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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The GreenList is an exclusive opportunity to be in the know for pop-up classes that are not advertised to the general public. These classes are small-scale, close-up Arboretum experiences that involve a unique, hands-on component, ranging from Free to $120. Special incentives on

classes for the general public may also be included. Invitations are sent by email only, usually within a week of the occurring event. To be added to the GreenList, email your request to [email protected] with the subject title GreenList Me!

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MINNESOTA NORTH SHORE NATURAL HISTORY (200-03-14-15)Saturdays, April 4, 11, and 18, 10 a.m. 12 noonJeannie Hanson, nature writer and natural history instructorExplore the Arboretums pine collection to gain appreciation and learn more about what youll see next time you head north. In classroom sessions, youll study the most commonly encountered North Shore phenomena: sky, birds, butterflies, big lake features, fungi, lichen, and other aspects of natural history. An optional North Shore trip is available through the instructor May 1 - 4; details will be provided in class. Limit 30, Learning Center$77 member/$97 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

EARTH DAY 2015: BUILDING SUSTAINABLE LAWNS FOR A BETTER EARTHWednesday, April 22, 2015, 1 p.m. 5 p.m.Is your lawn earth-friendly? To honor Earth Day 2015, hear from Minnesota experts about how to rethink and sustain a new ideal aesthetic for your lawn so that it is beneficial as well as beautiful. Youll gain insights into eco-friendly lawn design, maintenance practices, and easy actionable steps you can take to improve your own lawn (which might just save you money, too). Build a better lawn for yourself, your community and for the planet! Learn more at http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/2015EarthDay.aspx $15 member/$20 Master Gardener/$25 non-member, includes Arboretum admission MacMillan Auditorium

CULTIVATING MEDITERRANEAN HERBS IN THE GARDEN AND IN CONTAINERS (200-04-23-15)Thursday, April 23, 6:30 8:30 p.m.Theresa Mieseler, owner Shady Acres Herb FarmIts easy to grow Mediterranean herbs, and they reward you throughout the growing season. Learn how to use their leaves to flavor everything from meats, soups and stews to pizza and pasta. Learn how to grow these attractive, tolerant and container-garden-friendly herbs, including old favorites like parsley and thyme as well as Italian oregano and some new basils. Youll receive plants, soil mix, container (non-container option available), instruction and inspiration to create a fragrant and beautiful container to take home. Tasty samples will be served. Limit 30, Learning Center$60 member/$72 non-member, includes Arboretum admission, all supplies, and sample-size tastes


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CREATIVE SUMMER CONTAINER WITH FLOWERS AND HERBS (200-06-04-15)Thursday, June 4, 6:30 8:30 p.m.Theresa Mieseler, owner Shady Acres Herb FarmPerfect for a small garden, patio or balcony, containers of herbs and flowers can be easily moved to create new displays. Learn about suitable plant varieties, soil types, containers, watering, fertilizing and other care. Herbs and flower plants, soil mix, container and a handout will be provided, along with instruction and inspiration.Limit 30, Learning Center$60 member/$72 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all supplies

EAT YOUR FLOWERS (200-08-06-15)Thursday, August 6, 6:30 8:30 p.m. Theresa Mieseler, owner Shady Acres Herb FarmExperiment with edible flowers, which enhance the taste and eye appeal of nearly all foods from salads to sorbets. How about some peppery nasturtiums, or pickled watercress seed pods? Or maybe a salad of blue borage (tastes like cucumber) and pansies (have a lettuce flavor)? Come prepare culinary delights with flowers for tasting.Limit 30, Learning Center$39 member/$51 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and light sample-sized tastes

LEMON HERBS FOR THE BODY AND SOUL (200-09-12-15)Saturday, September 12, 9:30 11:30 a.m.Theresa Mieseler, owner Shady Acres Herb FarmIn Minnesota its difficult to grow a lemon tree but we can enjoy lemony aromas by planting lemon-scented herbs like lemon thyme, lemon balm, lemon basil, lemon verbena, and other, lesser-known plants. Learn about the myriad varieties of these aromatic herbs along with tips for selection, care and maintenance. Also, discover how to use them in foods, from tea to seafood, pesto and desserts, and to create a spa-like experience for the body. Samples of herbal treats will be served.Limit 30, Learning Center$39 member/$51 non-member, includes Arboretum admission, light sample-sized tastes of herbal treats, and lemon bath melts

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Smart Gardening isnt mysterious, but it does require knowledge and, more importantly, how to put that knowledge into practice. This new series focuses on identifying common problems in home landscapes and learning about smart solutions. Classes can be taken individually or bundled together for a comprehensive Smart Gardening experience.

Level: Novice to intermediate

Julie Weisenhorn, Horticulture Extension Educator and Sam Bauer, Turf Grass Extension Educator, both frequent guests on WCCOs Smart Gardens show

SMART GARDENING TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS IN YOUR YARD AND GARDEN (150-04-18-15)Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. 12 noonThe easiest way to a healthy yard and garden is to learn about common problems many people experience in their home landscape, and become smart about the solutions. Bare patches? Dying flowers? Bring your own tales of woe to share, and leave as a Smart Gardener, feeling confident that you know the first

steps to take toward a healthy and sustainable landscape.Limit 40, Visitors Center$41 member/$55 Non-member, includes Arboretum admissionBundle and Save! Smart Gardening three-class series $99 members/$132 non-members

SMART GARDENING PLANT SELECTION (150-04-25-15)Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. 12 noon Learn how to be a Smart Gardener who selects the oh-so-perfect plant for the perfect spot. Both novice and experienced gardeners will benefit from a better understanding the basics behind plant selection, website tools to help in the process, and the best way to install your plants once you have them. Limit 40, Visitors Center$41 member/$55 Non-member, includes Arboretum admissionBundle and Save! Smart Gardening three-class series $99 members/$132 non-members

SMART GARDENING MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE! (150-05-02-15)Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. 12 noonWhether youre a novice or seasoned gardener, be smart about season-long maintenance needs of a healthy and sustainable landscape. From pruning to tilling to watering, gain a better understanding of maintenance tools, tips and practices that will help your lawn and landscape thrive.Limit 40, Visitors Center$41 member/$55 Non-member, includes Arboretum admissionBundle and Save! Smart Gardening three-class series $99 members/$132 non-members


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Critically acclaimed Twin City chefs love sharing their passion for cooking with Arboretum dinner guests! Meet the chefs and fellow enthusiasts of seasonal, local dining during a delicious dinner with three wine tastings to complement each seasonal menu. In addition to getting insider cooking tips from top professional chefs, youll receive recipes, wine notes, and recommendations on where to find the best ingredients. You can just sit back, watch the meal unfold, sip some wine and dine.

