MN Arboretum Newsletter July Aug 2014 by Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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Arboretum Peony Walk “Nature in Glass” Spring Peeper Meadow Home Demo Gardens

Exhibits, Classes & Outdoor Fun

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Artist in the Annual Garden Photo by Mark MacLennan

A Message From the Director... Ed Schneider

ART CRAWL RETURNS! Back by popular demand, the Arboretum’s Art Crawl Through the Gardens is a showcase of art and nature. Rather than a solid row of vendor tents, artists are nestled amongst the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape and gardens. Guests are encouraged to take a stroll through beauty of nature via ThreeMile Drive and enjoy art from nearly 40 local artists, and new this year – food will be available. Also accessible via Arboretum Circulators and private vehicle, Art Crawl Through the Gardens takes place Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 17, noon-4 p.m.

J U LY/AU G US T 2014 • VO L 33, N O. 4 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Magazine is published seven times a year by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318-9613, 952-443-1400. The magazine is a benefit of Arboretum membership. No portion may be reprinted without permission from the Arboretum. The information published in this magazine is not necessarily endorsed by the University of Minnesota. Patrick B. Petersen, Editor Judy Hohmann, Marketing & Communications Manager Tanya Kingery, True Reflection Design, Art Director Edward L. Schneider, Arboretum Director Thomas Martin, Interim President, Board of Trustees Timothy S. Kenny, Director, Education Peter C. Moe, Director, Operations and Research Frank J. Molek, Director, Development and Communications The Arboretum welcomes feedback from readers at arbinfo@umn.edu. The Arboretum is part of The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota. To request a copy of this publication in alternate format, please call 952-443-1438.

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Colors of Summer

Take a Tour of Summer in Living Color at the Arboretum First stop: annual gardens, inspired by the full-color palette of English garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, and interpreted by landscape gardener, Duane Otto. Capture butterflies and blooms on camera. Second stop: Victory Gardens, edible beauty and colors of Americana in the Home Demo gardens. Designed by landscape gardener Ted Pew in homage to sustainable growing. Third stop: The fanciful “Nature in Glass” sculptures by artist Craig Mitchell Smith—32 iridescent and colorful sculptures in the gardens (Visitor Center, too). Fourth stop: Reedy Gallery for the royal colors of the Highgrove Florilegium botanic art exhibit of HRH Prince Charles’ gardens. You provide the color commentary! See you at the Arboretum. P.S. The colors of summer – including beautiful gardens and wondrous exhibits – are made possible through the generosity of family benefactors, plant societies, annual fund donors, corporate and business sponsors. The Arboretum is grateful for this gift to the community.

Thank you for your patience as construction continues on an expanded entry and new gatehouse. Trees cut down as part of construction are being replaced with sugar maples selected for greater variety of fall color. This summer, construction of three Circulator rest stops on Three Mile Drive also begins. Thank you to private donors and family foundations for funding these improvements to enhance visitor experience.

Table of Contents... Peony Walk/Gala Preview. . . . . . . . 3 Toast & Taste/Rare Plants . . . . . . . . . 4

Three-Mile Drive/ Weather Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Home Gardening/Cooking. . . . . . . . 5

Nature in Glass/Library. . . . . . . . . . . 9

Home Demo Garden/ Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Butterflies/Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Calendar at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . 11-15

Spring Peeper Meadow/ Ospreys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

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On the Cover: Hibiscus in the Annual Garden Photo by Mark MacLennan

by Todd Mulvihill AnnualPhoto Garden Panorama Photo by Don Olson

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Cytherea Peony Peony photos by Mark MacLennan

