MN Arboretum Magazine Apr May 2020

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RED HOT TULIP DISPLAY "SEASON OF TREES" BLOODROOT ARBORETUM TREE RESEARCH arboretum.umn.edu

PLUS: EXHIBITS, CLASSES & OUTDOOR FUN

Photo by Len Mathiason

FROM THE DIRECTOR

THREE-MILE DRIVE, SHUTTLES & TRAMS OPEN FOR SEASON

PETER C. MOE

in early spring by looking for the first of the spring bulbs and wildflowers in bloom and to see swelling buds on trees and shrubs indicating the start of another growing season. 'Northern Sun' Forysthia and Pussy Willows are two of my favorite early blooming shrubs in late April or early May. As Minnesotans start to emerge from their winter hibernation, we hope you’ll look to the Arboretum for inspiration in everything from fitness goals (Bud Break 5K is May 3, see page 8) to your own garden (the Auxiliary Spring Plant Sale is May 9-10, see page 8). Please join us as we welcome the warming signs of spring!

SEASON OF TREES: This April, we’ll launch our 2020 programming focus “Season of Trees: Returning to Our Roots.” Read more about the Arboretum’s rich collections

of trees on page 4, as well as new tree introductions on page 6. For more information on upcoming offerings, please visit arb.umn.edu/seasonoftrees TULIP DISPLAY: Our gardeners have planted more than 39,000 bulbs in shades of pink and red for what promises to be a dramatic display (page 3).

ARBORETUM & AUDUBON DAY: Our popular day of birding walks and workshops is back for a second year and taking place on May 17 (page 7).

As always, there is much to explore in all seasons at the Arboretum – hope to see you soon!

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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Magazine is published six times a year by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318-9613, 612-624-2200. 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.

The Arboretum welcomes feedback from readers at arbinfo@umn.edu.

To request a copy of this publication in alternate format, please call 612-301-1257.

The Arboretum is part of The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota.

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I have always felt invigorated

Weather permitting; Three-Mile Drive will be open to vehicular traffic on April 15 with the Bee-Line Shuttles beginning operation on April 16. These visitor shuttles offer free hop-on/hop-off transportation along ThreeMile Drive. The shuttles operate 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with stops at the Home Demo Garden, Harrison Sculpture Garden, Tashjian Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center, Maze Garden and Ordway Picnic Shelter. Narrated, Trumpet Creeper Tram tours ($5) also begin April 15, weather permitting.

Patrick B. Petersen, Editor Brenda Drake Lesch, Art Director Peter C. Moe, Director, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Alan Branhagen, Director of Operations Timothy S. Kenny, Director of Education Susan Taylor, Ph.D., Director of Development Jim Luby, Director of Research Tony Baisley, Associate Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations John Bryant, President, Arboretum Foundation

COVER PHOTO BY DON OLSON

ART of HORTICULTURE

LIZ POTASEK • ARBORETUM WRITER

Last October, Landscape Gardener Duane Otto oversaw the planting of more than 39,000 tulip bulbs in the annual gardens and beds around the Oswald Visitor Center and Snyder Building, as well as the entrance to the Arboretum off Minnesota Highway 5.

When the bulbs come alive this April and May, visitors will find an awe-inspiring array of tulips in more than 90 varieties featuring various shades of red and pink— from barely blush to rich mahogany. “Red is my favorite color,” Otto says, noting that this year’s display highlights various shades, tints and tones of red. “I like this color combination a lot.”

Otto, who has worked at the Arboretum for 32 years this April, organized the bulbs into groupings based on shade, creating contrasting plantings of light to medium pink, medium to dark pink and deep reds.

He was careful to plant the bulbs based on texture and height, as well. “The textures are very important when doing this sort of display,” he says. He added fringed and parrot tulips, as well as peony flowering tulips, to create a variety of textures in the display.

In the late summer, Otto peruses catalogs of bulbs, looking for new ideas, as well as seeking out reliable blooms from years past. For some beds, Otto creates special mixes of bulbs. A bed near Highway 5 will feature the Delight series of tulips, including Apricot Delight, Cherry Delight, Apple Delight and Rose Delight.

Otto started creating the tulip displays at the Arboretum in 1989, but he has enjoyed tulips since he was a child when his mom planted a bed of tulips for him and each one of his siblings.

Thirty years of Otto’s original garden designs are available for viewing in the Andersen Horticultural Library and at umedia.lib.umn.edu The Arboretum’s annual tulip display is funded in part by an endowment created by Corrie Beck in memory of her husband Regents Professor Robert H. Beck.

Photos by (top left) Susie Hopper; (top right and bottom left) Don Olson; (bottom right) J Bierbaum Rice

Duane Ot to

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ARB OUTDOORS

Crabapple trio

Original Cover

Revised Cover

Tree collections

“SEASON OF TREES: RETURNING TO OUR ROOTS”

Ginkgo Tree

TREE COLLECT IONS OF THE ARBORE TUM

Oak Tree in the Prairie

ALAN BRANAHGEN • DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

THE WORD ARBORETUM MEANS ‘A PLACE FOR TREES’—

and the founders of the Arb have provided us with amazingly diverse tree collections.

First Director, Dr. Leon Snyder, along with Taxonomist and Plant Breeder, Albert G. Johnson, left no stone unturned in finding every species of tree that would be hardy in our cold, zone-4 climate. While thoroughly reviewing the Arb’s tree collections, it seems like I am continually discovering hidden treasures within.

The Arboretum’s tree collections began before the official founding in 1958 – some from the Horticultural Research Center (HRC) established half a century earlier.

Historically, the collections were here just to confirm what could survive. Snyder compiled information about the collections in many

articles for the newsletter, for his newspaper column and in his classic 1980 book Trees and Shrubs for Northern Gardens (pictured).

This book was revised in 2000 by Richard T. Isaacson.

For whatever reason, quite a few trees in the collections have not been written about even though the plants were accessioned early on in the Arboretum’s history and acquired by Snyder and Johnson. Were these initial plantings not fully hardy pre-1980, and have since become better landscape plants as the Arboretum’s winters have become milder?