DINNER WITH A CHEF

MARIN AND MILL VALLEY KITCHEN-INSPIRED DINNER (800-05-21-15) Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Chef Mike Rakun, Executive Chef and partner, Marin Restaurant and Mill Valley Kitchen

Chef Rakuns back with spring inspirations. Says Chef Rakun on his cooking style, I like to find and source the best possible ingredients, alter them as little as possible, and let them speak for themselves. I use flavor combinations that make sense and resonate with people. I try to hit those

comfort notes. Wine tastings complement the courses. Chef Rakuns class has a waiting list every year, so check your calendar and book it now!Limit 30, Learning Center Harvest Kitchen$65 member/$77 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and multiple course watch-learn-dine experience.

COALITION RESTAURANT DINNER (800-06-11-15)Thursday, June 11, 6:30 8:30 p.m. Eli Wollenzein, Executive Chef and owner, Coalition Restaurant

Coalition is defined as an alliance, and this new establishment embodies the meaning of coalition in its efforts to serve locally grown and raised foods. Winner of Open Table Diners Choice Award 2014,

Chef Eli says, Coalition is about the combined efforts of chefs, cooks, servers, farmers, vineyards, and brewers. I see that partnership extending to our guests by providing the highest-quality food and service in a warm, welcoming environment. Wine tastings complement the courses. Limit 30, Learning Center Harvest Kitchen$65 member/$77 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and multiple course watch-learn-dine experience.


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EDINNER WITH A CHEF FISH SMART SERIESWhere you see this logo, youll experience Dinner with a Chef with a focus on fish. Meet the chefs and learn from these pros who have partnered with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Minnesota Zoos Fish Smart sustainable seafood program in order to increase awareness of sustainable seafood throughout Minnesota.

LUCIAS LE DNER DE LA MER (800-04-09-15)Thursday, April 9, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.Chef Ryan Lund, Executive Chef, Lucias Restaurant,Wine Bar and Bakery

Lucias loyal customers look forward each week to experiencing Chef Ryans weekly changing menu of locally and sustainably sourced fresh fare. The seasonal, nourishing, and cultural properties of cooking are an integral part of Lucias and have been for 30 years.

Chef Ryans fresh, modern versions of traditional favorites keep discerning diners very happy. Paired wine tastings included. Limit 30, Learning Center Harvest Kitchen$65 member/$77 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and multiple course watch-learn-dine-sip experience.HBundle and save! Sustainable Seafood Series 5-Class bundle $300 member/$350 non-member, includes upgrade to reserved seating

OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM DINNER (800-04-23-15)Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.Chef Robert Wohlfeil, Executive Chef, Oceanaire Seafood Room

Ocean to table at its best in the Midwest! The amiable Chef Robert returns to share his techniques and knowledge of preparing fish and other delightful, imaginative dishes. Only top-of-the-catch, sustainably caught, daily fresh fish gets on the plate. Voted Best

Seafood Restaurant by Mpls-StPaul Magazines Readers Choice Awards 2012 and CBS Minnesota Best Seafood Restaurants list for 2014. Paired wine tastings included. Limit 30, Learning Center$65 member/$77 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and multiple course watch-learn-dine-sip experience.HBundle and save! Sustainable Seafood Series 5-Class bundle $300 member/$350 non-member, includes upgrade to reserved seating

SEA CHANGE DINNER (800-07-23-15)Thursday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.Chef Ryan Cook, Chef de Cuisine, Sea Change Restaurant

Recently named Chef de Cuisine at the Twin Cities premier seafood restaurant, Sea Change, Chef Ryan Cook has been working alongside some of the biggest restaurant names in the metro area for years. Before he began his illustrious culinary career, Chef Cook spent eight seasons in Alaskas commercial fishing industry. This work gave him a unique,


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first-hand perspective into the world of seafood. Chef Cook and Sea Change are one of the original partners of the Fish Smart sustainable seafood program. Paired wine tastings included. Limit 30, Learning Center Harvest Kitchen$65 member/$77 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and multiple course watch-learn-dine-sip experience.HBundle and save! Sustainable Seafood Series 5-Class bundle $300 member/$350 non-member, includes upgrade to reserved seating

CORNER TABLE DINNER (800-08-20-15)Thursday, August 20, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.Chef Thomas Boemer, Executive Chef, Corner Table Restaurant

The charming and award-winning Corner Table Restaurant could be called Corner of Fresh and Local. Chef Thomas Boemer and owner Nick Rancone are closely attuned to the seasons and to family farms that grow and raise food using sustainable methods. The beauty and quality of each ingredient is paramount. Chef Thomass European-influenced, technique-

rich approach to classic Americana is evident in every delicious bite. The menu will include the freshest in summer bounty and sustainably sourced fish. Paired wine tastings included. Limit 30, Learning Center$65 member/$77 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and multiple course watch-learn-dine-sip experience.HBundle and save! Sustainable Seafood Series 5-Class bundle $300 member/$350 non-member, includes upgrade to reserved seating

SAFFRON RESTAURANT DINNER (800-09-17-15)Thursday, September 17, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.Chef Sameh Wadi, Chef and Owner, Saffron Restaurant & Lounge

Since opening the doors to his critically acclaimed restaurant, Saffron, in 2007, Chef Sameh has been treating a loyal following to his contemporary, high-end takes on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. In addition to the flagship restaurant, Sameh and his brother, Saed, have also launched a successful food-truck-turned-brick-and-mortar restaurant called World Street Kitchen, along with a successful line of spice blends. In addition, Sameh has a new cookbook, The New

