MN Arboretum Magazine Feb Mar 2020

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WINTER TRAILS ARBORETUM WILLOWS SPRING FLOWER SHOW MOURNING CLOAK BUTTERFLY arboretum.umn.edu arboretum.umn.edu

PLUS: EXHIBITS, CLASSES & OUTDOOR FUN

Photo courtesy of Susan Feigenbaum

Photo by Christopher Hall

FROM THE DIRECTOR

FLIGHTS OF FANTASY: BIRDS, NATURE, AND ART AT PLAY

PETER C. MOE

Feb. 5 - May 30, Andersen Horticultural Library

Winter Wonders The Arboretum was the first place where

I cross-country skied on my new hickory skis that required pine tar applications and different waxes based on snow and temperatures. The Arboretum did not groom trails at that time, and if you were the first one out in the morning, you were breaking your own tracks through the deep snow. The quiet beauty of the Arboretum in winter was amazing back then and still is today, but now we maintain eight miles of cross-country ski and 11 miles of snowshoe trails to enjoy (page 4). Here are a few more things I’m looking forward to this winter: SPRING FLOWER SHOW We’re launching our “Season of Trees: Returning to Our Roots” with the Spring Flower show, which features a woodland theme this year. (page 6)

MAPLEFEST Learn about making maple syrup and indulge in a pancake breakfast on March 28. (page 9) WILLOWS Willows provide spectacular late winter/early spring color to the Arboretum.

They are also beneficial for erosion control and provide an early source of food for pollinators. (page 3) SEED CATALOGS As home to one of North America’s largest seed and nursery catalog collections, the Andersen Horticultural Library is a fabulous resource for garden planning. (page 8) 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.

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

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Bitter cold outside? Gray day? Find a colorful bit of nature indoors! The Flights of Fantasy exhibition features a flock of Minnesota birds in their natural habitats, playfully interpreted in abstract ceramic compositions by awardwinning artist Susan Feigenbaum. Susan’s whimsical creations are paired with exquisite bird illustrations from the library’s special collections. Wander through Minnesota habitats in the Library’s inviting space.

(Note: Library is closed Sundays & Mondays.)

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Susan Feigenbaum is a 2019 recipient of an Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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 SUSIE HOPPER

ART of HORTICULTURE

BOTH BEAUTIFUL AND BENEFICIAL ALAN BRANHAGEN • DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) in summer in the Chinese Garden

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Male Pussy Willow Catkins

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illows have a bilateral reputation in gardens: beloved, graceful and weeping or, in contrast, short-lived, weak-wooded waterhogs. This mainly refers to the golden weeping willow (Salix alba ‘Tristis’ now Salix x fragilis), an extremely fast-growing tree with spectacular pendent branches that brighten to an eye-catching yellow, especially in late winter into early spring, before they leaf out. Willows are, however, a very diverse group that range from groundhugging prostrate shrubs to massive trees and everything in between. Did you know they are the original source of aspirin, too?

An increasingly popular and sound reason to plant willows is they are premier ecosystem services plants, whether they are stabilizing eroded stream banks (sandbar willow, Salix interior, was the original river engineer) or attracting beneficial insects and pollinators (prairie willow, Salix humilis, is a flurry of activity when it blooms in spring). Willows are also one of the best woody plants you can plant for wildlife, supporting a wealth of marvelous caterpillars from our Viceroy – mimic of the Monarch butterfly – to the huge Cecropia moth. There is a wonderful diversity of 18 Minnesota-native willows along with many more non-natives that have thrived for decades at the Arboretum.

Almost all willows are male or female plants (botanically dioecious). The flowers are catkins that emerge in early spring before the leaves develop on most species. Many species dubbed “pussy willows” have catkins that emerge protected by silvery hairs, probably an adaptation to protect against the cold. Male catkins bloom yellow staminate flowers full of pollen, while female flowers produce green pistils that become the capsules from which the cottony seeds emerge. The fresh seeds of all willows need to come in contact with moist ground, where they germinate on the surface. Willows are easily grown from cuttings, which readily root when in contact with moist media.

Currently, the Arboretum’s willow collection can be found near the Chinese Garden, but a new location and collection is in the works, about which we are very excited.

Stay tuned!

SNOWSHOE & CROSS-COUNTRY SKI AT THE ARB LIZ POTASEK • ARBORETUM WRITER

GET A NEW PERSPECTIVE OF THE ARBORETUM on eight

miles of cross-country ski trails and 11 miles of snowshoe trails throughout Arb grounds. Two trails have been rerouted this year to provide beautiful views and new challenges.

A portion of the new snowshoe trail that leads to Farm at the Arb and the Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center was rerouted to include more wooded areas. “Now our members and visitors get to experience areas they might never have seen before,” said Richard DeVries, who maintains winter trails at the Arboretum. “A big portion of the new trail is a winter-only trail and does not follow the regular summer trails.”

The new snowshoe trail is approximately three miles long, and it leads through the Maple Tree Study, Rhododendron Garden, Pine Collection, Chinese Garden, Harrison Sculpture Garden and more. “It has some elevation and more adventurous sections.

I’d qualify it as a more advanced trail,” DeVries said.

In addition to the changes to the snowshoe

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trail, one of the cross-country ski trails was rerouted coming down from Boy Scout Hill.

“We’re hoping it will be an exciting downhill experience for our more advanced skiers,” DeVries said.

