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DECEM BER 2019/JANUARY 2020

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FROM THE DIRECTOR PETER C. MOE

WINTER in BLOOM Years ago, I lived in Beren's Cabin on Three-Mile Drive

before I was married, and during the winter, it felt like I was living in the BWCA. We didn't plow Three-Mile Drive back then, and snowshoeing and cross-country skiing weren’t very popular, so I saw very few people. The sunlight streamed into the living room through the leafless sugar maple trees during the day, and at night, I enjoyed hearing the owls hooting in the woods.

These days the Arboretum isn’t quite so quiet in the winter.

We’re celebrating this season of Winter in Bloom by making connections with friends, family and nature. We have opportunities to get outside to enjoy Winter Lights and snowshoeing adventures, as well as cozy up indoors with live music, holiday shopping and a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party.

People always ask me when the Arboretum is at its most beautiful, and it is hard to pinpoint a particular time or season. However, a sunny winter day when all of the trees and shrubs are covered with fresh snow or hoarfrost, is hard to beat.

WINTER LIGHTS Walk through the gardens on winter evenings to discover stunning light displays through Jan. 5. (page 3) WINTER GARDENS The stripped-down gardens of winter highlight structural elements and our focus naturally gravitates to trees. Learn more about the birch trees that capture attention during winter months. (page 4) ARBORETUM TRAILS There’s nothing more invigorating than hiking – or snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, depending on the weather – through the early winter air. (page 6) LIVE MUSIC Enjoy a wide-ranging selection of free concerts at the Arboretum, including Jazz on the Prairie, Arbor Bells and others. (page 8) HOLIDAY SHOPPING Don’t let an overwhelming gift list get you down. Take advantage of double discount days for members through Dec. 8 at the Gift & Garden Store (page 8), shop the Auxiliary Holiday Sale Dec. 6-8 (page 9) and find unique artisan items at the December Gift Market on Dec. 13-14. (page 9) WINTER LIGHTS NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Bid farewell to 2019 at our first-ever, family-friendly New Year’s Eve party. (page 9) I look forward to seeing you at the Arb!

DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020 * VOL 38, NO. 6

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A R B O R E T U M M AGA Z I N E // D E C E M B ER 2019 • J A N UA RY 2020

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 JASON BOUDREAU-LANDIS

EXPLORE WINTER IN BLOOM AT THE ARB LIZ POTASEK • ARBORETUM WRITER

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here’s always something in bloom at the Arboretum – even on the short, dark days of December and January. From our stunning 25-foot poinsettia tree indoors to an awe-inspiring botanical-themed light display outdoors, we hope you’ll spend time enjoying the beauty of winter at the Arb. WALK IN A WINTER WONDERLAND Stroll through Arboretum gardens to find larger-than-life flowers made of lights. This year’s display includes chrysanthemums, azaleas, forsythia, hosta, roses, water lilies and a three-dimensional apple tree celebrating University of Minnesota apple introductions.

Marvel at a display of ice luminaries and frozen flowers created by Artist Jennifer Shea Hedberg. Make a pit stop at S’mores Village to warm up by a fire and roast marshmallows (s’mores kits will be available for purchase).

DECK THE HALLS The Great Hall of the Oswald Visitor Center is extra cozy this time of year, filled with evergreen trees decked out with natureinspired ornaments. The holiday season kicks off with a ticketed tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 21. Wrap up your holiday shopping list during Double Discount Days for members in the Gift & Garden Store from Nov. 21 to Dec. 8, the Auxiliary Holiday Sale on Dec. 6-8 and the December Gift Market Dec. 13-14. Grab a hot cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate in the Arboretum Cafe, which will be open extended hours during Winter Lights.

Great Ha Tree Lighti ll ng

A special thank you to Wagners Greenhouses & Garden Center for donating the beautiful poinsettias.

VISITING WINTER LIGHTS 5-9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 22 through Jan. 5, as well as Dec. 23, 26, 30, 31, Jan. 1 & 2.

Cost: Free for members; $15 for adults, free for ages 15 and younger.

New this year! – Free Southwest Transit shuttle service available Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 4 during Winter Lights. Details at arbwinter.umn.edu/experience-joy-winter-lights

Photos by (top left) Pat Malcolm; (top right) Jason Boudreau-Landis

25’ Poinsettia Tree

WINTER LIGHTS MEDIA SPONSOR:

ATTEND A SPECIAL EVENT AND SEE WINTER LIGHTS Milk and Cookies with Santa, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 12 & 19; $5 for children age 1 and older, free for adult Arboretum members, $15 for non-member adults.

New Year’s Eve Party, 5-10:30 p.m. Dec. 31: $5 for all kids, $15 for adult members and $30 for adult non-members Visit arbwinter.umn.edu to buy tickets for these events.

Photo by Jason Boudreau-Landis

Winter Lights

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ART of HORTICULTURE

WINTER GARDEN ICONS

ARBORETUM BIRCH TREES ALAN BRANHAGEN • DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

THE ARBORETUM DISPLAYS AN EXTENSIVE BIRCH COLLECTION and rightfully so as a premier

“Heritage” River Birch

Paper Birch

Yellow Birch

Sweet Birch

Asian Black Birch

Gold Birch

northern garden. Virtually all birch species are renowned in gardens for their showy exfoliating bark, which makes birches important components to gardens, with ornamental appeal in wintertime.

