MN Arboretum Magazine Oct Nov 2015

O CT O B ER / N O VEM B E R 2015

Arboretum Fall Color Garden Tips Natural Holiday Crafts

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Exhibits, Classes & Outdoor Fun

Red Barn Sunrise Photo by Roger Smallbeck

SPECIAL TRIBUTE Arboretum Director Ed Schneider was recently honored by the Botanical Society of America (BSA) with a colloquium, a tribute to his three-decades-plus of scientific research in water lily (nymphaeales) structure and function. At this colloquium, a conference featuring scholars in botany, systematics and paleobotany, Schneider’s foundational research on the biology of water lilies was showcased. He is a past recipient of the BSA Merit Award and inductee to the International Water Lily Society Hall of Fame. Schneider also is a professor of horticulture at the University of Minnesota.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015 • VOL 34, NO. 6 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Magazine is published seven times a year by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318-9613, 952-443-1400. The magazine is a benefit of Arboretum membership. No portion may be reprinted without permission from the Arboretum. The information published in this magazine is not necessarily endorsed by the University of Minnesota.

Patrick B. Petersen, Editor Judy Hohmann, Marketing & Communications Manager Tanya Kingery, True Reflection Design, Art Director Edward L. Schneider, Arboretum Director Thomas Martin, President, Board of Trustees Timothy S. Kenny, Director, Education Peter C. Moe, Director, Operations and Research Frank J. Molek, Director, Development David Matteson, Director, Retail Operations and Visitor Services

A Message From the Director...

Ed Schneider

Ahhs of Autumn: Mother Nature is Style-Star Mother Nature has a style all her own, especially at the Arboretum. She transforms the beauty of summer into the changing color palette of fall, culminating in crescendos of “ahhs” for garden lovers, nature explorers and outdoor enthusiasts.

See what our experts recommend on how to discover the natural wonders this fall at the Arboretum: • Delight in the vistas of fall color (See page 3) • Call out to the sounds of fall (See page 5) • Be “wowed” by the spectacle of fall (Pumpkins on the Terrace and in the Great Hall) • Sample the harvest of fall (AppleHouse, Gift and Garden Store and Oct. 3 Corn Feed) • Join in the revelry of fall (Scarecrow Village, Make-A-Scarecrow Oct. 3, Ghouls & Giggles Oct. 24, All About Dogs Day and Spooktacular Concert Oct. 25, Ar-BOO-retum Oct. 30, Witch Hazel Hustle 5K costumed fun run/walk Oct. 31) • Hike the heart and soul of the Arb (See page 10) Whatever your style-inspiration, this autumn at the Arb is what you’ve been waiting for. Don’t miss it. See you at the Arboretum!

Table of Contents...

Arboretum Fall Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Fall Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Campaign/Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Fall Trail Walks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Arboretum Prairie/Volunteers . . . . 5

Decorating/Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Arboretum is part of The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota. To request a copy of this publication in alternate format, please call 612-301-1257.

Plant and Cooking Classes. . . . . . . . 6

Calendar At A Glance . . . . . . . . . 12-15

Membership/Garden Tips. . . . . . . . . 7

Art/Save the Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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On the Cover: Visitors Walking The Bog Trail Photo by Mark MacLennan

Arboretum Maples Photo by Mark MacLennan

A Fresh Look At Arboretum Fall Color

The Ninth in a Series on Arboretum Gardens/Natural Areas Barbara DeGroot Public Relations Specialist "I took the road less traveled by and that has made all the difference." Draw inspiration from poet Robert Frost and venture down a less-traveled Arboretum road – or pathway – this fall. You may discover new vistas to restore your spirit.

Did you know the Arboretum has a robust system of paved walkways that parallel and intersect with Three-Mile Drive?

They are a great way to avoid "leaf-gazing" car traffic, get some exercise and gain peace of mind. All offer lovely fall vistas.

According to plant curator Dave Stevenson, the best fall color is found in the Arboretum's native woods and prairie plantings. Maples reign supreme in the reds to oranges; look for bursts of yellow in the aspens and birch; oaks provide muted maroons and purples.

Here are a few prime options for color-gazing: • As you arrive and walk away from the parking lot, look to the west and savor the view of the maple sugarbush in its fall glory.

• From the annual garden, walk south (downhill) past the Wilson Rose Garden and enjoy the amazing view of the Iris Pond set against a wild palette of color.

• Take the Wildflower Garden trail that zigzags uphill to parallel Three-Mile Drive and then continue on the pathway through the burnished Shade Tree Exhibit and on to the prairie.

•D on't miss the iconic, stately maples on the left off Three-Mile Drive, just past the crabapple collection and near the Shrub Rose Garden.

• Walk up through the Harrison Sculpture Collection to High Point for a panoramic view stretching for miles in every direction.

• Another option: take "Sorbus Hill" (aka Mountain Ash Hill) up to the Shrub Rose Garden and walk eastward toward the ornamental grasses. Another walkway parallels Three-Mile Drive from the Hedge Display to the Maze Garden and offers great fall views of the Red Barn.

• For more close-in fall views, check out the Snyder Building's eastern perspectives – from the Tea Room balcony and Morgan Terrace.

• The paths along the waterfall at the Dwarf Conifers Collection offer additional vistas.

• Green Heron Pond boardwalk also encircles wetlands and borders on picturesque oak and maple woods.

• Check out Spring Peeper Meadow for its prairie and woods views.

Enjoy an 'ahh-some' autumn at the Arboretum!