Arboretum staff groom trails with a tracked vehicle and a Tidd Tech Snow Groomer that sets a double classic ski track. “We need a minimum of six inches of snow to start packing and get a good base to set a track,” DeVries said. “We try to pack and track the ski trail every time it snows. If the trail melts or we get rain, we have to wait for significant snowfall and start over.”

The trails are open through March, dependent on snow conditions. Through signage, trails are marked as easy, intermediate and difficult.

Pick up a trail map in the Oswald Visitor Center, and start your winter adventure at the trailhead near the Ordway Shelter, across Three-Mile Drive from the Sensory Garden.

Parking is available in the lot next to the Sensory Garden. For current trail conditions, call 612-625-9793. You can also find the trail map online at z.umn.edu/55i8.

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SNOWSHOEING WITH HOIGAARD’S

Sunday, Feb. 16 All levels welcome. Hoigaard’s snowshoe presentation and sign-up from 1-1:30 p.m., snowshoeing out on the trails 1:30-3 p.m.

Snowshoes available at the event. No need to register – meet at the information desk.

Photos by (top: left and middle) Richard DeVries; (top right) Don Olson; (bottom) Mark MacLennan

ARB OUTDOORS

NATURE FOCUS

MOURNING CLOAKS

THE METHUSELAH OF THE BUTTERFLY WORLD MATT SCHUTH • NATURALIST

AS WE REACH THE SPRING EQUINOX and say

for the emerging butterflies. They can also be seen feeding on rotted fruit. Caterpillars are black with black spines and a line of dull red spots along their back and brighter orange spots along their abdomen. The caterpillars prefer willows for their food, but will also dine on other trees, such as birches, elms and hackberries.

In many cultures, butterflies are seen as a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, joy and happiness. The Native American Shoshone tribe perform a fancy shawl dance with steps and twirls representing the flight of the butterfly. It is a dance of renewal and thanksgiving for new life and new seasons as well. It was once believed that if a black butterfly was the first butterfly seen in the spring, a thunderstorm was coming and there would be more seasonal rainfall.

The delicate flight of the first early spring mourning cloak lightens our spirits, showing us that harsh bitter days of winter are in the past and the glow of warm sunshine and blooming wildflowers are at hand. Sit in the Dayton Wildflower Garden…listen to the sounds of the earth coming to life and wait for the first mourning cloak butterfly to flutter by. It’s a sure sign spring is on the way!

Photo by Argenlant at Dreamstime.com

a happy goodbye to the melting ice and snow, we eagerly await the first signs of spring. On warming March days, the overwintering mourning cloak butterfly awakes from its frozen hibernation. Amazingly, this large dark chocolate-brown butterfly with blueberry colored dots inside a creamy yellow border survives the sub-zero wintry blasts by seeking protection in hollow logs, woodpiles and even behind bark.

Mourning cloak adults are the Methuselah-like species of the butterfly world, living ten to eleven months. They are members of the “brush foot butterflies” – so named because of their hairy front legs.

Mourning cloaks mate in April and May. The new generation emerges in June, then feeds, and aestivates in July and August, awakening and feeding in September until freezing temperatures trigger their hibernation. Mourning cloaks have antifreeze (glycerin) in their blood, which allows them to withstand frigid temperatures during hibernation.

Like our human snowbirds, some mourning cloaks migrate south.

Mourning cloaks are often seen feeding at yellow-bellied sapsucker holes in the spring. These lines of holes ooze sap, providing nutrition

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2020 SPRING FLOWER SHOW

BRINGS THE NATURAL WORLD INDOORS THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY

The Conservatory Craftsmen glass house will feature aeroponic edible gardens as seen at last year's Chelsea Flower Show in London.

SUSIE HOPPER • PR/MEDIA SPECIALIST

Photo: clarasander@Dreamstime

her lushest wardrobe for the third annual Spring Flower Show! This year's theme is Branching Out, which plays on “Season of Trees: Returning to Our Roots,” the Arboretum's programming focus for the year. The show runs Feb. 1 through March 1.

Woodlands, mossy mushroom logs, ferns, spring bulbs and blooms Blue Hyacinths galore will deliver the magic of the season under the canopy. Expect Norfolk pines, birches in abundance and branches draped with rustic baskets. Birds, bunnies, butterflies and a babbling brook bring spring’s beauty to each visitor during February’s dreariness. The show was designed and executed by Landscape Gardener Jewel Engstrom, staff and volunteers under the direction of Director of Operations Alan Branhagen.

What’s new this year? A mystical fairy village complete with a giantsized artisan throne perfect for selfies. A rustic, towering tree structure that guests can walk through. A charming camp setting that puts the G in glamping – and visitors can shop the show in the Gift & Garden Store.

The centerpiece in the Great Hall is a gorgeous glass house designed Photo by Chris McNamara

PREVIEW PARTY BE THE FIRST TO SEE THE 2020 FLOWER SHOW!

This sculpture, Golden Amethyst by Donna Rice, valued at $350, will be given away to one lucky guest at the Flower Show Preview Party

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6-8 p.m. Jan. 31, program at 7 p.m. includes Director of Operations Alan Branhagen and featured sculptor Donna Rice. Also on the program is photographer and University of Minnesota instructor Xavier Tavera speaking to his contribution in the newly installed Reedy Gallery exhibition entitled “Conectado por la Naturaleza: Twin Cities Inspired Latinx Art.” His work features trees from Central and South America, which now live at the Arboretum. Appetizers, cash bar; $10 members, $20 non-members.