Virtually all of these trees are rare and thus hard to procure, so were they left out for that reason?

Arboretum Director Pete Moe planted many of the unique nut trees in the oak and nut tree collection, and Curators Dave

Stevenson and Steve McNamara continue to add new species to the collection (see page 6). McNamara carries on tree research at the HRC, working with Professor Stan Hokanson, whose research areas include woody landscape plants, breeding and genetics.

Experience the Arboretum’s amazing tree collections during the “Season of Trees: Returning to Our Roots” – and marvel at their diversity, from resplendent indigenous oaks to trees like the Koyama Spruce from Japan (pictured) that is one of the rarest trees growing in the wild on earth. You will surely be inspired. Hopefully, you will take home some great ideas regarding which types of trees to plant in your own yard or community. Season of trees info: arb.umn.edu/seasonoftrees

SHARE YOUR TREE STORIES­—We want to hear about your favorite trees at the Arboretum! Do you have a regular picnic tree? Or a special tree you like to visit? Tell us about your favorite tree at the Arboretum and include a photo if you have one. Send stories to arbpr@umn.edu.

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Photos by (top left) Alan Branhagen; (top right) Roger Pavelle; (bottom, left to right) Don Olson; Mary Ann Land; Christopher Hall

Koyama Spruce trees (Picea koyamae) flanked by Blue Spruce – (Picea pungens)

NATURE FOCUS

MATT SCHUTH • NATURALIST

BLOODROOT SHOWS ITSELF ON WARM, SPRING AFTERNOONS THE BRUTALLY COLD DAYS OF WINTER

juice as a dye to color baskets and clothing. Mixed with fat, the juice was also used as a face paint. Since the plant bled like a human, native tribes used it to treat skin diseases, such as ulcers, ringworm and sores. The alkaloid sanguinarine was used commercially as a plaqueinhibiting agent in toothpastes and mouthwashes into the 2000s, but has since been discontinued because of the possibility of causing precancerous mouth lesions.

Experimentally, sanguinarine has shown anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-cancer activity. If ingested, it has proven very toxic. Pioneers used it to treat sore throats by soaking it in a piece of maple sugar – a cure that appears to be worse than the illness!

On a happier note, a Ponca tribe bachelor would often rub a piece of the root on his hands as a love charm, and by shaking the hand of the woman he loved, would find that within seven days she would agree to marry him. As you stroll through the Dayton Wildflower Garden on a sunny spring day, this unique beauty is bound to catch your eye.

Photo by Llmckinne Dreamstime.com

always leave us longing for the first signs of spring. The emergence of the first ephemeral wildflowers is a joyful time for frost-weary folks. Dainty pink spring beauties, delicate blue violets, snow-white Dutchman’s breeches and glorious yellow marsh marigolds fill the forest floor with color.

Mingled among this floral display is the queen of the early risers – the bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). Its waxy ivory flower, ringed by golden-orange stamens, is covered in a leafy cloak. It hides itself at night and becomes erect on warm afternoons. It has an enormous amount of pollen, but no nectar. Instead of putting its energy into fruits and seeds, it invests in its leaf, stem and root growth to maximize chances of survival through the winter and into the next spring.

The genus name Sanguinaria means ‘bloody’ and seems to be a misnomer for this attractive flower. The name comes from the juice of its stem and roots, which is red-orange. Native Americans used the

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TREE RESEARCH

NEW TREES FOR MINNESOTA AND BEYOND STEVE MCNAMARA • CURATOR OF WOODY PLANTS STAN HOKANSON • PROFESSOR, U OF M DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE

Heart’s Desire

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Photos by: Steve McNamara

The Arboretum is home to many stunningly beautiful trees and two of its long-time arboreal “residents” are now available for northern gardeners to enjoy at home.

redbud

HEART’S DESIRETM EASTERN REDBUD Many a spring visitor to the Arboretum has been cheered by the sight of an eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis L.) in bloom after a long Minnesota winter.

Not native to Minnesota, cold hardy redbuds were identified here after decades of natural selection, and their progeny came to be known and sold by nurseries as Minnesota Strain redbud. Heart’s Desire™ (‘UMN7101’) is an especially cold hardy selection made from this group that has proven its mettle in the Arboretum’s gardens for over 45 years. This diminutive (15-20’ tall and wide), deciduous, often multi-stemmed tree is covered with lavender-pink flowers in May, followed by large, heart-shaped leaves, and brown seed pods in the fall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils.

Visitors can see the tree in the Pillsbury Shade Tree Exhibit on the right-hand side of the parking lot as they turn in from Three-Mile Drive.

True North TM Kentucky coffeetree

TRUE NORTHTM KENTUCKY COFFEETREE Tolerant of cold, heat, drought and a range of soil types and pHs, True North™ Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch ‘UMN Synergy’) is a tough new shade tree for Minnesota landscapes. It exhibits superior branch architecture relative to the species, developing a compact, upright-oval crown and, as a male tree, lacks the female’s leathery, messy seed pods. True North™ has large, dark green compound leaves and scaly, peeling, ornamental bark that adds considerable winter interest. With a moderate growth rate and an upright oval crown, maturing at 75’ tall by 30’ wide, it is well suited for streetside and residential landscape plantings.

Come check it out! Visitors will find the tree west of the Elm Collection, south of the High Point. It is hoped that in the future a clone of this tree will be planted in a more accessible area of the Arboretum.

NEW DISPLAY BEDS MAKE IT EASIER FOR VISITORS TO ENJOY MINNESOTA’S NATIVE ORCHIDS DAVID REMUCAL • CURATOR OF ENDANGERED PLANTS

Photo by David Remucal

With funding from the Stan Smith Horticultural Fund and the assistance of three wonderful carpenter volunteers, the Arboretum is introducing a set of raised beds to display Minnesota’s native orchids this spring. These beds are located between the Iris Pond and the Dayton Wildflower Garden. There will be some boxes in full sun and others placed in the shade on the edge of the wildflower garden.