Mediterranean Table, due to be released in April 2015. He focuses on seasonally inspired dishes that make use of the highest-quality ingredients, and hes made a commitment to seafood sustainability through the Fish Smart sustainable seafood program. Paired wine tastings included. Books will be available for sale and signing after class.Limit 30, Learning Center$65 member/$77 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and multiple course watch-learn-dine-sip experience.HBundle and save! Sustainable Seafood Series 5-Class bundle $300 member/$350 non-member, includes upgrade to reserved seating


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There is something fascinating about what a chef can produce within a 3-foot square kitchen. Take an exclusive peek into these remarkable mobile kitchens and learn what its like to own and operate such an enterprise. Then, enjoy the magic that happens when the chefs are untrucked, giving each the luxury of cooking for you in the Arboretums spacious, full-sized Harvest Kitchen. Both chef and audience will enjoy our cozy off the road setting and be dazzled by savory, generous tastes without having to stand in line or balance beverage and food in one hand. Trucks and chefs have been specifically selected for their principles of using of local, sustainable ingredients.

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UNTRUCKED: GASTROTRUCK FOOD TRUCK (800-04-04-15)Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. 12 noonChef Stephen Trojahn, owner of Gastrotruck

Respecting food and the environment from which it comes from is Chef Stephens utmost concern. Hes built his reputation on using ingredients from producers committed to socially and environmentally responsible practices. Gastrotrucks delectable offerings are award worthy on their own merit, from his pork belly sandwich with kimchee to his in-house condiments. What makes it even more pleasant is knowing Chef Stephen and his crew maintain zero-waste

procedures. Hear the story of how this enterprise began and learn insights into curbside culinary creativity.Limit 30, Learning Center$39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admissionHBundle and save! Untrucked 2-Class bundle $66 member/$83 non-member

UNTRUCKED: HOME STREET HOME FOOD TRUCK (800-04-11-15)Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. 12 noonChefs Destiny Buron and Daniel Kidd

The Kidds have earned a stellar reputation for the best globally inspired comfort food around, and their recipes all focus on using fresh, local ingredients. Youll be entertained by their stories of travel and how those experiences provide that extra ingredient in their culinary creativity. Watch (and taste) as the chefs prepare a few of their own favorites, depending upon what ingredients are in season. Destiny might treat you to her amazing Korean BBQ tacos or to a generous taste of her pulled pork, or perhaps shell let you in on the secrets of her BBQ sauce recipe.

Limit 30, Learning Center$39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admissionHBundle and save! Untrucked 2-Class bundle $66 member/$83 non-member


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GRILLING & BEERGRILLING IN THE GARDEN: DESSERTS FROM THE GRILL WITH A LATIN FLAIR (800-05-02-15)Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. 12 noonAmalia Moreno-Damgaard, acclaimed chef and award-winning cookbook author Watch, taste and savor as Amalia demonstrates delectable recipes like easy-breezy grilled pineapple with lime; ground roasted pumpkin seeds with Coban chile; grilled corn on the cob with chocolate and strawberry crema; spicy grilled fruit ceviche; and more. Chef Amalia is a Cordon Bleu graduate who fuses classic Old World traditions and her New World roots with healthy cooking. Her cookbook, Amalias Guatemalan Kitchen Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair (Beavers Pond Press, 2012), is a bestseller and winner of nine national awards, including Best Foreign Cuisine Book USA by Gourmand World Cookbooks. Books will be available for sale and signing after class.Limit 30, Learning Center Kitchen Garden$55 member/$67 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

CRAFT BEER AND FOOD PAIRING: MINNESOTA BREWERS! (800-05-28-15)Thursday, May 28, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.Michael Agnew, Minnesotas first Certified Cicerone Kris James, culinary instructor, caterer and chefLocal craft brewers and Michael Agnew, Cicerone (think sommelier for beer), will be on tap to discuss the complex flavors achieved in various beer styles, food-beer pairing, and more. With Michaels engaging and expert guidance on the principles of good pairing, youll begin by sampling beer-food combinations. Next, you will chat with Michael and the brewers while sampling more beer styles a prime opportunity for one-on-one Q & A, or consult Chef Kris about her beer-friendly recipes. Leave with recipes, tasting notes and, if youre lucky, a door prize! For the list of local brewers, check www.arboretum.umn.edu/cookingclasses.aspx.Note: This is a taste-and-sample learning experience and will not be a full meal.Limit 54, Learning Center$34 member/$44 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

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Savor Saturday mornings in the inspiring Arboretum setting, where you will prepare and taste exciting new recipes in a sociable, casual atmosphere.

SATURDAY IN THE KITCHEN

DOWNTON ABBEY TEA: HISTORY, LORE AND TITANIC TREATS (800-03-28-15)Saturday, March 28, 2 p.m. 4 p.m.Kris James, culinary instructor, chef, London travelerDue to demand, weve brought this delightful class back for another episode. Learn how to host and enjoy a Downton Abbey Tea sure to satisfy guests of all tastes. We will learn about historical origins, tea lore, and Victorian tea etiquette, but no stiff upper lip necessary! Our menu pays tribute to the tastes of the patrician class and includes such fare as scones, tea bread, watercress bisque, assorted elegant tea sandwiches, finishing with a lovely apple charlotte. Limit 24, Learning Center$39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admission, all ingredients and recipes

HERBS FOR WELL-BEING NEW RECIPES! (800-04-18-15)Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. 11 a.m.Kris James, Certified Culinary Herbalist, culinary instructor/chef, owner of Artful Brew Tea Co.Easy, practical, delicious ways to incorporate healthful herbs into your daily life. Kris will discuss herbs and spices for general well-being and for managing common minor health issues. Shell discuss a homemade bitters recipe as a digestive and as a tasty addition to drinks; elderberry herb syrup for soothing dry throat, also simply awesome on pancakes, ice cream, or fresh fruit; and elderberry gum drops and more. Limit 20, Learning Center$39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all ingredients

