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PLUS: RESEARCH, EXHIBITS, CLASSES & OUTDOOR FUN
Photos by (top) Jason Boudreau-Landis; (bottom) Patrick Petersen
FROM THE DIRECTOR PETER C. MOE
As our growing season comes to a close, we relish in the finale of fall
colors and enjoy the fruits of the harvest, especially pumpkins. Our display featuring more than 300 varieties of Cucurbita (pumpkins, squash and gourds) is astonishing in its variety of shapes, sizes, colors and textures – I hope you get to see it on the Dahlberg Terrace. Last year, I enjoyed a beautiful walk through the Bennett-Johnson Prairie as a part of the Fall Color Trail Run/Hike, and I encourage you to join us this year on Oct. 7-9 for the second annual event (find details on page 8), as well as other Arboretum fall traditions, like picking up a bag of apples – and apple cider mini donuts – at the AppleHouse (adjacent sidebar) and taking selfies with Scarecrows (page 8). On a personal note, since I announced my upcoming retirement a few months ago, I have been so touched by all of the kind words and gestures Arboretum supporters have shared with me. I was truly honored by the hand-crafted gift basket presented to me by the Arboretum Auxiliary. I’m very proud of all that’s been accomplished at the Arboretum since I began my career here almost 50 years ago — including surpassing 500,000 annual visitors for the first time this year! — and I know we couldn’t do it without a dedicated staff and wonderful members like you. Thank you for supporting the Arboretum! OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 VOL 41, NO. 5
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Magazine is published six times a year by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318-9613, 612-624-2200. The magazine is a benefit of Arboretum membership. No portion may be reprinted without permission from the Arboretum. The information published in this magazine is not necessarily endorsed by the University of Minnesota. 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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ARBORETUM APPLEHOUSE & HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (AppleHouse) through Nov.5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (Holiday Boutique) Nov. 6-Dec. 20, 7485 Rolling Acres Road, Victoria Enjoy apple season with a stop at the birthplace of the Honeycrisp at the Arboretum’s AppleHouse, a free destination that’s just a mile west of the main Arb grounds entrance. Buy locally grown apples, pumpkins, gourds, squash, apple pies, apple cider and gourmet food items. Tuesdays through Sundays, check out North Star Donuts, offering slushies, hot beverages and their signature apple cider mini donuts through Oct. 30. The AppleHouse will convert to a Holiday Boutique Nov. 6-Dec. 20, offering seasonal decor, as well as hostess gifts, maple syrup, wild rice, pies and other goodies. All proceeds of the AppleHouse and Holiday Boutique help support Arboretum research and operations. Arboretum members receive a 10% discount with their membership card on AppleHouse purchases.
Patrick B. Petersen, Editor Brenda Drake Lesch, Art Director Peter C. Moe, Director, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Alan Branhagen, Director of Operations Timothy S. Kenny, Director of Education Susan Taylor, Ph.D., Director of Development Matthew Clark, Ph.D., Director of Research Glenn Stolar, President, Arboretum Foundation
Cover Photo: Wood Duck Pond Photo by Al Whitaker
SEASO NAL COLOR
ALAN BRANHAGEN DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
snap open into two halves and the shiny black seeds are flung out like an explosion. Picked capsules have snapped open on my desk, and the seeds have ricocheted into neighboring offices! In a cultivated landscape, witchhazel grows about 15 feet tall with a greater spread. Mature trees in the understory of an old growth forest can be twice that tall with trunks splaying out, creating a crown spread of 50 feet. The plant prefers high shade but can grow in full sun if the soil is moist and rich. The more sun, the heavier the flowering will be. Witchhazel is found wild only in far eastern and southeastern Minnesota as we are at the northwestern edge of its native range. It is a denizen of moist forest understory, usually growing on sheltered northfacing slopes or ravines here in the western part of its range. The bark of young stems of witchhazel is a favorite item on a cottontail’s winter menu so be sure and fence off or wrap stems of young trees.