Most birch species are found at high elevations or northern latitudes, the exception being the river birch (Betula nigra), which is native in floodplains from southeast Minnesota to the Gulf. The Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera), with its exfoliating white bark, is the northwoods icon. Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis), with its unique copper-tosilver-gold bark, is more beloved abroad than here in its native United States where it is the longest living native birch. Minnesota’s only other native birch species is the steely-gray-trunked Heartleaf Birch (Betula cordata) mainly found on the North Shore. There is no record of it growing at the Arboretum. It may require a cooler climate.

The Arboretum is home to a few non-native birches, including the Asian Black Birch (Betula dahurica) and Gold Birch (Betula ermanii) – both from a similar climate in Northeast Asia. Around the world, species from the Himalaya are beloved for their white to almost rose bark, but these species cannot survive our coldest winters and often don’t like our hot, increasingly humid summers either.

The recent book Winter Gardens by Cedric Pollet has provided much inspiration for a revival and new way of growing birches in home gardens. Out with the clump, in with the grove! Plant masses of closely spaced, single trunked birch of various species for incredible drama in the landscape through our long winters.

Native birch also support a wide range of beneficial insects, which makes them a good choice for nature and ecosystem services as well.

Unfortunately, Japanese beetles also like many of the varieties but as trees mature, the solely cosmetic impact becomes less. The winter seeds are eaten by many songbirds, especially goldfinches, pine siskins and redpolls.

WEB EXTRA!— For more on Arboretum birch trees, see the full article at z.umn.edu/4pi9

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All photos by Alan Branhagen except for Paper Birch (Photo by Mark MacLennan)

From the Northeast, two other birch species thrive at the Arboretum.

The first is Sweet Birch (Betula lenta) with dark charcoal bark and high oil of wintergreen content in its bark and buds – making it a favorite of brewers of root beer. The other is the Gray Birch (Betula populifolia), a smaller white-trunked birch commonly cultivated as the cultivar ‘Whitespire’ for its borer resistance.

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NATURE FOCUS

FURRY FURY!

MEET THE NORTHERN SHORT-TAILED SHREW MATT SCHUTH • NATURALIST

windows are edged with spidery, frosty rime, and ice-covered tree branches glisten with radiant sunbeams, a solitude encompasses the boreal landscape. However, not all creatures follow the path of quiet hibernation. Hidden below the leaf litter and snow crust, the shorttailed shrew continues its furious activity throughout the year.

This tiny one-ounce slate-gray ball of energy is both insectivorous and carnivorous. The shrew’s heart can beat up to 1,200 times a minute.

The short-tailed shrew consumes half its body weight each day. Shrews are venomous with spiked, grooved teeth, which inject a toxin (similar to a cobra) into any victim bitten by it – blocking the transmission of nerve impulses. The amount of venom in their glands can kill up to 200 mice. Sometimes dead shrews are found on sidewalks and pathways – possible victims of a predator that declined to eat it due to the venom coursing through its system.

Shrews can be distinguished from mice and voles by their long snout and barely visible eyes and ears. They hunt by feel and sound, using echolocation to find prey. Shrews hold ten percent of their body mass

in their brain, which is the highest ratio of brain to body mass of any animal – including humans. Shrews are fiercely territorial and will fight to the death when confronted.

Male shrews leave a urine scent, which helps them avoid contact with other males – lessening the possibility of a fatal conflict.

Males and females sometimes mate for life. The female shrew is ready to produce young within 46 days of birth. She will have 4-7 young once a year, with babies about the size of an M&M. Shrews offer benefits to humans too. Northern short-tailed shrews contain a peptide called soricidin, which is being studied as a treatment for brain cancer and can be used to help in early diagnosis of ovarian, breast and prostate cancers. One chemical extracted from shrew venom may be potentially useful in the treatment of high blood pressure. Overall, shrews help keep nature in balance by devouring harmful insects and other small rodents. The next time you see one scamper through the grass or over the snow, make sure to give them some welldeserved gratitude…and space!

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Photos by Gillies Gonthier @ Flikr

ON WINTRY SNOWBOUND DAYS when

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WINTER TRAIL WATCH LIZ POTASEK • ARBORETUM WRITER

IF YOU’RE WATCHING THE FORECAST, awaiting the first

significant snowfall to officially kick off the outdoor winter recreation season, you aren’t the only one. Richard DeVries, the Arboretum’s natural resource specialist, grooms about 8 miles of ski trails and about 11 miles of snowshoe trails for Arboretum guests. “We need a minimum of 6 inches of snow to start packing and get a good base to set a track,” DeVries says. “We try to pack and track the ski trail every time it snows. If the trail gets icy, and we have a thick enough base, we can break up the old track and set a new track. This only works if we get enough snow to play with. Last February was perfect, but it did not last very long. If the trail melts or we get rain, we have to wait for significant snowfall and start over. We’re looking forward to a lot of snow early December, and a couple inches of snow every week throughout winter to maintain a perfect trail.” When the snowflakes begin to fly,

find ski and snowshoe trail maps in the Oswald Visitor Center. For updated information about trail conditions, call 612-625-9793.

And if there’s no snow, there’s still plenty to explore. Lace up your hiking boots and set out on the 12 miles of Arboretum hiking trails.

Even without snow, winter provides fresh scenic views and a stark natural beauty.

