arboretum DECEMBER 2018/JANUARY 2019
magazine
making spirits bright arboretum.umn.edu
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES OUTDOOR DISCOVERING ARBORETUM NUT TREES CHICKADEES PLUS: DISPLAYS, CLASSES & OUTDOOR FUN
love blooms AT THE ARBORETUM
Photo Courtesy of Tiffany Bolk Photography
Photo by Mark MacLennan
Celebrate your wedding at Minnesota’s premier public garden. The Arboretum includes 1,200 acres of formal gardens, scenic tree collections and prairies as well as indoor reception spaces. The Arb offers full catering services and an event team to help plan your memorable day! For more information or to schedule a tour, call 952-443-1400. The Arboretum Events and Arboretum Catering team will be featured at the Forever Bride Market, Sunday, Feb. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. The Market is held at the Radisson Blu, located at the Mall of America. Here, couples will have the experience to shop with the best local businesses in Minnesota. It is a one of a kind “wedding style-farmers market.” For tickets and more information, visit foreverbride.com/themarket
DECEMBER 2018/JANUARY 2019 * VOL 37, NO. 6 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Magazine is published six 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, Manager, Public Relations, Advertising & Promotions Brenda Drake Lesch, Art Director Peter C. Moe, Director, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Alan Branhagen, Director of Operations Timothy S. Kenny, Director of Education Susan Taylor, Ph.D., Director of Development David Matteson, Director of Retail Operations and Visitor Services Jim Luby, Director of Horticultural Research John Bryant, President, Arboretum Foundation
The Arboretum welcomes feedback from readers at arbinfo@umn.edu. To request a copy of this publication in alternate format, please call 612-301-1257. The Arboretum is part of The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota.
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FROM THE DIRECTOR PETER C. MOE
MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT...
Colors of Nature and Joy The Arboretum’s natural beauty endures, especially at the holidays.
The textured landscapes and gardens, the long blue shadows on snow, the frosted tree branches invariably evoke a “winter wonderland.” The Arb sparkles in winter – indoors and out. How to celebrate the season? Try them all:
* Delight in Winter Lights, an indoor light display that features festive decor,
including decorated trees and the beloved poinsettia tree…and an expanded outdoor light display that features thousands of twinkling lights and winter scenes, plus the popular S’more Village – all within a short walk. (Reserve today for the Great Hall Holiday Lighting Event on Nov. 29 – arbwinter.umn.edu) Celebrate the Arb’s Diamond Anniversary – 60 wonderful years in the community – as we begin our 61st year in 2019. Warmest season’s greetings to you and your family from the Arboretum family and friends. Go online and enjoy an e-card of the making of the poinsettia tree at arboretum. umn.edu. See you at the Arboretum!
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Happy Holidays!
ON THE COVER: WINTER LIGHTS DISPLAY AND “WINTER AND SUMMER NYMPHS” BY PAUL T. GRANLUND ON THE ARBORETUM’S MORGAN TERRACE • PHOTO BY SUSIE HOPPER
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THE GLOW OF THE HOLIDAYS ADDS A SPECIAL GLIMMER TO THE ARBORETUM THIS WINTER. Experience the festive indoor light display, including the shimmering Great Hall, decorated trees and the 24-foot-tall poinsettia tree. Then head out for a short walk through the expanded outdoor light display to take in the magic of thousands of sparkling lights, sculptures, winter panoramas and the popular S’more Village. (Get tickets for the Holiday Lighting Event in the Great Hall on Nov. 29 at arbwinter.umn.edu)
INDOOR
• Great Hall of Trees and Poinsettia Tree • Magical Meyer-Deats Conservatory • Nature in Glass Butterflies by Craig Mitchell Smith • Wine-tastings by Schram Vineyards, Fridays, 5:30 -7 p.m., during "Winter Lights"
OUTDOOR
Expanded outdoor lights: entry drive to Perennial Garden, Cloister Garden, Wedding Tower and Learning Center demo ponds. Plus, sculptures by artist Dale Lewis, lighted water lilies and butterfly art made in Greece. S’more Village at Margo Picnic Shelter: s’more kits, hot food, soft drinks, hot chocolate for purchase.