Witchhazel in the Herb Garden in Fall Color
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Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) signals the last floral hurrah of the growing season with its spidery flowers in October and November (and lately even into December). This small, often shrubby or multi-trunked, tree waits to bloom until its foliage starts to display a golden fall color and wither. Often the flowers stud the tree after leaf drop, creating a rather unique display, especially when backlit by the late-season sun, which illuminates the fine petals. The inch-wide flowers are comprised of four narrow, ribbon-like petals that are capable of rolling up when the weather gets severely cold – only to unfurl again on milder days. We can thank the winter moths for this plant’s floral timing as they are the pollinators. The flowers emit a subtle fragrance especially on mild evenings into nighttime to attract the moths. The plant’s fruits don’t start to develop until the spring and are halfinch capsules that ripen in the fall. When they become fully ripe, they
ART
LAYER ED R EAL I TY LIZ POTASEK • ARBORETUM WRITER
(Images top to bottom) Thunder Being; Wakinyan Star Knowledge; Kaposia Village
Arboretum visitors can use their cell phones to
experience a different perspective in a new augmented reality art exhibition opening in mid-October. When the Sacred Hoop Walk opens at the Arboretum, even the most frequent of Arboretum visitors will get a new perspective on familiar grounds. Twin Cities Digital Artist Marlena Myles, who is a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota, created the walk to help people understand nature, land and culture from a Native American perspective. “Through my work, people can see the city is built on top of Dakota places,” she says. “This experience makes learning accessible and fun, as well as eye-opening.” The walk starts in the Harrison Sculpture Garden at the Apache Mountain “Spirit Dancer” sculpture by Craig Dan Goseyun, leads up to the highest point at the Arboretum and follows a path that leads to the “Kiciuzapi” sculpture by John Sterner in the Ornamental Grass Collection. Visitors will use their cell phones to download and access the Revelo AR app that uses technology similar to what you’d find in the Pokémon GO mobile game. Several stops along the walk will incorporate Myles’ art and storytelling, displayed when the visitor points their cell phone at certain landmarks, which will be marked with on-site signage. Myles, who attended Four Winds Magnet School in Minneapolis, automatically recognizes spaces with historical and sacred significance to the Dakota tribe throughout the Twin Cities because of her heritage and upbringing in Native culture, but since those spaces aren’t publicly acknowledged, they remain invisible to much of the population. It was this realization that led Myles to create a Dakota Landmap of the Twin Cities, as well as the Dakota Spirit Walk at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary in downtown St. Paul. The Dakota Spirit Walk is an augmented reality public art installation that honors, educates and connects visitors to Dakota history, culture and significance of land through Myles’ art and storytelling. Myles hopes that her art opens its audience up to new perspectives and new ways of understanding the world. “Hopefully people will think about their own actions in life,” she says. “And they’ll take more serious actions to restore habitats…They have the power to make positive change.”
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about Marlena Myles and her work by visiting marlenamyl.es Screen-captures from the cell phone application
Photo by Erik Karits at Pexels.com
NATURE FOCUS
MINK MATT SCHUTH • NATURALIST
The mink could be described as a ball of fur in perpetual motion as it darts in and out of the sedges and cattails of a watery shoreline in a seemingly endless pursuit of its next meal. Its elongated body and short legs give it the look of a live Slinky®. The mink’s coat of rich, brown dense underfur and darker guard hairs with a distinctive white chin patch has a sleek and shimmering sheen. Historically, mink fur has had the highest value compared to any of its furbearing relatives. As a member of the weasel family, the mink shares similar physical features. Clambering through forest and wetland, its track looks like a two-step where the front and hind feet become superimposed as if it were an animal with only
two feet. It has anal scent glands used for marking territory and sexual attraction. The smell of this scent is said to be unusually strong and unpleasant – even more so than the striped skunk. Mink are surplus killers that will cache the extra food for later meals. Mink prey on mice, voles, rabbits, crayfish and especially muskrats. Delayed implantation of a fertilized egg up to a month allows the female to give birth at the optimum time when food is plentiful, giving the young the best chance of survival. The female usually bears four kits. Mink are active year-round. In winter, a small round hole in the ice is a sign that a mink is present. They make their dens in fallen logs, holes in river banks or sometimes drain tiles. This summer a family of mink took up
residence in one of the drain tiles along Green Heron Pond at the Arboretum. It was a delight to see! In lore and myth, the mink was considered to be a trickster and troublemaker often with lewd overtones. However, it was also considered to be a lucky animal that brought success in hunting and fishing. The Anishinaabe people associated it with medicine and carried medicine bags made of mink skin. The Innu people of Canada called the mink “Earth Diver” because it was the only animal that could go to the bottom of the ocean and bring up land that the creator made the Earth with. In folklore, the mink will guide us through our dreams and give us a joy for life. What better gift could anyone receive?
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RESEARCH
IN THE ANOKA SAND PLAIN DAVID REMUCAL • CURATOR OF ENDANGERED PLANTS
Minnesota has close to 400 threatened,
The Anoka Sand Plain (ASP) is an ecological region in Minnesota that includes several metro counties around the Twin Cities. It supports nearly 20% of Minnesota's state-listed species while representing only 2.2% of Minnesota’s land area, and is being impacted by rapid land development. Since 2005, more than one-half million rare plants have been destroyed in the ASP as part of permitted development. The ASP Rare Plant Rescue Program is working to: • Rescue rare plants (or their seed) from development footprints. • Identify permanently protected sites to provide refuge for rescued plants. • Protect rare plant genetics through seed banking. • Develop species-specific rescue protocols. • Share and disseminate program findings. While the ASP Rare Plant Rescue Program team is knowledgeable and has access to resources, it cannot do this work alone. If you would like to get involved, sign up using the Rare Plant Rescue Network Form at z.umn.edu/7wm2.
Photos by (left) Amy Husveth; (right) Amanda Weise
special-concern or watch-listed plants on its official rare species list – a large number of species to protect across the entire state. And while Minnesota has strong laws protecting these species, there is increasing pressure to develop lands where these plants occur. Until recently, if a developer was permitted to build on a parcel, any rare plants on that site were slated to be destroyed. However, a new permit option, made available by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in 2019, allows qualified applicants to apply to rescue and relocate plants after the development permitting process is complete. The Arboretum’s Plant Conservation Program has recently partnered with the Anoka Conservation District and Critical Connections Ecological Services to form the Anoka Sand Plain Rare Plant Rescue Program. This is the first plant rescue program of this type in Minnesota, and was formed due to the large number of plants being lost during development projects. The program recently received funding from the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council and since 2019, have rescued more than10,000 live rare plants and seed.