THE BEST OF AMERICA'S GARDENS, ARBORETUMS AND PARKS

ARBORETUM PHOTOGRAPHERS SOCIETY

YOUR ARBORETUM MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS ARE BLOOMING!

Photo by Al Whitaker

12th ANNUAL JURIED SHOW

The Arb is upgrading its software system to serve you better and provide an even more secure experience.

THE NEW ARBORETUM MEMBERSHIP APP

Your Arboretum membership card will now be available on your phone! You can use your virtual card to get into more than 300 additional gardens around the country. Your new membership App will allow you to download an Arboretum membership card to each benefited member’s phone.

Screenshots will not be permitted due to security issues.

Visit arboretum.umn.edu/join.aspx for more information.

See how photographers capture the important and beautiful natural worlds found in gardens, arboretums and parks throughout America. Flora, fauna and landscapes are sure to delight as you experience the 12th annual juried show of Arboretum Photographers Society (APS) members from Jan. 9-March 8 in the Cafe Gallery. As a special bonus, APS is offering free workshops to improve your own photo skills. No registration required. Meet from 1-2 p.m. at the Oswald Visitors Center.

• Feb. 1 - Night Photography: How to set your camera for beautiful shots after dark.

• Feb. 8 - One Flower: 10 Photos - Finding different perspectives that allow you to take 10 or more photos of the same subject.

• Feb. 15 - Photographing Flowers and Bugs: Macro photography techniques.

• Feb. 22 - 5 Tips for Taking Great Landscape Photos.

• Feb. 29 - What a Photographer Sees: Stroll through an Arboretum path and experience the inner workings of a photographer. What catches their eye? How do they compose a shot?

A MORE SECURE ARBORETUM!

We’re scanning! When you enter the Arboretum, your membership card will be scanned each time at the gatehouse.

As a non-profit organization, the Arb relies on membership information to apply for grants and additional funding. Each scan means you are supporting the Arboretum’s mission even further! Your cards will now have a unique ID. If you lose your card, it will be immediately deactivated and a new card will be sent to you or provided via the mobile app. The EZ Pass lane will be no more. The third lane will be authorized for all members to use and will have a gatehouse attendant to greet you and scan your membership card during the busier seasons at the Arboretum. We appreciate your patience and support while we transition.

WE LOVE OUR MEMBERS!

Enjoy your Arboretum membership year-round. A great way to “feel the love” is the Member Appreciation Event, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Feb. 8. Enjoy a double discount in the Gift and Garden Store, peruse the conservatory and art galleries, visit the library, munch on popcorn while enjoying live music – and more!

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2020 ARBORETUM TRAVEL

WITH ARBORETUM DIRECTOR EMERITUS PETER OLIN, ARBORETUM DIRECTOR PETE MOE AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS ALAN BRANHAGEN South Florida. Feb. 17 – 24 (With Peter Olin) Fort Myers, Naples, Miami, West Palm Beach and Key Largo. Gardens when you need to see them – in winter! Contact: Lynde Vespoli at destinationsandtours@ gmail.com or 440-840-6334.

Coastal Maine. June 3 – 10 (With Pete Moe) Gardens, history and culture of Maine along the coast from Bar Harbor to Kennebunkport. Includes Acadia National Park and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Contact:Jenny@skadstravel.com or 952-927-7311.

Capetown, South Africa. Oct. 2 – 12 (With Alan Branhagen) Explore the wonders of the southern tip of Africa, including the Fynbos Floral Kingdom composed of three plant families: the Proteas, Ericas and Restios – found nowhere else in the world. This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Contact Lynde Vespoli: destinationsandtours@gmail.com or 440-840-6334.

For more information on all Arboretum tours, go to arbtravel.umn.edu

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The Arboretum offers unique ways to capture the joys of the season.

Register for these special experiences to create mementos and memories that will last long after the season ends.

Browse all Seasonal & Holiday Classes at arboretum.umn.edu/SeasonalHoliday.aspx

Photo by Jason Bo udreau-Landis

EXPERIENCE the SEASON

LEARN AN D DO

PHOTOGRAPHERS' SPECIAL ACCESS EVENING: ARBORETUM WINTER LIGHTS Photos by (bottom) Evan at Flikr; (top) Mike Shaw

4-9 P.M. THURSDAY, DEC. 5

Amateur and professional photographers alike are invited to capture the Arboretum’s mesmerizing Winter Lights display during this Special Access “photographers only” evening. On one night only, you can take your dream photos without the hassle of crowds getting in your shots or being inconvenienced by your equipment.

Take your time, set up your shots, use long-exposure and photograph the indoor and outdoor displays at your own pace. Arboretum instructors and members of the Arboretum Photographers' Society will be on hand to provide tips and tricks for getting the perfect shot. This is an unstructured event, you can arrive and depart as desired within the times listed. Please bring your own equipment.

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$20 member/$35 non-member, includes Arboretum admission.

Advance registration required. arboretum.umn.edu/PhotoWorkshops.aspx or 612-301-1210.

CREATE & TAKE ART EXPERIENCE 10 A.M.-2:30 P.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 14

Join our most popular Arboretum instructors for a fun day of “create & take” art, perfect for treating yourself or giving as gifts! No experience is necessary and all supplies are included. Select your favorite two projects when you register, each project lasts two hours. < BENGALA DYED SCARF Bengala is a natural eco-friendly Japanese dye made from soil. Receive your own scarf, guided instruction, and a dozen dye colors and tools to play with as you try this fun “tie-dye for grown-ups.” < FELTED BALL BRACELET Make a fun, colorful and unique bracelet out of wool fibers! Receive step-by-step wet-felting instruction with lots of room for personalized color choice and creativity!