Reservations: flowershow.umn.edu

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and constructed by family-owned Conservatory Craftsmen. The finishes will have a rustic feel according to Jim Hewitt, owner of the company. His family traveled to the Chelsea Flower Show in London, the most famous flower show in the world, to take in the trends in gardening and horticulture. The theme of the most recent show was the natural world—exploring the idea of play and enjoying the great outdoors. "It was a perfect theme for the Arboretum," Hewitt said.

Throughout the show, exquisite crystal works by local artist Donna Rice (djrglass.com) will be placed to highlight their beauty. Rice, a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, claims Mother Nature as her muse. Her exquisite work stars hibiscus, camellias, calla lilies, birds, nests, lady’s slippers and more.

The glass sculptures are hand-finished in Rice’s Delano studio, where she welcomes visitors to learn about kiln casting. Her work has been in myriad shows and won many awards; Rice also worked as a contracted engraver/carver for Tiffany & Co. Rice is teaching a class on cast glass at the Arboretum on Feb. 29 (see page 14 for details). flowershow.umn.edu.

Arboretum Volunteers, under the direction of Greenhouse Manager Ricky Garza, planted more than 2,200 bulbs, beginning in September and continuing through December, specifically for this year’s flower show.

SPRING FLOWER SHOW TEAS

2:30-4:30 p.m., $45 members, $55 non-members, two teas daily, Fireplace Room and Tea Room Feb. 1, 7, 8, 21, 22, 28. One tea: Feb. 29, Tea Room. Special Valentine's Day Tea: Feb. 14, $60, includes special menu plus two pours of sparkling rosé wine.

Photo by Chris McNamara

EXPECT MOTHER NATURE to show up wearing

Reservations:

flowershow.umn.edu/ afternoon-teas

LEARN AN D DO

PLANTS for YOUR LIFESTYLE

INDOORS & OUT

OUTDOOR GARDENS & LANDSCAPE

Growing Orchids Feb. 8

Growing Tillandsias & Bromeliads Feb. 8

Now is the time to plan how you’ll “dig in” to your gardens and landscapes this season! Give a nod to nature with helpful classes like Establishing & Maintaining Prairie Communities (1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1) and Creating Habitat for Birds & Butterflies (10:30-noon Saturday, Feb. 15 or 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14).

Learn how to prune for health and vigor at Pruning Essentials: Trees (1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8) or Pruning Essentials: Shrubs & Vines (9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 15).

Get the inside scoop on the latest trends with New Perennials & Exciting Combinations (1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15). Learn how to use science, smarts and maybe a little technology for successful growing at Science of Plant Propagation: Soils (9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 8) or Plant Selection: Right Plant, Right Place, Right Purpose (10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22).

Kick start all your plans with Get Growing: A Day of Gardening Workshops (9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4), where you can choose from a variety of sessions to get an overview on a wide range of gardening topics and take home a bag filled with gardening goodies.

Forcing Blooming Branches Feb. 29

Establishing & Maintaining Prairie Communities Feb. 1

Pruning Essentials: Trees Feb. 8

Houseplant Patrol March 7

HOUSEPLANTS

In the depths of cold, dark winter, houseplants bring mood-boosting vibrancy and warmth to your home!

Learn care and maintenance of tropical beauties, such as show-stopping Orchids (9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8) or unique air plants Tillandsias & Bromeliads (noon-2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8), and get a chance to win one of the class demo plants! Explore the tricks to Forcing Blooming Branches (9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29) and take home a selection of beauties, such as pussy willow and forsythia. Tackle problems from pests to pots at Houseplant Patrol (11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 7).

Science of Plant Propagation Feb. 8

New Perennials & Exciting Combinations Feb. 15 Plant Selection Feb. 22

Creating Habitat for Birds & Butterflies Feb. 15 or March 14 Get Growing April 4

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Photos (top left) Beth Markhart; (middle center) Mike Heger; (middle right) Kelly Colgan Azar at Flikr; (bottom left) Mark MacLennan

Photos (top left) Courtesy of Arboretum Photographers; (middle) Kate Ter Harr at Flikr; (bottom) DeMoHuyC at Shutterstock

Anticipation for the growing season is in the air! Whether you are seeking a specialized garden, a trendy design refresh, or an unusual indoor houseplant, the Arboretum can help you find and nourish plants for almost any lifestyle and space. Visit arboretum.umn.edu/gardening.aspx or call 612-301-1210 for class details and registration.

Photo by Jason Boudreau-Landis

SHARE YOUR FAVORITE ARB PHOTO!

Do you have a favorite photo you have taken at the Arboretum? Maybe it is your family posing by the tulip display or by a beloved garden or a sculpture you enjoy, or where you choose to meet during your visits.

Whichever the answer, we would love to see your photos – either new or “vintage” ones! 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. Simply 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. On our end, we’ll look for timely opportunities to share your meaningful photos with our community. Thank you.

WE OUR MEMBERS!

MEMBER APPRECIATION EVENT: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 8.

Register for prize drawings, attend the Spring Flower Show, visit the Meyer-Deats Conservatory, Andersen Horticultural Library, Reedy and Cafe Art Galleries and the Andrus Learning Center. Take part in relaxation events, enjoy popcorn, board games and live musical performances throughout the day.