AMANDA K. WEISE • CONSERVATION BOTANIST
Above Left: Anoka Conservation District staff helping to rescue plants from a development site this spring. Above Right: Bristleberry plants being processed at the Arb before being relocated to a suitable protected natural area
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Drawings by Aryn Lill
LEARN AN D DO
The “Arboretum-Inspired Drawing Class Series” was developed by Arboretum Art Curator Wendy DePaolis with the help of Instructor Aryn Lill. We asked DePaolis and Lill to tell us more about these unique classes, designed for beginning artists or for those who want to grow and learn. Why is the Arboretum teaching drawing classes? DePaolis: Similar to our intrinsic need for a connection to nature, artistic expression is also needed more and more as people grow increasingly busy and detached from it. Creating art clears the mind, improves concentration, boosts confidence and relieves anxiety. What is the class level? DePaolis: We welcome all artists wherever they are on their creative journey, even beginners who have never tried drawing but want a comfortable place to start. All supplies are included with the class fee, so all one has to do is show up and be prepared for a fun, casual, social experience. Describe the class experience. Lill: I believe that creating art should be relaxing and fun, not stressful. I teach real, fine art techniques the professionals use, so you actually progress as an artist. During class, I mingle with the
Pumpkins (detail) Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Snowy Trees Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
students and help them problem solve, help them relax and let out their inner artist – and will even show them how to make personal changes to their piece to make it their own. What drawing skills are taught? Lill: We draw from a source picture using a four-step process. I demonstrate and guide each step of the way. Students develop their drawing abilities through shading, composition, perspective and shape. We also practice close observation to render tone, pattern, texture and the interaction of positive and negative space. Which sessions do you suggest? DePaolis: Choose any or all of the sessions to grow your skills! How can students register? Register online at arb.umn.edu/art-classes or call 612-301-1210. Advance registration is required; Spots are limited and often sell out.
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Oct. 1-31, Oswald Visitor Center & surrounding terraces The display includes hundreds of pumpkins, gourds and squash grown at the Arb’s Horticultural Research Center. This year’s tree – on the Dahlberg Terrace - features Cucurbita in a spectrum of color, arranged to create a rainbow. Included with Arboretum gate admission. arb.umn.edu/events/ pumpkindisplay
IN THE GARDEN Through Oct. 31, Dahlberg Terrace and Scarecrow Hill The popular Scarecrows in the Gardens display adds a festive note to the Arboretum’s autumn displays. Check out the artistry of the experts from Bachman’s, Arboretum staff and members of the community. arb.umn.edu/events/scarecrow
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Growing Since 1885
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Nov. 9-23, Gift and Garden Store Arb members always receive a 10% discount on Gift and Garden Store purchases, but from Nov. 9-23, members take an additional 10% off purchases (total discount 20%).
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
Fall sessions of the popular Yoga in the Gardens events, held in conjunction with the sponsors below, are scheduled on the following dates: • 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, Sensory Garden • 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, Sensory Garden • Noon Sunday, Oct. 30, Sensory Garden • 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, MacMillan Auditorium • Noon Thursday, Nov. 17, MacMillan Auditorium • Noon Sunday, Nov. 27, MacMillan Auditorium Sessions are for all levels. Please bring your own mat and water bottle.The classes are always free for Arboretum members and studio partner members, and included with gate admission for non-members; advance registration required. arb.umn.edu/content/yoga-gardens ®
FALL COLOR TRAIL RUN/ HIKE Start anytime 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Friday-Sunday, Oct. 7-9 Enjoy beautiful fall colors at the Arboretum! Pick your course (1k, 5k or 10k), start time and date, and experience the changing season at the Arb. This event is staggered over three days to prevent overcrowding of the trail space and maximize enjoyment for all participants. We will mark the routes along Wood Duck Trail, Prairie Trails and Dog Commons, so runners and hikers can enjoy the trail run/hike at their convenience. All proceeds from the Fall Color Trail Run/Hike support the general operating budget of the Arboretum. Thank you for your support! $35 for Arboretum members; $50 for non-members; $15 for children. Registration and more info at: arb.umn.edu/falltrailrun
OUNT DAYS C IS D E L B U DO
FULL HUNTER’S MOON HIKE
6:30-9:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9 Enjoy a full moon night experience at the Arb with fire pits and marshmallow roasting in the Sensory Garden parking lot. Hike around Three-Mile Walk with a moon viewing stop at the Harrison Sculpture Garden. arb.umn. edu/events/full-moon
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Photo by Liz Potasek
Photo by Charlene Wickenhauser
PUMPKIN DISPLAY
Photo by Jason Boudreau-Landis
COMING IN
WINTER LIGHTS OPENING NIGHT
Join in the fun as we light up the Arb with Winter Lights. Lighting ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17 and will include a welcome by Arboretum Director Peter Moe, thank you to our generous sponsors and countdown to light up the Great Hall. Stay to enjoy cookies and hot cocoa while you get the first look at the 2022 show. arb.umn.edu/events/winterlights
Photo by Todd Mulvihill
WINTER LIGHTS
5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursdays, 5-10 p.m. Fridays-Sundays (and Date Night). Nov. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27; Dec. 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30; Jan. 1. Special Nights: Photography Nights – Dec. 7 & 14, Family Nights – Dec. 1 & 15; Date Nights – Dec. 8 & 22; New Year’s Eve Party – Dec. 31. Stroll through beautiful holiday light displays on this walking tour through our sparkling winter gardens – plus grab-and-go food items, beverage bars, extended hours for the Gift and Garden Store and more! $10 member adults, $25 non-member adults, children free (ages 15 and under). Reservations needed: arb.umn.edu/events/winterlights
GOLD SPONSOR:
DECEMBER
Auxiliary Holiday Sale
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday & Saturday, Dec. 2-3; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Snyder Auditorium The annual Auxiliary Holiday Sale offers exquisite seasonal gift items for everyone. You’ll find handmade items with winter and/or holiday themes including knit scarves and hats for the entire family, felted items, quilted household items, jewelry, home décor, soaps and scented items. Shop too for holiday ornaments, toys, cards, gift tags, seasonal wreaths and arrangements – plus unique and beautiful wood items for the home.
