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What's Happening - Future Arboretum Events
'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! Beginning late May, artists will be painting the statues for all to see. Also, don't miss indoor exhibits on Goldy Gopher history & U of M plant introductions. Presented by Minnesota Corn Growers Association.
'Beauty in a Briefcase'
April 12-Oct. 13, Snyder Building Lobby, Andersen Horticultural Library
A showcase of vibrant images from nursery salesmen's plate-books.
'Outdoors Extraordinaire'
May 1-July 31, Reedy Gallery, Oswald Visitor Center
An exhibit of landscape paintings by the members of the Outdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM), who enjoy the challenges and rewards of plein air painting. Presented by Wilcock Gallery and OPM.
Weekend Family Fun: Herbs for Fun & Flavor
noon-4 p.m. (drop-in basis), Learning Center, free with gate
Learn all about herbs. Prepare an herb-flavored snack, take home a potted herb.
Weekend Family Fun: Herbs for Fun & Flavor
noon-4 p.m. (drop-in basis), Learning Center, free with gate
Learn all about herbs. Prepare an herb-flavored snack, take home a potted herb.
Cafe Scientifique Summer Series
6:30-8 p.m., School of the Wise II Bistro & Wine Bar
600 Market St., Chanhassen, MN 55317
The popular Cafe Scientifique moves westward for the summer. Join us for an enlightening talk on "100+ Years of Cold-Hardy Apples and Grape Breeding" with Peter Moe, Arboretum operations director. $10 program fee; cash bar and appetizers available for purchase. Register at www.arboretum.umn.edu/cafescientifique.aspx
Yoga in the Gardens
6 p.m., Arboretum grounds.
Get you zen on while immersing yourself in the beauty of the gardens and collections. Free for Arb members; $12 gate admission for non-members. Sponsored by Life Time Fitness. Register at www.arboretum.umn.edu/yoga.aspx or call 952-443-1440.
Movies in the Garden: "The Mighty Ducks"
9 p.m., Trex Deck, free with Arb admission.
A rag-tag group of hockey players are led by their reluctant coach in this 1992 hit. Co-sponsors: MN Corn Growers Assn., Soybean Research & Promotion Council and Park Dental.
Open House in the Gardens: Perennial Garden
10 a.m.-noon, Perennial Garden, free with gate.
Learn all about the Perennial Garden from an Arb expert.
JUST ADDED! Basic Digital Photography for
Outdoor & Nature Photographers
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Learning Center and grounds
Learn the basics techniques for using your digital single-lens reflex camera and gain insights into nature photography in this intensive course with acclaimed photographer John Pennoyer. This was added due to popular demand! Fee: $115 Arboretum member/ $130 non-member. Visit www.arboretum.umn.edu/photographyclasses.aspx or call 952-443-1422.
Fire in the Garden: Vegetarian Variations
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Sensory Garden Shelter, $45 member/ $55 non-member
Anna Christoforides shows you how to turn your fresh veggies into grilled sensations. www.arboretum.umn.edu/cookingclasses.aspx or 952-443-1422.
Weekend Family Fun: Herbs for Fun and Flavor
noon-4 p.m. (drop in), Learning Center; free with gate
Prepare an herb-flavored snack in the Harvest Kitchen; explore the herb garden; and take home herbs you have potted along with recipes.
Auxiliary Private Gardens Tour
Enjoy bus tour of west metro private gardens & brunch at the Arb.
Auxiliary Private Gardens Tour
Enjoy bus tour of west metro private gardens & brunch at the Arb.
Open House in the Gardens: Rose Garden
4-6 p.m., Wilson Rose Garden, free with Arb gate
Learn about the exquisite roses in this garden from an Arb expert.
Summer Farm Jams in a Jiffy
9 a.m.-11 a.m., Learning Center, $35 member/ $45 non-member.
Learn how to make tasty summer jams. www.arboretum.umn.edu/cookingclasses.aspx or 952-443-1422.
Weekend Family Fun: Herbs for Fun and Flavor
noon-4 p.m. (drop in), Learning Center; free with gate
Prepare an herb-flavored snack in the Harvest Kitchen; explore the herb garden; and take home herbs you have potted along with recipes.
Live Music! Celebration Brass
1-3 p.m., Trex Deck
Brass quintet performs a range from classic jazz to Americana. Sponsored by Park Dental.
Toast & Taste in the Gardens
6-9 p.m., Arboretum gardens.
Enjoy tastes from top Twin Cities independent restaurants, sips from local wineries and breweries, while strolling Arboretum gardens. Preview entrance at 6 p.m. ($125 per person); general admission at 7 p.m. ($75 per person). All proceeds benefit the Arboretum. www.arboretum.umn.edu/toastandtaste.aspx
Live Music! Will King
5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Sensory Garden
Will king is a guitar soloist playing Spanish and Latin American Classical, Flamenco and Brazilian Jazz. Sponsored by Park Dental.