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With an overall goal of eventually introducing all of Minnesota’s nearly 50 orchids to these beds, for spring 2020 we anticipate about 27 species set out for visitors to enjoy.

The Plant Conservation Program maintains a separate set of research beds for the species they work with, and this research should allow for more displays of native orchids and rare plants in the future.

Photos by: (left) Alexander Raths at Shutterstock; (right) Josep Suria at Shutterstock

LEARN AN D DO

ARBORETUM SIGNATURE

SPRING PROGRAMS Popular educational programs are returning for another season! Join the fun and learn something new amidst the Arboretum’s beautiful spring setting.

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 4 Beginner to intermediate gardeners will gain useful tips, tricks and inspiration for a fun jump-start to the growing season during this day-long buffet of mini-classes. The experienced panel of instructors includes University of Minnesota Extension professionals and Arboretum experts; there is even a special session with Arboretum Director Pete Moe! Create your own customized schedule by selecting the sessions and workshops that are most interesting to you and your garden. Sessions include Sustainable Turf; Growing Food 101; How to Deal with Pests; "Bee" Pollinator Friendly; Backyard Composting; 7 Top Vegetable Seeds; Water Wisely; Plant Shopping; Container Gardening and more.

Fee includes Arboretum admission, an armful of take-home goodies and a box lunch! $95 member/$110 non-member.

Advance registration required. Register online at arboretum.umn.edu/getgrowing.aspx or call 612-301-1210.

Photo by Billion Photos and Mike Truch at Shutterstock

GET GROWING: A DAY OF GARDEN WORKSHOPS

ARBORETUM & AUDUBON: A DAY OF BIRDING WALKS AND WORKSHOPS

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, May 17 (optional bird walks begin 5:30 a.m.)

Bird enthusiasts of all levels flock to this annual event to celebrate spring migration! Customize your experience by choosing up to four different day sessions plus up to four early-morning bird walks.

Sessions include North America Bird Migration; Bird Photography; Fascinating Loons; Birding with Kids; Woodpecker Recovery Project; Accessible Birding; Artist Perspectives; Live Raptors; Birdscaping and more.

Keynote speaker is Dudley Edmonson, renowned nature photographer and videographer, book author, public lands advocate, city parks commissioner and a pioneering role model for African-Americans outdoors.

Featured presenters and walk guides include naturalists and authors Stan Tekiela, Matt Schuth and Alan Branhagen. Enjoy a bird-themed vendor fair and book signings.

Fee includes Arboretum admission, light breakfast and lunch buffet. $99 member/$119 non-member.

Learn more and register at arboretum.umn.edu/BirdingDay.aspx or call 612-301-1210.

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SPRING HAPPENINGS Photo by Lester Hughes-Seamans

Photo by Alexander Raths at Shutterstock

DOUBLE DISCOUNT DAYS

Thursday, April 16 – Sunday, April 26, Gift & Garden Store Arboretum members qualify for a 20% discount on all regularly priced merchandise (double the usual member discount). Please show your member card at the cash register.

ARBOR DAY Season of Trees Opening Celebration

Join the Arb for an Arbor Day celebration kicking off the “Season of Trees: Returning to Our Roots” from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 24. Begin with light snacks and interactive stations prior to the program, which features an overview of the Arb’s 17 rare and diverse tree collections. Head outdoors for a tree scavenger hunt with prizes! Register: z.umn.edu/5bas

Photo by Mark Weber

BUD BREAK 5K AND DAFFODIL DASH

Presenting Sponsor

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The early spring sessions of the popular Yoga in the Gardens, held in conjunction with the sponsors below, are scheduled on the following dates: • 10 a.m. Sunday, April 5, MacMillan Auditorium • 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at Good Vibrations Yoga, Hopkins • 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Great Hall • Noon Sunday, April 26, at Green Lotus Yoga, Eden Prairie • 10 a.m. Sunday, May 3, Sensory Garden • 6 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Sensory Garden • Noon Sunday, May 24, Sensory Garden Sessions are for all levels.

Please bring your own mat and water bottle. The classes are always free for Arboretum members and studio partner members, and included with gate admission for non-members.

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9 a.m. Sunday, May 3, check-in and same day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Pre-race registration (through May 1): $30 member/$45 non-member/$10 Daffodil Dash (9:45 a.m. start). Day of race: $50/$65/$20 Break out your running shoes as our buds break for the Arboretum’s 23rd annual Bud Break 5K race and 1K Daffodil Dash for children.

The run/walk is held on a certified asphalt course that winds through scenic spring Arboretum landscapes, including challenging hills and rolling prairies.

Register at: budbreak.umn.edu Photo by Jason Boudreau-Landis

Sunday, April 12, Reservations on the half-hour starting at 9 a.m., with last reservation at 2 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium, $50 member/$55 non-member/$20 children under 10 Gather the family for Easter Brunch at the Arb! Enjoy chef-carved brown sugar and maple glazed ham, made-to-order omelet station, Belgian waffle station, assorted pastries and salads, Potatoes O’Brien, smoked salmon display, scrambled eggs, Applewood smoked bacon, maple sausage links, beef shepherd's pie, creamy shrimp scampi, red velvet cake, fudge filled chocolate cake, coffee, tea, juice.

Prices include tax and service charge.

Reservations arb.umn.edu/easter-brunch

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

ARBORETUM AUXILIARY’S 52ND ANNUAL PLANT SALE Don’t miss this annual rite of spring from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10 at the Farm at the Arb. With more than 1,000 varieties available, there will be a stellar selection of sun and shade plants, curated grasses, heirloom herbs and vegetables, native Minnesota plants, and University of Minnesota introductions. Master Gardeners will be on hand to assist shoppers with questions.