> > > $69 member/$89 non-member, includes Arboretum < NATURE NOTECARDS admission and all supplies. Advance registration required.

Explore the basics of watercolor, acrylic and arboretum.umn.edu/mixedmediaart.aspx#Create or 612-301-1210. colored pencil. Receive guidance and inspiration as you create several designs on notecards with matching envelopes and/or gift tags.

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Photo by Jason Boudreau-Landis

MILK & COOKIES WITH SANTA

5-8 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 12 and 19 Snack on cookies and milk while sharing your wish list with Santa Claus. Make sure to plan a stroll through the Winter Lights display, too!

Tickets are $5 for children age 1 and older, free for Arboretum-member adults and $15 for non-member adults.

Arbwinter.umn.edu/milk-andcookies-santa

WINTERHERBLIGHTS MINNESOTA

SOCIETY WINTER SALE

5-9 p.m. Nov. 22-Jan. 5 Stroll through beautiful light displays on this walking tour through our sparkling winter gardens. Warm up near a bonfire—s’mores kits are available for purchase. The lights display is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Jan.5, Monday, Dec. 23 and daily Dec. 26-Jan. 2. (See page 3)

DOUBLE DISCOUNT DAYS

Nov. 21-Dec. 8, Gift and Garden Store Members take an additional 10% off purchases (total discount 20%).

Join us for the sounds of the season!

SATURDAY Nov. 23 10-11:30 a.m.

Brayana Jeannet, Harpist, Great Hall 1:30-3 p.m.

Westwind Big Band, MacMillan Auditorium 5-6:30 p.m.

Cathie English, Great Hall SUNDAY Nov. 24 1:30-3 p.m.

Bend in the River, MacMillan Auditorium FRIDAY Nov. 29 5-6:30 Minnetonka High School Choir Carolers, Visitor Center Balcony SATURDAY Nov. 30 10-11:30 a.m.

Brad Cattadoris, Great Hall 1:30-3 p.m.

Jerry Ensough, Great Hall 5-6:30 p.m.

Singers from Minnesota Chorale, MacMillan Auditorium SUNDAY Dec.1 1:30-3 p.m.

Capri Big Band, MacMillan Auditorium 5-6:30 p.m.

Partners in Praise Girls’ Choir, MacMillan Auditorium SATURDAY Dec. 7 10-11:30 a.m.

Women of Song Choir, MacMillan Auditorium 1:30-3 p.m.

Flute Cocktail, MacMillan Auditorium

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5-6:30 p.m.

The Westwind Five, Great Hall SUNDAY Dec. 8 1:30-3 p.m.

Celebration Brass, MacMillan Auditorium 5-6:30 p.m.

Star of the North, MacMillan Auditorium SATURDAY Dec. 14 10-11:30 a.m.

Mike’s Brass, Great Hall 1:30-3 p.m.

Arbor Bells, Great Hall 5-6:30 p.m.

Flute Loops, Great Hall SUNDAY Dec. 15 1:30-3 p.m.

One Voice Mixed Chorus, MacMillan Auditorium 5-6:30 p.m.

Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra, MacMillan Auditorium FRIDAY Dec. 20 5-6:30 p.m.

Waconia Suzuki Ensemble Visitor Center Balcony SATURDAY Dec. 21 1:30-3 p.m.

Jazz on the Prairie, MacMillan Auditorium 5-6:30 p.m.

The Silverwinds Flutes, MacMillan Auditorium SUNDAY Dec 22 1:30-3 p.m.

Messiah Singalong, MacMillan Auditorium 5-6:30 p.m.

The Prairie Brass, MacMillan Auditorium

HOLIDAY TEAS: SOLD OUT!

Save the Date for Spring Flower Show Teas We doubled the amount of Holiday Teas this season – and they sold out within two weeks! We're setting dates now for the Spring Flower Show, which runs the month of February, and we will announce these teas at the Arboretum in e-News and on Facebook in December – don’t miss out! flowershow.umn.edu

DECEMBER GIFT MARKET

4-8 p.m. Friday, Dec 13; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14 Stumped for gift ideas? Find inspiration for even the most hard-to-shop-for recipients at the December Market, featuring work from local artisans. arbholiday.umn.edu

Photo by Lee Rogers

ARBORETUM AUXILIARY HOLIDAY SALE 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 & Saturday, Dec. 7 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Snyder Auditorium Kick off the holiday season with gifts handmade by Auxiliary volunteers. Knitwear, apparel, felted ornaments, potpourri, gifts for a favorite pet, holiday arrangements and wreaths and many handcrafted wood items by the newest group of Auxiliary artists.

arbwinter.umn.edu/auxiliary-sale

WINTER MARKET

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, Oswald Visitor Center & Snyder Building January is the perfect time of year to pamper yourself, family and friends. Join us at the Arboretum’s Winter Market to find nourishment for the body, mind and soul with the 95 vendors spread throughout the Oswald Visitor Center and Snyder Buildings. Dine in the cafe and play on the grounds, where you can snowshoe, hike and cross-country ski.

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1; noon Thursday, Dec. 12; noon Sunday, Dec. 15; 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan 5; noon Thursday, Jan. 16 and noon Sunday, Jan. 26.

