Photo by Ken Evans
Photo by Mark MacLennan
BE SAFE ON THREE-MILE DRIVE Springtime brings change for ThreeMile Drive. As an official roadway of the University of Minnesota, sharing the road is necessary so all can enjoy the beauty and wonder of the Arboretum.
A Message From the Director... Ed Schneider
Color Me Spring
“RULES OF THE ROAD:” • Bicycles are welcomed back and must abide by speed limits • Pedestrians are to use the newly marked pedestrian lane (parallel to drive) • Motor vehicles must abide by speed limits and yield to others
The Arboretum offers a front-row view as Mother Nature sheds (finally!) her wintry coat and unfolds a tapestry of color that signals the arrival of spring. Taking color cues from the earth and outdoors, Arboretum gardeners have re-imagined the landscape with gardens and tree plantings that play to the magic of spring. Experience 37,000 tulips in every color, lilacs, crabapple blossoms, wildflowers, showy ladyslipper orchids and the green woodlands. Create memories with family and friends as you take in this wonderful show of color.
Thanks for your patience, respect and cooperation as these changes take effect.
Springtime is ushering in another change in landscape—a redesigned entry (two lanes branching into three) and enhanced gateway (improved gatehouse and second attendant station) into the Arboretum. After retooling the design and construction schedule, visitors can expect to see work start in late April and continue into late July (with a break for Mother’s Day weekend). Also, spring construction will begin along Three Mile Drive for three Visitor Circulators rest stops. These improvements will help provide a better visitor experience from the moment you enter the Arboretum.
A PRIL-M AY 2014 • VO L 33, N O. 2 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Magazine is published seven times a year by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318-9613, 952-443-1400. The magazine is a benefit of Arboretum membership. No portion may be reprinted without permission from the Arboretum. The information published in this magazine is not necessarily endorsed by the University of Minnesota. Patrick B. Petersen, Editor Judy Hohmann, Marketing & Communications Manager Tanya Kingery, True Reflection Design, Art Director Edward L. Schneider, Arboretum Director Megan Dayton, President, Board of Trustees Timothy S. Kenny, Director, Education Peter C. Moe, Director, Operations Frank J. Molek, Director, Development and Communications The Arboretum welcomes feedback from readers at arbinfo@umn.edu. The Arboretum is part of The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota. To request a copy of this publication in alternate format, please call 952-443-1438.
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Table of Contents... Spring Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Butterflies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Business Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Calendar at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Minnesota Dwarf Trout Lily . . . . . . . 5
Art/Save the Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Nature in Glass/Dogs Day. . . . . . . . 6
april/may 2014
On the Cover: Fading Glory Photo by Todd Mulvihill