Minnesota Herb Society Winter Sale
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Oswald Visitor Center Shop for herb-infused vinegar, gifts and kitchen and personal-care items with an herbal theme. The Minnesota Herb Society helps support and maintain the Arboretum’s Herb Garden.
MUSIC SERIES Join us in the Oswald Visitor Center for the sounds of the season! FRIDAY, NOV. 18 6-7:30 p.m., Pete Hofmann
FRIDAY, NOV. 25 6-7:30 p.m., TBD
SATURDAY, NOV. 19 10-11:30 a.m., Flutes of the Spirit 1:30-3 p.m., The Barn Cats 6-7:30 p.m., Westwood Swing Band
SATURDAY, NOV. 26 10-11:30 a.m., TBD 1:30-3 p.m., Singers from the Minnesota Chorale 6-7:30 p.m., Brad Cattadoris
SUNDAY, NOV. 20 10-11:30 a.m., TBD 1:30-3 p.m., Eden Prairie Community Band 6-7:30 p.m., Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra
December Gift Market
SUNDAY, NOV. 27 10-11:30 a.m., TBD 1:30-3 p.m., Cathie English 6-7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Big Band Full list: arb.umn.edu/events/winterlightsmusicseries
5-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Oswald Visitor Center and Snyder Building Stumped for gift ideas? Find inspiration for even the most hard-to-shop-for recipients at the December Gift Market, featuring work from local artisans.
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Arboretum Director Peter Moe, Trustee Jenny Verner, Donor Mary Myers McVay, Donor Martha Myers Head, Trustee Pat Bassett, University of Minnesota Associate Dean Mike Schmitt and Arboretum Education Director Tim Kenny celebrate the groundbreaking on the Burton & Virginia Myers Education Center at the Farm at the Arb, July 19, 2022.
Photo by Jason Boudreau-Landis
THE JOY OF GIVING
JEFF ISEMINGER • CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Mary Myers McVay can trace her
love of learning back to when she first enrolled at the University of Minnesota – at age four. Well, she actually had some enrollment help from her father, Burton Myers. He then was taking classes at the University and brought Mary along with him, leaving her in the good graces of its day school. McVay stayed enrolled right through University High School, through her undergraduate study in political science and through her double-major days earning a master’s degree in library science and education. “My mother, who attended the University herself, taught me how important education was,” McVay says. Her parents also showed her the joys of
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growing things. “We all were gardeners in our family,” she says. “We always had lots of flowers and a vegetable patch.” All of which coalesced beautifully when McVay decided to support the construction and endowment of a new “farmhouse” on the grounds of the Farm at the Arb. Her sister, Martha Head, also made a significant contribution. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in July, with completion slated for next spring, of the Burton and Virginia Myers Education Center, named in honor of the sisters’ parents. The center will house the Arboretum’s Education staff and the statewide headquarters of the Master Gardeners
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program. It also will draw students from McVay’s alma mater. “The new farmhouse-education center will be a showcase for agricultural research done on the St. Paul Campus, demonstrating to University students what a wonderful asset they have in the Arb,” says Jenny Verner, current Arboretum trustee and McVay’s daughter. That intersection of education and horticulture — a place where McVay loves to be — will be found in the farmhouse. “I have always loved gardening. It gets you outside.” What better place to inspire getting outside than the Arboretum? And what better building to galvanize getting out to garden than the Burton and Virginia Myers Education Center?