Make and Take:
Fruits & Vines - Late Summer Beauty Floral Arrangement
9:30 a.m.-noon, Learning Center, $40 member/ $55 non-member
Create an arrangement of summer splendor! Instructor: floral designer Ashley Fox. www.arboretum.umn.edu/artsdesigncrafts.aspx or call 952-443-1422.
Open House in the Gardens: Herb Garden
10 a.m.-noon, Herb Garden, free with Arb gate.
Learn all about this fragrant garden from an Arb expert.
Weekend Family Fun: Herbs for Fun and Flavor
noon-4 p.m. (drop in), Learning Center; free with gate
Prepare an herb-flavored snack in the Harvest Kitchen; explore the herb garden; and take home herbs you have potted along with recipes.
Weekend Family Fun: Herbs for Fun and Flavor
noon-4 p.m. (drop in), Learning Center; free with gate
Prepare an herb-flavored snack in the Harvest Kitchen; explore the herb garden; and take home herbs you have potted along with recipes.
Live Music! Warehouse Eyes
5:30-7:30 p.m. Morgan Terrace
Female duo performs haunting indie melodies. Sponsored by Park Dental.
Cooking Class with Corner Table's Thomas Boemer
6:30-8:30 p.m. Learning Center, $50 member/ $60 non-member
The Corner Table Restaurant chef demonstrates a delicious multicourse meal using the freshest summer bounty. Includes wine tastings. www.arboretum.umn.edu/cookingclasses.aspx or 952-443-1422.
Movies in the Garden: "Miracle"
8:30 p.m., Trex Deck, free with gate admission
The story of the 1980 USA Men's Hockey Team as they go from being underdogs to beating the top-rated USSR team and winning the Olympic gold medal. The team was coached by former U of M hockey coach Herb Brooks (played by Kurt Russell).
Shooting the Light Photography Class
5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Learning Center
Day two of photography class with John Pennoyer. See Aug. 9. www.arboretum.umn.edu/photographyclasses.aspx or call 952-443-1422.
Open House in the Gardens: Home Demo Garden
10 a.m.-noon, Home Demo Gardens; free with Arb gate fee.
Learn all about the Home Demo Garden from an Arb expert.
Weekend Family Fun: The Buzz on Pollinators
noon-4 p.m. (drop-in basis), Learning Center
What attracts pollinators to flowers? Zoom inside a microscope to find out! Learn about foods produced by insect-pollinated plants. Free with Arboretum admission.
Cafe Scientifique Summer Series
6:30-8 p.m., Gold Nugget Travern & Grill
14401 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55435
The popular Cafe Scientifique moves westward for the summer. Join us for an enlightening talk on "The Top 10 Plants that Changed Minnesota" with Dr. Mary Meyer, U of M professor and Extension horticulturalist. $10 program fee; cash bar and appetizers available for purchase. Register at www.arboretum.umn.edu/cafescientifique.aspx
Open House in the Gardens: Japanese Garden
4-6 p.m., Japanese Garden; free with gate fee.
Learn all about this fascinating garden from an Arb expert.
Art Crawl Through the Gardens
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Arboretum grounds
Enjoy an open-air art fair along Three-Mile Drive. Local artists will exhibit a variety of media among the Arboretum's rose gardens, prairie, shrub displays and shade trees. You can walk or ride a free shuttle to various stopping points. Free with Arboretum gate admission ($12 for adults and ages 13 & older; free for ages 12 and younger; free for members).
Art Crawl Through the Gardens
noon-4 p.m. (drop-in basis), Learning Center
Weekend Family Fun: Buzz on Pollinators
noon-4 p.m. (drop-in), Learning Center
What attracts pollinators to flowers? Zoom inside a microscope to find out! Learn about foods produced by insect-pollinated plants. Free with Arboretum admission.
Live Music! F Sharp
5:30-7:30 p.m., Sensory Garden
F-Sharp is a piano duo playing melodies in harmony. Sponsored by Park Dental.
Arboretum Sculpture Garden Grand Opening
Enjoy a day of curator-led tours, family activities and music to celebrate the new sculpture garden addition.
Open House in the Gardens: Annual Garden
10 a.m.-noon, Annual Garden; free with gate fee
Find out what's blooming in this garden from an Arb expert.
Weekend Family Fun: The Buzz on Pollinators
noon-4 p.m. (drop-in basis), Learning Center
What attracts pollinators to flowers? Zoom inside a microscope to find out! Learn about foods produced by insect-pollinated plants. Free with Arboretum admission.
Arboretum Sculpture Garden Grand Opening
Enjoy a day of curator-led tours, family activities and music to celebrate the new sculpture garden addition.
Weekend Family Fun: The Buzz on Pollinators
noon-4 p.m. (drop-in basis), Learning Center
What attracts pollinators to flowers? Zoom inside a microscope to find out! Learn about foods produced by insect-pollinated plants. Free with Arboretum admission.