The Farm at the Arb is located next to the Tashjian Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center, 3210 W. 82nd St., where parking and space is plentiful. Entering off West 82nd Street also means bypassing the usual Arboretum gatehouse - and best of all, there is no admission charge for the sale! The 82nd Street entrance will be open at approximately 7 a.m. for the 8 a.m. start. All proceeds support the work of the Arboretum.

Photo by Don Olson

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Margot Picnic Shelters A & B, Three-Mile Drive and Dog Commons, $15 per dog for members/$30 per dog for non-members Join us for the 20th All About Dogs event – a day for dogs at the Arb! Normally, dogs stay in our on-leash dog commons, but for one day a year, the Arboretum’s main trail is open to our four-legged friends. Visitors and their dogs have the opportunity to take part in fun pet contests, watch the Minnesota Agility Club demonstrations, win door prizes from fabulous vendors at the Pet Expo and stroll Three-Mile Drive during the Pack Walk. All dogs must be on leash and current on vaccinations.

For registration: arb.umn.edu/ content/all-about-dogs. Vendor inclusion requests, please email comp0002@umn.edu

Photo by Susie Hopper

ALL ABOUT DOGS

SPRING GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP OFFER! Purchase a gift membership this spring season for a chance to win a $200 Arboretum gift certificate!

Sunday, May 10, Reservations on the half-hour starting at 9 a.m., with last reservation at 2 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium, $55 member/$60 non-member/$20 children under 10 Celebrate mom and enjoy a traditional springtime buffet featuring chef-carved prime rib with accompaniments, made-to-order omelet station, Belgian waffle station, assorted pastries and salads, smoked salmon display, scrambled eggs with cheddar and chives, herb-panko crusted scallop potatoes, Applewood smoked bacon, maple sausage links, Seafood Newburg with jasmine rice, New York cheesecake with raspberry sauce, warm berry crisp with fresh whipped cream, coffee, tea, juice. Prices include tax and service charge. Reservations: arb.umn.edu/mothers-day-brunch

NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS WEEK May 8-17, Visitor Center and Arboretum Grounds Celebrate the week with a 10% discount in the Gift & Garden Store Monday-Thursday. Self-guided Tree Scavenger Hunts, Free Bee-line Shuttle Service 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, and more!

Information: arb.dl.umn.edu/content/national-public-garden-week

AUXILIARY PRIVATE GARDEN TOURS

Photo by Diane Shelgren

Reservations Open May 1 Arboretum Auxiliary guests travel on luxury air-conditioned motor coaches to tour specially selected private area gardens, followed

by Sunday brunch, Sunday evening hors d'oeuvres (after the sunset tour option) or weekday lunch. Tour dates: Sunday, July 19 (daytime or sunset); Monday, July 20; and Tuesday, July 21. A portion of the fee is a tax-deductible contribution to the Arboretum Auxiliary.

Online registration starts May 1 at arb.umn.edu/auxiliary. Call 612-625-9865 to request a hard copy form or ask questions.

The Arboretum is the perfect place to connect with family, friends and nature.

An Arboretum membership is a gift that changes every season. As the seasons transition, families explore the multitude of colors and varieties of flowers and trees that fill the landscape.

Stop by the Membership Desk in the Oswald Visitor Center, call 612-301-1257, or visit us online at arb.umn.edu/support/membership.

Winner will be drawn on May 11, 2020 from all gift memberships purchased between April 1 through May 10, 2020.

2020

ARBORETUM TRAVEL WITH ARBORETUM DIRECTOR EMERITUS PETER OLIN, DIRECTOR PETE MOE AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS ALAN BRANHAGEN Coastal Maine, June 3 – 10. With Pete Moe. Gardens, history and culture of Maine from Bar Harbor to Kennebunkport. See lighthouses, azalea gardens, Coastal Maine Botanical Garden, Acadia National Park and more. Contact Jenny at Skads Travel, 952-927-7311 or jenny@skadstravel.com.

Washington, D.C., Sept. 24 – Oct. 1. With Peter Olin.

The best gardens of our Nation’s Capital. Tour the United States Botanic Garden, United States National Arboretum, Dumbarton Oaks Garden, Ladew Topiary Gardens, the Smithsonian, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens and Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens.

Visit Alexandria, Annapolis and more. Contact Lynde Vespoli at Destinations and Tours, 440-840-6334 or destinationsandtours@gmail.com For more information on all Arboretum tours, go to arbtravel.umn.edu.

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THE JOY OF GIVING

SYNCHRONOUS VALUES JEFF ISEMINGER • CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Savor, for a moment,

the synchronic harmony of a bird’s wings, and you’ve snagged a great metaphor for the new partnership between International Paper (IP) and the Arboretum.

International Paper has awarded a $50,000 grant to bolster the Arboretum’s youth education program and develop a year of tree programming for 2020.

“We looked at a wide range of nonprofits in choosing a partner,” says Kristina Tonseth, regional human resources manager at IP, “and we decided the Arboretum was a perfect fit.”

The reason: Synchronous values. Here are three of them for International Paper, one of the world’s largest producers of recyclable fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper: Keeping forestland forested, supporting forest ecosystems and strengthening education in its communities.

The grant allows International Paper to do the following: • Expand field trips that bring kids to the Arboretum for hands-on learning with plants.

• Widen the impact of Plantmobiles that deliver plant education to metro schools.

• Sponsor the “Season of Trees: Returning to Our Roots,” this year’s celebration of the beauty and benefits of trees. The season kicked off in February with the Spring Flower Show “Branching Out” that showcased tree environments in Minnesota and beyond.

• Donate corrugated plant trays for the annual spring plant sale May 9-10.

“We want to leave a legacy for the future,” Tonseth says. “Education, sustainability and leadership development of youth are near and dear to our hearts.”

And so is engaging International Paper employees in the communities where they live and work. (IP has six locations in the Twin cities alone, 630 employees in Minnesota and 50,000 employees worldwide.)

IP is encouraging its employees to volunteer at the Arboretum. It also will have the opportunity to hold regional meetings here and bring their customers to the Arb to experience the botanical delights of the nation’s best public garden.