2023 ARBORETUM TRAVEL
MINNESOTA’S LONG-TIME FAVORITE IS 100 YEARS OLD JIM LUBY • PROFESSOR OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE
Even though Honeycrisp is currently the most widelygrown apple in Minnesota (and the State Fruit), the Haralson variety is the reigning champion for longevity. Haralson was unrivaled for popularity in Minnesota from its introduction in 1922 until the 1990s when Honeycrisp was introduced. Haralson was the second variety introduced from the University of Minnesota apple breeding program that began in 1908 at the Fruit Breeding Farm (now known as the Horticultural Research Center at the Arb). It quickly became popular thanks to its reliable hardiness, storage ability and fruit quality. The apple was named after Charles Haralson, the first Superintendent of the Fruit Breeding Farm. Haralson oversaw the original planting of thousands of new trees in 1908, grown from seeds collected at an orchard in Morristown, Minnesota. The seedling that eventually was named after him first fruited in 1913 and was from a seed collected from a tree of Malinda, a variety brought to Minnesota from Vermont. The pollen parent was unknown until recently when DNA ancestry tracing determined that it was Wealthy, introduced by Peter Gideon of Excelsior, Minnesota. Wealthy was the superstar variety of the late 1800s across the northern U.S. and was widely planted in Minnesota. The Haralson variety remains popular today in Minnesota orchards and gardens thanks to its versatility for cooking and its flavor for those who like their apples a bit on the tart side. Haralson is harvested in mid-to-late September, Charles H aralson and you will find it this fall at the Arb’s AppleHouse!
Photos by (top) Dave Hanson; (bottom) Courtesy of Minnesota State Horticultural Society
Haralson Apples
WITH ARBORETUM DIRECTOR EMERITUS PETER OLIN,ARBORETUM DIRECTOR PETE MOE AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS ALAN BRANHAGEN Monarchs of Mexico. February 16 – 25. This trip has been so popular we are offering it again with a few changes. Starting in Mexico City, explore Chapultepec Castle and Park and the historic district, the floating gardens of the Aztecs and the Anthropological Museum. Spend two days enjoying the Monarchs in their winter habitat at two different sites. In Oaxaca, explore the valley, Mayan ruins, the local culture and crafts – and great food! Hosted by Arboretum Director Pete Moe. Contacts: Renee Davies at renee@knowmadadventures.com or 612-315-2894 x 105; Peter Olin at olinx002@umn.edu. Northern Florida. March 13 – 20. In spring, explore Gainesville, Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Visit natural areas, gardens, museums, historic sites and the oldest city in the continental U.S., St Augustine. See great botanical gardens, historic home gardens and geological formations, cruise on the St. Johns River, and even a zoo! Hosted by Peter Olin, MLA Director Emeritus. Contacts: Lynde Vespoli at destinationsandtours@gmail. com or 440-840-6334; Peter Olin at olinx002@umn.edu. Gardens of New York City. April 11 – 18. The great city of New York will usher in spring! Visit the famous gardens of New York Botanical, Brooklyn Botanic and Wave Hill – plus many new timers, including the Highline, the crazy Vessel stairway, South Street Seaport, Paley Park, Elevated Acre and the Oculus. Take a harbor cruise to see the skyline and Statue of Liberty. See the MoMA, the 9/11 Memorial, the Cloisters, and Queens Botanical Garden and Farm Museum. Hosted by MLA Director of Operations, Alan Branhagen. Contacts: Lynde Vespoli at destinationsandtours@gmail.com or 440-8406334; Peter Olin at olinx002@umn.edu. Loire Valley, France. Late Summer/Early Fall. Explore the vineyards, castles and gardens of the Loire Valley in France with Arboretum Director Pete Moe. Portugal. October. One of our favorite haunts, historic Portugal with its wonderful gardens, friendly people, interesting history, natural areas and more. We will go out to the island of Madeira and see some fantastic botanical gardens. Explore with Arboretum naturalist Matt Schuth. 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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Calendar At-A-Glance ONGOING EXHIBITS REEDY GALLERY
APPLEHOUSE HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE NOV. 6-20
PHOTOGRAPHING FALL COLOR SATURDAY, OCT. 1
The Art of Pamela Sukhum: Hymns to Nature – Through Nov. 7 From giant cathedrals of trees to the tiniest vascular world of a single leaf, nature affords us the opportunity to become immersed and be transported into a reality beyond concepts and ideology. It is Sukhum’s wish to share her sense of discovery, joy and awe with others through her works and visual hymns in praise of nature. Viewpoints Paintings and Drawings: Andrew Wykes and Holly Newton Swift – Nov. 10 – Jan. 9 (See back page)
CAFE GALLERY Breaking Boundaries and Barriers: The Art of Lynne Sarnoff-Christensen – Through Nov. 6 While fences and artificial divisions have interested Sarnoff-Christensen for years, in this exhibition she explores these borders, not as a way to divide but as an artistic device to focus the viewer's eye on her sculptural paintings. Art Flies Free: The Stylings of Olivia Hoppe and Pat Owen – Nov. 10 – Feb. 12 (See back page)
SKYWAY GALLERY Capturing Colors: 5th Annual Flora and Fauna Illustrata Exhibition – Through Feb. 28, 2023 Enjoy scientifically accurate, brightly-colored artwork by local artists depicting flowers, fruits, insects and other organisms living at the Arboretum.
ANDERSEN HORTICULTURAL LIBRARY The Art of Tiny Things – Through Feb. 28, 2023 Celebrate the tiny things in life! Explore miniature books as well as art from the Andersen Horticultural Library's collection, featuring tiny organisms that are often overlooked, including moss, fungi, lichen, insects and more.