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“Winter Lights” open Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays, from 5 to 9 p.m., Nov. 30-Jan. 6, 2019. Also open Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 26-27, and Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. (The Arboretum is closed Christmas Day). Free for members and open to visitors with gate admission. Photos by: (top left) Don Olson; (bottom left) Al Gienke; (right) Susie Hopper
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Jingle All the Way (Entry and Gatehouse) Winter Farm (Scarecrow Hill) S'more Village (Margot Picnic Shelters) Curler Pete's Ice Pools, featuring Dale Lewis' Curler Pete sculpture (Andrus Learning Center parking lot demonstration pools) Bing's Winter Home featuring Dale Lewis' Bing Sculpture (Center Island in front of Oswald Visitor Center) Winter Pond featuring Dale Lewis' dogsledding sculpture Never stop Pulling (In front of Snyder Building) Winter Wonderland (Dahlberg Terrace) Frosty's Path (Path behind Snyder Building) Cheery Cherry Terrace featuring Dale Lewis' whimsical Cherry Tree (Morgan Terrace and MacMillan Garden) Winter Wonder Theater Light Show (Tea Room Terrace) Frozen Falls (Waterfall area) Winter Pollinator Garden (Perennial Garden) Arbor Lights (Cloister Garden) Winter Wedding (Wedding Tower)
POINSETTIA TREE AND WINTER LIGHTS SPONSOR:
WINTER LIGHTS SPONSOR:
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Z'S TREES AND WOOD PRODUCTS AND MINNESOTA HERB SOCIETY A R B O R E T U M M AGA Z I N E // D E C E M B ER 2018 • J A N UA RY 2019
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TINY BUNDLES of YEAR-ROUND JOY
THE DIMINUTIVE BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE weighs one-half ounce – but this feisty, hardy ball of feathers is able to survive the brutal, frigid tempests of our Minnesota winters. Chickadees have more feathers for their size than nearly any other bird. By fluffing out their feathers, they are able to insulate themselves from the bitter polar weather. In a process called regulated hypothermia, chickadees go into a nighttime state of torpor where their body temperatures drop from 108 degrees to 50 degrees. The part of the brain involved in spatial memory (the hippocampus) is proportionately larger in chickadees than in birds that do not store food. Chickadees hide seeds in bark, dirt and snow and can retrieve food from these locations up to 28 days later … unlike a 70-year-old man such as myself who can’t remember where he put the car keys 15 minutes ago. Chickadees are the alarmists of the bird world whenever danger approaches. A high-pitched “seet” call warns that predators are overhead.
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That familiar “chick-a-dee" call is used with the number of “dees” called based on the perceived threat. Researchers have recorded over 5,000 calls that chickadees make based on the predator species involved. In wintertime, chickadees will forage with other birds including downy woodpeckers, kinglets, nuthatches and brown creepers. In some instances, chickadees have been known to call out a false alarm – scaring other species away from the feeding area – thus leaving the feeding area solely for themselves. Chickadees group together in flocks of six to ten individuals and the “chick-a-dee” call is then used to hold flocks together. The distinct “fee-bee” territorial call of the male, even in bitter January days, is a foretelling that the flowering verdant days of springtime will come again. Native Americans considered it good luck to hear or see a chickadee in a dream. Minnesotans are fortunate to be able to enjoy the chickadee year round! Look for them at the bird feeders on the cafe’s Newton Terrace.
“Nature at Our Doorstep” Book Signing and Meet the Author, Matt Schuth, Saturday, Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m. at the Gift & Garden Store. A R B O R E T U M M AGA Z I N E // D E C E M B ER 2018 • J A N UA RY 2019
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CHICKADEES
MATT SCHUTH • NATURALIST
GOING
BUTTERNUTS RIPENING ON TREE
ENGLISH BLACK WALNUT HYBRID
NUTS
WHERE WAS THE FIRST TREE PLANTED AT THE ARBORETUM? ALAN BRANHAGEN • DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Nutting is an almost forgotten word but was used to describe going afield in the fall looking for nuts to collect and take home for eating and baking. It’s almost gone by the wayside. Older folks have fond memories of grandparents storing and cracking nuts in the winter and baking with the treats. Walnuts and hickories were an important food source during the Great Depression but have become “white linen” food, gracing meals prepared by celebrity chefs or on specialty locavore plates. WEB EXTRA: See more from Branhagen at: arboretumnaturenotes.wordpress. com/2018/09/27/going-nuts-the-oak-and-nuttree-collection-at-the-arboretum/
Photos by Alan Branhagen
If you answered Oak and Nut Tree Collection you would be correct. Before the Arboretum property had been officially acquired, Dr. Leon Snyder (first Director of the Arboretum) planted a shellbark hickory (Carya laciniosa) which thrives to this day. So what are nut trees? They include the walnuts (Juglans spp.), butternut (J. cinerea), hickories (Carya spp.), pecan (C. illinoinensis), beech (Fagus spp.), and non-edible wingnuts (Pterocarya spp.). Other nut trees found elsewhere in the The Fifth in a Arboretum include hazelnut (Corylus spp.) es ries of Featur Se and chestnut (Castanea spp.). um’s et or rb A e th on Canopy, Nut trees were once a popular tree selection Leaf y Green Tree d ne w for their valuable lumber and edible nuts. They no Re and ns io ct Colle have fallen out of favor and are now rarely, if ndscape La ever, planted: “they’re messy” and yes, a good one drops a lot of nuts. We also know walnuts make it impossible to grow a prized tomato nearby, and most fruit trees languish under them too (though most native woodland plants thrive beneath walnuts). When it comes to lumber and a delicious, nutritious treat or addition to classic baking – then they are beloved! Considering the environmental movement, nut trees are known for their high value to wildlife as an important cornerstone of the food chain. Edible landscapes and food forests are sustainable gardening trends on the upswing, and nut trees are a key component of these landscapes.