Arboretum Peony Walk

The First in a Series on Arboretum Gardens Barbara DeGroot Public Relations Specialist For sheer delight, nothing beats a summer stroll on the Peony Walk when those luscious garden divas are in bloom! It's a full-blown party for the senses – the heady fragrance, the huge, billowing blossoms – Oh, ecstasy! The peony (Paeonia) is one of the best perennial plants for the Minnesota garden. It grows well in our heavy, alkaline soils, requires minimal care and is relatively disease-free. But make no mistake: This isn’t just another pretty face. The peony is a garden workhorse, very hardy and almost impossible to kill, according to Arboretum gardener Paul Sotak. “They are very long-lived, sometimes reaching 50 to 70 years,” said Sotak. The Arboretum’s peony collection was established in 1983. In 1990, it was named the Lang Peony Walk in honor of Arboretum friend, Helen Lang. Today, the walk numbers 240 specimens representing many varieties. Most of the peonies in the collection are herbaceous and require cutting back in the fall. Some are tree peonies, woody plants (similar to shrubs) that can grow to 5 or 6 feet in height. Tree peonies should not be cut back to the ground. Finally there are intersectional peonies, a cross between herbaceous and tree peonies. These can range from dwarf size to 3-4 feet tall. They are Sotak’s favorites for their interesting flower forms and colors. “I love the yellows” he says. Sotak offers this advice for planting peonies: “Keep the crown right at soil level, nice and shallow. Peonies might have a hard time growing and blooming well if the crown is buried too deeply.” Don’t miss our lovely Peony Walk this summer! Check “Garden-Cam” often! You may view the gardens on the east side of Oswald Visitor Center, including the center island, by going to: www.arboretum. umn.edu/gardencam2.aspx

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GALA, AUTUMN-STYLE WEDNESDAY, SEPT., 10, 6-9 P.M. You’re invited to celebrate the tradition of Gala in the Gardens, the Arboretum’s premier garden party and fundraiser, surrounded by the best fall colors around. A new look and an evening you won’t want to miss—al fresco reception and dining, music, a return of the popular silent auction and live auction. Also, returning as emcee is Belinda Jensen, KARE-11 anchor and chief meteorologist. Hosted by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation. Gala co-chairs are trustees Michele Martin and Linda Cutler. Reserve today – choice of patron sponsor, corporate sponsor and individual levels at www.arboretum.umn.edu/ gala.aspx or call 612-625-9437 for more information.

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RESERVE TODAY FOR TOAST & TASTE WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 ARBORETUM GARDENS 6 p.m. Patron Reception • $125 per person 7 p.m. General Admission • $75 per person The best outdoor party of the summer! Celebrate fresh, local cuisine and ethnic specialties too – restaurants including: • Dakota Restaurant/Jazz Club • Pimento • Lakewinds Natural Foods • New Scenic Café • Marin Restaurant/Mill Valley Kitchen • Oceanaire Seafood Room • The Suburban • Minneapolis Club • Signature Café • Gardens of Salonica • Terra Waconia • Strip Club Meat & Fish •A rboretum Catering featuring executive chef Scott Pampuch

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“By the end of the century, we could lose half the plant species in the world,” said Raven. This lends a note of urgency to the work of the CPC, which encourages such conservation methods as seed banks, the re-introduction of endangered plants in nature and most importantly, education. Human survival depends on teaching future generations to embrace nature. “All kids start out interested in nature. They are amazed and delighted by nature. We need to nurture this curiosity before they lose it.” “The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a leader in conservation education with its classes, demo gardens, research plots, environmental models and the natural areas. It’s a beautiful piece of real estate. To me, going to an arboretum or public garden is as enjoyable as going to a museum or a symphony.” See more on the Center for Plant Conservation: centerforplantconservation.org (Top image: Arboretum curator of endangered plants David Remucal, and botanist Nancy Sather. Photos by Mark W. Olson/Chaska Herald)

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Public gardens play a key role in teaching people of all ages to respect and preserve Planet Earth. This is becoming increasingly important as society faces ominous issues of climate change, natural habitat destruction and human overpopulation, according to Dr. Peter Raven, Ph.D., a world-renowned botanist who has spent decades advocating for conservation and biodiversity.

“We depend entirely on plants for all of our lives and their variety is crucial,” said Raven. Plants are the source for our medicine, our food, the air we breathe and more, he continued. “And it’s all slipping through our fingers.”

Plus, regional wineries and top local brews and craft beers. Beer sponsored by Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation. Hosted by Arboretum Foundation Board of Trustees. Reserve at: www.arboretum.umn.edu/ toastandtaste.aspx Presenting Sponsors:

Peter Raven

Raven, director emeritus of the Missouri Botanical Garden, visited the Arboretum in May for the annual meeting of the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) and took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to share a few thoughts.

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COOK UP SOME FUN IN AUGUST!