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER RECURRING PROGRAMS & EVENTS PUMPKIN AND SCARECROW DISPLAYS Through Oct. 31 (see page 8)
ARBORETUM APPLEHOUSE & HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Nov. 5 (AppleHouse) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Nov. 6-20 (Holiday Boutique) (see page 2)
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER PROGRAMS & EVENTS
10 a.m.-1 p.m., $79/$94 (copper) or $109/$124 (silver), Marion Andrus Learning Center
Use copper or silver art clay to create a Tree of Life pendant, charm or earrings. Your creation will be fired off-site and available for pickup at the Arb in one week. All supplies included.
JEWELRY MAKING: METAL STAMPING 2-5 p.m., $69/$84, Marion Andrus Learning Center
Learn to use metalworking tools and materials to create custom necklaces, earrings or charms in your choice of meaningful designs, names, dates or inspiring sentiments. All supplies included.
SUNDAY, OCT. 2
SATURDAY, OCT. 1
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
9 a.m.-1 p.m., $84/$99, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center
Taught by onelove.yoga
PHOTOGRAPHING FALL COLOR
Make the most of your fall photography outings! Learn to capture the fall colors by exploring proper camera settings, composition, landscape fundamentals and post processing to help you create amazing photos.
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JEWELRY MAKING: TREE OF LIFE IN COPPER OR SILVER
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10-11 a.m., free with gate admission, Sensory Garden arb.umn.edu/content/yoga-gardens
TUESDAY, OCT. 4
BENGALA DYED FUROSHIKI (JAPANESE WRAPPING CLOTH) 5:30-8 p.m., $45/$59, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center
Learn the history and cultural significance of this natural dye form as you create your own Japanese traditional gift-wrapping cloth called Furoshiki. Follow the traditional pattern or create your own pattern by knotting, folding, clamping or tying. All supplies included.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
Arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx CLASS REGISTRATION: 612-301-1210 EVENTS, EXHIBITS, GENERAL INFO: 612-624-2200 BENGALA DYED FUROSHIKI TUESDAY, OCT. 4
FRIDAY, OCT. 7
FALL COLOR TRAIL RUN/HIKE
Photos by (left) Chiaki O'Brien; (middle) Atkinson Design Pattern; (right) Painting by Sonja Hutchinson
Start anytime 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Pick your course (1k, 5k or 10k), start time and date (Oct. 7-9) and experience the changing season at the Arb. This event is staggered over three days to prevent overcrowding of the trail space and maximize enjoyment for all participants. We will mark the routes along Wood Duck Trail, Prairie Trails and Dog Commons, so runners and hikers can enjoy the trail run/hike at their convenience. Let us know your race time for inclusion on our Wall of Honors. Finisher times will be posted on Oct. 10. All proceeds from the Fall Color Trail Run/Hike support the general operating budget of the Arboretum. Thank you for your support! Registration and more info at
arb.umn.edu/falltrailrun
SATURDAY, OCT. 8
FALL COLOR TRAIL RUN/HIKE Start anytime 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (see Oct. 7)
SUNDAY, OCT. 9
FALL COLOR TRAIL RUN/HIKE Start anytime 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (see Oct. 7)
FULL HUNTER’S MOON HIKE 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Join us for an afterhours experience at the Arb during the October Full Harvest Moon. Enjoy a relaxing evening outdoors with lawn games and moon viewing. After the sun sets, enjoy the moonlit farm paths or relax and view the Harvest Moon from the event lawn or prairie overlook.
arb.umn.edu/events/full-moon
BEGINNING QUILTING CLASS YELLOW BRICK ROAD PATTERN THURSDAY, OCT. 20
THURSDAY, OCT. 20
BEGINNING QUILTING CLASS: YELLOW BRICK ROAD PATTERN (2-SESSION SERIES)
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20-21, $99/$129 (optional machine rental additional $50), Marion Andrus Learning Center Create your own quilt from start to finish in two days! Learn the basics of cutting, sewing, pressing and laying the pieces creatively. Then sandwich, quilt and bind your finished product. Finished quilt is 57” x 75”. Bring your own supplies.
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
6-7 p.m., free with gate admission, Sensory Garden
WATERCOLOR PAINTING WORKSHOP RIVER BIRCH TREE FRIDAY, OCT. 21
SUNDAY, OCT. 30
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
Noon-1 p.m., free with gate admission, Sensory Garden Taught by Spirit of the Lake
arb.umn.edu/content/yoga-gardens
THURSDAY, NOV. 3
FINDING YOUR RHYTHM IN WATERCOLOR (ONLINE)
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $49/$79, online via ZOOM Learn the key stages of the watercolor process and develop an understanding of the properties of the paint. Create special effects with a series of practice exercises.
Taught by TBD Studio
SATURDAY, NOV. 5
FRIDAY, OCT. 21
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $84/$99, Marion Andrus Learning Center
arb.umn.edu/content/yoga-gardens
WATERCOLOR PAINTING WORKSHOP: RIVER BIRCH TREE 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $79/$99, Oswald Visitor Center
(advanced beginner to experienced) Step-by-step demonstrations and reference materials will explore techniques from paint handling to composition as you paint a birch tree in rich warm color against a crisp sky. Bring your own supplies.