ARBORETUM PECANS
SHELLBARK HICKORY
NEW WINTER TRAIL ADVENTURES
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS AND SHOWSHOE ENTHUSIASTS CAN TRY OUT NEW TRAIL FEATURES For skiers, a new trailhead provides
a gentler entry to the Arb’s network of easy, intermediate and difficult cross-country trails, said Richard DeVries, the Arb’s natural resources specialist. Now skiers of all levels can enter the groomed trails via the new trailhead near the Sensory Garden. It is not hilly, so it makes a smoother entry – especially for skiers who prefer to stick to the easy 2-kilometer trail around Green Heron Pond, DeVries added. Skiers previously had to access the groomed trails via a trailhead that opened with a steep downhill incline. Experienced skiers found it thrilling, but for some it was a little too thrilling. Skiers with more experience can glide onto the intermediate trail, stretching another two kilometers and offering some mild slopes. “I do that one with my kids in winter,” DeVries said. “That’s a pretty trail.”
KATY READ ARBORETUM STAFF WRITER
More intrepid skiers can connect with a network of hillier, winding, difficult trails. These total more than 12 kilometers, though multiple shortcuts are available.
For snowshoers, a challenging snowshoe
trail will loop from the Sensory Garden past the Arb’s Red Barn and Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center. The snowshoe trail will cross the ski trail in a few places, so users will need to avoid disturbing tracks on the groomed ski trails. Ski trails are marked with green (easy), blue (intermediate) and red (difficult) signs. Snowshoe trails aren’t signed, but the difficulty level of both ski and snowshoe trails are marked on maps available in the Oswald Visitor Center. Visitors can rent snowshoes for $6 an hour ($4 for each additional hour), 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays at the Visitor Center.
Photos by (top) Christopher Hall; (bottom) Don Olson
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Photo by Syda Productions @Shutterstock
CL ASSES & WO RKSHO PS
Photos by (winter light lecture) spongePo @Shutterstock; (sunrise) Don Tredinnick; (snowshoers) Mark MacLennan; (bottom) Don Tredinnick
Capture the Beauty of the Season: WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS BUILD SKILLS, CONFIDENCE The Arboretum’s natural beauty and winter-themed decor create the idyllic setting to build or enhance photography skills and techniques. Talented instructors, inspiring subjects and unique themes will help you grow your photography repertoire. Advance registration required. Browse all Arboretum photography classes and register online at arboretum.umn.edu/PhotoWorkshops.aspx or call 612-301-1210
All Levels
Lecture - Winter Light: Photographing Winter Wonders, Saturday, Jan. 5, 10 a.m.-noon Learn how to troubleshoot your equipment in Minnesota winter weather, use winter light to your advantage, get correct exposures for winter landscapes, capture falling snow. $20 member/$35 non-member
Some Experience Preferred
Participants should have familiarity with their camera’s manual settings. Winter Nights, Holiday Lights Photography Saturday, Dec. 8, 3-8 p.m. Explore long exposure photography and light painting, featuring the colorful holiday lights and winter landscapes of the Arboretum. $125 member/$145 non-member, includes box dinner
"In the Field" Winter Light Practicums
Pre-requisite: Lecture - Winter Light: Photographing Winter Wonders
Photo by Tracie Howe @Flikr
Winter Sunrise Photography Saturday, Jan. 12, 7-10 a.m. $49 member/$62 non-member
Full Moon Photography at the Arboretum Saturday, Jan. 19, 2-7 p.m. & Sunday, Jan. 20, 3-7 p.m. Access the Arboretum grounds after dark for refining your moon photography techniques. Learn night photography and astronomy. $175 member/$190 non-member, includes box dinner
Photography via Snowshoe Saturday, Jan. 12, 2:30-5:30 p.m. $49 member/$62 non-member
Winter Macro Photography Saturday, Jan. 26, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Capture winter’s intricate details like snowcapped pinecones, frosted berries and sunlit icicles. Learn composition, tools, depth of field, focus stacking and interesting ways to use snow in photography. $99 member/$119 non-member
Photo by Mike Shaw
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WINTER & H O LIDAY EVENTS & FUN
Making Spirits Bright
The Arboretum presents a holiday season full of merriment and wonder with a festive connection to nature. In the Great Hall, the beautiful poinsettia tree is front and center again, along with other decorated, themed trees, stunning natural decorations and sparkling lights commemorating the Arboretum’s diamond anniversary throughout the Oswald Visitor Center, Cafe and Snyder Building. Winter lights outdoors have been expanded to the Margot Picnic Shelter area and the Annual Garden.
SPONSORS:
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC!
Photo by Mark MacLennan
Enjoy live musical performances of holiday and seasonal favorites by talented local choirs, instrumental groups and more!
Holiday
Friday, Dec. 14, 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.4 p.m., throughout Oswald Visitor Center and Snyder Building A stellar lineup of almost 50 artisans and vendors will be present for this popular event. It's the perfect place to gather presents for friends and family with everything from pet items to pottery, hand-made jewelry, garden themed decor and much more!