Weekend Family Fun: The Buzz on Pollinators
noon-4 p.m. (drop-in basis), Learning Center
What attracts pollinators to flowers? Zoom inside a microscope to find out! Learn about foods produced by insect-pollinated plants. Free with Arboretum admission.
Music in the Gardens: Jazz on the Prairie
1-3 p.m., Trex Deck, free with gate admission
This 20-piece big band from Eden Prairie performs jazz from the roaring 20s to the Big Band era and later, including sounds of Stan Kenton and Maynard Ferguson. Sponsored by Park Dental.
Open House in the Garden: Ornamental Grasses
4-6 p.m., Ornamental Grass Collection; free with gate fee
Learn all about this acclaimed collection from an Arb expert.
Yoga in the Gardens
6 p.m., Arboretum grounds
Get your zen on while enjoying yoga in the Arboretum gardens. Free for Arb members; $12 gate fee for non-members. Sponsored by Life Time Fitness. Registration opens up June 1.
Arboretum Outdoors! with Hoigaard's
1 & 6 p.m., Meet at the Oswald Visitor Center.
Learn the techniques of Nordic walking.
Open House in the Gardens: The Prairie
10 a.m.-noon, Prairie areas on Three-Mile Drive
Learn all about prairie plants from an Arboretum expert.
Open Houses in the Gardens: Dahlia & Lily Walk
4-6 p.m., Dahlia & Lily collections; free with gate fee
Learn all about the many varieties in these collections from an Arb expert.
Auxiliary Harvest Sale
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Snyder Building auditorium
Shop for handcrafted floral arrangements and wreaths, textile arts and accessories, potpourri and more at this unique sale. All proceeds benefit the Arboretum.
Auxiliary Quilt Raffle Drawing
2 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center
Drawing of the winner of the Auxiliary's hand-stitched quilt. Beginning in mid-May, raffle tickets ($2 each) may be purchased at the Oswald Visitor Center.
Friends of Andersen Library Used Book Sale
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Snyder Building Auditorium.
Friends of Andersen Library Used Book Sale
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Snyder Building Auditorium.
Friends of Andersen Library Used Book Sale
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Snyder Building Auditorium.
Rose-Tying Demo
8 a.m.- 1 p.m., Wilson Rose Garden. Demo by Arb staff & MN Rose Society.
Yoga in the Gardens
noon, Arboretum grounds.
Get your zen on while enjoying yoga in the Arboretum gardens. Free for Arb members; $12 gate fee for non-members. Sponsored by Life Time Fitness. Registration opens up June 1 at www.arboretum.umn.edu/yoga.aspx or call 952-443-1440.
Rose-Tipping Demo
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wilson Rose Garden. Demo by Arb staff & MN Rose Society.
Auxiliary Holiday Sale Preview Event
5:30-7:30 p.m. Snyder Building, tickets $25 each
Be the first to browse among the marvelous handcrafted holiday floral arrangements, textile arts and more, all created by talented Auxiliary members. Enjoy wine & hors d'oeuvres while you shop. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum.
Auxiliary Holiday Sale
noon-3:30 p.m., Snyder Building
The auxiliary's annual sale of handcrafted wreaths, holiday floral arrangements, textile arts and more, all created by the Auxiliary members. Proceeds benefit the Auditorium.
Auxiliary Holiday Sale
9 a.m.-3:30- p.m., Snyder Building
The auxiliary's annual sale of handcrafted wreaths, holiday floral arrangements, textile arts and more, all created by the Auxiliary members. Proceeds benefit the Auditorium.
Auxiliary Holiday Sale
11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Snyder Building
The auxiliary's annual sale of handcrafted wreaths, holiday floral arrangements, textile arts and more, all created by the Auxiliary members. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum.
Yoga in the Gardens
noon, Arboretum locale
Get your zen on while enjoying yoga at the Arboretum. Free for Arb members; $12 gate fee for non-members. Sponsored by Life Time Fitness. Registration opens up Sept. 1 at www.arboretum.umn.edu/yoga.aspx or call 952-443-1440.
Arboretum Outdoors! with Hoigaard's
11 a.m., 12:30 & 2 p.m., Meet at the Oswald Visitor Center.
Learn the techniques of snowshoeing.
Weekend Family Fun: Herbs for Fun and Flavor
noon-4 p.m. (drop in), Learning Center; free with gate
Prepare an herb-flavored snack in the Harvest Kitchen; explore the herb garden; and take home herbs you have potted along with recipes.
Weekend Family Fun: Herbs for Fun and Flavor
noon-4 p.m. (drop in), Learning Center; free with gate
Prepare an herb-flavored snack in the Harvest Kitchen; explore the herb garden; and take home herbs you have potted along with recipes.
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