Yoga classes are taught by Yoga Bella, Yoga 4 You, Good Vibrations Yoga, Green Lotus Yoga, Balanced Life Tai Chi, Spirit of the Lakes Yoga & Wellness Center and The Transformation Club. Please bring your own mat if possible, and don't forget your water bottle. All classes take place in the MacMillan Auditorium and are free for Arboretum members and for members of the participating yoga organizations. Free with gate admission for non-members.

arb.umn.edu/content/yoga-gardens

MINNESOTA HERB SOCIETY WINTER SALE

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9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Oswald Visitor Center Balcony Annual winter sale featuring handcrafted personal care, kitchen and gift items with an herbal theme.

5-10:30 p.m., Dec. 31 Say goodbye to 2019 with a new family-friendly New Year’s Eve party. Enjoy live music by The Abiders, games, countdown celebrations on the hour from 8-10 p.m. and stroll through the Winter Lights display. Tickets are $5 for children ages 15 and under, $15 for Arboretummember adults and $30 for non-member adults.

arbwinter.umn.edu/new-years-eve-winter-lights-party

6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 Join us for a magical night at the 2020 Spring Flower Show preview night. View the ‘Up North’ vignettes in the Great Hall, Fairy Garden vignette in Great Hall Balcony, Trees of the Tundra as you enter the conservatory – and a special tropical display in the conservatory. Each vignette will be a feast for the senses with beautiful and fragrant springtime blooms. Interwoven into this year's show are crystal sculptures by artist Donna Rice. In addition, for the third year, Conservatory Craftsman will provide a handcrafted conservatory as the centerpiece of the show, which Arboretum curators will fill with beauty.

Be the first to see the show! flowershow.umn.edu

Photo by Sue Isaacson

FLOWER SHOW PREVIEW

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THE JOY OF GIVING

Missing Markers, Loving Hands JEFF ISEMINGER • CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Rare indeed are the Arboretum visitors

Plant identification markers – or their disappearance – Introduced Carol and Gerry Larson to the Arboretum

look for those missing markers. And he brought along his wife, Carol, as his getaway, ah, helper.

That unique introduction to the place with the missing markers brought them back again and again over the years, and today they’re passionate advocates for the Arboretum.

In fact, this year Carol and Gerry made significant gifts for construction of the new horticultural-operations building through IRA charitable rollovers (see below). They also have included the Arboretum in their wills through a planned gift.

“The Arboretum is so well-planned and well-run,” says Carol.

“They hire great staff who are friendly and helpful.”

For all the beauty and joy the Arboretum has given them, says Gerry, “we’re now giving back.”

The Larsons both grew up on farms in southern Minnesota and met as students at then-Mankato State College. They soon worked together when Gerry was administrator and Carol the director of nursing for a nursing home in New Ulm. He later worked for the State Department of Health and she as a nursing faculty member at Minnesota State Mankato.

They’re both musicians – Gerry on harmonica and accordion and Carol on keyboards – and they perform frequently at church and other events.

“Gerry plays by ear, and I read music, so we help each other,” says Carol with a smile.

Helping is one thing the Larsons see all the time at the Arboretum. “There are lots of loving hands here,” says Carol.

“THE ARBORETUM IS SO WELL-PLANNED AND WELL-RUN. THEY HIRE GREAT STAFF WHO ARE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.” —CAROL LARSON

IRA ROLLOVERS

Here’s a compelling way to give: The IRA Charitable Rollover allows individuals 70½ or older to transfer up to $100,000 directly from their IRA to one or more qualified charities without paying federal income tax on the withdrawal.

To make a gift to the Arboretum from an IRA, contact your IRA administrator and request a direct qualified charitable distribution to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. Our tax ID number is 23-7081057.

Questions? Contact Susan Taylor, Director of Development, 612-301-1266 or arbgiving@umn.edu

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Photo by Robert Evans Imagery

Photo by Robert Evans Imagery

who look for plants with no identification markers.

But that’s exactly what Gerry and Carol Larson did that day when Gerry was taking a college botany course. He knew – don’t ask him how – his instructor had gone to the Arboretum to temporarily remove markers from certain trees and shrubs.

And the reason for this identity theft? Gerry has the answer, accompanied by his trademark grin: “He was going to bring our class to the Arboretum and ask us to identify those specimens.”

You might call it, um, really thorough class prep on Gerry’s part to

PLANT RESEARCH Workers and volunteers caring for rare plant transplants

Photo by David Remuca l

PLANT CONSERVATION The Plant Conservation Program

at the Arboretum, led by Dr. David Remucal and Amanda Weise, is currently immersed in several projects around the state, region and even worldwide.

Working with governmental agencies around Minnesota and Wisconsin, the program has collaborated with several groups, including The Nature Conservancy, the Anoka Conservation District and Minnesota Master Gardeners, promoting and actively protecting/rescuing native plants, rare or not. The heart of the conservation program is a long-term seed bank, in which the seeds of target rare species are stored for research and for insurance against catastrophic loss in the wild.

The Plant Conservation Program has already introduced a population of tuberous Indian plantain (Arnoglossum plantagineum), rare in Minnesota, to the Arboretum grounds – and has displayed several native orchid species on the grounds and in the Oswald Visitor Center.

In the coming years, display beds containing populations of rare species and native orchids will be placed for visitors to see some of Minnesota’s natural treasures without having to trek through challenging landscapes.