Garden Prep for NEXT Spring! Learn what you can do during summer and autumn to make next year’s garden your best yet. The Arboretum’s own expert horticulturist Jeffrey Johnson will share his Zone-4-proven tricks in Essential Summer Garden Maintenance (150-07-19-14), July 19, and Essential Autumn Garden Maintenance (150-09-13-14), Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In July, hear how to extend the beauty of your garden beyond peak and to manage late summer pests. In September, find out whether or not to fertilize, how to protect plants for the winter, and how to best winterize equipment. Jeffrey will reveal favorite varieties and tools. Watch and try-out techniques with hands-on examples using sustainable methods. Essential Garden Maintenance classes available individually for $35 member/$55 non-member, or save with the Summer/Autumn 2-Class Bundle: $55 member/$95 non-member. Call 952-443-1422 for enrollment information or register online at www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx.

Cooking is the August theme for Arboretum Summer Day Camps! Enjoy hands-on foodie fun for grades K-8 and families, too! Priced from $36 - $60. • • • • • •

Kitchen Creators Harvest Hoopla Breads and Spreads Campfire Cooking Honey Projects Fresh Picked Feast For Families

More topics as well! Call 952-443-1422 or check out www.arboretum.umn.edu/daycamps.aspx for details, dates and to register.

GARDEN TOUR & TRAVEL with Peter Olin, Arboretum Director Emeritus Gardens of the Midwest: Sept. 18 - 22: Visit the Rotary Garden in Janesville; the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Milwaukee; the Morton Arboretum and Chicago Botanic Garden in Illinois and more. Contact Peter Olin at 952-443-1412 or olinx@umn.edu Magnificent India: Gardens, History, Culture: Oct. 17 – Nov. 1: Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Mumbai (Hanging Gardens), and more. Contact Anna Kamrow, Carlson Wagonlit, 763-852-8162 or akamrow@carlsonwagonlit.com

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Salute Home Demo ‘Victory Gardens’ MAKE YOUR MEMBERSHIP SIZZLE! Visit again and again. Be amazed by the gardens, hike the trails, hop on the Circulator, take the tram. More than 1,200 acres and ways to connect with nature. Summer Music Series plus 10% discount in Arboretum Gift Store. Explore. Butterfly-Release days on Saturdays, July 12 – Aug. 16, at 10 a.m., reserve today for Toast & Taste on July 16, grab a bite to eat at the Arboretum Restaurant, now serving local wines and brews. Have a picnic! Especially for members. Complimentary Yoga in the Gardens (now twice monthly all summer), member free entry days for “Butterflies: Beauty in Flight” exhibit (July 20, Aug. 17). Take your card on summer trips. The Arboretum reciprocal partnerships include special admission privileges and discounts at nearly 300 gardens, across the country. For a list of participating gardens visit www.arboretum.umn.edu/ benefitsofmembership.aspx

The Home Demo Gardens of Eatin’, inspired by Victory Gardens, feature sustainable growing: Keep renewing and replenishing! Landscape gardener Ted Pew has designed 10 multi-shaped gardens with a patriotic border of red/white/ blue ‘salvia’ verbena and zinnias. Visit www.arboretum.umn.edu/gardensofeatin. aspx to check the harvest or share your experience. CIRCULAR POLLINATOR GARDENS: Bee balm, zinnias, borage (herb), alyssum, salvia, cannas, marigolds, echinacia, milkweed INTENSIVE GARDEN 4: Eustoma ‘Forever Blue,’ Shasta Daisy ‘Snow Lady,’ Snapdragon ‘Rocket Red,’ cucumber ‘Straight Eight,’ tomato ‘Big Beef,’ Parsley ‘Paramount,’ Carrot Gold Pak,’ Onion ‘Burrells Yellow Valencia’ INTENSIVE GARDEN 3: Spinach ‘Melody,’ New Zealand Johnny’s 8; Chives ‘Staro’ Johnny’s 6; Brussels Sprouts ‘Jade Cross,’ Greek Oregano Johnny’s 8, Melon ‘Amy,’ Nasturtium ‘Golden Gleam’ INTENSIVE GARDEN 2: Eustoma ‘Forever Blue,’ Shasta Daisy ‘Snow Lady,’ Snapdragon ‘Rocket Red,’ Bibb lettuce ‘Butter King,’ Beet ‘Perfected Detroit,’ Cilantro ‘Santo,’ Cabbage ‘Ruby Ball,’ Thyme ‘Argenteus,’ Cherry Tomato ‘Sugary,’ Cucumber Pickles ‘Markitaubre,’ Dill ‘Fernleaf,’ Eggplant, ‘Hansel and Gretel‘ French Marigold ‘Janie’ OUTER VEGETABLE BED: Yellow Summer ‘Crookneck Early’ Squash ‘Papayo Pear,’ Sweet Corn ‘Honey & Pearl,’ Yukon Gold Potatoes MAIN VEGETABLE BED: Cabbage, beets, snap beans, carrots, lettuce, kohlrabi, lettuce, tomatoes, Swiss chard, onions, peas, salvia, zinnia, verbena, kale, broccoli, Chinese cabbage, turnip ORNAMENTAL VEGETABLES: Carrot ‘Purple Haze,’ Cilantro ‘Delfino,’ Pepper Orange Blaze,’ Tomato ‘Sugary Fry or Big Beef,’ Watermelon ‘Faerie’; Squash ‘Bush Delicata,’ Acorn Squash ‘Table King,’ Spinach ‘Melody,’ Lettuce ‘Buttercrunch,’ Kohlrabi ‘Grand Duke,’ Snap Bush Bean ‘Bush Kentucky Wonder,’ Pole Beans, ‘Kentucky Blue or Kentucky Wonder Green,’ Beets ‘Ruby Queen,’ Savoy Cabbage, ‘Savoy Ace,’ Carrot ‘Thumbelina,’ Cucumber ‘Sweet Success,’ Okra ‘Burgundy’ GARDEN FOR SMALL SPACES: Tomato ‘Celebrity,’ Greenleaf Lettuce ‘Salad Bowl, Pepper ‘Bell Boy,Radish ‘Champion,’ Turnip ‘Just Right,’ Broccoli ‘Premium Crop,’ Pea ‘Sugar Snap,’ Hot Peppers: Maxi Bell or Superchill,’ Sweet Corn MARGOT PICNIC SHELTER CORN & MELON PATCH: Angel Muskmelon, Supersweet Honey Pearl or How Sweet It Is,’ Watermelon ‘Golden Crown’