Gift Market
AUXILIARY HOLIDAY SALE
Photo by Johanna DeBuhr
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Friday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Snyder Auditorium Kick off the season with gorgeous gifts handmade by Auxiliary volunteers. Unique gift items including potpourri, hand-knitted and felted items, room decor, gift cards and ornaments. Something new has been added to this annual sale – beautiful pieces created by woodcrafter auxiliary members. All proceeds benefit the Arboretum.
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SCHEDULED ARE: • Saturday, Nov. 24: Edina Chorale, MacMillan Auditorium (1:30-3 p.m.) • Sunday, Nov. 25: The Silverwinds Flutes, Great Hall (1:30-3 p.m.), School of Rock, Great Hall (5-6:30 p.m.) • Saturday, Dec. 1: Flute Loops, Great Hall (11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) • Sunday, Dec. 2: The Westwind Five, Great Hall (11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), Holiday Heralds: Singers from the Minnesota Chorale, MacMillan Auditorium (1:30-3 p.m.), School of Rock, Great Hall, (5-6:30 p.m.) • Saturday, Dec. 8: Arbor Bells, Snyder Auditorium (1-2:30 p.m.), Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra Messiah Sing-A-Long, MacMillan Auditorium (2:30-4 p.m.), Holiday Singers, Great Hall (5-6:30 p.m.) • Sunday, Dec. 9: Jazz on the Prairie Big Band, MacMillan Auditorium (1:30-3 p.m.), Star of the North Concert Band, MacMillan Auditorium (5-6:30 p.m.) • Saturday, Dec. 15: Brad Cattadoris, Great Hall (11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) • Sunday, Dec. 16: Laurie and Robin, Great Hall, (1:30-3 p.m.), Waconia Suzuki Ensemble, Visitor Center Balcony, (5-6:30 p.m.) • Saturday, Dec. 22: Westwind Big Band, MacMillan Auditorium (1:30-3 p.m.), The Prairie Brass, MacMillan Auditorium (5-6:30 p.m.) • Sunday, Dec. 23: Celebration Brass, Great Hall (1:30-3 p.m.) SPONSORED BY:
Photo by Mark Paulson
Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sunday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oswald Visitor Center Balcony Shop for handmade herbal gifts—from potpourri to lotion to herb vinegar— crafted by Minnesota Herb Society members. Cash or check only, credit cards not accepted.
Holiday Teas
They sold out within a week! This season, we added more dates and weekends to the always popular afternoon teas lineup but they filled up fast. The teas are listed in the magazine calendar and will be Thursdays, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 and 13; Fridays, Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14; Saturdays Dec. 1, 8 and 15. There is a waitlist: arboretum.umn.edu/teatime. aspx. The next round of teas will take place during the Spring Flower Show in February.
BOOK SIGNING AND MEET THE AUTHOR Photo by Susie Hopper
Saturday, Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m., Gift & Garden Store Matt Schuth, “Nature at Our Doorstep”
Saturdays, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. (During Winter Lights) Dec 8 & 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Carlson Dining Room Bring the family for photos with the jolly old elf! A variety of options and packages are available.
WINTER BRUNCH
Saturdays, Dec 8 & 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Arboretum Cafe Bring the family for a hearty winter brunch (then visit with Santa from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.) $18 member/$13 member kids (12 and under); $20/non-member/$15 non-member kids (12 and under). No reservations needed.
FLOWER SHOW PREVIEW
PET PHOTOS with SANTA Sunday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Snyder Tea Room Bring your furry friends for photos with Santa. A variety of options and packages are available.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY:
WINTER MARKET Sunday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Winter farmer’s market with up to 95 local vendors. Shop sweet to savory items to satisfy winter cravings, kitchen gadgets for prepping delicious meals, and bath soaps and lotions to sooth winter-weary skin. Bonus section of pet products from treats to toys.
PHOTOS with SANTA
PHOTOS WITH SANTA SPONSORED BY:
Photo by Susie Hopper
MINNESOTA HERB SOCIETY WINTER SALE
DOUBLE DISCOUNT DAYS
Friday, Nov. 23 – Sunday, Dec. 2, Gift & Garden Store Arboretum members qualify for a 20 percent discount on all regularly priced merchandise (double the usual member discount). Please show your member card at the cash register.
Jan. 31 (show opens Feb. 1) 5-7:30 p.m., $10/$20, Oswald Visitor Center Be among the first visitors to enjoy a refreshing escape from the winter cold with this exclusive preview of the Arboretum’s Flower Show. Breathe in the fragrant air as you tour the various vignettes and savor light refreshments. The show will also feature the sculptures of Nick Legeros, Edina-based artist, who studied with Paul Granlund. The sculptures will be available for purchase.
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Leon Snyder Heritage Society Members
Celebrated at Annual Luncheon
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ore than 140 guests attended the annual Leon Snyder Heritage Society luncheon on Sept. 6. Named in honor of the Arboretum’s first director, Dr. Leon Snyder, the Heritage Society recognizes those who have included the Arboretum in their estate plans. This year, Heritage Society members were thanked for their vision in creating individual legacies at the Arboretum, while celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Arboretum’s founding in 1958. The program spanned the past, present and future of the Arboretum, a future that will be made possible by the generous contributions of Heritage Society members. Estate gifts enable leadership to plan new and exciting ways for the Arboretum to welcome, inform and inspire, confident that funding for future enhancements will be in place. Thank you to all 446 member households of the Leon Snyder Heritage Society for their generosity and vision!