Read more: "Trees 4 Seasons" – for the tree-lover, this book presents a simple photographic format that showcases many different trees with the beauty of each season. Daniel D. Weinbach, $34.95 – available in the Gift and Garden Store (612-301-7619).

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Photo by Don Olson

Annual Fund Participation Essential in Campaign for the Future

Prairie Shooting Star Photo by Ursula Hargens

Leslie Nitabach Development Officer

LIBRARY EXHIBIT SPOTLIGHTS BOTANICALS AND CLIMATE CHANGE From Sept. 25 through Feb. 28, visitors may view “A Gathering of Flowers: Botanicals in the Age of Climate Change,” an exhibition of tile work

by Minnesota artist Ursula Hargens.

Funded by the Minnesota State Arts Board, this exhibition pairs historical botanical illustrations from the rare book collections of the University of Minnesota's Andersen Horticultural Library and Wangensteen Library, with original tiles depicting endangered Minnesota wildflowers.

CALL TO ARTISTS The Arboretum and the Andersen Horticultural Library are excited to begin a long-term project – The Flora and Fauna Illustrata – to document in fine art, the plant and animal species that occur at the Arboretum. To see the call to artists and learn more about the project, visit: www.arboretum.umn. edu/FFIproject.aspx.

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The Arboretum is in the final year of a five-year, $60 million Campaign For a More Beautiful Future. With special private donations to this Campaign, the Arboretum will expand its offerings from the Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center to a Chinese Garden Pathway. Also, many exciting projects have been completed, including: • A new gatehouse and grand entry garden.

• Two visitor circulators and a network of rest stops.

• Upgrades and historic preservation of the Snyder Building.

• A refurbished Woodland Azalea Garden and Waterfall.

Inspiring and delighting its visitors is the core mission of the Arboretum. Every day the Arboretum’s Annual Fund makes it possible to fulfill this mission. And this is why the annual Fund is included as a critical component in the Campaign for a More Beautiful Future.

Annual Fund support ensures that the Arboretum: • Maintains its magnificent gardens, collections, and natural areas to the highest standards.

• Brings 30,000 children to the Arboretum for unforgettable field trips.

• Offers all 385,000 visitors fun and engaging hands-on opportunities to learn about plants, nature and the environment.

• Preserves and protects Minnesota’s rare and endangered plants, and so much more!

You can make a difference! To support the Arboretum Campaign for a More Beautiful Future; go online at www.arbcampaign.org; call 612-301-1263; or mail your gift using the enclosed envelope

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JOHN DEAN Arboretum Member: 10 years Arboretum Volunteer: Seven years in Events; and four years doing field trips at the Learning Center. John also works part-time at the gatehouse.

Photo by Karen Blenker

Why I Volunteer at the Arb: What’s not to like? It’s an amazing place with wonderful staff and volunteers – and endless possibilities to learn!

Sights and Sounds of Fall in the Prairie Matt Schuth Naturalist There is a bench at the back of the Bennett-Johnson prairie that is a perfect place to enjoy the solitude and reflect on the fading days of another autumn. The bench is nestled on the edge of the forest with an open view of the prairie. Here, a song sparrow tenaciously sings its silver-toned lyrics as a parting gift to us before migration.

A bluebird stops by to entertain with its plaintive "cheery, cheery" notes. Thoreau said "the bluebird carries the sky on its back." Its brilliant blue blends with the clear azure sky as proof of Thoreau's poetic phrase.

The tawny, coppery colors of Indian grass, big bluestem, little bluestem and switchgrass fill the landscape and wave with a caressing breeze. Prairie Dock, the king of the prairie flowers, growing as high as 10 feet tall, towers over the grasses like Gulliver among the Lilliputians.

In the woods, gray squirrels noisily rustle through fallen leaves searching for acorns – their nuggets of nutrition. Robins and cedar waxwings gorge themselves on the blue berries (actually cones) of the junipers.

A flock of tundra swans flies overhead. The swans’ distinct whistle signals their passing, as the chilling north winds push them to warmer climes. These are a few of the sights and sounds to be enjoyed at the Arboretum as the seasons flow by.

Favorite place or garden at the Arb: It changes with the season, but my all-time favorite is the Sugarbush around Berens Cabin in the late winter. When the maple sap starts to flow, you know that things are beginning again.

With more than 900 active volunteers donating 42,000 hours of their time yearly, it is clear they play a vital role in the success and maintenance of the beautiful gardens. Without volunteers, the Arboretum could not be the premier public garden it is!

If you would like to find out how you can become an Arb volunteer, go to www.arboretum.umn.edu/ how_to_volunteer.aspx

Read more: "Gardening with Prairie Plants" – beautifully photographed; enjoy the beauty and hardiness of prairie plants in your own garden with this comprehensive guide. Sally Wasowski, $29.99 – available in the Gift and Garden Store (612-301-7619).

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Photo by Volt Collection@Shutterstock.com

Class Series Features University of Minnesota – St. Paul Conservatory A new two-class series will feature instructor Alex Eilts, greenhouse curator and research associate for the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota. Class participants will go "behind the scenes" with Eilts in the St. Paul campus’ research conservatory to learn about plants in the university collections that showcase unique adaptations to their environments, and to discover the many ways the

university is working to conserve rare and diverse plant species. Classes include "Plant Adaptation to Diverse Climates" on Saturday, Nov. 7 or "Plant Rarity and Conservation" at the university on Saturday, Nov. 14. Each class is $41 members/ $55 non-members; discount bundle pricing available for both classes. Additional details and registration at: www.arboretum. umn.edu/gardeningclasses.aspx or call 612-301-1210.