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Spring Peeper Meadow Photo by Al Whitaker

Spring Peeper Meadow Matt Schuth Naturalist A trip to the Spring Peeper Meadow boardwalk on a lush summer day when fluffy breezes and puffy cumulous clouds temper the afternoon heat can be a soothing experience in our harried lives. Seated on a bench at the boardwalk, we can sit quietly and let nature come to us. The plant life is now in full bloom. The bur-reed with its spiked green flowers, resembling miniature hand grenades, is sharp to the touch. Camouflaged amongst the leaves of the arrowhead is a gray tree frog with its chameleon-like ability to change colors. Now green, it is melded into the leaves like a ’Where’s Waldo’ picture. The genus of arrowhead is Sagittaria named after Sagittarius the archer of the zodiac sky. Also called wapato, arrowhead tubers were dried for winter food by Native Americans. Water plantain is in bloom with its tiny white flowers shooting out in whorls like fireworks on a Fourth of July night. The ’plunking’ sound in the water, like a broken banjo string, is the mating call of the green frog, doing its imitation of a poor bluegrass musician.

Over the water, barn and tree swallows swoop and dive consuming large quantities of pesky insects. The growing broods of hooded mergansers and mallards silently swim in and out of the cattails and sedges. When looking for food, the mergansers are scuba divers while the mallards are snorkelers with their heads under water and their bottoms in the air. This is just a brief look at the wonders of nature to be enjoyed in and near the Arboretum’s Spring Peeper meadow. Read more: “Reptiles & Amphibians of Minnesota Field Guide” – book and CD set to help you identify the sights and sounds of local frogs and toads. Stan Tekiela, $14.95; and “About Habitats-Wetlands” – children’s book to help the reader understand the value of diverse habitats. Cathryn Sill, $7.95 – both available in the Gift Store. Walks with Matt: Saturday, Aug., 23 (see page 15).

STAY CONNECTED WITH OSPREY-CAM! The Arboretum is part of the Three Rivers Park District’s Osprey Reintroduction Program and boasts three osprey nesting platforms: One at the Horticultural Research Center (HRC) Farm 2 in the orchard south of State Highway 5 and west of State Highway 41 (visible from Highway 5); one on the corner of Bavaria Road and West 82nd Street in Victoria; and one at the HRC – just south of Lake Tamarack. While that third nesting site is not open to the public, we are pleased to say that an “Osprey-Cam” has again been installed there and you can view it at www.arboretum.umn.edu/ospreycam.aspx Osprey can be seen at nesting sites from April to August; however, the best time to view them is in late July when the young birds begin to fly. Check out the “Osprey-Cam” often! Thank you to the Garwick family for sponsorship of the “Osprey-Cam.”