PRESERVING LANCE-LEAVED VIOLETS

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Photo by David Remucal

he Plant Conservation Program went on a rescue mission in mid-August. A phone call from Jason Husveth, a local ecologist with Critical Connections Ecological Services, set into motion an effort to save lance-leaved violets and bristleberry – which are threatened in Minnesota – from farm land that was being developed north of Blaine. David Remucal and Plant Conservation staff gathered a team of 10 people. Working with volunteers and staff from several other organizations, the

Planting Lance-leaved Violets

group had one day to collect plants from a large colony of lance-leaved violets (Viola lanceolata var. lanceolata) and a small population of bristleberry (Rubus semisetosus).

The team rescued more than 5,000 lanceleaved violets and about 30 bristleberry, and brought them back to the Arboretum, cleaned their roots, and potted them. The plants stayed at the Arb’s Horticultural Research Center while scientists from Critical Connections Ecological Services, Anoka Conservation

District and the Arboretum secured permits from the Department of Natural Resources for transplanting to the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary.

“Salvaging threatened and endangered plants from development projects where they would otherwise be destroyed provides an important opportunity to explore transplant options and to collect critical information about these rare plants,” Remucal says. “Ultimately, we would like to develop salvage and management protocols and monitor the efficacy of transplanting rare plants.”

On Sept. 20, after getting the permit and designing the outplanting, a team from the City of Blaine, Anoka Conservation District, Critical Connections Ecological Services and the Arboretum planted about 5,000 plants from two different sites. “We planted along transects to make it easier to monitor them in the future,” Remucal says. “The plan isn't just to put plants out there and forget about them.

We want to know how successful the planting is, so we can learn from it for future projects.”

READ MORE about the Arboretum’s Plant Conservation Program at z.umn.edu/4oea

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Calendar At-A-Glance ONGOING EXHIBITS

WALKS WITH ALAN PLANTS OF WINTER INTEREST, DEC. 5

WINE TASTING, DEC. 12

WINTER LIGHTS

Through Jan. 5 (See page 3)

REEDY GALLERY

“Wide Open Spaces” through Jan. 27 (see back page)

CAFE GALLERY

“Our Responsibility: Preserve the Earth” through Jan. 7 “The Best of America’s Gardens, Arboretums and Parks” Jan. 9-March 8 (see back page)

SKYWAY GALLERY

OSWALD VISITOR CENTER, VISITOR CENTER BALCONY,SNYDER LOBBY, AND CONSERVATORY

“Spring Flower Show” Feb. 1-March 1

RECURRING DECEMBER-JANUARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS EVERY THURSDAY

STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY

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

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PLANT-MAKER STUDIO: JOURNEY WITH SPICES

Noon-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Learning Center All ages are invited to experience spices from around the world with all five of your senses.

YARD & GARDEN DESK Q&A

Noon-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Visitor Center Bring your gardening questions and conversations to the Master Gardener’s desk.

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.

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DECEMBER-JANUARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS

FRIDAY, DEC. 6

ARB AUXILIARY HOLIDAY SALE 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Snyder Auditorium

SUNDAY, DEC. 1

(see page 9)

10-11 a.m., free with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium

ARB AUXILIARY HOLIDAY SALE

YOGA IN THE GARDENS Taught by Green Lotus Yoga.

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: CAPRI BIG BAND

1:30-3 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: PARTNERS IN PRAISE GIRLS CHOIR 5-6:30 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium

THURSDAY, DEC. 5

WALKS WITH ALAN: PLANTS OF WINTER INTEREST 2-4 p.m., $14/$29, meet at Oswald Visitor Center

See firsthand which plants and cultivars really stand out in the winter, and discover the Arboretum’s best cold-weather beauties, from woody and herbaceous to flowering and fruiting.

ARBORETUM WINTER LIGHTS DISPLAY: PHOTOGRAPHERS’ SPECIAL ACCESS EVENING 4-9 p.m., $20/$35, check in at Oswald Visitor Center

Snag a dazzling shot of the winter lights display…without crowds! Interact with Arb photography instructors and the Arb Photographers’ Society to get tips and tricks for just the right shot. (see page 7)

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SATURDAY, DEC. 7

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Snyder Auditorium (see page 9)

MN HERB SOCIETY SALE

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center Balcony (see page 9)

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: WOMEN OF SONG CHOIR

10-11:30 a.m., MacMillan Auditorium

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: FLUTE COCKTAIL

1:30-3 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: THE WESTWOOD FIVE 5-6:30 p.m., Great Hall

MAKE COASTERS FROM PHOTOGRAPHS: DYE SUBLIMATION 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $29/$49, Oswald Visitor Center

Transfer four of your favorite photographs onto coasters to personalize any home décor or give as gifts.

Photo by (left) Don Olson

“Windows on Winter” Through March 2. Winter scenes from Andersen Horticultural Library’s Historic Seed & Nursery Catalog Collection

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

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

PLANT WORKS WATER WORKS, DEC. 16

SUNDAY, DEC. 8

FRIDAY, DEC. 13

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center Balcony

4-8 p.m.