Photo by Photo by Maya Kruchankova@Shutterstock.com

Creative Cooking Classes The Saturday "Cooking in the Kitchen" series invites participants of all skill levels to get hands-on experience with gourmet botanical ingredients and unique themes. Small groups encourage a fun, social atmosphere for singles, friends, couples and adult families alike! Each class provides expert instruction, multiple recipes, all ingredients, and often includes a take-home component for in-class creations. Join in the culinary celebration during one of these classes, select Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. in the Learning Center Harvest Kitchen. $39 members/$49 non-

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members. Additional details, menus and registration at: www. arboretum.umn.edu/cookingclasses.aspx or call: 612-301-1210.

• Saturday, October 17: Preserving Summer: Quick Pickles & Chutneys • Saturday, November 14: Lotions and Creams: Healing Powers of Botanicals and Essential Oils • Saturday, November 21: Appetizers for All: Prepping and Styling for the Perfect Holiday Party

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Fall Yard And Garden Tips

A Little Fall Work = A More Beautiful Spring!

Leslie Yetka Horticulture Education Manager Putting your lawn and garden to bed for a long winter’s nap is important for a healthy, beautiful landscape next spring.

Here are a few tips!

• F lowers: Garden cleanup should include removing any diseased plant tops, but healthy perennials, ornamental grasses and annuals can be left standing for winter interest, to catch snow and provide seeds for birds.

• T rees and Shrubs: Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, but don’t forget to water new and existing ones right up to the time the ground is frozen. Place 4”-6” of woodchips, bark or other mulch under trees and shrubs to help hold moisture in and reduce winter injury.

Photo by Mark MacLennan

• L awns: Continue mowing as long as your grass is growing.

If you only fertilize your lawn once a year, do it now. Even after the grass stops growing, the roots continue to grow in fall. Fertilizer helps insure that your lawn enters winter in good condition.

Taking these measures now, when the weather is cool for yard and garden work, will give you a head start when spring rolls around. Happy gardening!

Read more: "Month-by-Month Gardening Minnesota & Wisconsin" – definitive manual provides all the information needed to be a successful gardener in any season. Melinda Meyers, $24.99 – available in the Gift and Garden Store (612-301-7619).

PUMPKIN RECIPES GALORE! This year the Membership Crew invites all members to submit their favorite pumpkin-related recipe! A total of 50 recipes will be chosen for the first Arb Membership's Rousing Pumpkin Recipe Booklet. Recipes should be emailed to member@umn.edu or dropped off at the Membership Desk in the Oswald Visitor Center by Nov. 1. Booklets will be available at the Membership Desk on Nov. 15.

As a special incentive, the Membership team will also be doing a fall-themed promotion during the month of October. Purchase, renew or upgrade your Arboretum membership, and you will receive a free pie pumpkin as a thank you! This was such a hit last year, that we are doing it again with the hope that it will inspire you to get out your pumpkin recipes and submit one or more to be considered for our Rousing Pumpkin Recipe Booklet.

For this offer, the membership must be purchased on site and the pumpkin picked up the day of the sale. Offer expires Nov. 1. Pumpkin size and shape subject to change. While supplies last.

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AppleHouse

Scarecrow Village

10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through early November Purchase apples from a changing inventory of 50 varieties throughout the season - from longtime favorites to recent University of Minnesota introductions, including Zestar! ® SweeTango® and Honeycrisp. Select from a variety of specialty food items and merchandise in the AppleHouse Gift Shop.

Proceeds benefit the University of Minnesota's apple research program. The AppleHouse is located 1.5 miles west of the Arboretum entrance on State Highway 5 and Rolling Acres Road. For a daily update of available apple varieties, call the AppleHouse information line at 612-301-3487. Go to www. arboretum.umn.edu/applehouse.aspx to download the 2015 estimated harvest apple availability sheet. Bags of Honeycrisp apples also for sale in the Gift and Garden Store this fall.

Through Saturday, Oct. 31 Stroll through the Arboretum and check out the collection of one-of-a-kind scarecrows on the Dahlberg Terrace and Margot Picnic Shelter. Along the terrace, view creations made by Arboretum staff and professional designers from Bachman’s. Each garden creature is uniquely designed. Vote for your favorite scarecrows in the People’s Choice Awards.

Make a Scarecrow event: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Use your imagination, bring some fun clothes and accessories and create a masterpiece! Post, hay and head provided by the Arboretum. $10 scarecrow-making fee.

Photo by Mark MacLennan

Pumpkins on the Terrace and Great Hall

Photo by Don Olson

Friends of AHL Used Book Sale Friday-Sunday, Oct 2-4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Calling all book-lovers! Shop this expansive sale of gently used books (in a wide range of subjects), magazines, DVDs, CDs and other media, with all proceeds benefiting the University of Minnesota's esteemed Andersen Horticultural Library (AHL) in the Arboretum's Snyder Building.

Oct. 3-31 Come and enjoy Pumpkin Palooza – a display of pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colors! Pumpkins for sale in the Gift and Garden Store starting Oct. 17.