PREMIUM OLIVE OILS AND BALSAMIC VINEGARS CREATIVE COMBINATIONS! (800-05-16-15)Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. 11 a.m.Kris James, Certified Culinary Herbalist, culinary instructor/chef, owner of Artful Brew Tea Co.Katie Dickerman, owner, Wayzata Olive Oil and VinegarTaste a variety of highest-quality vinegars and extra virgin olive oils (EVOOs) from around the globe without buying multiple bottles. Learn health benefits and delicious

ways to use these versatile ingredients creatively and create your own signature vinaigrette. Supplies generously provided by Wayzata Olive Oil and Vinegar. Limit 28, Learning Center$39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all ingredients

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SMITTEN WITH SQUASH AND GLORIOUSLY GLUTEN FREE (800-06-20-15)Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. 11 a.m.Amanda Paa, cook, author of the blog Heartbeet Kitchen and cookbook, Smitten with SquashAmanda will cover the American roots of squash and its amazing variety, how to make zucchini noodles, when/how to remove the water from summer squash for optimal texture, how to select/store squash, and how to make crowd-pleasing, gluten-free squash dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! Taste three recipes summer vegetable black rice salad with sesame ginger dressing, and maple cardamom zucchini cake and help make easy, spicy, summer-squash refrigerator pickles, with a jar to take home. Smitten with Squash (July 2014) will be available in class, or purchase in the Arboretum Gift Store and bring to class for signing. Limit 20, Learning Center$39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all ingredients

HERB PAIRINGS AND SPICE BLENDS IN COOKING BEST BUDS COMBINATIONS (800-08-15-15)Saturday, August 15, 9 a.m. 11 a.m.Kris James, Certified Culinary Herbalist, culinary instructor/chef, owner of Artful Brew Tea Co.Flavor magic and cooking confidence come from knowing which spices and herbs work well with which foods and with each other. Learn when and how to add, whether to use dried or fresh, and which combinations work as best buds. Make (and take home) your own herb and spice blends. Includes chart of herbs and spices and a recipe handout.Limit 20, Learning Center$39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all ingredients

WILD AND CULTIVATED MUSHROOM MARVELS, PLUS WALK (800-09-19-15)Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m. 11 a.m.Kevin Doyle, mushroom aficionado and president of Forest Mushrooms, Inc.Kris James, Certified Culinary Herbalist, culinary instructor/chef, owner of Artful Brew Tea Co.While Kris cooks up some mushroom dishes for you to taste, Kevin will discuss types of mushrooms and their distinctive characteristics; cultivated and wild; fresh and dried; distinguishing true from false (mushrooms, that is); and dos and donts of hunting. Recipe possibilities: king trumpet (king oyster) mushrooms, maitake (hen of the woods), golden chanterelles, oyster mushrooms, chicken of the woods, and puffball. Includes mushroom info booklet and recipes. Optional: After class, Kevin will lead a stroll outside to see if we can spy some wild fall mushrooms.Limit 25, Learning Center$39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all ingredients

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Photography classes sponsored by

LEARNING LIGHTROOM TO IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHYSaturday, June 13, 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. (750-06-13-15-03)Carlyn Iverson, professional photographer and scientific illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publicationsLevel: Beginner to intermediateAdobe Lightroom is one of the best applications available for post-camera editing of photographs. This class will introduce you to the programs features and tools and teach you how to bring your imagery to a higher quality level. Learn how to make exposure adjustments, improve contrast and color saturation, and bring clarity and focus to an image. Remove unwanted spots and red eye, make numerous other adjustments, and learn about histograms and how to adjust them. Bring your DSLR camera and your laptop to class.Limit 12, Visitor Center (April 11), Snyder Building (June 13)$65 member/$80 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

INTERMEDIATE LIGHTROOMSaturday, April 11, 1:30 4:30 p.m. (750-04-11-15-02)ORSaturday, June 13, 1:30 4:30 p.m. (750-06-13-15-02)Carlyn Iverson, professional photographer and scientific illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publicationsIf you want a refresher on Lightroom, or want to move to a higher skill level, this class is for you. After reviewing Lightrooms features for cataloging and photo editing, you will export files to Photoshop for special effects; explore use of type and other graphic features in Lightroom; prepare slideshows in Lightroom; and learn how to export to programs such as iMovie, After Effects, and other video editing programs. Learn how to add music and voice overlay to your slide shows.Limit 12, Visitor Center (April 11), Snyder Building (June 13)$65 member/$80 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY: TECHNIQUES FROM THE GARDEN TO THE TABLE (750-04-18-15)Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Jillian Bell, professional photographer, national educator and technical specialist for Tamron Level: Experienced beginner to intermediateCreate vibrant still-life photographs of your garden-fresh harvest or delectable kitchen creations. Explore how best to approach the many hues and textures of vegetables and

Additional photography classes and class sessions may be listed online. Check www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx for full, up-to-date listings.

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Photography classes sponsored byfruits and manipulate them into breathtaking photographs. Learn insider secrets and practice your new skills in class with pre-set arrangements and groupings. Bring your own lenses, or borrow and experiment using an assortment of Tamron lenses that will be on hand for your use. Limit 20, Visitor Center$79 member/$99 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE OUTDOOR AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (750-04-25-15)OR Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (750-05-16-15)John Pennoyer, acclaimed photography instructor, www.impressionsofnature.netLevel: Beginner to intermediate

What is it about some photographs of nature that seem to take your breath away? How do you fully tap the potential of your DSLR camera, making it your strongest creative ally instead of a sometimes frustrating hindrance to getting the right shot? Explore the answers to these questions, and more, during this immersion into digital photography with John. First, you will

review best practices and learn the essential operations of your camera in the classroom. Then you will immediately put your knowledge into practice outside in the beauty of the Arboretum collections.Limit 12, Visitor Center$129 member/$142 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