Perks and discounts of your Arb Membership: Cafe discount, double discount in Gift & Garden Store, Gift of Membership and upgrade gift offer.

arboretum.umn.edu/join.aspx

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>>> Please submit your photo and details to: arbpr@umn.edu

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No need to wait for summertime art fairs to experience the thrill of the hunt for that perfect piece of art. You can find it at the Arboretum’s Winter Art Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16. Nature-inspired fine arts and crafts, jewelry, clothing, home accessories, health & beauty products, and sweet and savory treats will be for sale throughout the Oswald Visitor Center and Snyder Building.

The Winter Art Fair is free to the public with gate admission.

winterartfair.umn.edu

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 South Africa, Oct. 2 – 12. With Alan Branhagen. Visit fantastic Capetown, South Africa. Tour Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, the Cape of Good Hope, Robben Island, Table Mountain and Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden. See animals such as penguins, whales and more. Contact Lynde 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 CURE FOR

SPRING FEVER

Did you know?

The Andersen Horticultural Library (AHL) has one of the largest collections of seed and nursery catalogs in the nation. The oldest ones – from 17th century Europe – can be viewed with an appointment. The newest ones – hundreds of spring 2020 catalogs – are available for your garden dreaming and planning while you sit comfortably at an exquisite George Nakashima table in the beautifully designed library. Already know the plants you’d like to order but don’t know where to find them? Or, looking for a nursery that specializes in a particular type of plant (hostas, orchids, water plants - over 45 categories to choose from)? Give AHL’s free online plant information service a try:

plantinfo.umn.edu.

And, please use the “Contact Us” page on the site to tell us what you think!

Photo by Susie Hopper

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND SUGARBUSH

ARBORETUM MAPLE SYRUP

TOURS­—FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

A RITE OF SPRING IN THE ARB’S SUGARBUSH

Photo by Vienna Volante

The Arboretum's Annual MapleFest Pancake Breakfast takes place in the MacMillan Auditorium, 8:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, with seatings on the half hour. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes (courtesy of Sturdiwheat) complemented by a syrup and toppings bar, sausages, orange juice, coffee and a cash bar serving mimosas and Bloody Marys.

Pancake Breakfast tickets – $16 members/ $21 non-members, sold the day of the event at the Information Desk. The price is $11 for ages 3 to 10; under 3 eat free.

Tour the Maple Syrup Operation – Maple time runs throughout March, serving more than 1,500 school children yearly. See a blue bag on a tree? It's the evidence active learning happens here, with hands-on field trips about photosynthesis that students can taste.

Your chance to learn happens before or after the pancakes! Take a self-guided tour of the Sugarbush operation. Visit each station on the MapleFest Trail to see the whole syruping process. Sip some sap fresh from the trees, learn how to tap a tree, check sap flow in real time, make your own spile to spill sap and stop by the Sugarhouse to see it cook. Then you've earned your sweet reward – sample some Arboretum maple sugar!

PATRICK PETERSEN • EDITOR

It generally takes 40 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of syrup.

The new evaporator (received in 2016 – a generous donation by the Arboretum Auxiliary) can evaporate 80 gallons of sap per hour, compared to the 40 gallons produced using the previous evaporator.

DeVries points out, “We’re also tapping black walnut trees for syrup using the same process – but that sap is being cooked down on a small outdoor woodfired evaporator. We're hoping to sell some of that in the Gift & Garden Store this spring for the first time.”

According to DeVries, when daytime temperatures rise above 40 degrees and nighttime temperatures drop below freezing, the sap begins flowing. The temperature fluctuation causes the sap to stir and move in the tree. The resulting syrup is bottled and offered for sale in the Gift & Garden Store.

FOR THE DO-IT-YOURSELFERS, the Gift & Garden Store carries supplies such as tapping spiles and sap-collecting bags, as well as many books on tapping trees and making maple syrup.

612 301-7619.

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Photos by (top) Mark Paulson; (bottom) Vienna Volante

ongtime Arboretum visitors know spring can’t be far away when they come across a familiar sight during their late winter hikes in the Big Woods. No, it’s not long icicles hanging from the Berens Cabin. It’s the telltale network of vacuum tubing and scores of blue collection bags that can mean only one thing – the maple trees are tapped, and the process of producing sweet maple syrup has begun!

Managed by Arboretum gardener Richard DeVries, staff and volunteers tap and connect tubing to more than 300 trees – and approximately 100 trees tapped for sap collection by more than 1,000 field-tripping schoolchildren increases that total. That sugary sap is then transported to the Sugarhouse evaporator, where it is boiled down to sweet and thick syrup.

THE JOY OF GIVING

A LONG JOURNEY FROM WAR to PEACE

“You can paint, or write a poem, or just think about life.”

JEFF ISEMINGER • CONTRIBUTING WRITER

has helped build a testament to the sweetness of peace through the Chinese Garden at the Arboretum.

As a young girl in China, Jennie had to flee her family’s home and hide in the mountains when Japanese troops invaded in 1937. “Everybody was a refugee,” she says with a shake of her head. “It was so ugly, so terrible.”

While studying in college, Jennie began corresponding with Fred Hsiao, who had fled China during the war and later helped found a construction company in Minneapolis. Letters morphed into marriage in 1958 – the year the Arboretum was founded.

They raised three sons, and Fred built the company into one of the largest Asian-American contractors in the United States. “Fred was a good husband, a good everything,” says Jennie with a smile. He passed away in 2010.

The first time she visited the Arboretum, Hsiao watched scenes from a Chinese opera with a group of Chinese-Americans, and she was struck by the Arboretum’s physical beauty. When she and Fred were first approached about a Chinese Garden at the Arboretum, Hsiao remembered she had had the same thought years earlier.