Photo by Al Whitaker

Fire Truck Pizza – AppleHouse Outdoors Thursday-Sunday, noon-close, through October

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Harvest Festival

Ghouls & Giggles

Saturday, Oct 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Arboretum Grounds and Margot Picnic Shelter Take in the indoor and outdoor fall displays, enjoy the Corn Feed sponsored by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, plus food from the pop-up grill, and participate in games for the whole family.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 3-6 p.m., Trex Deck and Sensory Garden Costumed trick or treats, bracelet-making (extra), apple crafts, live music, food carts and guided spooky trail walks. $5 per child/adults free with gate admission.

Meet The Artist/Demo Series – Minnesota Masters

Apple-Tasting Weekends

Saturday, Oct. 24, 1-3 p.m., Rich Kochenash, Reedy Gallery

Saturday/Sunday, Oct. 3-4 and 10-11, 1-3 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center Taste-test U of M research apples and rate your favorites!

Rate them for flavor, size and texture to help apple scientists discover the next Honeycrisp. Sample apple varieties and meet with Master Gardeners. Apple tastings are free with gate admission.

All About Dogs Day

Monthly Teas Wednesdays, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11, 2:30-4 p.m., Tea Room, Snyder Building.

Menu includes freshly baked scones, sweets and savories and a delicious trifle. Tea with lemon and cream served throughout.

Reserve at 612-626-3951 or www.arboretum.umn.edu/ Teatime.aspx.

Sunday Suppers 4-6 p.m., Oct. 18 & Nov. 15, Arboretum Cafe (See page 13)

Spooktacular Concert Sunday, Oct. 25, 3-4:30 p.m.

The Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra performs spooky favorites in the MacMillan Auditorium of the Oswald Visitor Center.

Free with gate admission.

Ar-BOO-Retum Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center Gather your little ghosts and witches and visit the Arboretum.

Trick or treat for apples in the Gift and Garden Store from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free cookie in the Cafe for kids; plus coloring fun! Free gate admission for everyone in costume.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $20/$30 pre-registration, $25/$35 day-of registration, includes Arboretum admission and a professional portrait from Little Saints Photography.

Margot Picnic Shelter Area A special day when dogs are allowed into the Arboretum to enjoy activities like the Pet Expo, the SMART Dog Stroll, and the Doggy Darlings contest. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Arboretum's Nature-Based Therapeutics program. Registration and details at: www.arboretum.umn.edu/dogday.aspx.

Witch Hazel Hustle Costumed 5K Fun Run/Walk Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 a.m. check-in, race at 8 a.m. $30 pre-registration/$35 race day, Visitor Center Don your favorite costume and enjoy! Run begins at the Visitor Center and continues on Three-Mile Drive, a certified asphalt course. Fee includes Arboretum gate admission and specially designed T-shirt. Prizes and medals to top runners. www.arboretum.umn.edu/witchhazelhustle.aspx

Making Spirits Bright Opens Friday, Nov. 27, Great Hall and Snyder Bldg. Lobby A country holiday display

Meet The Artist/Demo Series – Minnesota Masters Friday, Nov. 27, 1-3 p.m., Catherine Hearding, Reedy Gallery

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Take a Hike!

Greg Lecker Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Tall stalks of leaves, some with skeletonized window panes as big as a human hand; berries, acorns and colored leaves underfoot…..Breezes rustle leaves of gnarled bur oak trees – the quintessential “hallow’s eve” tree. Wet leaves and grass blades pasted to path and stone. These signs foretell the arrival of a more reflective season. Before shorter, colder days sequester a weekend indoors, let’s go for a hike!

Step into the Oswald Visitor Center to fill water bottles near the restrooms; then study the great hall’s interactive model of the Arboretum grounds and pick up a map lest an unfamiliar area disorient you on your exploration. While in and around the Visitor Center, enjoy the festive Pumpkin displays, then take a warm-up stroll through the dwarf conifer collection and circular perennial garden on your way downhill to the sensory garden parking lot.

From this meeting of one-way and two-way traffic and parking cars, you are faced with a decision of which path to take.

Head straight ahead for a more conventional, though certainly uphill, garden scramble up a series of switchbacks for a shortcut to the Harrison Sculpture Garden at High Point. Two alternates allow a quieter, private ramble that begin at either Green Heron Pond or the Sensory Garden.

Turn towards the Sensory Garden and bear left to walk through the Dayton wildflower garden. From there, one can

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easily cross Three-Mile Drive and trek uphill into the prairie along its wooded edge. Zig-zag goldenrod, False Salomon Seal and Jack-in-the-Pulpit berries, showy goldenrod, aster, and waves of grasses await you. You will certainly see squirrels, and if you are fortunate, you may sight wild turkeys as well.

Alternatively, turn towards Ordway Picnic Shelter and circle around Green Heron Pond – either traveling left on wood chip paths or right on asphalt paths. Once you reach the boardwalk, you can venture onward towards Spring Peeper Meadow. Water views, colorful foliage overhead, and a mixed collection of understory shrubs are highlights of this path. Look and listen for practice flights of V-shaped flocks of Canada Geese or the whistling take-off of mallards.

Your available time and energy reserves will dictate how deeply you can explore the deeper heart of the Arboretum.

Read more of Greg’s observations (along with those of two other regular contributors) in the Arb’s weekly “Nature Notes” blog. Go to: www.arboretumnaturenotes.wordpress.com Read more: "October, or Autumnal Tints" – enjoy a heightened awareness of the beauty of fall with this sensitive description of nature's landscape. Henry David Thoreau, $17.95 – available in the Gift and Garden Store (612-301-7619).