GOPRO PHOTOGRAPHY FROM START TO FINISH: NATURE IN ACTION! (750-05-14-15)May 14 and 21, 6 p.m. 9 p.m.Carlyn Iverson, professional photographer and scientific illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publicationsLevel: All levelsThe little GoPro cameras, wide-angle lens brings you right into the action. Learn to capture exciting events, sights, and action in high-definition (HD) movies and high-end TIFF still shots. Explore how to use this camera indoors and out, from the highest panoramic view and under still and moving water. Discuss the use of accessories and learn how to export files from the camera to your computer. Bring to class your own GoPro or equivalent modern camcorder. Suggested for adults or mature teens.Limit 15, Visitor Center$99 member/$119 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

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TAKING PORTRAITS IN NATUREThursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. (750-05-21-15)ORSaturday, June 6, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. (750-06-06-15)Andre Costantini, professional portrait photographer and photography educatorLevel: All LevelsGain insights into how to use nature, natural light and natural settings to enhance your subject. Delve into the essentials of posing, focus, depth of field, lighting and

composition to realize your vision. After classroom instruction, head out to pre-selected settings in the Arboretum collections and practice your new techniques. Bring your own lenses, or borrow and experiment using an assortment of Tamron lenses that will be on hand for your use. Limit 20, Visitor Center$79 member/$99 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY (750-05-30-15)Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. 3 p.m.John Pennoyer, acclaimed photography instructor, www.impressionsofnature.netLevel: IntermediateLearn how to set up your camera for fast focusing, continuous high-speed shooting and other settings to capture that elusive wildlife image. Class will cover not only mammals, but also how to set up backyard perches for bird photography and shooting birds on the wing. John recommends a lens in the 300mm range or longer for wildlife photography. Students should be familiar with the operation of their DSLR cameras.Limit 12, Visitor Center$109 member/$129 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

YOUR SMARTPHONE AND OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY (750-06-04-15)Thursday, June 4, 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Carlyn Iverson, photographer and professional illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publicationsLevel: All levelsCreate images of quality and explore the range of function offered by your smartphone camera. Discover add-on devices for your iPhone/smartphone, discuss in-camera and post-camera editing, and experiment with applications to enhance your phone-camera photography. Several add-on devices will be on hand to try in the field. Smartphone or iPhone required, and if you have a laptop computer, bring it with you to explore photo editing possibilities.Limit 24, Visitor Center$79 member/$99 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

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RAPTOR PHOTOGRAPHY: EXCLUSIVE CAMERA ACCESSSaturday, July 18, 10 a.m. 3 p.m. (750-07-18-15)ORSaturday, September 26, 10 a.m. 3 p.m. (750-09-26-15)Carlyn Iverson, professional illustrator and photographer for more than 200 textbooks and publicationsLevel: All levelsThis class will bring you up close and personal with amazing raptors brought to the Arboretum especially for this class. Learn how to control your camera for high-speed shutter action and focusing as you engage with live birds of prey. The instructor will work personally with each participant, and the class can easily be repeated. Carlyn recommends 90mm and higher focal-length lenses for this shooting experience with owls, hawks and other birds of prey from the University of Minnesota Raptor Center. Based on availability, each session will feature different birds; register for multiple dates to build your bird photography portfolio. Limit 20, Learning Center$109 member/$129 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

WOODLANDS, WATERFALLS AND WILDFLOWERS (750-06-13-15)Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. 3 p.m.John Pennoyer, acclaimed photography instructor, www.impressionsofnature.netLevel: IntermediateThis new class is designed for the photographer interested in mastering landscape photography. During the classroom session, John will explain how to create a three-dimensional landscape image and how to photograph waterfalls by stopping the water to achieve a milky-smooth water flow. You will also spend time in the field creating dramatic flower-scapes. For intermediate photographers who are familiar with the basic operation of their DSLR camera.Limit 12, Visitor Center$109 member/$129 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: UP CLOSE AND PERSONALSaturday, July 18, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. (750-07-18-15-02)ORSaturday, September 12, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. (750-09-12-15)John Pennoyer, acclaimed photography instructor, www.impressionsofnature.netLevel: Beginner to intermediateThe Arboretum is full of vivid and breathtaking colors and images, and with your macro-lens you can add even more excitement to your photographs. John will teach you the essentials about macro photography and more. Then take what youve learned into the field and immediately apply your skills to the inspiring subject matter at the Arboretum in summer. You will never again look at the curve of a leaf or fully blossomed flower the same way, and neither will the viewer of your photos!Limit 12, Visitor Center$89 member/$109 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

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TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY: PHOTOS WITH A PURPOSE (750-06-20-15)Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. 1 p.m.Jillian Bell, award-winning photographer, national educator and technical specialist for Tamron Level: All LevelsJillian packs this new class with tips on how to capture better photographs on the road. Whether for a family event, a day trip into town, or a photographic workshop vacation, shell discuss how to work around crowds, frame better pictures, and create a complete story worthy of any album. Class includes time to explore the Arboretum and shoot. Bring your own lenses, or borrow and experiment using an assortment of Tamron lenses that will be on-hand for your use. Suggested equipment: DSLR camera, tripod, circular polarizer filter, ND filter, rain sleeve in case of bad weather. Limit 20, Visitor Center$79 member/$99 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

PRAIRIES AND PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY (750-07-25-15)Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. 1 p.m.John Pennoyer, acclaimed photography instructor, www.impressionsofnature.netLevel: Experienced beginner to intermediateExplore a little of Minnesotas history through its prairie plants as you can only through your camera lens. John will discuss some of the parts of nature a field photographer needs to avoid (e.g., poison ivy!) as he reveals where to find prairie treasures to photograph. Start in the classroom, then head out to the Arboretums Bennett-Johnson Prairie. Come with a basic understanding of the operation of your DSLR camera. Note: Students should bring all their own camera equipment including lenses, from wide angle to medium zooms and possibly a macro, also tripods and remote cable release.Limit 12, Visitor Center$99 member/$119 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