FRIDAY, OCT. 28
STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY
10:30-11:30 a.m., free with gate admission, Andersen Horticultural Library Celebrate plants and nature and foster a love for books and reading as we explore the library's vast catalog of children’s books.
FELTED VESSELS AND BOWLS Use merino wool and a variety of decorative fibers to sculpt a vessel in any shape you desire. Felt is malleable and durable, and provides a wonderful means of artistic expression.
THE POWER OF BALANCE: STONE SCULPTURES FOR YOUR GARDEN 9-11:30 a.m., $45/$60, Oswald Visitor Center
Use shape, weight and friction to create impossible-looking balances using ordinary stones. Gain insights on photographing your creations, learn about design and composition, receive helpful tips and practice in class.
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Calendar At-A-Glance LIGHTROOM 101
8 a.m.-noon, $84/$99, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center
FINDING YOUR RHYTHM IN WATERCOLOR THURSDAY, NOV. 3
DOUBLE DISCOUNT DAYS NOV. 9-23
Learn to use the powerful tools in Adobe Lightroom to organize, edit and share photos. Topics include creating a library, developing module adjustment panels and a module toolbar.
LIGHTROOM 201
12:30-4:30 p.m., $84/$99, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Building on the topics covered in Lightroom 101, discuss the library module for managing your collections, and the develop module used in merging photos and masking images.
SUNDAY, NOV. 6
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
10-11 a.m., free with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium Taught by Emily Duseek
TUESDAY, NOV. 8
iPHONE PHOTO EDITING MADE EASY: 2-SESSION WORKSHOP (ONLINE) 6:30-9 p.m., Nov. 8 and 10, $64/$69, online via ZOOM
Make your smartphone photos look their best by editing them right on your phone to adjust contrast, structure, brightness, saturation and more. Learn to remove blemishes, add vignettes, use filters and other tools.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9
DOUBLE DISCOUNT DAYS
Through Nov. 23, Gift and Garden Store Arb members always receive a 10% discount on Gift and Garden Store purchases, but from Nov. 9-23, members take an additional 10% off purchases (total discount 20%).
FRIDAY, NOV. 11
BEESWAX LUMINARY: GIFTS FROM THE HIVE
10:30 a.m.-noon or 2-3:30 p.m., $29/$44, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Create your own beeswax luminary, a unique gift or centerpiece for holiday gatherings. Embellish with natural materials such as pressed leaves and flower petals. All supplies included.
SATURDAY, NOV. 12
PUMPKIN IN PENCIL: ARBORETUMINSPIRED DRAWING 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $69/$84, Marion Andrus Learning Center
Develop fundamental drawing skills including observation of shape, line weight, color, layering and blending techniques, as well as shading, composition, perspective and shape. All supplies included. (see page 7)
12:30-4:30 p.m., $84/$99, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Discover how Photoshop can help users accomplish edits that cannot be done in Lightroom alone. Learn how to access Photoshop from Lightroom and practice using tools such as Clone Stamp, Selections, Masks and ContentAware with a series of exercises.
CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE WEAVING: SAORI
THURSDAY, NOV. 17
This meditative weaving process using a footpowered loom emphasizes improvisation and creative expression. Create a unique scarf, table runner or wall hanging to keep or give as a gift. All supplies included.
Taught by Green Lotus
9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., $94/$124, Marion Andrus Learning Center
LIGHTROOM 301
8 a.m.-noon, $84/$99, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center Discuss advanced features of Lightroom Classic including the Develop Module: Transformation and Advanced Editing, and preparing photos for printing. A series of exercises will help you understand the concepts taught in class.
CREATIVE iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY: SHOOTING & COMPOSITION 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $105/$120, Oswald Visitor Center
Learn to make effective, meaningful and beautiful photographs with your iPhone. Discuss the 10 rules of composition, iPhone settings, the importance of a main subject, deciding what to shoot and how.
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YOGA IN THE GARDENS
Noon-1 p.m., free with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium arb.umn.edu/content/yoga-gardens
WINTER LIGHTS OPENING NIGHT
6-9 p.m., Great Hall (Grand Lighting) and Winter Lights walking route arb.umn.edu/events/winterlights
FRIDAY, NOV. 18
WINTER LIGHTS MUSIC SERIES 6-7:30 p.m., Pete Hofmann (see page 9)
WINTER LIGHTS
5-10 p.m., Winter Lights walking route arb.umn.edu/events/winterlights
SATURDAY, NOV. 19
WINTER LIGHTS MUSIC SERIES
10-11:30 a.m., Flutes of the Spirit 1:30-3 p.m., The Barn Cats 6-7:30 p.m., Westwood Swing Band (see page 9)
(left) Painting by Sonja Hutchinson;; (right) Photo by Deb Frymet
arb.umn.edu/content/yoga-gardens
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
Arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx CLASS REGISTRATION: 612-301-1210 EVENTS, EXHIBITS, GENERAL INFO: 612-624-2200 LIGHTROOM 301 SATURDAY, NOV. 12
CREATIVE iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY: UNDERSTANDING LIGHT (ONLINE) 9 a.m.-noon, $48/$53, online via ZOOM
Explore techniques for making better smartphone photographs, including how to recognize and use soft and hard lighting, the effects of color temperature on your images, and simple ways to modify available light and create a DIY light kit.