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Natural Materials Make Festive Holiday Crafts Patrick Petersen Editor According to Arboretum Gardener Jewel Engstrom, natural materials from your yard and garden can be reused for fun, hand-made holiday crafts! Here are just a few of Engstrom’s holiday favorites utilizing common plants and crafts you may know: • Pinecones: Gather them shortly after they fall to keep them from getting brittle. Put them in a low temperature oven to get the stickiness out. You can coat them with glossy, wood-tone spray paint to enhance colors for use in wreaths or garlands.

• Corn Husks: These can be bleached white, dried and used to make flowers or corn husk dolls.

• Seeds, dried rose petals or salvia flowers make great embellishments when sprinkled on tree ornaments.

• Dusty Miller: Dry them and use in festive green displays, wreaths or garlands.

• Other natural items like pressed leaves or flowers, seed pods (before they are too old,) alliums, tall ornamental grasses (get them early!), hydrangea (dry them and use in wreaths or other decorations), Helichrysum or “Straw Flowers” are great for use in ornaments. Wheat, oats,

grapevines (harvested early so they aren’t too brittle) and birch bark are all items you may want to consider “repurposing” as you do your fall garden cleanup!

“Herbs from the garden can also be useful, attractive and fragrant. Sometimes, dried seeds or nuts may have an interesting shape or texture, but have a less-than-attractive color. If that is the case, a bit of spray paint can transform your ‘find’ into a thing of beauty,” according to Engstrom.

Finally, peruse garage/craft sales for useful items like: raffia (used in crafting delicate decorations), beads, ribbons, pheasant/peacock feathers, yarn and barnwood! Let your creativity flow from your garden to your home this holiday season – and remember – handmade items make great gifts!

Volunteers are needed to assist the gardener team in creating imaginative, nature-inspired ornaments for the Arboretum holiday trees display and decor, opening Friday, Nov. 27. Direction will be provided. Contact Jewel Engstrom at engst004@ umn.edu or call 952-443-1400, and leave your name and telephone number for call-back.

ARBORETUM TRAVEL

with Peter Olin, Arboretum Director Emeritus Crossing the Andes – Exploring Chile, Argentina and Patagonia: Jan. 21 – Feb. 2. See beautiful vineyards in Chile, cross the Andes by boat via the fjords and glacial lakes!

Enjoy private gardens in beautiful Bariloche, Argentina. Take in the excitement of Buenos Aires, and maybe enjoy the optional extension to amazing Iguazu Falls. Contact Jordan Harvey: 1-877-616-8747 or jordan@knowmadadventures.com.

The Gardens and Castles of Scotland: May 16 – 28. Scheduled sights include the 15-foot rhododendrons in bloom, botanical gardens, private estates and a Scotch distillery. Check out the famous gardens of Inverewe, Pitmedden and Crathes. Keep

an eye out – maybe you’ll even spot “Nessie” on Loch Ness! Contact Jim Glad at gladtotravel@earthlink.net or 612-802-3315.

Natural Wonder Down Under – Australia and Tasmania: (tentative) – Oct. 24 – Nov. 8, 2016. Explore Melbourne and its gardens, Mornington Peninsula, Mount Macedon, Hobart, the Tasman Peninsula, several private gardens, native plant collections and more! Contact Anna at Carlson Wagonlit Travel: akamrow@carlsonwagonlit.com or 763-852-8119.

For more information on all Arboretum tours: www.arboretum.umn.edu/travel.aspx or contact Peter Olin, olinx002@umn.edu or 612-301-1275.

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CALENDAR-AT-A FALL PROGRAMS & EVENTS...

Thursday, Oct. 1 SCARECROW VILLAGE Daily through Oct. 31, free with gate admission, Dahlberg/Morgan Terraces and Margot Shelter Delight in a whimsical, seasonal display of scarecrow scenes created by Bachman’s and Arboretum staff departments.

SIP AND CREATE: THE RED BARN IN AUTUMN 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., $49 member/$59 non-member, Learning Center Sip and savor the colors of fall as a professional instructor guides you, step-by-step, through the process of creating an original work of art. The Arboretum's iconic red barn in autumn will be your muse as you create a one-of-a-kind painting you'll be proud to show off! Fee includes all supplies, 2 glasses of wine and light appetizers.

STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY 10:30-11 a.m., free with gate admission, Andersen Horticultural Library Stories for the young and young at heart. Geared toward toddlers and preschoolers.

“LOVE THY NATURE” FILM SHOWING 7 p.m., free with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium Be among the first to see the highly acclaimed film about the beauty and intimacy of our relationship with the natural world. The film features narration by Liam Neeson. Free with Arboretum admission.

Friday, Oct. 2 FRIENDS OF AHL BOOK SALE 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Snyder Building Auditorium (See page 8)

Saturday, Oct. 3 AHHS OF AUTUMN Daily through Oct. 31, free with gate admission, Arboretum grounds Includes Pumpkins on the Dahlberg and Morgan Terraces, Pumpkin Palooza in the Great Hall.

PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO: FALL COLORS ABLAZE Noon-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Learning Center The Plant-maker Studio offers “make-a-plant” experiences for all ages. Studio activities change by the season and feature specific plants and take-homes.

LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK Noon-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Oswald Visitor Center Master Gardener volunteers staff the desk, answer gardening questions and provide sustainable gardening information. Before heading outside to the gardens, stop by to find out the best places to go during your Arboretum visit to see plants at their peak of bloom and beauty.