“It’s a win-win,” Tonseth says. “We look forward to our current and future collaborative partnerships with the very professional and focused team at the Arboretum.”

Arboretum Season of Trees Presenting Sponsor

GAINING ACCESS, SHOWING LEADERSHIP Corporate sponsors of an event or exhibition at the Arboretum – named in USA Today the No. 1 botanical garden in the nation – gain a high-value package of benefits: • Increased marketing access through multiple media to a very desirable demographic, including 29,000 member households.

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• Prominent logo and name placement in promotional materials.

• Demonstrated environmental and cultural leadership.

Any sponsorship can be tailored to meet business marketing objectives, including seasonal, year-round bundle and event-specific packages.

For more information on corporate sponsorships, call Cate Fossing at 612-301-2652 or email cfossing@umn.edu.

Photo by Ken Evans

Arboretum Crabapples

TICKETS ON SALE MAY 18

Photos by (left) Todd Mulvihill; (right) Don Olson

The evening of Wednesday, July 29, the Arboretum’s summer gardens come alive! A plethora of local restaurants, bakeries, wineries, cideries and breweries will be interwoven throughout the gardens serving marvelous tastes and sips. Music from “Salsa del Soul” will fill the air in the Perennial Garden on what truly is the garden party of the summer. Featured restauranteur is Kim Bartmann, operator of seven successful Minneapolis restaurants and two time James Beard Award semifinalist, who is a national leader in sustainability and the greening of restaurant operations. Her restaurants include Barbette, Pat’s Tap, Red Stag Supperclub, Book Club and Tiny Dancer. Sponsored by the Arboretum Foundation, this popular event is a seasonal standout and sells out quickly – don’t miss it! tasteandtoast.umn.edu Save the date for the first-ever Gala at the Farm on Thursday, June 18! Hosted by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, the Gala in the Gardens is the Arboretum’s signature annual fundraising event.

Celebrate and support the Arboretum with new University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel, and our 2020 honorary organization, the St. Paul Garden Club. Festivities will include a silent and live auction, farm to table dinner, and an after-party in the iconic red barn. Co-chairs for the 2020 Gala Committee are Jennifer Allen and Judy Fulk.

Visit arb.umn.edu/gala2020, call 612-625-9437 or email ArbGala@umn.edu with questions.

MEMBER PHOTO HIGHLIGHT

Photos by Todd Mulvihill

Thank you to all who have shared photos with the Arboretum Marketing Department. William Sinnen took this picture in the Arb’s Annual Garden following a thunderstorm on July 20, 2018. Do you have a favorite photo taken at the Arboretum? Send us a high-resolution jpeg and let us know your name, your home city, a brief description of the photo, and tell us why the Arb is important to you. The editorial staff is looking to feature more of what makes the Arboretum special to you through various communication channels like our Magazine, Facebook, Instagram, Nature Notes blog, and more. Please submit photo and details to: arbpr@umn.edu

BECOME A “FRIENDS OF THE AHL” VOLUNTEER Nestled in a bright corner of the Snyder Building is one of the Arboretum’s many treasures – the Andersen Horticultural Library (AHL). Not just a cozy repository for unique collections, including rare horticultural volumes and beautiful Nakashima furniture, the AHL is world-renowned and used by people from across the country and around the world.

The Friends of the Andersen Horticultural Library (FAHL) is a visionary group of volunteers dedicated to supporting this valuable institution. They host quarterly meetings and a members’ luncheon each year, featuring speakers who present on diverse and interesting topics at each. Hundreds enjoy the annual FAHL Used Book Sale fundraiser in the fall.

Arboretum members can join the Friends for only $15/year per household plus regular membership.

Sign-up cards can be found in the Snyder Building and Oswald Visitor Center card kiosks and in the library, or call the library at 612-301-1239. Please consider becoming a Friend of the Andersen Horticultural Library – it’s inexpensive, informative and worthwhile! lib.umn.edu/ahl/friends-andersen-horticultural-library

Photo by Chris McNamara

PAUL SCHLICK • FAHL PRESIDENT

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Calendar At-A-Glance REEDY GALLERY

“Birds of a Feather: Contemporary Avian Artists” April 7 – June 4 (see back page)

CAFE GALLERY

“Patterns in Nature” Through June 14 (see back page)

GREAT HALL

YARD & GARDEN DESK Q&A

Noon-4 p.m., included with gate admission, Visitor Center Master Gardener volunteers answer gardening questions and provide sustainable gardening information.

WEEKEND BREAKFAST

9 a.m.-noon (Saturday), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

(Sunday), $8.99, Arboretum Cafe Start off your day at the Arb with a delicious hot breakfast.

“Society of Minnesota Sculptors 2020 Annual Exhibition” Through April 5 (see back page)

APRIL-MAY PROGRAMS & EVENTS

ANDERSEN HORTICULTURAL LIBRARY

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

“Flights of Fantasy: Birds, Nature, and Art at Play” Through May 30 (see back page)

RECURRING APRIL-MAY PROGRAMS & EVENTS EVERY THURSDAY

STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY

10:30 a.m., included with gate admission, Andersen Horticultural Library

GUIDED WALKING TOURS (beginning May 7)

SATURDAY IN THE KITCHEN, APRIL 11

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY

10 a.m.-noon, included with gate admission, Oswald Visitor Center, Azalea Classroom Knit, crochet or hand stitch with others, sharing patterns and getting answers to crafty questions.

All levels welcome.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

TIME-LAPSE VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

1-5 p.m., $64/$89, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $95 member/$110 non-member, Oswald Visitor Center

Practice time-lapse photography with natural subjects, such as ice melting or flowers taking up dyed water. Learn how our vision system interprets time-lapses, equipment and set-up needed, and ways to animate your images.