“The Arboretum is a beautiful garden itself, so it’s the ideal place for the Chinese Garden,” says Hsiao. “It has lots of visitors and education programs and is connected to University of Minnesota research.”

So, in 2010, she and Fred gave the lead capital gift for building the Chinese Garden and also established an endowment for its maintenance.

Hsiao provided the translation for the inscription on the magnificent boulders from Shaanxi Province, and she has arranged visits by several Chinese delegations, too.

Hsiao invites everyone to stop by the garden to learn more about the five millennia of Chinese culture and history – and to consider giving to the next phase of the garden’s development.

For Hsiao, the Chinese garden offers what she didn’t have in warravaged China: peace. “The garden is very quiet, very spiritual,” she says.

Photo by Jennifer Peterson

Jennie Ho Hsiao, who has tasted the bitter horror of war,

Jennie Ho Hsiao

“THE ARBORETUM IS A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN ITSELF, SO IT’S THE IDEAL PLACE FOR THE CHINESE GARDEN.” —JENNIE HO HSIAO

LEAVING A LEGACY

Do you want to leave a legacy that extends the impact of your generosity beyond your lifetime?

Photo by Don Olson

An endowment is the financial cornerstone of any great organization. It is an investment fund set aside for an organization’s long-term support and increases in value over time. A portion of the income is spent each year to provide reliable support, but the Arboretum’s endowment principal is preserved in perpetuity.

A strong endowment fund enables the Arboretum to push beyond business-as-usual, to magnify the qualities that have made it America’s top public garden.

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GIVING ARB

For more information on giving to the Arboretum, email arbgiving@umn.edu or call Susan Taylor at 612-301-1266.

PLANT RESEARCH Pinus strobus deer protection

Young tree vole and sunscald protection

IT STARTS IN A LAB, NOT A GREENHOUSE DAVID REMUCAL • CURATOR OF ENDANGERED PLANTS

Native orchid conservation is a big part of the Plant

Photos by (top left) David Remucal; (top right) Al Whitaker; (bottom) David Remucal

Conservation Program at the Arboretum.

Orchids have some of the most complex biological and ecological relationships in the plant kingdom and are among the most soughtafter plants as well as victims of worldwide poaching. These factors have made orchids, the largest flowering plant family with over 25,000 species, one of the most endangered plant families today. Ten of Minnesota’s more than 40 species are already listed, and this number should likely be significantly higher.

Unlike many other plants, conserving orchids is not as simple as planting seeds – transplanting and establishing orchids can be greatly facilitated by starting orchids in a lab and supplementing soil with fungi they often need to survive.

Cypripedium acaule – (Stemless Lady's Slipper or Moccasin Flower)

The Arboretum is one of the leading organizations preserving native terrestrial orchids. Seeds from orchids around the state are collected and propagated in sterile conditions in a lab. It is there that staff and volunteers work together to clean and store seed, create the nutritive media that seeds need to germinate and grow, sterilize and prepare seed for “planting,” and collect data on how different variables affect success of each species.

Conservation staff also isolate and propagate fungi from orchid roots and test how the plants respond to these fungi. Researchers discover how best to grow each orchid species from seed to soil, so that groups all over the world can understand how to recover and introduce these plants in their local environments.

Cypripedium reginae – (Showy Lady's Slipper)

Photos by Jeffrey Johnson

NATIVE ORCHID CONSERVATION AT THE ARBORETUM

CARING FOR TREES IN A MINNESOTA WINTER JEFFREY JOHNSON • WOODY PLANTS SPECIALIST

Welcome to winter in Minnesota where only the hardy survive without pampering.

Fall preparations should have your trees set for a long slumber. But with the ground frozen, there are still important things you can do to assure your trees grow into healthy maturity.

PEST PROTECTION It is never too late to install protection from rodents, rabbits and deer. Small rodent protection involves installing ¼” (.63 cm) hardware cloth around the base of the trees. For rabbits, chicken wire tall enough to prevent access to trees even when the snow is deep is necessary. Deer browsing requires still taller fence, such as 6’ welded wire fence, to exclude the deer from still-growing young branches.

PRUNING Basic concepts of pruning include sanitation, structure, framing, clearance and balance. When making cuts, create the smallest wounds possible without cutting into the branch collar, or leaving a stub. Consider hiring a professional if you cannot accomplish the necessary tasks from the ground. Learn more about pruning on Feb. 8, by attending the Pruning Essentials: Deciduous and Coniferous Trees class (see page 13).

Calypso bulbosa – (Fairy Slipper)

These are just a few things you can do right now – your trees will thank you and reward you with gorgeous spring foliage for years to come.

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Calendar At-A-Glance ONGOING EXHIBITS

WINTER BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY, FEB. 1

AUXILIARY KNIT AND STITCH

MACMILLAN AUDITORIUM

“Season of Trees: Returning to Our Roots” Spring Flower Show Feb. 1– March 1 (see page 6)

REEDY GALLERY

“Conectado por la Naturaleza: Twin Cities Inspired Latinx Art” Feb. 1 – March 29 (see back page)

CAFE GALLERY

“The Best of America's Gardens, Arboretums and Parks” – Arboretum Photographers Society 12th Annual Juried Show through March 8

FEBRUARY-MARCH PROGRAMS & EVENTS

ANDERSEN HORTICULTURAL LIBRARY

SATURDAY, FEB. 1

“Flights of Fantasy: Birds, Nature, and Art at Play” Feb. 5 – May 30 (see page 2)

RECURRING FEBRUARY-MARCH 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: POT-A-PLANT

Noon-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Learning Center

SCIENCE OF PLANT PROPAGATION: GRAFTING 9 a.m.-noon, $41/$56, Andrus Learning Center

Learn and practice the art and science of combining two different plants so that they grow together. Take home your grafts.