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WALKS WITH MATT: FALL FOLIAGE (960-10-03-15) 10 a.m.-Noon, $12/$25, Ordway Parking Lot Learn the science behind the changing colors of autumn with naturalist Matt Schuth. It’s still mushroom season, so you will also search for and learn about these somewhat mysterious, if not mythical, organisms. Look for flowers still in bloom and insects, birds and animals on the move.

SEED COLLECTING, CLEANING, AND STORING (150-10-03-15) 9:30 a.m.-Noon, $41/$55, Snyder Building Classroom Using the Arboretum’s late-summer grounds and gardens, landscape and production horticulturist Jim Calkins will show you what seeds are worth collecting and demonstrate proper techniques to ensure that you have healthy, vital seeds that will sprout when planted next spring.

BOTANICAL LATIN (150-10-03-15-02) 9 a.m.-Noon, $41/$55, Learning Center Learn the methods and reasoning behind Latin binomial naming of plants with U of M greenhouse Collection Curator, Alex Eilts, Ph.D. Practice basic Latin vocabulary and try your new skills in a tongue-twisting walk through the Arboretum gardens.

COMMUNITY MAKE-A-SCARECROW ACTIVITY 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $10 per entry, Margot Picnic Shelter Bring your group and have some fall fun creating your own scarecrow! The Arboretum will provide the post, a bale of hay and a scarecrow head. You supply the clothing and accessories.

All scarecrows will be on display through Oct. 31, and will be part of the vote for visitor favorites!

HARVEST FESTIVAL CORN FEED 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free with gate admission, Margot Picnic Shelter Enjoy delicious grilled corn, compliments of the Minnesota Corn Growers Assn.

APPLE TASTINGS 1-3 p.m., free with gate admission, Oswald Visitor Center (See page 9) FRIENDS OF AHL BOOK SALE 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Snyder Building Auditorium (See page 8)

Sunday, Oct. 4 APPLE TASTINGS (See page 9) PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Oct. 3) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3) FRIENDS OF AHL BOOK SALE 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Snyder Building Auditorium (See page 8)

Thursday, Oct. 8 HARVEST DINNER WITH COALITION RESTAURANT AND ENKI BREWING (800-10-08-15) 6:30-8:30 p.m., $65/$77, Learning Center Join Eli Wollenzein, executive chef, Coalition Restaurant, and Karie Menser McDougall, instigator of camaraderie, ENKI Brewing Company, as they serve up a menu that combines special autumn dishes with the best local harvest-season beers.

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Friday, Oct. 9 ‘IT’S A PUMPKIN’S LIFE’ HOME SCHOOL DAY (965-10-09-15) 12:30-2:30 p.m., $8/$10, Learning Center Suggested ages: 1st-2nd Grade. How does a pumpkin grow?

Find out during this program packed with curious cucurbits (pumpkin family members). Learn the scientific difference between fruits and veggies, try a tasty portable pumpkin snack, and set up a pumpkin-growing experiment to watch at home.

Saturday, Oct. 10 PHOTOGRAPHING FALL COLOR (750-10-10-15) 1-4 p.m., $74/$89, Visitor Center Join acclaimed nature photographer John Pennoyer (www.impressionsofnature.net) to learn how to photograph the colors of this glorious season and enhance your images.

After class instruction, John will lead you around the grounds of the Arboretum to capture colorful images.

APPLE TASTINGS (See page 9) PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Oct. 3) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Sunday, Oct. 11 APPLE TASTINGS (See page 9) PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Oct. 3) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Wednesday, Oct. 14 TRADITIONAL TEA 2:30-4 p.m., $26/$29, Snyder Building Tea Room (See page 9)

Thursday, Oct. 15 STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY 10:30-11 a.m. (See Oct. 1)

Saturday, Oct. 17 PUMPKIN AND SQUASH SALE 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Gift and Garden Store PRESERVING SUMMER: QUICK PICKLES & CHUTNEYS (800-10-17-15) 9-11 a.m., $39/$49, Learning Center Quick pickles aren’t complicated and don’t require any special equipment or fancy kitchen gadgets. Explore some worldly recipes, such as Malaysian acar and Pineapple sambol with Kris James, chef, certified herbalist, author, and co-owner of Unearthed Arts.

INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTROOM 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (750-10-17-15), OR 1:30-4:30 p.m.

(750-10-17-15-02), $69/$84, Learning Center One of the best applications available for post-camera editing of photographs is Adobe Lightroom. This class will introduce you to the program’s features and tools and professional photographer Carlyn Iverson will teach you how to bring your imagery to a higher quality level.

PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Oct. 3) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Sunday, Oct. 18 RAPTOR PHOTOGRAPHY: EXCLUSIVE CAMERA ACCESS (750-10-18-15) 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $114/$134, Visitor Center Learn how to control your camera for high-speed shutter action and focusing as you engage with owls, hawks and other live birds of prey brought to the Arboretum for this class. This shoot is for all levels. Photographer and scientific illustrator Carlyn Iverson instructs. Recommended: 90 mm and higher focal-length lenses.

SUNDAY SUPPER 4-6 p.m., $19.99/kids age 8 and under eat free includes gate admission, Arboretum Cafe Bring the whole family or a group of friends/colleagues to enjoy a Sunday Supper featuring traditional and ethnic comfort foods. Meals are served family style with community seating at long tables. Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are strongly recommended for large groups. Reserve at 612-626-3951.

PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Oct. 3) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Thursday, Oct. 22 STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY 10:30-11 a.m. (See Oct. 1)

Friday, Oct. 23 ‘FALL IN THE FOREST’ HOME SCHOOL DAY (965-10-23-15) 1:15-2:30 p.m., $8/$10, Learning Center Suggested ages: PreK-1st Grade. Meet Nature’s Recycling Crew.

This fascinating bunch is hard at work in the fall turning freshly fallen leaves and sticks into nutrient-rich humus soil. Search for sow bugs and centipedes, mushrooms, and fungi, and see them in action turning the dead forest into new, life-giving soil.

Saturday, Oct. 24 GHOULS & GIGGLES 3-6 p.m., $5 per child/adults free with gate admission, Sensory Garden and Trex Deck Costumed trick or treats, bracelet-making (extra), apple crafts, live music, food carts and guided spooky trail walks.

MEET THE ARTIST/DEMO – MINNESOTA MASTERS 1-3 p.m., Rich Kochenash, Reedy Gallery

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PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Oct. 3) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Sunday, Oct. 25

SPOOKTACULAR CONCERT 3-4:30 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium (See page 9) PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Oct. 3) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Thursday, Oct. 29 GUATEMALA’S DAY OF THE DEAD DINNER WITH A {LATIN} CHEF (800-10-29-15) 6:30-8:30 p.m., $65/$77, Learning Center Experience “El Dia de los Muertos” the Guatemalan way with award-winning, bestselling author and chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard. Amalia will share the food and culture of this bizarre celebration, combine it with delicious dishes, wine parings, storytelling, and will sign cookbooks after dinner.

STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY 10:30-11 a.m. (See Oct. 1)

Friday, Oct. 30 AR-BOO-RETUM! 8 a.m.-6 p.m., free gate admission for anyone in costume, Visitor Center (See page 9)

Saturday, Oct. 31 WITCH HAZEL HUSTLE COSTUMED 5K RUN/WALK 7 a.m. check-in, race at 8 a.m., $30 pre-registration/$35 race day, Visitor Center (See page 9) PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Oct. 3) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Sunday, Nov. 1 PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO: SWEET GRASS BRAIDS (See Oct. 3 for full description)

Wednesday, Nov. 4 AUXILIARY QUARTERLY MEETING & LUNCHEON 10 a.m., Snyder Auditorium

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Saturday, Nov. 7 WALKS WITH MATT: READY FOR WINTER? (960-11-07-15) 10 a.m.-Noon, $12/$25, Snyder Building Fireplace Room Naturalist Matt Shuth will help you uncover the mystery and beauty of the ways that plants, animals, and insects at the Arboretum adjust and prepare for the oncoming cold. After the walk, continue the conversation with a complimentary warming beverage in the cafe.

ALL ABOUT DOGS DAY 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Margot Picnic Shelter (See page 9)

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THE POWER OF BALANCE: STONE SCULPTURES FOR YOUR GARDEN (200-11-07-15) 1-3:30 p.m., $42/$55, Visitor Center Stone-sculpture artist Peter Juhl (www.temporarysculpture.com) will dazzle you with what looks like magic, but is closer to meditation or art. He will show you how to balance three or more rocks in seemingly impossible fashion without the aid of bolts, duct tape, or glue.

PHOTOGRAPHING THE NIGHT SKY: EXCLUSIVE CAMERA ACCESS (750-11-07-15) 4-8 p.m., $109/$129, Learning Center This class is for students who have taken the Arboretum’s “Basic Digital Photography” class and/or are familiar with the operation of their DSLR. During this after-hours class, acclaimed nature photographer John Pennoyer (www.impressionsofnature.net) will show you how to set your camera to photograph stars, full moon, star trails, northern lights, and experiment with light painting.

PLANT ADAPTATION TO DIVERSE CLIMATES— BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE U OF M ST. PAUL CAMPUS (150-11-07-15) 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $41/$55, CBS Greenhouse – U of M St. Paul Campus This class will use the diverse collections at the College of Biological Sciences Conservatory to explore examples of unique and extraordinary plant adaptations to wide-ranging conditions around the globe. With instruction from Alex Eilts, the collections’ curator, you will observe the amazing and diverse adaptations of living plants in the greenhouses through microscopes.

PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Nov. 1) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Sunday, Nov. 8 PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Nov. 1) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Wednesday, Nov. 11 TRADITIONAL TEA (See Oct. 14)

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Thursday, Nov. 12

Saturday, Nov. 21

STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY 10:30-11 a.m. (See Oct. 1)

APPETIZERS FOR ALL: PREPPING AND STYLING FOR THE PERFECT HOLIDAY PARTY (800-11-21-15) 9-11 a.m., $39/$49, Learning Center Impress your guests with these easy-to-make appetizers that are perfect for any occasion and will fit everyone’s tastes. In small groups, participants will prepare and sample an assortment of tasty treats. Chef, food stylist, and author Rachel Sherwood will also share her secrets for setting up an eye-catching buffet.

Friday, Nov. 13 ‘MINNESOTA HARVEST: HEALTHY EATING FROM AND FOR THE EARTH’ HOME SCHOOL DAY (965-11-13-15) 12:30-2:30 p.m., $8/$10, Learning Center Suggested ages: 3rd– 6th Grade. Celebrate the harvest by learning about (and tasting) some Minnesota food traditions!

How far has your food traveled to get to your plate? Find out during the introduction using food labels, maps, and rulers. Then examine three crops that grow in Minnesota and help make a tasty treat from each. Take home the recipes so you can make and enjoy them with your family!