SHOOTING THE LIGHT: DUSK TO DAWN Friday, August 7, 3:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. AND Saturday, August 8, 5:30 a.m. 1 p.m. (750-08-07-15)ORFriday, August 14, 3:30 9:30 p.m. AND Saturday, August 15, 5:30 a.m. 1 p.m. (750-08-14-15)John Pennoyer, acclaimed photography instructor, www.impressionsofnature.netLevel: IntermediateThe quality of light should dictate to a photographer how, when and where to take a picture. On Friday afternoon, you will spend time in the classroom with John, discussing the importance of light in your photography. On Friday evening, you will photograph the sunset on the Arboretum grounds, then early on Saturday morning you will meet to photograph the sunrise. By the end of the class, you will understand that it is always the quality, not the quantity, of light that makes the difference in your images. John will also cover some post-processing using Lightroom, with examples taken from student-shot images. For intermediate photographers who are comfortable with the basic operation of their DSLR camera. Note: Students should bring all their own camera equipment, including tripod, camera operating manual and a small flashlight. Breakfast provided on Saturday morning.Limit 12, Visitor Center$155 members/$175 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

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THE POWER OF BALANCE: STONE SCULPTURES FOR YOUR GARDENSaturday, May 30, 9:30 a.m. 12 noon (200-05-30-15)ORSaturday, August 22, 9:30 a.m. 12 noon (200-08-22-15)Peter Juhl, stone balancing artist, www.temporarysculpture.comTurn rocks into magical garden features and works of art. Peter will demonstrate how to balance three or more rocks in seemingly impossible fashion without the aid of bolts, duct tape, or glue. Then hell guide you through the steps to create your own balanced rock sculpture. Youll leave grounded, refreshed, and able to repeat your balancing act at home and youll never look at stones in the same way again. Practice rocks provided.Limit 24$42 member/$55 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

STONE BALANCE MASTER CLASS: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED (200-09-12-15-02)Saturday, September 12, 9:30 a.m. 12 noonPeter Juhl, stone balancing artist, www.temporarysculpture.comNew, by request. Take your rock balancing to the next level. Increase your confidence and skills with additional rocks, new base configurations, and an intermediate level of

instruction. Prerequisite: The Power of Balance: Stone Sculptures for Your Garden or equivalent novice balancing experience. Practice rocks provided.Limit 24$42 member/$55 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

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WATERCOLOR 101: BOTANICAL ART ESSENTIALS (100-04-04-15)Saturday, April 4, 9:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Carlyn Iverson, botanical artist and illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publicationsLevel: Beginner to intermediate

This full-day workshop is an introduction to the tradition of botanical artistry and the science and aesthetics found in some of the most beautiful plant renderings ever created. With Carlyn as your guide, youll view the inspiring Weird, Wild, & Wonderful exhibit, then learn skills that will let you capture both the beauty

and the anatomy of our botanical world. With watercolor and pencil, youll learn to break down the textures, colors and infinite details of plants. Learn what papers are used for watercolor and how to prepare them, create color palettes for botanical subjects, learn about washes and the techniques of overlaying color to develop rich, transparent layers of color, then experiment with final detailing using dry-brush techniques. Bring your own lunch or purchase at the Arboretum Restaurant. See www.arboretum.umn.edu/artsclasses.aspx for supply list.Limit 15, Visitor Center$99 member/$115 non-members, includes Arboretum admission

WATERCOLOR PAINTING ON VELLUM: FEATURED ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR FROM THE WEIRD, WILD, & WONDERFUL EXHIBIT (100-04-11-15)Saturday , April 11, 10 a.m. 4 p.m.Denise Walser Kolar, award-winning botanical artist and acclaimed art instructor Level: Experienced beginner to advancedVellum, a traditional painting surface made from animal hides, is used in many of the pieces in the Weird, Wild, & Wonderful exhibit. Denise will demonstrate her techniques and discuss use of the materials. You will have time for hands-on skill development with focused individual attention, complete practice exercises to get a feel for painting on vellum, then paint a small piece of botanical art on vellum. Handouts and vellum will be supplied. Bring your own lunch or purchase at the Arboretum Restaurant. See www.arboretum.umn.edu/artsclasses.aspx for supply list.Limit 15, Visitor Center$99 member/$115 non-members, includes Arboretum admission and vellum.HBundle and save! Weird, Wild & Wonderful Featured Artist 2-class bundle $158 member/$184 non-member

This special series brings the artists featured in the Weird, Wild, & Wonderful exhibit to the Arboretum in master class format. To preview the exhibit, visit www.asba-art.org/exhibitions/weird-wild-wonderful

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COLORED PENCIL TECHNIQUE: FEATURED ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR FROM THE WEIRD, WILD, & WONDERFUL EXHIBIT (100-04-25-15-02)Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. 4 p.m.Nancy Gehrig, internationally acclaimed botanical artist and illustratorLevel: All levelsDelve deep into the use of color and methods specific to colored pencils. Learn how to achieve rich dark and light tones using layering to build color, paying attention to highlights and shadows, cool and warm tones, plus edges. Review the different types of pencils available and how the paper surface affects the drawing. Hands-on instruction and abundant individual attention from Nancy will take you to new levels of accomplishment with the layering technique. Handouts and other paper samples will be provided. Bring your own lunch or purchase at the Arboretum Restaurant. See www.arboretum.umn.edu/artsclasses.aspx for supply list.Limit 15, Visitor Center$99 member/$115 non-member, includes Arboretum admissionHBundle and save! Weird, Wild & Wonderful Featured Artist 2-class bundle $158 member/$184 non-member

WATERCOLOR: PLEIN AIR INTENSIVE (100-06-06-15)Saturday, June 6, 9:30 a.m. 6 p.m.Carlyn Iverson, botanical artist and illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publicationsLevel: Intermediate to advancedCapturing the light and color accurately outdoors is the strength of plein air watercolor. This class will show you how to capture a scene quickly with line and watercolor. Working with brush types, water use, color palettes, various papers, wash technique and dry brush, you will establish a foundation painting that can be brought indoors for further development. Youll leave with finished work and skills to use in the future. Bring your own lunch or purchase at the Arboretum Restaurant. See www.arboretum.umn.edu/artsclasses.aspx for supply list.Limit 15, Visitor Center$99 member/$115 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

