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What's Happening - Current Arboretum Events
Current Arboretum hours: Grounds open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or sunset. Visitor Center: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Gift Store: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Restaurant: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. , Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Andersen Horticultural Library: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekends. Learning Center : Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; weekends, noon-4 p.m.
Please note: Arboretum admission: $12 for adults and ages 13 & older; free for youths 12 and younger. Always free for members.
EXHIBITS
Live! Osprey Cam
Ongoing at www.arboretum.umn.edu/ospreycam.aspx
and also airing on Oswald Visitor Center monitors
Get an upclose and personal view of daily life in an osprey nest, through our "Osprey Cam." You can access the real-time video at the above address or on screens in the Oswald Visitor Center.
Summer in Motion: 'Gophers in the Gardens'
June 1-Aug. 31, Arboretum grounds.
The University of Minnesota's "Goldy Gopher" is visiting the Arboretum! Look for ten 5-foot tall Goldy statues - all distinctly decorated - in various Arboretum gardens. It's all part of our "Summer in Motion" season of outdoor music and movies and open houses in the gardens! Presented by Minnesota Corn Growers Association.
U of M Plant Introductions Photo Exhibit
June 1-Aug. 31, Restaurant Gallery
Learn about the amazing variety of University of Minnesota cold-hardy plant introductions - including Honeycrisp apples - through this informative photo exhibit.
Goldy Gopher History Exhibit
June 1-Aug. 31, Skyway Gallery
Learn the history behind the Minnesota Gopher name and the beloved Goldy Gopher mascot!
'Beauty in a Briefcase'
April 12-Oct. 13
Andersen Horticultural Library & Lobby (Snyder bldg.) and Wall Education Wing Gallery (Oswald Visitor Center).
A showcase of vibrant images from nursery salesmen's plate-books.
'Outdoors Extraordinaire'
May 2-July 31, Reedy Gallery
Enjoy stunning, fresh and engaging landscape paintings created by Outdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM). Presented by Wilcock Gallery and OPM.
Thursday, June 20
Gala in the Gardens
6-9 p.m., Arboretum gardens
Don't miss this special evening in the gardens: dinner, program, music, auction and more with emcee Belinda Jensen of KARE-11. Reservations - $250 individual ($100 tax-deductible), $500 patron ($350 tax-deductible). All proceeds benefit the Arboretum. Call 612-625-9437 or visit www.arboretum.umn.edu/gala.aspx.
Special Access: Spring Peeper Meadow
9-11 a.m. Meet in Ordway Parking Lot for bus transport. $15 member/ $30 non-member
Join naturalist Matt Schuth and learn about the history of Spring Peeper Meadow and its unique plants and bird live. Bring binoculars. This tour is an option for those with limited mobility who can walk 25 yards or more. www.arboretum.umn.edu/walksandfitness.aspx or call 952-443-1422.
Arboretum Outdoors! with Hoigaard's
1 & 6 p.m., Meet at the Oswald Visitor Center.
Learn the techniques of Nordic walking.
Saturday, June 22
Summer Perfect Party Dishes
9 - 11 a.m., Learning Center, $35 member/ $45 non-member
Learn new delicious recipes for the next picnic or backyard party. www.arboretum.umn.edu/cookingclasses.aspx or 952-443-1422.
Weekend Family Fun: Fast Track Adventure Salads
noon-4 p.m. Learning Center (drop-in)
Learn to make adventurous salads using all plant parts. Free with gate admission.
Live Music! Dragonfly
1-3 p.m., Trex Deck.
Enjoy the melodic talents of this five-member senior-citizen folksinging ensemble. Sponsored by Park Dental.
Thursday, June 27
EcoNetworking Event: Creating Sustainable Performance
7:30 a.m. Breakfast, conversation and networking.
Join the conversation with Jenny Evans of PowerHouse Performance Coaching as she presents how to use sustainability in the workplace to strengthen staff teamwork, resiliency and performance - while improving the organization's bottom line. Fee: $12, includes breakfast. Call 952-443-1422 or register at http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/corporatenetworking.aspx.
Live Music! Will & Stymie
5:30-7:30 p.m., Sensory Garden.
Unique blend of Latin rhythms and melodic blues. Sponsored by Park Dental.
Craft Beer and Bites
5:30-7 p.m., Learning Center, $20-$25
Experts will be "on tap" to discuss the complex flavors achieved in various beer styles, food-beer pairings, hops and barley and more. Enjoy beer tastes and bites!. Sponsored in-kind by Edible Twin Cities. Reserve at arboretum.umn.edu/cookingclasses.aspx or call 952-443-1422.
Saturday, June 29
Blooming Photograph: Flower Photography
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Snyder Building. $95 member/ $110 non-member
Learn to make your flower photos truly bloom! Bring your camera, close-up/macro lens and a tripod for this learning session with instructor John Pennoyer. Includes actual garden explorations. www.arboretum.umn.edu/photographyclasses.aspx or call 952-443-1422.
Fire in the Garden: Beyond the Barbecued Burger
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sensory Garden shelter
Chef Anna Christoforides of Gardens of Salonica demonstrates creative grilling, including how to create marinades and rubs that bring out new flavors in your meat dishes, including chicken and fish. Includes generous samples and non-alcoholic beverages. $45/ $55. 952-443-1422 or www.arboretum.umn.edu/cookingclasses.aspx.
Weekend Family Fun: Fast Track Adventure Salads
noon-4 p.m. Learning Center (drop-in)
Learn to make adventurous salads using all plant parts. Free with gate admission.
Weekend Family Fun: Fast Track Adventure Salads
noon-4 p.m. Learning Center (drop-in)
Learn to make adventurous salads using all plant parts. Free with gate admission.
For more, click Future Events.
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