WINTER BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY

9 a.m.-noon OR 1-4 p.m., $99/$119, Oswald Visitor Center Learn how to capture amazing photos of birds in winter. Discuss equipment needs, insights into bird behavior, capturing birds in flight, and building a backyard bird photography studio.

ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING PRAIRIE COMMUNITIES

1-3:30 p.m., $47/$62, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

Learning how plants lead their lives in nature can give you clues about how to multiply or divide them. Practice your propagation skills by starting cuttings to take home and grow!

Learn how to bring important native plants into your small garden or large landscape. Discover the benefits of prairie communities, from soil building to attracting beneficial insects. (see page 7)

YARD & GARDEN DESK Q&A

FLOWER SHOW TEAS

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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2:30-4:30 p.m., $45/$55, Tea Room and Fireplace Room (see page 6)

SUNDAY, FEB. 2

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

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

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FRIDAY, FEB. 7

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY

10 a.m.-noon, Oswald Visitor Center, Azalea Classroom, free with gate admission Spend a winter morning chatting, knitting, crocheting or hand sewing with designers and crafters of the Arboretum's Auxiliary. Bring your relatives, friends, neighbors – all levels of experience welcome from beginners to advanced. Auxiliary members will help you get started with an embroidery or other handiwork project, answer a knitting question, share patterns and more. Bring your project and materials and meet the crafters who bring you the Quilt Raffle, as well as the Spring, Harvest and Holiday sales. For further information call: 612-625-9865.

FLOWER SHOW TEAS

2:30-4:30 p.m., $45/$55, Tea Room and Fireplace Room (see page 6)

SATURDAY, FEB. 8

FLOWER SHOW TEA

2:30-4:30 p.m., $45/$55, Tea Room and Fireplace Room (see page 6)

FAMILY FUN: CREATE & PHOTOGRAPH FROZEN ICE BUBBLES

8-10 a.m., $46/$61 (1 adult + 1 child team), Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Over cocoa and doughnuts, discover the secret ingredients needed for successful ice bubbles.

Practice your technique inside, then move outside to capture photos of your frozen bubbles.

SCIENCE OF PLANT PROPAGATION: SOILS

9 a.m.-noon, $41/$56, Andrus Learning Center Understand the soil in which you grow your plants: how it’s formed, its texture and structure, and how to maintain good drainage, aeration, and fertility. (see page 7)

Photos by (left) Don Olson; (right) Susie Hopper

“Patterns in Nature” March 12 – June 14 (see back page)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

Arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx CLASS REGISTRATION: 612-301-1210 EVENTS, EXHIBITS, GENERAL INFO: 612-624-2200 CREATE AND PHOTOGRAPH FROZEN ICE BUBBLES, FEB. 8

PRUNING ESSENTIALS: DECIDUOUS & CONIFEROUS TREES

THURSDAY, FEB. 13

Pruning is essential for long-term health and vigor of your trees. Learn timing and techniques to prune and train trees, and how to avoid mistakes that can cause damage. (see page 7)

Taught by Green Lotus.

GROWING & REPOTTING ORCHIDS AT HOME

Special Valentine’s Day menu includes two pours of sparkling rosé wine (21 and older) and beautiful handmade chocolate truffles.

1:30-4:30 p.m., $41/$56, Andrus Learning Center

9-11 a.m., $35/$50, Oswald Visitor Center Learn about basic growing conditions, popular species that grow well indoors, repotting, reblooming and troubleshooting common problems. (see page 7)

KILN GLASS DISCOVERY, FEB. 15

KILN GLASS DISCOVERY: FLORAL DISH

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

Noon-1 p.m., free with gate admission, Snyder Auditorium

FRIDAY, FEB. 14

FLOWER SHOW TEA

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., $60, Tea Room

SATURDAY, FEB. 15

PRUNING ESSENTIALS: SHRUBS, WOODY VINES HERBACEOUS SPECIES

1-2:30 p.m., $69/$89, Andrus Learning Center

Create a glass tile that will be transformed into a lovely dish with a floral design. Learn properties of glass and kiln-firing and the basics of cutting and assembling sheet glass.

NEW PERENNIALS & EXCITING COMBINATIONS FOR MN GARDENS

1-3:30 p.m., $41/$56, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Explore flower shape, plant form, foliage color and texture as you discover new and recent perennial introductions that have proven to be good performers in the North. (see page 7)

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

SUNDAY, FEB. 16 1-3 p.m. (see page 4)

Discover the interesting growing habits of “air plants” as well as tips and tricks to insure they stay healthy and blooming. (see page 7)

Learn when and how to prune and train shrubs, woody vines, and other herbaceous species to ensure their long-term health, and how to avoid common mistakes that can cause damage.