GIVE A GIFT TO ENJOY ALL YEAR
Photo by Jill Bierbaum-Rice
For information on including the Arboretum in your estate plans, please contact Planned Giving Officer Jennifer Peterson at 612-301-1262 or jenmpet@umn.edu.
For that special someone on your gift-giving list – from family and friends to teachers, coaches and neighbors, the gift of Arboretum membership can be enjoyed during every season. From now thru Dec. 31, a holiday offer includes the 2019 Arboretum calendar when you purchase a gift or new membership or upgrade your current membership. This unique wall calendar features photos selected from the recent member photo contest. Stop at the Member Desk in the Oswald Visitor Center or go online at arboretum.umn.edu/join
Inspired by the Holiday Spirit Tis’ the Season….find inspiration for gift-giving at the Arb. Browse the Gift & Garden Store--gifts for home and hearth, beauty and wellness. Beautiful selection of women’s apparel and botanical-themed jewelry. Plus, fleece hats, mittens and more for all ages. Nature-inspired books and games (not just for little kids), Food gifts, including chocolate, sweets and treats, local honey, maple syrup and more. Double discounts for members (some exclusions apply) Nov. 23 through Dec. 2.
2018 ARBORETUM TRAVEL
WITH PETER OLIN, ARBORETUM DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Steel & Magnolias Tour – The Arts and Gardens of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Oct. 16-24, 2019 Heritage Society members were treated to First Kiss® apples, the latest introduction from the Horticultural Research Center at the Arboretum.
Do you travel to Florida or Arizona during the winter months? If so, please let the Arboretum Development office know, so you can be invited to a regional Arboretum reception. Please contact Kim Heiar at 612-301-1259 or eric0059@umn.edu.
Visit world famous Phipps Conservatory where many new conservation practices are being initiated. See a Biblical garden, the Frick Greenhouse, the Carnegie Museums, the Andy Warhol Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright homes (including Fallingwater), and ride the funicular. Contact Lynde Vespoli at Destinations & Tours, DestinationsAndTours@gmail.com or 440-840-6334.
For more information on all Arboretum tours, go to arbtravel.
umn.edu or contact Peter Olin, olinx002@umn.edu or 612-301-1275.
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A VISION COMES TO LIFE 60 YEARS OF THE ARBORETUM
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JUDY HOHMANN • MANAGER, PUBLIC RELATIONS, ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONS
Photo by Judy Hohmann
s a child, Erva Snyder Hance had a frontrow seat witnessing the beginnings of the Arboretum, under the visionary leadership of her father, Leon Snyder (its founding director and namesake of the Snyder Building). Four siblings, including Anne, Lee Jr., Mary and youngest Erva, the Snyder family spent summers based at the “fruit farm” aka the Horticultural Research Center. “My whole life then was playing in the beautiful woods and Lake Tamarack…and seeing how Dad’s vision came to life with the amazing gardens and plantings, the waterfalls and more,” noted Hance. “I would hop on tractor tours with Dad and watch him charm the Garden Club ladies and others to help support the Arboretum.” Hance got married at the Arboretum in 1973, with the reception at the Ordway Picnic Shelter. She graduated from the U of M in Home Economics and became an extension home economist while also raising her family. Over the years, Hance is proud of her long-standing Arboretum membership and her support of the annual fund. Son Andre has a childhood memory of tagging along with Grandpa Leon, admiring orchids in the Conservatory. The grandchildren went to day camp, and in 2011, there was a family reunion at the Ordway Picnic Shelter. “My dad and mom would be thrilled to see so many families enjoying the Arboretum. It’s so special to see the continuing beauty of the perennial and annual gardens…the additions of sculptures, art, music and yoga makes the Arboretum even more amazing!”
“MY DAD AND MOM WOULD BE THRILLED TO SEE SO MANY FAMILIES ENJOYING THE ARBORETUM." Photo by Mark MacLennan
—ERVA SNYDER HANCE
LET'S GET SOCIAL If you “love” the Arb, “like” us on Facebook for the latest seasonal imagery, classes, events and must-see exhibits. Facebook.com/mnarboretum Discover amazing images from all four seasons at the Arb and even some behindthe-scenes peeks. Instagram.com/mn_arb
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Calendar At-A-Glance ONGOING EXHIBITS
GIFTS FROM THE GARDEN
LET’S BAKE HOLIDAY TREATS TOGETHER
MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT AND WINTER LIGHTS REEDY GALLERY
(See back page)
CAFE GALLERY
(See back page)
RECURRING DECEMBER-JANUARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS EVERY THURSDAY
STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY
10:30 a.m., Andersen Horticultural Library
PLANT-MAKER STUDIO: EVERGREEN GIFTS
Noon-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Learning Center Create one-of-a-kind plant prints using an assortment of pine needles and cones. Use your senses to learn their unique traits and how to tell these fragrant green trees apart.