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Arboretum Trail Photo by Mark MacLennan

Three-Mile Drive Photo by Al Whitaker

Getting Around at the Arb Three-Mile Drive – As an official roadway of the University of Minnesota, sharing the road is necessary so all can enjoy the beauty and wonder of the Arboretum. Bicyclists should note the bicycle and vehicle shared roadway, abide by roadway speed limits and yield to pedestrians in cross-walk areas. The Arboretum parallel system of signed pathways and trails offers a safer and more scenic alternative to pedestrians walking on Three-Mile Drive. However, pedestrians who choose to continue walking on the roadway will be directed to walk in the marked pedestrian lane on the right side of the roadway – so bicyclists should use extreme caution. Scooters, skateboards and in-line skates are not allowed on Three-Mile Drive.

If bicyclists wish to stop and visit the gardens and grounds, enter Arboretum buildings or use walkways and trails, a $5 day pass is required for trail-users age 13 and up. Trumpet Creeper Tram and Circulators – Enjoy the Arboretum by taking one of the electric-powered, 11-passenger Circulators. This is a free hop-on/hop-off vehicle circling Three-Mile Drive on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. There are three stops: Home Demonstration Gardens (by greenhouse), Sculpture Garden and the Maze Garden. The Arboretum is for everybody – let’s keep it safe and enjoyable for all. Tram schedule and tickets are available at the Oswald Visitor Center.

For bicyclists passing through the Arboretum on the Minnewashta Parkway regional bicycling trail, there is no admission charge.

“SEASONS OF CHANGE” WEATHER NETWORK AT THE ARBORETUM Patrick Petersen, Editor During the third week of April, University of Minnesota scientists led by Dr. Brian Smoliak installed a set of 24 temperature sensors around the Arboretum. This “Seasons of Change” network leverages the diversity of biomes present at the Arboretum in order to better understand how different landscapes contribute to spatial variations in temperature. The Arboretum is a unique study area because it contains curated gardens and many acres of natural forest, wetland and prairie. According to Smoliak: “Although the Arboretum grounds are subject to the same weather variations, we hypothesize that the average climate at individual locations will be up to several degrees different due to variations in vegetation, elevation and sunlight exposure. We expect the temperature differences to be larger at times and smaller at others, depending on the weather (windy vs. calm, cloudy vs. sunny) and time of day (night vs. day).” This spring and summer, University of Minnesota researchers will collect temperature data from the sensor network in order to answer research propositions such as: do seasonal changes in vegetation such as leaf-out affect spatial contrasts in temperature? Do the patterns of temperature contrast vary by season or are they relatively constant? Can the data provide insights for visitors in the design and management of their home gardens? Results will be shared with visitors and the public through signage at the Arboretum and public presentations throughout the summer. The project is funded by a grant from the University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment and supervised by Peter Moe, Arboretum director of operations and research.

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Bog Install Photos courtesy of Dr. Brian Smoliak

Big Fish #1 and #2 Photo by Jillian Bell

‘Nature in Glass’ Summer Exhibit This summer, the Arboretum gardens are the perfect setting for ’Nature in Glass,’ an exhibit of 32 stunning glass sculptures created by renowned Michigan artist Craig Mitchell Smith. Don't miss this spectacular exhibit, on display now through summer. Free with Arboretum gate admission. Smith’s artistic statement says it all: “In 2006, I discovered my medium in glass. Medium not only in the sense of the substance used to create my art, but as a voice through which the spirit speaks. I love glass for its metaphors of the human condition. At its best, it is colorful and transparent, brittle when cold and malleable when warm, stronger than it looks, enduring the ages if treated with care and respect.” “Isadora Duncan, when asked what her dance meant, said, ’If I could tell you what I mean, I wouldn’t have to dance.’ I never set out to make something beautiful or meaningful. My work is a response to beauty or meaning. I work in glass to tell you what I mean. I prefer to have my glass speak for itself.” Check the Gift Store for some of Smith’s glass pieces. See more: www.arboretum.umn.edu/natureinglass.aspx With support from:

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The Weeping Willow Photo by Don Olson

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BOTANIC ROYALTY Now through Labor Day, the Reedy Gallery presents The Highgrove Florilegium: A Celebration of Contemporary Botanical Art. Forty exquisite watercolor prints by world-famous botanical artists feature the Highgrove gardens of HRH The Prince of Wales. Rare book page turning. Librarian Kathy Allen of Andersen Horticultural Library will turn 124 pages of watercolors continuously from the Highgrove Florilegium published volumes on June 24, noon-2 p.m.; July 12 and July 26, 1-2:30 p.m. In the Reedy Gallery. “Green Carpet” Entry and Grand Opening Exhibit Reception with remarks by University of Minnesota Librarian Wendy Lougee, on June 26. Reservations at 952-443-1405. Hosted by University of Minnesota Libraries and Friends of the Andersen Horticultural Library. The Highgrove Florilegium; published by Addison Publications Ltd © A G Carrick Ltd.

