learning Center
$45 member/ $55 non-member
Enjoy an evening of French cooking with Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard. Menu includes: shrimp cognac, steak Diane, glazed carrots, duchess potatoes and pears with port and chocolate. Wine tastings throughout. Register online or call 952-443-1422. Sponsored by Century Wine & Spirits and Fresh Seasons Market.
Evening of Thursday, Feb. 11
Wine & Gourmet Dinner, 5:30-7 p.m. ($65 per person)
Wine & Orchid Dessert Reception, 7-8:30 p.m. ($30 per person)
Oswald Visitor Center
Meet world-renowned orchid experts from Orchids Limited, sponsors of the orchid exhibit, and get a first look at this stunning collection. Two separate events at two pricing levels. Both include a silent auction and orchid sale. Throughout the evening, observe four artists at work in the Quick Draw Extraordinaire! Free valet parking. This is a perfect treat for Valentine's Day! Reservations required. Call Meric at 952-474-5302.
Feb. 11-May 31, during building hours
Reedy Gallery, Oswald Visitor Center
View paintings of glorious flowers in both oil and watercolor by outstanding artists. This is the third in a series of collaborations with Wilcock Gallery of Excelsior. All works are for sale and a portion of proceeds benefit the Arboretum. Keith Wilcock, gallery representative, will provide informal tours of the exhibit from 1 to 3 p.m. the weekends of Feb. 13 & 14, March 27 & 28 and April 10 & 11.
Feb. 12-March 14
Oswald Visitor Center, Great Hall
Escape the blasts of winter and feast your senses on this display of exquisite orchids grown by Jerry Fischer and Orchids Limited of Plymouth. Stroll among displays in the Great Hall and savor the unique species and hybrids that have been grown at Orchids Limited. They are living works of art! Free with Arboretum gate admission.
Saturday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m., $60 member, $65 non-member
Appetizers in Great Hall, Dinner in MacMillan Auditorium
Oswald Visitor Center.
Enjoy a delicious feast with your Valentine: U of M cheese platter; fig and prosciutto on grilled crostini; tomato bruschetta; pear and boursin bruschetta. First course is seared scallop and shrimp chowder with fried shallots and pesto foam. Entree: smoked beef tenderloin, roasted shallot demi-glace, wild mushroom bread pudding, porcini puree and blue cheese. Dessert is a duet of passion fruit creme brulee on phyllo nest and molten chocolate cake with almond anglaise. Wine pairings and non-alcoholic beverages throughout. For online reservations, click here or call 612-626-3951.
Saturday, Feb. 13, 9-11 a.m.
Andrus Learning Center, Harvest Kitchen
$30 member/ $40 non-member
Kris James demonstrates several chocolatey recipes -- from bon-bon pops to cacao rub for meats to chocolate scones - in this "bake and take" class. Participants create enough to take home a generous supply of samples. Register online or call 952-443-1422. Sponsored by Fresh Seasons Market.
Saturday, Feb. 13, noon to 4 p.m.
Oswald Visitor Center
Learn snowshoeing techniques from Hoigaard's staff members who will also bring snowshoes for you to try out at no charge. They'll also share cross-country ski tips. If the snow is sparse, they will focus on Nordic walking and provide walking poles to try out. Free admission for anyone mentioning Hoigaard's or this event!
Sunday, Feb. 28, 1-3 p.m. Oswald Visitor Center
$10 payable at the door. (Advance preview from noon to 1 p.m. and free for couples who have reserved a 2010 wedding or reception at the Arboretum)
Browse among booths representing various wedding services - from caterers to photographers and DJs to wedding coordinator services - and much more. Wedding cake sampling, too! Register for drawings for special 2010 and 2011 Arboretum weddings. Call 443-1427 for details.
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