MN HERB SOCIETY SALE (see page 9)

ARB AUXILIARY HOLIDAY SALE

11 a.m.-3 p.m., Snyder Auditorium (see page 9)

DECEMBER GIFT MARKET (see page 9)

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

DECEMBER GIFT MARKET 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

CREATE HOME LANDSCAPE, JAN. 4

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: ONE VOICE MIXED CHORUS

1:30-3 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: MINNESOTA MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA 5-6:30 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium

MONDAY, DEC. 16

(See page 9)

HOMESCHOOL DAY: PLANT-WORKS, WATER-WORKS

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: CELEBRATION BRASS

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: MIKE’S BRASS

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: STAR OF THE NORTH

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: ARBOR BELLS 1:30-3 p.m., Great Hall

Grades 2-4. Learn to grow new plants from cuttings of existing plants. Watch a puppet show to learn how plants breathe and use water, both inside and out.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: FLUTE LOOPS

“OUR RESPONSIBILITY: PRESERVE THE EARTH”

CREATE & TAKE ART EXPERIENCE

Join artist Kristin Hoelscher-Schacker for a talk and tour of the mixed media exhibit.

1:30-3 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium

5-6:30 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

Noon-1 p.m., free with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium Taught by YogaFit.

MILK AND COOKIES WITH SANTA 5-8 p.m.

(see page 8)

INTRODUCTION TO WINE TASTING AND WINE APPRECIATION 6-8:30 p.m., $60/$75, Marion Andrus Learning Center Photo by (left) Vienna Volante

WINTER LIGHT LECTURE, JAN. 4

Learn to taste and describe wine, read a wine label, and the basics of wine and food pairing ages 21+.

10-11:30 a.m., Great Hall

5-6:30 p.m., Great Hall

10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $69/$89, Snyder Building Fireplace Room

Choose two projects: Bengala Dyed Scarf (using a natural Japanese dye made from soil), a Felted Ball Bracelet (using needle felting and wet felting techniques), or Nature Notecards (with watercolor, acrylic or colored pencil). (see page 7)

SUNDAY, DEC. 15

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

Noon-1 p.m., free with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium Taught by Yoga Bella.

12:30-2:30 p.m., $8/$10, Marion Andrus Learning Center

1-2 p.m., Cafe Gallery

THURSDAY, DEC. 19

MILK AND COOKIES WITH SANTA 5-8 p.m.

(see page 8)

FRIDAY, DEC. 20

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: WACONIA SUZUKI ENSEMBLE 5-6:30 p.m., Visitor Center Balcony

SATURDAY, DEC. 21 LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: JAZZ ON THE PRAIRIE

1:30-3 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium

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Calendar At-A-Glance

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: THE SILVERWINDS FLUTES

5-6:30 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium

SUNDAY, DEC. 22

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: MESSIAH SINGALONG

1:30-3 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium

LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: THE PRAIRIE BRASS

5-6:30 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium

SUMI-E WATERFALLS WITH ROCKS AND TREES, JAN. 15

SCIENCE OF PROPAGATION: SEEDS, JAN. 18

LECTURE – WINTER LIGHT: PHOTOGRAPHING WINTER WONDERS

WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE: TWO-DAY WORKSHOP WITH DAVID SMITH

Learn what to wear for winter photography, how to protect and troubleshoot your equipment, techniques for getting correct exposure, how to make the best use of winter light. Indoor lecture, no hands-on time. See accompanying practicums on Saturday, Jan 11.

Learn to choose a subject, simplify the values, link shapes, and incorporate different consistencies of paint onto paper of different moisture levels. Bring your own supplies.

10 a.m.-noon, $20/$35, Snyder Building

CREATING A HOME LANDSCAPE YOU CAN LOVE AND ENJOY

9 a.m.-4 p.m., $165/$185 (also includes Jan. 25), Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

“IN THE FIELD” WINTER LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY PRACTICUM: WINTER SUNSET VIA SNOWSHOE

1:30-4:30 p.m., $200/$250 ($225/$280 couples), Marion Andrus Learning Center

2:30-5:30 p.m., $49/$62, Snyder Building Prerequisite “Lecture: Winter Light” (see Jan. 4)

NEW YEAR’S EVE WINTER LIGHTS PARTY

(also Jan. 18, Feb.1, 15 & 29) Your yard is your project for this 5-session workshop. Learn theory and principles of landscape design, how to analyze soils, proper plant selection for your site.

SUNDAY, JAN. 12

(see page 9)

SUNDAY, JAN. 5

(see page 9)

FRIDAY, JAN. 3

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY

10-11 a.m., free with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium

SATURDAY, JAN. 4

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25

Christmas Day – Arboretum is closed.

TUESDAY, DEC. 31 5-10:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-noon, Azalea Classroom

MEDITERRANEAN DIET: EATING SEASONALLY & HEALTHILY 9-11 a.m., $42/$57, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Learn to create delicious menus featuring whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, heart healthy oil and fish.

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

Taught by Good Vibrations Yoga

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY 10 a.m.-noon, Azalea Classroom

SATURDAY, JAN. 11

“IN THE FIELD” WINTER LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY PRACTICUM: WINTER SUNRISE

7-10 a.m., $49/$62, Snyder Building Prerequisite “Lecture: Winter Light” (see Jan. 4)

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WINTER MARKET

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center & Snyder Building

TUESDAY, JAN. 14

PLANT SELECTION: RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT PURPOSE! 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $41/$56, Oswald Visitor Center

Understand your specific site (soil, light, moisture, exposure, size) and choose plants that will thrive. Work in the new Plant Elements of Design selection database to experiment with your own landscape.