Choose any five presentations and workshops throughout the day. Topics include growing food, sustainable turf, top seeds, pests, pollinators and more. (see page 7)

SPECIAL ACCESS PHOTOGRAPHY: LIGHT PAINTING AT THE ARBORETUM DURING TWILIGHT

GET GROWING: A DAY OF GARDEN WORKSHOPS

ARBORETUM INSPIRED BEGINNING DRAWING: LILAC

6-10 p.m., $109/$129, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

Learn fundamental drawing skills including shading, composition, perspective and shape.

Enjoy special access to the Arboretum grounds after dark! Use fun, inexpensive light painting tools to illuminate the Arboretum’s sculptures and landscapes during twilight. Practice using the best camera settings.

SATURDAY IN THE KITCHEN: FRESH PASTA 201

GUIDED WALKING TOURS

1-3 p.m., $45/$60, Marion Andrus Learning Center

SATURDAY IN THE KITCHEN: VINAIGRETTES & SALAD DRESSINGS

1-2 p.m. (see every Thursday)

Try your hand at making filled pastas including angoletti, ravioli and tortellini! Take home what you make in class.

Experiment with different ingredients to create classic vinaigrettes and salad dressings. Use your personal taste and imagination to create and take home your own signature recipes.

10:30-11:30 a.m., included with gate admission, through Oct. 10, Visitor Center Visit gardens at their peak bloom to pick up gardening ideas and reconnect with nature’s beauty. No two tours are the same: highlights change through the seasons.

EVERY SATURDAY (beginning May 9)

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO: TOMATO TIME! Noon-4 p.m., included with gate admission, Learning Center

Learn about the variety of tomatoes and plant a seed pot to start in your garden. Discover planting ideas to succeed in growing tomatoes at home.

10 a.m.-2 p.m., $49/$64, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

SUNDAY, APRIL 5

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

10-11 a.m., included with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium Taught by Good Vibrations.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY (see April 3)

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9-11 a.m., $45/$60, Marion Andrus Learning Center

LEARN TO PAINT WITH ACRYLICS: FOREST FLOOR 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $69/$74, Oswald Visitor Center

Develop an understanding of working with acrylics and expand your understanding of line, form and color as you study the colors, patterns and textures of the forest floor.

Photo by Thomas Bethge at Shutterstock

ONGOING EXHIBITS

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

Arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx CLASS REGISTRATION: 612-301-1210 EVENTS, EXHIBITS, GENERAL INFO: 612-624-2200

PEAPODS - SPRING SAMPLER, APRIL 24

CREATIVE IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY, APRIL 25

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

FIRELAKE: DINNER WITH EXECUTIVE CHEF DINESH JAYAWARDENA 6:30-8:30 p.m., $65/$80, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine paired with wine samples and good company.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 ARBOR DAY (see page 8)

PEAPODS FOR PRESCHOOLERS SPRING SAMPLER

9:30-11 a.m., free for first-time PeaPods participants/$12 returning participants, Marion Andrus Learning Center

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 EASTER BRUNCH (see page 8)

9:30 a.m.-noon, $41/$56, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

Learn about “potager-style” gardens, which feature geometrical beds of vegetables planted in patterns, often with flowers, fruit and herbs intermingled.

ALL ABOUT DOGS DAY

SATURDAY IN THE KITCHEN: ADVENTURES IN SOURDOUGH

9-11 a.m., $35/$50 per family pair Marian Andrus Learning Center

2-3 p.m., held at Good Vibrations Yoga, Hopkins Taught by Good Vibrations.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

DOUBLE DISCOUNT DAYS

Through April 26, Gift & Garden Store (see page 8)

9 a.m.-noon, $45/$60, Marion Andrus Learning Center

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

Learn how sourdough differs from other yeast and quick breads. Mix and shape your own loaf to bake at home.

Taught by Spirit of the Lake Yoga.

MONDAY, APRIL 20

6-7 p.m., included with gate admission, Oswald Visitor Center Great Hall

REGIONAL WINE TASTING: CALIFORNIA OFF THE BEATEN PATH Photos by (left to right) Nadya Eugene at at Shutterstock; Eric Mueller

KITCHEN GARDENING: A BOUNTIFUL EDIBLE LANDSCAPE

Ages 3-5 together with an adult. Explore ways to care for the earth, plants and animals through planting, art, sensory and science discovery zones.

6-8:30 p.m., $60/$75, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres while you sample wines from emerging California wine regions.

Learn how regionality and terroir impact the characteristics of a wine.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY (see April 3)

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

CONTEMPORARY ARTWORK TO WEAR: MAKE A NUNO FELTED SCARF 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $89/$94, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Embellish a silk scarf with soft wool fibers.

Create your own floral, geometric, or abstract design.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 (see page 9)

LET’S MAKE MAY DAY BASKETS TOGETHER!

Ages 5-12 together with an adult. Enjoy special time together as you plant a May basket and create a spring collage to decorate your planting.

CREATIVE IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY: COMPOSITION

9 a.m.-noon, $79/$99, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

HOMESCHOOL DAY: GREEN GROCERY

12:30-2:30 p.m., $8/$10, Marion Andrus Learning Center Grades 1-2. Find out why plants are the essential link in all food chains and explore the amazing plant super-power of photosynthesis.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Take amazing photos with your iPhone. Learn the 10 rules of composition to help you succeed.

Add on an optional post-process editing session afterwards from 1-3 p.m. for an additional $30.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

EARTH DAY – 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Noon-1p.m.-3 p.m., held at Green Lotus Yoga, Eden Prairie

NORDIC WALKING WITH HOIGAARD’S

MONDAY, APRIL 27

Taught by Green Lotus Yoga.

2-4 p.m., Included with gate admission, check-in at Dahlberg Welcoming Terrace

“FLIGHTS OF FANTASY” RECEPTION AND ARTIST’S TALK

Celebrate Earth Day with Nordic Walking on the Arb’s Three-Mile Walk. Poles provided

by Hoigaard’s.

Sign up at how.events.mn@gmail.com.