YARD & GARDEN DESK Q&A
Noon-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Visitor Center Stop by the Master Gardener’s desk to get gardening tips.
INTRODUCTION TO WINE TASTING AND WINE APPRECIATION
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: SCHOOL OF ROCK
Learn how to taste and describe wine, how to read a wine label, how wine glasses impact your tasting experience, and the basics of wine and food pairing. Ages 21+.
YOGA IN THE GARDENS - INDOORS
1- 5 p.m., $80/$95, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center
AUXILIARY HOLIDAY SALE
5-6:30 p.m., Great Hall
Noon-1 p.m., free with gate admission, Snyder Building Fireplace Room Taught by Good Vibrations Yoga.
(See page 8)
THURSDAY, DEC. 6
MINNESOTA HERB SOCIETY WINTER SALE
(See page 9)
(See page 9)
HOLIDAY TEA – SOLD OUT! GIFTS FROM THE HIVE: UNIQUE BEESWAX CRAFTS
WEEKEND BREAKFAST
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Start off your day at the Arb with a delicious hot breakfast.
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: FLUTE LOOPS 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Great Hall
Create pinecone beeswax firestarters, reusable beeswax food wrap, and beeswax molding clay. Great holiday gifts!
DECEMBER-JANUARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS
SUNDAY, DEC. 2
FRIDAY, DEC. 7
(See page 8)
(See page 9)
MINNESOTA HERB SOCIETY WINTER SALE
SATURDAY, DEC. 8
9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sunday), $8.99, Arboretum Cafe
SATURDAY, DEC. 1
HOLIDAY TEA – SOLD OUT! (See page 9)
GIFTS FROM THE GARDEN: A DAY OF MAKE-AND-TAKE SEASONAL GIFTS 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $99/$119, Learning Center
Complete three out of four possible projects: Ice Suncatchers, Mosaic Necklace and Earrings, Fanciful Flower Wall Hangings with Wet Felting, and Bengala Dyed Scarf. Includes box lunch.
(See page 9)
AUXILIARY HOLIDAY SALE
1-4 p.m., $45/$60, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center
HOLIDAY TEA – SOLD OUT!
(See page 9)
WINTER BRUNCH
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: THE WESTWIND FIVE
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Great Hall
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: SINGERS FROM THE MINNESOTA CHORALE 1:30-3 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium
(See page 9)
(See page 9)
HOLIDAY TEA – SOLD OUT! (See page 9)
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: ARBOR BELLS 1-2:30 p.m., Snyder Auditorium
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Photos by: (left) Mirage Studio at shutterstock; (right) Ariel Dressler
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
Arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx CLASS REGISTRATION: 612-301-1210 EVENTS, EXHIBITS, GENERAL INFO: 952-443-1400 “A DIFFERENT VIEW” REEDY GALLERY EXHIBIT
HOLIDAY MUSIC
MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT
“LIGHTNESS” BY JODI REEB
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: MINNETONKA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MESSIAH SING-A-LONG
THURSDAY, DEC. 13
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: HOLIDAY SINGERS
FRIDAY, DEC. 14
2:30-4 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium
HOLIDAY TEA – SOLD OUT! (See page 9)
5-6:30 p.m., Visitor Center Balcony
HOLIDAY TEA – SOLD OUT!
MONDAY, DEC. 17
LET’S BAKE HOLIDAY TREATS TOGETHER! INTERGENERATIONAL TOGETHERTIME
HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET
Noon-1 p.m., free with gate admission, Snyder Building Fireplace Room
(See page 8)
Taught by Yoga Bella.
Ages 5-12 together with an adult. Roll out, decorate and bake spiced cookies together, and make an aromatic pomander ball from citrus and cloves. Explore spice plants and herbs in the greenhouse and with microscopes.
SATURDAY, DEC. 15
HOMESCHOOL DAY: PLANT-WORKS, WATER-WORKS
5-6:30 p.m., Great Hall
(See page 9)
1-3 p.m., $50/$65, Learning Center
WINTER NIGHTS, HOLIDAY LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY 3-8 p.m., Visitor Center (See page 7)
SUNDAY, DEC. 9
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA (See page 9)
Photo by: (far right) Mark MacLennan
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: WACONIA SUZUKI ENSEMBLE
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: JAZZ ON THE PRAIRIE BIG BAND 1:30-3 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: STAR OF THE NORTH
5-6:30 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium
HOLIDAY TEA – SOLD OUT! (See page 9)
WINTER BRUNCH (See page 9)
PHOTOS WITH SANTA (See page 9)
YOGA IN THE GARDENS - INDOORS
12:30-2:30 p.m., $8/$10, Learning Center Grades 2-4. Become a plant propagator and grow new plants from the cuttings of existing plants. Learn how plants take in, use, and release water using microscopes.