Add on a 1-hour Plant Sourcing session after class to learn how to find the plants you want (+$15). Bring a Wi-Fi ready device.

Photos by (left) Stux at pixabay; (middle) Georgia Kandiko; (right) Maria Evseyeva at shutterstock

WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE, JAN. 11

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

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

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 SUMI-E WATERFALLS WITH ROCKS & TREES

10 a.m.-4 p.m., $49/$69, Oswald Visitor Center Create several Sumi-e (Japanese black ink painting) paintings during this fun workshop: crinkle a piece of Japanese masa paper and allow the lines to be a guide for your scene.

Water, mountains, sky and trees all come forth as you paint in ink. All supplies included.

THURSDAY, JAN. 16

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

Photos by (left) John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation; (middle) Frank Meuschke

Noon-1 p.m., free with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium Taught by Spirit of the Lakes Yoga & Wellness Center.

FRIDAY, JAN. 17

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY 10 a.m.-noon, Azalea Classroom

SATURDAY, JAN. 18

SCIENCE OF PLANT PROPAGATION: SEEDS

9 a.m.-noon, $41/$56, Marion Andrus Learning Center Understand the biology of seeds, germination techniques, seed collection and storage, as well as tried-and-true techniques. Take home several seed-based promises for spring growth.

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS PHOTOGRAPHY FIELD TRIP, JAN. 25

TIME-LAPSE VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

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

MONDAY, JAN. 20

HOMESCHOOL DAY: POLLINATOR PARTNERSHIPS

9:30-11 a.m. OR 1–2:30 p.m., $8/$10, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Grades 3-5. Learn about the critical relationships between pollinators and plants, and discover the role people play in helping these relationships remain productive and healthy.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY 10 a.m.-noon, Azalea Classroom

SATURDAY, JAN. 25

SCIENCE OF PLANT PROPAGATION: CUTTINGS

SPECIAL ACCESS FIELD TRIP: MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY IN A BIOME CONSERVATORY

10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $189/$209, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Begin at the Arboretum for tips on successful macro flower and plant photography. Travel together by bus to the new St. Paul campus conservatory for a private curator-led tour where you’ll hone your skills on a photo safari in your favorite biomes.

SUNDAY, JAN. 26

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

Noon-1 p.m., free with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium Taught by Balanced Life Tai Chi

FRIDAY, JAN. 31

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY 10 a.m.-noon, Azalea Classroom

FLOWER SHOW PREVIEW

6-8 p.m. $15 adult members, $30 adult nonmembers, $5 for all kids. (see page 9)

9 a.m.-noon, $41/$56, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Learn correct preparation of cuttings and layers, for propagating plants. Prepare your own cuttings and take home a “greenhouse-in-a-pot.”

PASTEL: OWL

WINTER MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

Learn how to draw an owl as you explore the versatility of chalk pastels. Experiment with pastel techniques to create a refined drawing that balances line, color and composition.

Beginner level. Explore macro photography tips and techniques for composition, managing depth of field, how to use snow to enhance images, and focus stacking.

10 a.m.-4 p.m., $79/$99, Oswald Visitor Center

SCIENCE OF PROPAGATION: CUTTINGS, JAN. 25

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $99/$119, Oswald Visitor Center

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HOMESCHOOL DAY POLLINATOR PARTNERSHIPS, JAN. 20

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Special extended weekend hours for Winter Lights: 5-9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 22-Jan. 5. Also: Dec. 23, 26, 30, Jan. 1, 2 (5-10:30 p.m. Dec. 31) *The Arboretum will close at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24, and is closed Christmas Day (Dec. 25).

OSWALD VISITOR CENTER Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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

GIFT & GARDEN STORE Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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

ARBORETUM CAFE Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

ANDRUS LEARNING CENTER AND TASHJIAN BEE AND POLLINATOR DISCOVERY CENTER Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sat. & Sun. noon-4 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 (Closed Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1) ADMISSION Visitors: $15 for ages 16 and up Members: Free Children 15 & under: Free Arboretum memberships start at $60 (Arboretum.umn.edu/newmembership.aspx) THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH Third Monday Free Admission for All (Dec. 16 & Jan. 20)

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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 “Wide Open Spaces” • Through Jan. 27 View the way artists Ben Peyer, Allan Servoss and Cameron Zebrun represent the vastness of our world. Through a variety of mediums, the artists seek to connect and create pieces that will leave you inspired to further explore our planet and beyond.

CAFE GALLERY “Our Responsibility: Preserve the Earth” • Through Jan. 7 These artists hold high regard for our planet, and the materials they use reflect this philosophy. Many artworks contain repurposed components, as well as elements from the plant world. Want to learn more? Join Kristin Hoelscher-Schacker for a talk and tour of the exhibit, 1-2 p.m., Dec. 16.

“The Best of America's Gardens, Arboretums and Parks – Arboretum Photographers Society 12th Annual Juried Show” • Jan. 9 – March 8 (see page 6)

SAVE THE DATE

Spring Flower Show – Feb. 1-March 1 * Annual Winter Member Appreciation Event – Saturday, Feb. 8 * Winter Art Fair – Saturday/Sunday, Feb. 15-16 * 2020 Schoolyard Gardens Conference – Friday, March 6 * 2020 Garden-to-Plate Conference – Saturday, March 7 * Maplefest – Saturday, Food March 28 *