Saturday, Nov. 14 PLANT RARITY AND CONSERVATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA—BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE U OF M ST. PAUL CAMPUS (150-11-14-15) 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $41/$55, CBS Greenhouse – U of M St. Paul Campus This class will use the diverse collections at the College of Biological Sciences Conservatory to explore why we seem endlessly fascinated by rare species—and why keeping rare species alive and well should matter to us. Led by the collections’ curator, Alex Eilts, you will take a look at plants you are unlikely to see anywhere else.

LOTIONS AND CREAMS: THE HEALING POWERS OF BOTANICALS AND ESSENTIAL OILS (800-11-14-15) 9-11 a.m., $39/$49, Learning Center The key to beautiful and healthy skin is keeping it clean and full of moisture. Kris James, chef, certified herbalist, author, and co-owner of Unearthed Arts, will talk about the very best essential oils to use in our skin care products and create a luxurious skin cream using ancient ingredients, a healing salve with skin-soothing calendula, and a fresh cleansing lotion beneficial to all skin types.

RAPTOR PHOTOGRAPHY: EXCLUSIVE CAMERA ACCESS (750-11-14-15) 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $114/$134, Visitor Center (See Oct. 18) PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Nov. 1) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Sunday, Nov. 15 SUNDAY SUPPER (See Oct. 18) PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Nov. 1) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Thursday, Nov. 19 STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY 10:30-11 a.m. (See Oct. 1)

MAKE-AND-TAKE: LONG-LASTING THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE (100-11-21-15) 9:30 a.m.-Noon, $89/$99, 2-class bundle (includes Holiday Wreath Make-and-Take, 12/5/15) $160/$178 Create a flower, fruit and vegetable long-lasting centerpiece to enjoy all week leading up to your day with family and friends. Acclaimed Minnesota floral designer Ashley Fox (www.ashleyfoxdesigns.com) will provide instruction and hands-on personal coaching to help you strike the right balance of fresh-cut flowers, fruits or vegetables.

PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Nov. 1) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Sunday, Nov. 22 PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Nov. 1) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Thursday, Nov. 26 STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY 10:30-11 a.m. (See Oct. 1)

Friday, Nov. 27 DOUBLE DISCOUNT DAYS Daily, through Dec. 6, free with gate admission, Gift and Garden Store, Visitor Center Arboretum members qualify for a 20-percent discount on all regularly priced merchandise. Just show your member card at checkout.

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT A country holiday display, Great Hall and Snyder Bldg. Lobby MEET THE ARTIST/DEMO – MINNESOTA MASTERS 1-3 p.m., Catherine Hearding, Reedy Gallery

Saturday, Nov. 28 PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Nov. 1) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

Sunday, Nov. 29 PLANT-MAKER’S STUDIO (See Nov. 1) LET’S TALK PLANTS YARD AND GARDEN DESK (See Oct. 3)

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Telephone Directory...

General Information . . . . . . . . . 952-443-1400 Andersen Horticultural Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-301-1239 Auxiliary Event & Membership Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-625-9865 Fall Color Hotline . . . . . . . . . 612-625-9791 or www.arboretum.umn.edu/fallcoloralerts.aspx Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-301-1263 Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-301-1210 Gift and Garden Store . . . . . . . . 612-301-7619 Facility Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-301-7600 Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-301-1257 Memorials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-301-1263 Volunteering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-301-1203 Yard & Garden Help Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-301-7590 or

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ART AT THE ARBORETUM

Delight in the beauty found indoors in the Oswald Visitor Center. Art available for sale through the Arboretum Gift Store, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Arboretum.

GREAT HALL FALL IN THE GREAT HALL DISPLAY • THROUGH SEPT. 30 U of M cold-hardy apples and plants poster display (some prints available in Gift and Garden Store) plus a magnetic poetry board.

Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Sun. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

PUMPKIN PALOOZA • OCT. 3-31

Arboretum Cafe

REEDY GALLERY

OCTOBER HOURS:

Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

NOVEMBER HOURS:

Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

MINNESOTA MASTERS ART EXHIBIT • THROUGH JAN. 1 Meet the Artist/Demo Series: Rich Kochenash: Saturday, Oct 24, 1-3 p.m. and Catherine Hearding: Friday, Nov. 27, 1-3 p.m.

CENTER OF GRAVITY III: Rock Balancing by Peter Juhl • OPENS NOV. 5

AppleHouse 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through early November AppleHouse Info Line: 612-301-3487

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Horticultural Library (Snyder Building) Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

(Closed Nov. 26-27)

ARBORETUM PHOTOGRAPHERS SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW & SALE • OPENS JAN. 7

Admission Visitors: $12 for ages 13 and up Members: Free Children 12 & under: Free Arboretum memberships start at $49

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT/A COUNTRY HOLIDAY • NOV. 27-JAN. 1

NATURE HEALS 30X30 DIGITAL ART EXHIBIT • OCT. 1-31

SAVE THE DATE SANTA VISITS ON SATURDAYS IN DECEMBER! AUXILIARY HOLIDAY SALE • DEC. 4-6 MINNESOTA HERB SOCIETY WINTER SALE • DEC. 5-6 ARTISTRY OF NATURE STUDENT ART SHOW & SALE • DEC. 5-6

Thursday Admission AR-BRRR-ETUM • DEC. 31 Apr.-Oct. Third Thursday free after 4:30 p.m.

Free all day Thursdays Nov.-March.

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