SATURDAY, DEC. 22
HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: WESTWIND BIG BAND
(See page 8)
1:30-3 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium
BOOK SIGNING AND MEET THE AUTHOR - MATT SCHUTH
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: THE PRAIRIE BRASS
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC BRAD CATTADORIS
SUNDAY, DEC. 23
(See page 9)
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Great Hall
5-6:30 p.m., MacMillan Auditorium
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: CELEBRATION BRASS 1:30-3 p.m., Great Hall
SUNDAY, DEC. 16
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC: LAURIE AND ROBIN 1:30-3 p.m., Great Hall
TUESDAY, DEC. 25
CHRISTMAS DAY – ARBORETUM IS CLOSED.
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Calendar At-A-Glance SNOWSHOERS
SATURDAY, JAN. 5
FRIDAY, JAN. 11
1:30-4:30 p.m., $175/$190, includes Jan. 19, Feb. 2, Feb. 16, Mar. 2, Learning Center
Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Includes Jan. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Feb. 1-2) Online Class: Jan. 7-Dec. 2019 $590, Visitor Center
CREATING A HOME LANDSCAPE YOU CAN LOVE AND ENJOY
Learn the theory and principle of landscape design, analyze soils, explore the landscape design process, investigate proper plant selection and more.
LECTURE: WINTER LIGHT: PHOTOGRAPHING WINTER WONDERS
10 a.m.-noon, Snyder Building Auditorium (See page 7)
SUNDAY, JAN. 6
YOGA IN THE GARDENS - INDOORS 10-11 a.m., free with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium Taught by YogaFit.
TUESDAY, JAN. 8
ARBORETUM ART OPEN STUDIO: YOUR PLACE TO CREATE AND CONVERGE!
9 a.m.-1 p.m., $49/$155, Tuesdays through Mar. 26, Snyder Tearoom Enjoy the fire in the cozy tearoom as you join fellow artists in practicing your craft. Bring your own supplies and benefit from this supportive working environment. Advance registration required.
2019 EXTENSION PROHORT
ProHort is for industry professionals, homeowners, educators and anyone looking for comprehensive horticulture foundation education from the U of M Extension. Registration deadline Dec. 1, 2018. https://extension.umn.edu/courses/ prohort-horticulture-education
SATURDAY, JAN. 12
SECRETS OF THE HIVE: HOW BEES LIVE, DANCE AND COMMUNICATE TOGETHER
1-2:30 p.m., $35/$50, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center
"IN THE FIELD" WINTER LIGHT PRACTICUM - PHOTOGRAPHY VIA SNOWSHOE 2:30-5:30 p.m., Snyder Building (See page 7)
MEDITERRANEAN DIET FOR A HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR
Noon-2 p.m., $42/$57, Learning Center Gather tips, strategies and information from the exceptionally healthy (and uber-delicious) Mediterranean diet. Learn to create delicious menus where fruits, vegetables and lean proteins are the focus.
SUNDAY, JAN. 13 WINTER MARKET
10 a.m.-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Visitor Center
Learn how bees communicate through pheromones, dance, sounds, and body language, and how paying attention to certain clues can make you a better, more effective beekeeper.
(See page 9)
LET’S PLANT TERRARIUMS TOGETHER! INTERGENERATIONAL TOGETHERTIME
Noon-1 p.m., free with gate admission, Snyder Building Fireplace Room
THURSDAY, JAN. 17
YOGA IN THE GARDENS - INDOORS
9-11 a.m., $50/$65, Learning Center
Taught by Good Vibrations Yoga.
Design and plant a terrarium with tiny tropical plants, and learn about the important role of rainforests and tropical areas on our planet.
SATURDAY, JAN. 19
"IN THE FIELD" WINTER LIGHT PRACTICUM - WINTER SUNRISE 7-10 a.m., Snyder Building (See page 7)
OPENING RECEPTION: “A DIFFERENT VIEW: REFLECTIONS BY JODI REEB” 1:30-3:30 p.m., Reedy Gallery (See back page)
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PLANT SELECTION: RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT PURPOSE! 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $41/$56, Visitor Center
Discuss proper plant selection by understanding the site’s soil, light, moisture and exposure, and the importance of choosing plants that will thrive in those conditions.
Photos by: (middle) Don Olson; (right) Georgia Kandiko
INDOOR YOGA
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
Arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx CLASS REGISTRATION: 612-301-1210 EVENTS, EXHIBITS, GENERAL INFO: 952-443-1400 EDIBLE GARDEN
THE POWER OF BALANCE: STONE SCULPTURES FOR YOUR GARDEN
9:30 a.m.-noon, $42/$55, Visitor Center Use shape, weights, and friction to create impossible looking balances using ordinary stones. Gain insights on photographing your creations and learn about design and composition.
SCIENCE OF PLANT PROPAGATION: SEEDS
9 a.m.-noon, $41/$56, Learning Center Discuss the biology of seeds, germination techniques, scarification, stratification and more. You will learn tried-and-true techniques to grow a wide variety of plants from seeds.
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS FIELD TRIP: MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY IN A BIOME CONSERVATORY
11 a.m.-5 p.m., $120/$140, Learning Center Hone your macro photography skills: discuss focal point, depth of field, composition, equipment choices and lighting. Tour the University’s St. Paul-based collection of over 1,200 species of plants.