WATERCOLOR MACRO WORKSHOP: SEARCH OUT THE SMALL AND DELICATE (100-06-11-15)Thursday, June 11 and 18, 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m.Carlyn Iverson, botanical artist and illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publicationsLevel: Beginner to intermediateBring breathtaking detail and new richness to your watercolor. Carlyn will help you prepare a rich resource of detailed sketches of botanical treasures found at the Arboretum. Youll learn and practice special techniques for transferring your work to a final sketch, then render exquisite detail using watercolors. Further combine and blend watercolor and colored pencil to bring to life the colors and textures of the delicate objects found in nature. Leave class with new pieces and honed skills to use in the future. See www.arboretum.umn.edu/artsclasses.aspx for supply list.Limit 15, Visitor Center$99 member/$115 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

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FIELD SKETCHING WITH PENCIL AND CARBON DUST (100-07-16-15)Thursday, July 16 and 23, 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m.Carlyn Iverson, botanical artist and illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publicationsLevel: Beginner to intermediateCarbon dust, a turn-of-the-19th-century medium, is easy to use and beautiful to view. With carbon and graphite, stump and eraser, you can capture the rich tones and sparkling highlights of any subject. Begin your adventure in field sketching by exploring the Arboretum, then refine your focus and select a subject to portray in more detail. Carlyn will help you prepare detailed sketches, transfer selected sketches to a final sketch, and delve into rendering three-dimensional detail using the magic of carbon dust. See www.arboretum.umn.edu/artsclasses.aspx for supply list.Limit 15, Visitor Center$99 member/$115 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

WATERCOLOR PAINTING ON VELLUM TWO-DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP (100-09-19-15)Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. AND Sunday, September 20, 1 p.m. 5 p.m.Carlyn Iverson, botanical artist and illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publicationsLevel: Intermediate to advancedCarlyn will help you start painting on vellum with confidence and success. Following traditional methods, youll explore the science and aesthetics of botanical painting on vellum, a material made from animal hides. Learn techniques for rendering watercolors on this amazing, time-honored surface and explore the use of color harmony systems. Sketch on vellum, prepare the initial washes, use gum arabic for glazing, and apply brush detailing. Ample subject material from the Arboretum will be on hand, including live plants from the greenhouse. On Saturday, you will take a rare insider-tour of the Andersen Horticultural Library to view precious botanical art treasures rarely brought out from storage. Vellum is included in the class fee. Bring your own lunch or purchase at the Arboretum Restaurant.See www.arboretum.umn.edu/artsclasses.aspx for supply list.Limit 15, Visitor Center$198 member/$230 non-member, includes Arboretum admission, vellum, and insider tour of the Andersen Horticultural Library

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DRAMATIC DUTCH TULIPS FLORAL ARRANGEMENT MAKE-AND-TAKE (100-04-04-15-02)Saturday, April 4, 9:30 a.m. 12 noonAshley Fox, acclaimed Minnesota floral designer, www.ashlexfoxdesigns.comFor hundreds of years, the tulip has been one of the most valued of flowers. Learn a little about its history and explore the amazing variety of tulip cultivars. Start with hand-selected components, including some of Ashleys favorites, from flouncy-fringed to classic-smooth blossoms. Then, using a stunning container, let those blooms take center stage in a dramatic springtime arrangement you will make to take home. All materials provided.Limit 24, Learning Center$69 member/$81 non-member, includes Arboretum admission, vase, flowers, and other class materials

FLOWERS FOR MOM: MADE WITH LOVE (100-05-07-15)Thursday, May 7, 6:30 8:30 p.m. Ashley Fox, acclaimed Minnesota floral designer, www.ashlexfoxdesigns.comCreate an arrangement that expresses the ideals of motherhood energy, patience, grace and humor and dazzles and delights everyone. Consider inviting your mother to enroll in the class with you, or take the class yourself as a way to honor that greatest matriarch of all, Mother Earth. All materials provided.Limit 24, Learning Center$69 member/$81 non-member, includes Arboretum admission, vase, flowers, and other class materials

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BOOKS IN THE GARDEN WITH TONI MCNARON: NATURE AS CHARACTER (100-04-08-15)Wednesdays, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12 and September 9, 12 noon 1:30 p.m.Toni McNaron, award-winning University of Minnesota professor emerita of EnglishLandscape and setting often stand as their own characters in literature. Join our thriving book club to read and explore several titles, chosen by Toni, that offer fascinating views of nature and how it affects various characters in books familiar and new. Consider how the land has an impact on our lives and how we humans have both tried to tame it and been tamed by it. Delve into why an author decided to put nature at the heart of the writing, leave refreshed by the congenial spirit of book lovers and keen insights into words and imagery. Price includes all six Wednesday sessions.

April 8: Kate Chopins The AwakeningMay 13: Thomas Hardys Far from the Madding CrowdJune 10: Willa Cathers O Pioneers!July 8: Loren Eiseleys The Immense JourneyAugust 12: Edith Whartons SummerSeptember 9: Scott Momadays House Made of Dawn

These books are readily available in libraries or can be custom-ordered for you by the Arboretum Gift Shop.Limit 24, Snyder Building - Fireplace Room$98 member/$130 non-member for the 6 sessions, includes Arboretum admission

THE NATURE ESSAY: READING ABOUT NATURE FOR ENJOYMENT AND WRITING INSPIRATION (100-04-25-15)Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. 1 p.m.Jeannie Hanson, published nature and science writer, writing coachThe essay is a time-honored, versatile, and inspiring form of nature writing. Well read five selected nature essays, each by a quite different writer, including David Quammen, Gretel Ehlich, and Dan OBrien. Well discuss our reactions as readers and as potential writers of this form, noting structure, voice, and style. Limit 24, Snyder Building$38 member/$50 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

FLASH WRITING ON THE INSPIRATION TRAM (100-05-30-15) Saturday, May 30, 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m.Jeannie Hanson, published nature and science writer, writing coachBring pen and paper or an electronic device and jump on the tram! Your destination: writing inspiration. On this exclusive late-afternoon tram ride, youll make five stops along Three-Mile Drive, each a surprise chosen by Jeannie for its rich writing potential. Youll have a few moments to write a brief response to the nature at each stop, guided by a different technique for the setting. This could be the start of a satisfying nature journal or simply a precious time set aside to write.Limit 24, Visitor Center$38 member/$50 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