Included with gate admission

1:30-2 p.m. (Reception), 2-3 p.m. (artist’s talk), Snyder Lobby & Auditorium

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY 10 a.m.-noon (see April 3) A R B O R E T U M M AGA Z I N E // A P R I L • M AY 2020

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Calendar At-A-Glance SATURDAY, MAY 2

SATURDAY, MAY 9

6-11 p.m., $135/$155, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

8 a.m.-3 p.m., Farm at the Arb

Learn to capture images of the starry night sky with beautiful foregrounds. Understand how to set up your gear, and then enjoy special access to the Arb after sunset to practice together.

PHOTOGRAPHING PEOPLE IN NATURE 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $109/$129, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Learn to work with natural light and exposure, choose the right background, and arrange and pose your subjects.

BIRDING WALK WITH GREGG: EARLY SPRING MIGRATION

8-10 a.m., $19/$35, Ordway Picnic Shelter Walk and learn about early spring migrating species in Minnesota. Listen and look for songbirds and discover tips to improve your birding experiences.

JAPANESE SHIBORI INDIGO NATURAL DYEING: TABLE RUNNER/WALL HANGING 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $69/$89, Marion Andrus Learning Center

This ancient technique binds areas of fabric so dye doesn’t penetrate, leaving white designs on colored fabric. Create your designs on thick cotton duck or raw silk.

SHINRIN-YOKU AT THE ARBORETUM

ARBORETUM AUXILIARY SPRING PLANT SALE (see page 8)

CREATIVE IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY: LIGHT

9 a.m.-noon, $79/$99, Oswald Visitor Center Take amazing photos with your iPhone. Learn about the qualities of light and shadow and how you can modify them to make better photos.

Add on an optional post-process session after class from1-3 p.m. for an additional $30.

SUNDAY, MAY 10

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH (see page 9) ARBORETUM AUXILIARY SPRING PLANT SALE

8 a.m.-3 p.m., Farm at the Arb (see page 8)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

PASSION & VISION: STAR TRIBUNE PHOTOJOURNALIST BRIAN PETERSON Lecture only 5-6 p.m., $15/$30, Oswald Visitor Center

Watch a presentation of Peterson’s work, be inspired by his journey, and learn how his vision has evolved from newspaper photojournalism to nature and environmental photography. Add a photo walk with Peterson after the presentation to explore and photograph the hidden treasures of the Arboretum, 6-8 p.m. for an additional $55.

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $19/$34, Ordway Picnic Shelter

THURSDAY, MAY 14

Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrinyoku (forest bathing), a Japanese mindfulness practice that will nourish your mind, body and spirit as you connect with nature.

6-8:30 p.m., $49/$64, Marion Andrus Learning Center

SUNDAY, MAY 3

BUD BREAK 5K AND 1K DAFFODIL DASH FOR CHILDREN (see page 8)

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

10-11 a.m., included with gate admission, Sensory Garden Taught by Balanced Life Tai Chi.

THURSDAY, MAY 7

WALKS WITH ALAN: EXPLORING THE DAYTON WILDFLOWER GARDEN

5-7 p.m., $14/$29, Sensory Garden Parking Lot Walk and learn about the life cycle and biology of springtime forest floor plants, which have co-evolved with the animals and insects of our region.

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WOOL APPLIQUE JOURNAL COVER, MAY 16

LOCAL WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING Discover new cheese and wine pairings for the season. Learn the basics of choosing pairings, from texture to tasting notes.

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

6-7 p.m., included with gate admission, Sensory Garden Taught by Yoga 4 You.

FRIDAY, MAY 15

SPECIAL ACCESS 3-DAY WEEKEND: SPRING INTO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

WATERCOLOR NOTE CARDS: CRABAPPLES IN WATERCOLOR

10 a.m.-4 p.m., $69/$84 or $89/$104 (supplies included), Oswald Visitor Center Enjoy step-by-step demonstrations and practice new techniques for paint handling and composition. Create four notecard-sized paintings of beautiful crabapple blossoms.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

SHINRIN-YOKU AT THE ARBORETUM

3-5:30 p.m., $19/$34, Ordway Picnic Shelter (see May 2)

WOOL APPLIQUE JOURNAL COVER 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $79/$84, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Choose from a colorful selection of threads and wool fabrics as you learn to design and embellish a journal cover. (journal provided).

ARBORETUM INSPIRED BEGINNING DRAWING: TULIP 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $49/$64 (see April 4)

MINDFULNESS IN NATURE WALK

9-11 a.m., $19/$35, Oswald Visitor Center Learn methods of combining nature observation with mindfulness to quiet the mind and cultivate a sense of awareness.

6:30-11 p.m. (May 15), 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

(May 16), and 5:30 a.m.-noon (May 17), $640/$690, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

MEDITERRANEAN DIET: LUNCH WITH THE CHEFS TO EAT SEASONALLY & HEALTHILY

Practice professional techniques for photo editing, focus stacking, light painting, astrophotography and location planning. Enjoy special access to the Arb before and after daylight to practice and build your skills together.

Sample delicious dishes while learning to create menus featuring whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, heart-healthy oil and fish.

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Noon-2 p.m., $45/$60, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Photo by Laurie Lausen

SPECIAL ACCESS PHOTOGRAPHY: LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM NIGHTSCAPES

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

Arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx CLASS REGISTRATION: 612-301-1210 EVENTS, EXHIBITS, GENERAL INFO: 612-624-2200

GRILLING FISH IN SPRING, MAY 23

SUNDAY, MAY 17

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

5:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $99/$119, Oswald Visitor Center

Taught by Good Vibrations.