FULL MOON PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE ARB, 2-DAY WORKSHOP

CREATING HABITAT FOR BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES IN YOUR YARD & GARDEN

GROWING TILLANDSIAS & BROMELIADS AT HOME

Noon-2 p.m., $35/$50, Oswald Visitor Center

Photos by (left) Mike Shaw; (middle) MIke Shaw; (left) Jon Rees

FULL MOON PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE ARBORETUM,FEB. 8

2-7 p.m. AND Sunday, Feb.9, 3-7:30 p.m., $175/$190, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Enjoy exclusive night access to the Arboretum as you discover and practice the secrets of photographing the full moon and other beauties of the night sky.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY 10 a.m.-noon, Oswald Visitor Center, Azalea Classroom (see Feb. 7)

10:30 a.m.-noon, $25/$40, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Learn what is needed to entice winged visitors into your backyard sanctuary: which plants best provide food or shelter, and which species are attracted to different plants. (see page 7)

THE POWER OF BALANCE: STONE SCULPTURES FOR YOUR GARDEN 9:30 a.m.-noon, $42/$57, Andrus Learning Center

Combine elements of meditation, sculpture, and performance art to create impossible-looking balances using the shape, weight and friction of ordinary stones.

SNOWSHOEING WITH HOIGAARD’S

MONDAY, FEB. 17

HOMESCHOOL DAY: PLANTS AND THEIR HABITATS 12:30-2:30 p.m., $8/$10, Andrus Learning Center

Grades 3-6. Discover how plants survive in the desert, tropical rainforest and bog. Identify their adaptations and learn about them up close with our scope-on-a-rope technology.

FRIDAY, FEB. 21

FLOWER SHOW TEAS

2:30-4:30 p.m., $45/$55, Tea Room and Fireplace Room (see page 6)

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY 10 a.m.-noon, Oswald Visitor Center, Azalea Classroom (see Feb. 7)

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Calendar At-A-Glance SATURDAY, FEB. 22

PLANT SELECTION: RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT PURPOSE!

ORCHID MACRO, FEB. 27

NEW DEPTHS OF FIELD FOCUS, FEB. 29

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $41/$56, Oswald Visitor Center

Gain an understanding of the soil, light, moisture, and exposure of your site, and learn how to choose plants that will thrive using the Extension’s plant selection database. Add on a one-hour plant sourcing session after class to learn how to find the plants you want (+ $15). Bring a wi-fi ready device. (see page 7)

FLOWER SHOW TEAS

2:30-4:30 p.m., $45/$55, Tea Room and Fireplace Room (see page 6)

SUNDAY, FEB. 23

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

Taught by Spirit of the Lake Yoga.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26

PAINT THE ARB: WINTER WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

PROMISE OF SPRING: FORCING BRANCHES TO BLOOM INDOORS 9:30-11 a.m., $41/$56, Andrus Learning Center

Learn to transform a winter image of the Arboretum’s iconic Red Barn into a watercolor painting by studying shape, composition, color, and value.

Learn how to “force” beautiful blooming branches of pussy willows and forsythia, and discover which other tree and shrub branches can be forced. Take home several branches! (see page 7)

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY

FLOWER SHOW TEA

10 a.m.-4 p.m., $69/$99, Oswald Visitor Center

10 a.m.-noon, Oswald Visitor Center, Azalea Classroom (see Feb. 7)

2:30-4:30 p.m., $45/$55, Tea Room

THURSDAY, FEB. 27

NEW DEPTHS OF FIELD: FOCUS STACKING FOR NATURE PHOTOS

FLOWER SHOW SPECIAL ACCESS: TROPICAL ORCHID MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $99/$119, Oswald Visitor Center An exclusive opportunity to get up close to beautiful tropical orchids during the popular Flower Show. Practice techniques for focus, lighting, background and composition without crowds.

FRIDAY, FEB. 28

FLOWER SHOW TEAS

2:30-4:30 p.m., $45/$55, Tea Room and Fireplace Room (see page 6)

(see page 6)

1-4 p.m., $64/$89, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Learn how focus stacking allows you to create images with focused objects from the very front of your camera all the way to infinity.

Practice in Photoshop CC to create your “impossible” image. Laptop required.

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

10-11 a.m., free with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium Taught by Yoga Bella.

SATURDAY, FEB. 29

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $99/$129, Oswald Visitor Center

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $70/$80, Oswald Visitor Center

GERBERA DAISY TILE IN CAST GLASS: PÂTE DE VERRE Instructed by Donna Rice. This form of kiln casting involves the placement of colorful, crushed glass into plaster molds. Create a glass tile, featuring a colorful gerbera daisy that can be displayed in a small stand or framed.

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2020 SCHOOLYARD AND GARDENS CONFERENCE

Network with others who are connecting youth with plants, discuss how to meet academic standards through gardening, and discover strategies to engage diverse learners.

Certificates of attendance available.

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KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY 10 a.m.-noon, Oswald Visitor Center, Azalea Classroom (see Feb. 7)

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

2020 GARDEN-TO-PLATE: A DAY OF FOOD WORKSHOPS 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $70/$80, Oswald Visitor Center

Grow your garden-to-plate skills during this day of helpful workshops designed to increase your success with bringing food from your garden to your own table as well as to people in your community. Sessions on food safety, increasing yield, how your harvest can make an impact, food preparation, and a peek at the Farm at the Arb's growing program.

HOUSEPLANT PATROL: BASIC CARE; PROBLEM-SOLVING & RESOURCES 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $41/$56, Andrus Learning Center

Learn the basics of seed starting, best practices for indoor gardening and problem solve from pests to pots. (see page 7)

LIGHTROOM 101

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $69/$89, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Use Adobe Lightroom to organize, edit, and distribute digital photos. Learn to make lens and camera profile corrections, white balance exposure and tonality adjustments, and sharpen noise reduction. Laptop required.