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WRITING AN ABC PLANT BOOK FOR GROWN-UPS (100-07-18-15)Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m.Jeannie Hanson, published nature and science writer, writing coach

Begin the process of creating a botanical abecedary, an ancient form of writing often used by children learning their ABCs. Learn about this time-honored literary and fine-art format, then explore how you can adapt it for your own creative writing. The class will begin by exploring the Arboretums exhibit, K Is for Kiss Me Over the

Garden Gate, featuring beautiful botanical images curated from Andersen Horticultural Librarys collection. Next, youll choose an image for each letter to include in your own abecedary; copies of the exhibits images will be available for you to use, or bring your own to class. In the final step, youll write a short piece about your connection to the images and be well on your way to completing a beautiful, personalized abecedary!Limit 24, Visitor Center$38 member/$50 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

WRITING YOUR MEMOIR: INSPIRATION FROM NATURE (100-07-25-15)Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. 1 p.m.Jeannie Hanson, published nature and science writer, writing coachWhether youve already started a memoir or plan to write one someday, this class will launch you into creative remembering and writing using sensory experiences in nature as prompts. Well stroll to two of the Arboretums nearby gardens to use sound, sight, touch, smell and taste as springboards into personal memories of nature, then use the garden as our writing studio. Reading aloud may follow the writing session. This class will give you confidence in your own writing voice and its strength in conveying your message. Limit 24, Snyder Building$38 member/$50 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

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BIRDS AND BLOOMS OF THE WILDFLOWER GARDEN (960-04-25-15)Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. 12 noonMatt will take you on the walk of the season to find the first flowers and catch sight of the migrating birds of springtime. Learn about the birds that are just passing through and those who are coming to stay for the summer. Discover the ephemeral flowers of spring. Return refreshed and invigorated by the change of season at the Arboretum. Ordway Parking Lot

THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM (960-05-09-15)Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. 11 a.m.With Matt, no two walks are alike, and surprises are guaranteed. Join him to catch the sights and sounds of early warblers, thrushes, kinglets, phoebes, waterfowl, and a variety of sparrows. Youll discover details about their nesting and mating habits, and find out about the awakening flora of the Arboretum during spring. Ordway Parking Lot

SING LIKE THE BIRDS (960-05-23-15)Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m. 11 a.m.Matt can teach you to identify a bird by ear. During this enriching class-on-foot, it should be warbler mania time, and the air will be rich with bird song. Let the Arboretum become your concert hall as you walk woodland trails listening to and enjoying the symphony of nature. Ordway Parking Lot

BOBOLINKS AND MEADOWLARKS (960-06-13-15)Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. 11 a.m.Explore the open fields and woodland edges of the Arboretum to observe bobolinks, meadowlarks, and other birds of beauty with Matt. Youll learn about more than birds and hear fascinating stories about the flora and fauna in spring. Discover details about our bluebird program and perhaps even get up close and personal with baby bluebirds. Ordway Parking Lot

EARLY MORNING SPRING PEEPER MEADOW (960-07-25-15)Saturday, July 25, 8 a.m. 10 a.m.Revel in the sights and sounds of the Arboretums Spring Peeper Meadow in the midst of lush summer. Gather at the Spring Peeper Meadow to learn about the history of the restoration of this unique site, where the birds you might encounter include Eastern kingbirds, wood ducks, tree swallows, marsh wrens and more. Discover why wetland meadows are so important to our region and delight in the rich diversity found in this precious pocket of the Arboretum. Spring Peeper Meadow Parking Lot

GUIDED WALKSWith Matt Schuth, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum naturalist and birding expert. Saturday mornings, April September. Dress for the weather and bring your binoculars. Limit 40, $12 member/$24 non-member, includes Arboretum admission.

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PRAIRIE IN ITS GLORY (960-08-22-15)Saturday, August 22, 9 a.m. 11 a.m.The Arboretum prairie will be in its glory at the end of summer, and you wont want to miss seeing it with Matt. From tall grasses to flowering plants, along with the humming insects and birds who linger into late summer, youll gain insights into the prairie that once covered our region. Ordway Parking Lot

MAYBE MUSHROOMS AND ALWAYS MORE! (960-09-12-15)Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m. 12 noonThe advent and duration of the mushroom season are the result of a seemingly mysterious combination of phenomena. Learn about what conditions are needed for mushrooms to arise as if simply by forest magic. Youll be a part of the hunt for the wide and amazing assortment of mushrooms and fungi at the Arboretum. Whether you find abundance or scarcity, you will gain an appreciation for the fragile life cycle of these important organisms and learn how to respect and preserve their environments. Meet in the Visitor Center

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PLANT-MAKER STUDIOSaturdays and Sundays, year-round, 12 noon 4 p.m.The Plant-maker Studio will offer make a plant experiences for all ages. Our technology-loaded lives can leave anyone eager to dig into nature and get their hands on plants. Studio activities, led by trained volunteers, will feature specific plants, and take-homes for participants. Learn how to start cuttings, craft seed bombs,* print leaves, weave fibers and more; activities change by the season. Learning CenterFree for members. Free for non-members with paid Arboretum admission. Includes supplies.

* Seed Bomb: A hand-formed ball of soil and seeds, ready to plant wherever you find a place in need of pollinator-friendly plants.

LETS TALK PLANTS DEMONSTRATIONSJune September, 12 noon 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays: Fresh Herbs For Flavor Kitchen Herb Garden Saturdays: Getting Started with Veggies Teaching GardenEnhance your visit to the Arboretum and get to know the gardens better with a short demonstration led by an experienced Arboretum volunteer. This seasons presentations focus on harvesting flavor from the garden with herbs and vegetables. Free for members. Free for non-members with paid Arboretum admission.

LETS TALK PLANTS Q & ASaturdays and Sundays, year-round, 12 noon 4 p.m.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 see plants at peak bloom and beauty. Oswald Visitor Center Great HallFree for members. Free for non-members with paid Arboretum admission.

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