ARBORETUM & AUDUBON: A DAY OF BIRDING WALKS AND WORKSHOPS

RAPTOR PHOTOGRAPHY, MAY 30

12-1 p.m., included with gate admission, Sensory Garden

A daylong buffet of birding sessions and nature walks. (see page 7)

MONDAY, MAY 25

MONDAY, MAY 18

10:30-11:45 a.m. OR 1-2:15 p.m., $15/$30, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

HOMESCHOOL DAY: READY, SET, GROW! 1:15-2:30 p.m., $8/$10, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Grades K-1. People, plants, insects, birds...look for habitat clues as you observe aphids, release ladybugs, plant seeds and admire butterflies and caterpillars.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

THROUGH THE LENS: BEAUTIFUL SPRING FLOWERS Photos by (left) Shaiith at Shutterstock; (center) Business Helper at Pixabay

SPECIAL ACCESS - HONEY BEE HIVE INSPECTION, MAY 25

9 a.m.-noon, $83/$103, Oswald Visitor Center

Learn the five types of flower photography and tips for capturing a great floral image, such as depth of field, composition and image stacking.

GRILLING FISH: SPRING RECIPES & INSPIRATION

5:30-8 p.m., $65/$80, Red Barn Farm Enjoy multiple courses of flavorful tastings as you learn new, delicious ways to use your grill to prepare elegant and sustainable fish dishes.

SUNDAY, MAY 24

MINDFULNESS IN NATURE: JOURNALING WORKSHOP

SPECIAL ACCESS: HONEY BEE HIVE INSPECTION

Ages 6-adult. Don a beekeeping suit and get an up-close look at the inner workings of a honey bee hive. Learn more about the life of a hive and how we work with these fascinating creatures.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

WATERCOLOR PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS: WORKSHOP WITH JIM TURNER 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $74/$89 or $94/$109 (supplies included), Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

Bring several photos to class. Learn which ones have qualities that translate best into works of art. Watch demonstrations to learn techniques for painting from photos, then practice your skills to complete your own watercolor painting in class.

PASTEL: RED FOX

RAPTOR PHOTOGRAPHY: EXCLUSIVE CAMERA ACCESS 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $119/$139, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Photograph raptors in a safe and natural setting. The Raptor Center will showcase an assortment of live birds while you learn and practice techniques to capture stunning images.

SATURDAY IN THE KITCHEN: COOKING UP THE GARDEN’S FIRST SPRING ARRIVALS 9-11 a.m., $45/$60, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Explore preparation, cooking and presentation techniques to jazz up those early spring crops such as asparagus, lettuce, radishes, green onions, peas and rhubarb.

SUNDAY, MAY 31

BIRDING WALK WITH TAMMI: BIRDSONG & BOTANY 7:30-9 a.m., $19/$35, Ordway Picnic Shelter

Try birding by ear as you listen to the concert of birdsong around you. Understand the importance of native flowers and trees to our songbirds and explore which native habitats are best suited to various birds.

10 a.m.-3 p.m., $69/$74 or $89/$94 (supplies included), Oswald Visitor Center

MUSIC IN THE GARDENS

Draw a red fox as you explore the delicacy and versatility of chalk pastels. Learn to approach your drawing using line, form and color, and experiment with new techniques.

Westwind Big Band

1-2:30 p.m., Newton Terrace

9 a.m.-noon, $29/$45, Oswald Visitor Center Spending time in nature can decrease stress, increase creativity and improve overall health and wellbeing. Explore how journaling can be used as a mindfulness technique.

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(Three-Mile Drive open to vehicular traffic April 15, weather permitting) Memorial Day (May 25) Normal Monday Hours OSWALD VISITOR CENTER Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sun. 10.a.m.-6 p.m.

GIFT & GARDEN STORE Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

ARBORETUM CAFE Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

ANDERSEN HORTICULTURAL LIBRARY (Snyder Building) Tue.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sat. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sun. & Mon. Closed ANDRUS LEARNING CENTER, TASHJIAN BEE & POLLINATOR DISCOVERY CENTER AND FARM AT THE ARB Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sat. & Sun. noon-4 p.m.

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ART AT THE ARBORETUM Delight in the beauty found indoors in the Oswald Visitor Center. Art is available for

sale through the Gift & Garden Store, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Arboretum.

REEDY GALLERY

“Birds of a Feather: Contemporary Avian Artists” • April 7 – June 4

Birds provide inspiration for Kim Russell and Emily Donavan, two contemporary artists featured in this exhibition. While inspired by ancient legacies in art, each uses wildly different techniques.

Russell is influenced by indigenous imagery resulting in meticulous, highly stylized ink and acrylic drawings. Donovan’s natural hand-dyed paper is created through an exacting process shared by cultures around the world.

CAFE GALLERY

“Patterns in Nature” • Through June 14

Patterns found in nature have fascinated scientists for many years. From daily sunrises and sunsets to the spirals on a pinecone, nature’s patterns provide visual stimuli, which draw us in and help us examine our world more closely. See beautiful works by Evan Abrahamson, Kristin Fretheim, Ann Solyst and Kathy Strahota that demonstrate harmony with the universe.

ANDERSEN HORTICULTURAL LIBRARY

“Flights of Fantasy: Birds, Nature, and Art at Play” • Through May 30

DOG COMMONS 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (opening April 15, weather permitting)

Exhibit features a flock of Minnesota birds in their habitats, interpreted in abstract ceramic compositions by artist Susan Feigenbaum.

ADMISSION Visitors: $15 for ages 16 and up Members: Free Children 15 & under: Free Arboretum memberships start at $60 (Arboretum.umn.edu/newmembership.aspx)

“Society of Minnesota Sculptors 2020 Annual Exhibition” • Through April 5

THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH Third Monday Free Admission for All (April 20 & May 18) Building hours on Free Mondays: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (includes Gift & Garden Store and Arb Cafe)

GREAT HALL

This exhibition features more than 30 sculptors working in a variety of materials, including bronze, stone, wood, ceramics, stainless steel, iron and mixed media.

SAVE THE DATE

Master Gardener State Conference – * Friday & Saturday, June 12 & 13 Gala at the Farm – * Thursday, June 18

* Yoga Retreat – Saturday, June 20

Auxiliary Private Garden Tours – * July 19-21 & Toast – Wednesday, July 29 * Taste Art in the Garden – August 14-16 * AppleJam – Saturday, Sept. 26 *