FULL MOON PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE ARBORETUM
2-7 p.m., includes Jan. 20, 3-7 p.m., Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center
Photo by: (middle) Don Olson
(See page 7)
SUNDAY, JAN. 20
YOGA IN THE GARDENS - INDOORS Noon-1 p.m., free with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium Taught by Yoga Bella.
SCIENCE OF PROPAGATION - CUTTINGS
GROW/MAINTAIN YOUR OWN APPLE TREE
MONDAY, JAN. 21
SATURDAY, JAN. 26
12:30-2 p.m., $8/$10, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center
9-11 a.m., $39/$55, Learning Center
HOMESCHOOL DAY: POLLINATORS, PLANTS, AND PEOPLE: PARTNERSHIPS FOR LIFE
Grades 3-5. Discover how pollinators are adapted to work with flowers, and how this unique partnership benefits both. Learn how people harness the power of pollinator-plant partnerships.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23
ACRYLIC ABSTRACT WORKSHOP
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $79/$99, Visitor Center Abstract painting allows you to experiment, painting quickly and intuitively. Discover a wide range of approaches and potential for artistic innovation as you create your own 11” x 14” contemporary piece. No experience necessary, all supplies included!
THURSDAY, JAN. 24
THE EDIBLE GARDEN YEAR
6:30-8:30 p.m., $160/$200, includes Feb. 21, May 9, July 11, Aug. 22, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Focus on each step of your edible garden throughout a full growing season. Timely topics include planning, ordering and starting seeds, soil and transplanting, watering, weeds, pests and harvesting.
SATURDAY IN THE KITCHEN: PUT YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD, NATURALLY! Learn about the potential skin-nurturing properties of plant-based ingredients like pumpkin, rose hip oil, rice and more. Create several facial products to take home, including a mask, scrub, toner and serum.
SCIENCE OF PLANT PROPAGATION 9 a.m.-noon, $41/$56, Learning Center
Learn to propagate plants asexually (without seeds) using a variety of fascinating techniques. Discuss the correct preparation of cuttings and layers, as well as the role of specialized structures in propagating specific plants.
GROW AND MAINTAIN YOUR OWN APPLE TREES
1-3:30 p.m., $41/$56, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Learn to select the right site in your yard for apple trees, choose a variety, discuss what to look for when buying a sapling, and proper planting.
WINTER MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Visitor Center (See page 7)
THURSDAY, JAN. 31
SPRING FLOWER SHOW PREVIEW 5-7:30 p.m., $10/$20, Oswald Visitor Center (See page 9)
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TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
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Grounds open Nov-March: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Three-Mile Drive closed to vehicular traffic Nov.-March. *The Arboretum is closed at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24, and all day Christmas Day Dec. 25. * The Arboretum is open New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, at 8 a.m. Added Hours: “Winter Lights” open Fridays/ Saturdays/Sundays, from 5 to 9 p.m., Nov. 30-Jan. 6, 2019. Also open Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 26-27, and Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Free for members and open to visitors with gate admission. OSWALD VISITOR CENTER Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun. 10.a.m.-4:30 p.m. GIFT & GARDEN STORE Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ARBORETUM CAFE Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ANDRUS LEARNING CENTER AND TASHJIAN BEE AND POLLINATOR DISCOVERY CENTER Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. noon-4 p.m. ANDERSEN HORTICULTURAL LIBRARY (Snyder Building) Tue.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun. & Mon. Closed (Closed Jan. 1) ADMISSION Visitors: $15 for ages 16 and up Members: Free • Children 15 & under: Free Arboretum memberships start at $60 (Arboretum.umn.edu/newmembership.aspx) THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH Third Monday Free Admission 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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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 Gift & Garden Store, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Arboretum.
REEDY GALLERY
“Inspired By Nature” • Through Dec. 26 11th annual botanical art exhibition featuring the Great River Chapter of the American Society of Botanical Artists. Approximately 70 works including flowers, fruits, vegetables, trees, fungi, and other flora. “A Different View: Reflections by Jodi Reeb” • Jan. 8 – March 11 20 photographic-based encaustic paintings based on photos taken of pollinator-friendly plants at the Arboretum. Opening Reception, Saturday, Jan. 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Free monotype workshop class using pigmented beeswax, open to the public, Saturday, Feb. 9, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
CAFE GALLERY
“Paint in Place: Outdoor Painters of Minnesota Paint the Arb” • Through Jan. 3 The Outdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) have come together to paint the exquisite ever changing beauty of the Arboretum in various seasons. OPM’s mission is to encourage and promote painting directly from nature. “Art in Your Own Backyard” • Jan. 9 – Feb. 27 The Lake Minnetonka Studio group consists of local artists demonstrating the diverse talent found near the Arboretum. Flora and fauna are highlighted in a variety of mediums and all works are available for sale.
SAVE THE DATE * 2019 Schoolyard Garden Conference – Friday, March 1 * 2019 Garden-to-Plate Food Conference – Saturday, March 2 * Maple Brunch and more! – Saturday & Sunday, March 30-31