Photos by (left) Don Treddinick; (right) Mike Shaw

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

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

LIGHTROOM 301, MAR. 8

LET'S CHEER THE EQUINOX TOGETHER, MAR. 21

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

LET’S CHEER THE EQUINOX TOGETHER: INTERGENERATIONAL TOGETHERTIME

9–11 a.m., $35/$50 child + adult family team, Andrus Learning Center Ages 5-12. Use onion bulbs to dye eggs, plant meadow boxes, and learn some facts about the equinox.

LECTURE: PHOTOGRAPHING NIGHT SKIES 1-5 p.m., $64/$89, Snyder Building Auditorium

Introduction to Nightscapes: Astronomy, the Aurora Borealis, photographing the Milky Way and the rising full moon. Learn nightscape planning with your smart device. Lecture only, no practice time.

LIGHTROOM 201

FELTED VESSELS & BOWLS

Learn to manage photo metadata and use collections, use the photo merge function, correct distortion issues, and use the graduated filter and brush tools. Laptop required.

Felt is malleable, durable, and can be manipulated into many shapes. Felt a vessel with merino wool and a variety of decorative fibers.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 LIGHTROOM 301

HOMESCHOOL DAY: MAPLE SYRUP TIME

Learn to use the radial filter tool, external editing plug-ins, presets, photo stacking, split toning, preparing photos for printing, and building slide shows.

Grades 1-6. Hike into the woods to tap a maple tree and visit the sugarhouse where sap is cooked to syrup. Learn about maple sugaring traditions of different cultures.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

HOMESCHOOL DAY: SPROUT

1:30-5:30 p.m., $69/$89, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

1:30-5:30 p.m., $69/$89, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY

Photos by (left) Raw Pixel at Shutterstock; (right) izzzy71 at Shutterstock

10 a.m.-noon, Oswald Visitor Center, Azalea Classroom (see Feb. 7)

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 YOGA IN THE GARDENS

Noon-1 p.m., free with gate admission, Snyder Auditorium Taught by Green Lotus Yoga.

SATURDAY MARCH 14

CREATING HABITAT FOR BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES IN YOUR YARD & GARDEN

1-2:30 p.m., $25/$40, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center (see Feb. 15)

10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $79/$109, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center

MONDAY, MARCH 16 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. OR 1:15–2:30 p.m., $8/$10, Maple Sugar House at Frog Hollow

11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. OR 1:15–2:30 p.m., Andrus Learning Center Grades PreK-K. Learn about different plant parts and their purposes. Watch a plant-parts puppet show and use your senses in a greenhouse scavenger hunt.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

ARBORETUM INSPIRED BEGINNING DRAWING: MAGNOLIA

10 a.m.-2 p.m., $49/$64, Tashjian Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center Watch, learn and practice fundamental skills of art, including shading, composition, perspective and shape as you draw your own magnolia.

THE POWER OF BALANCE: STONE SCULPTURES FOR YOUR GARDEN

9:30 a.m.-noon, $42/$57, Learning Center (see Feb. 15)

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

YOGA IN THE GARDENS

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY 10 a.m.-noon, Oswald Visitor Center, Azalea Classroom (see Feb. 7)

KNIT & STITCH WITH THE AUXILIARY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

RIVER BIRCH IN WATERCOLOR: ALL DAY WORKSHOP

5-Session series also includes April 5 & 19, May 3 & 17. Each session will walk you through a different essential camera function or photographic process to build your confidence via a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on practice and review of your shots.

10 a.m.-noon, Oswald Visitor Center, Azalea Classroom (see Feb. 7)

10 a.m.-4 p.m., $69/$84, Oswald Visitor Center - Azalea Classroom Deepen your skills and confidence as you watch and practice tips and techniques. Paint a young tree in rich warm color against a crisp Minnesota sky. (+$20 includes all supplies)

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS

1-5 p.m., $545/$620, Oswald Visitor Center

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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 “Conectado por la Naturaleza: Twin Cities Inspired Latinx Art” • Feb.1 – March 29 Showcasing three Latinx artists who use diverse mediums in their work, this show expands and explores what’s happening in the Twin Cities Latinx art scene.

CAFE GALLERY “The Best of America's Gardens, Arboretums and Parks – Arboretum Photographers Society 12th Annual Juried Show” • Through March 8 “Patterns in Nature” • March 12 – June 14 Nature’s patterns are all around. The talented artists in this show display these designsfrom sky to forest floor and everywhere in between. Come to observe more closely and leave with a deeper appreciation for the world around us.

HARRISON SCULPTURE GARDEN Docent-led Winter Tram Tours with Refreshments See the Harrison Sculpture Garden in the beauty of an Arboretum winter. 10-11:30 a.m., Saturdays, Feb. 1 & 8 and 1-2:30 p.m., Sundays, Feb. 2 & 9. Meet in the Snyder Auditorium. arb.umn.edu/art-arboretum/harrison-sculpture-garden

SAVE THE DATE

Discount Days in the Gift & Garden Store – April 16-26 * Double Pollinator Summit – Friday, April 17 * Flights of Fancy Talk & Reception – Monday, April 27 * Master GardenerArtist State Conference – Thursday & Friday June 11 & 12 *