SPECIALTY COFFEE FROM SEED TO CUP 10 a.m.-noon, $42/$57, Marion Andrus Learning Center
Learn about the horticulture and biology of the coffee plant as you taste coffees from around the world and discuss the flavor profiles unique to each growing region and microclimate.
Photos by (left) Raw Pixel at Shutterstock; (middle) amenic181 at Shutterstock
WINTER LIGHTS
5-10 p.m., Winter Lights walking route arb.umn.edu/events/winterlights
SUNDAY, NOV. 20
WINTER LIGHTS MUSIC SERIES
10-11:30 a.m., TBD 1:30-3 p.m., Eden Prairie Community Band 6-7:30 p.m., Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra (see page 9)
WINTER LIGHTS
5-10 p.m., Winter Lights walking route arb.umn.edu/events/winterlights
MONDAY, NOV. 21 WINTER LIGHTS
5-9 p.m., Winter Lights walking route arb.umn.edu/events/winterlights
SPECIALTY COFFEE FROM SEED TO CUP SATURDAY, NOV. 19
TUESDAY, NOV. 22
AUXILIARY HOLIDAY SALE DEC. 2-4
WINTER LIGHTS
WINTER LIGHTS
5-9 p.m., Winter Lights walking route arb.umn.edu/events/winterlights
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23 WINTER LIGHTS
5-9 p.m., Winter Lights walking route arb.umn.edu/events/winterlights
5-10 p.m., Winter Lights walking route arb.umn.edu/events/winterlights
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
Noon-1 p.m., free with gate admission, MacMillan Auditorium Taught by Live True Yoga
arb.umn.edu/content/yoga-gardens
THURSDAY, NOV. 24
Thanksgiving – Arboretum is closed.
FRIDAY, NOV. 25
WINTER LIGHTS MUSIC SERIES 6-7:30 p.m., TBD
COMING IN DECEMBER AUXILIARY HOLIDAY SALE
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday & Saturday Dec. 2-3; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Snyder Auditorium
(See page 9)
WINTER LIGHTS
5-10 p.m., Winter Lights walking route arb.umn.edu/events/winterlights
SATURDAY, NOV. 26
WINTER LIGHTS MUSIC SERIES 10-11:30 a.m., TBD 1:30-3 p.m., Singers from the Minnesota Chorale 6-7:30 p.m., Brad Cattadoris (see page 9)
WINTER LIGHTS
5-10 p.m., Winter Lights walking route arb.umn.edu/events/winterlights
(see page 9)
MINNESOTA HERB SOCIETY WINTER SALE
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Oswald Visitor Center (see page 9)
DECEMBER GIFT MARKET
5-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Oswald Visitor Center and Snyder Building (see page 9)
SUNDAY, NOV. 27
WINTER LIGHTS MUSIC SERIES 10-11:30 a.m., TBD 1:30-3 p.m., Cathie English 6-7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Big Band (see page 9) A R B O R E T U M M AGA Z I N E // O C TO B ER • N OV E M B ER 2022
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ART AT THE ARBORETUM
Make the art galleries at the Arboretum part of every visit. All art is for sale through the Gift and Garden Store with proceeds going to fund the Arboretum and the local artist community. arb.umn.edu/art-galleries
REEDY GALLERY
The Art of Pamela Sukhum: Hymns to Nature • Through Nov. 7 (see page 12) Viewpoints Paintings and Drawings: Andrew Wykes and Holly Newton Swift • Nov. 10 – Jan. 9 The Paintings and Drawings on view reflect the diversity found in the Minnesota landscape. Andrew Wykes’ current paintings are concentrated in a small urban park south of the cities. Through drawings, watercolor, oil and acrylic, he notes the interchange of natural and human influence that this unassuming urban place offers. In contrast, Holly Newton Swift has been working for many years in the far North of the wilderness of Minnesota. Immersed by the natural forms of solitary trees, rocks and timeless flow of water. She builds her work with graphite, pastels and oil paint. • Meet and Greet on Saturday, Nov. 12, noon-2 p.m.
Breaking Boundaries and Barriers Fence in the Middle of Somewhere
CAFE GALLERY
Breaking Boundaries and Barriers: The Art of Lynne Sarnoff-Christensen • Through Nov. 6 (see page 12) Art Flies Free: The Stylings of Olivia Hoppe and Pat Owen • Nov. 10 – Feb. 12 Discover the freedom these artists explore as they paint the flora and fauna of our surroundings. Hoppe chooses to use homegrown gourds as her canvas while Owen deeply observes and paints our feathered friends. Both artists create without restrictions to discover their own artistic voice. • Meet and Greet on Saturday, Nov. 12, noon-2 p.m.
SKYWAY GALLERY
Capturing Colors: 5th Annual Flora and Fauna Illustrata Exhibition • Through Feb. 28 (see page 12)
ANDERSEN HORTICULTURAL LIBRARY The Art of Tiny Things • Through Feb. 28 (see page 12)
Breaking Boundaries and Barriers A House of Memories
Paintings by Lynne Sarnoff-Christensen
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