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Monarch on Tithonia Photo by Don Olson

Photo by Dorothy Lee

A GREEN LEGACY Judy Hohmann Marketing & Communications Manager A wedding gift first introduced the Arboretum to Jo Frerichs and her husband John Hay. Next-door neighbors Jim and Mary Meyer (a professor at the University of Minnesota) gave a gift membership to the newlyweds. That was 1999 and in 2002, the Johanna Frerichs Garden for Wildlife was dedicated, turning a passion for gardening into a living legacy. Her husband had encouraged her to start estate planning, resulting in gifts of Medtronic stock to the Arboretum. These gifts helped transform an open field into a garden and habitat designed to attract wildlife. She carried on the family passion for gardening as both her mother and grandmother were gardeners. Frerichs took the family tradition even further, becoming a Master Gardener in 2000. Trained as a nurse, with a master’s degree in public health education, Frerichs worked in health care and as a manager of occupational health at Medtronic. She understands the benefits of nature and wellness. When Frerichs retired, she volunteered for 10 years at the Horticultural Research Center and currently volunteers as a public walking-tour guide, “…sharing what I love about the Arboretum.” In sharing her story about giving, Frerichs added, “I know where my money is going while I’m alive. It’s so rewarding to look at the native prairie, stream and woods; and watch birds and wildlife discover this garden.”

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Wing it to the Butterfly Exhibit! Barb DeGroot Public Relations Specialist “Butterflies: Beauty in Flight” provides an intimate look at live butterflies in action. If you haven’t seen it, plan a visit! The exhibit, featuring Monarchs and other native butterflies, plus pollinator plants, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 17 in the Snyder Building’s Meyer-Deats Conservatory. Entry: $3 for ages 3 & up; free for age 2 & younger (Gate fee applies). Members are Special! Members’ free admission days fall on two Sundays, July 20 and Aug. 17. Just present your member card at the exhibit entrance and you’ll be allowed one admission at the single member level; admission for two at the duo level; admission for four at the duo+two level; and admission for eight with a donor-level membership. Valid only on July 20 and Aug. 17. Butterfly Release Days are every Saturday, July 12 through Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. Truly an inspirational experience! If you’d like to release a butterfly, you can reserve one online or by calling 952-443-1411. Fee: $3 for a Painted Lady butterfly and $6 for a Monarch. www.arboretum.umn.edu/beautyinflightbutterflyexhibit.aspx The Arboretum Gift Store carries everything from real butterfly-wing jewelry to butterfly nets for the kids. For those looking to help the butterflies thrive, stop in for Save Our Monarchs seed packs for butterfly habitat. You’ll also find many different butterfly patterns on tabletop décor, children's activity books, coloring books and puzzles with the butterfly theme. Read more: “Pollinators of Native Plants” – comprehensive book profiles over 65 perennial native plant species plus the pollinators, beneficial insects and flower visitors the plants attract. Heather Holm, $29.95; and “The Mystery of Monarch Metamorphosis” – beautifully photographed children’s book by a Minnesota author detailing the complete stages of metamorphosis. Effie Jo, $16.95, – both available in the Gift Store (952-443-1439). “Bugs & Butterflies” – Photographer Bill Johnson brings beetles and bumblebees, dragonflies, water bugs and butterflies up close and personal. Exhibit runs through July 20 in the Restaurant Gallery.

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YOGA IN THE GARDENS 6 p.m., free with gate admission, Sensory Garden All classes offered in partnership with Life Time Fitness will be Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Modifications will be provided to make the experience accessible for all participants.

NATURE IN GLASS 8 a.m.-sunset daily through Aug. 31, free with gate admission, Arboretum Grounds The Arboretum’s 2014 summer exhibition, “Nature in Glass: The Wonders of Craig Mitchell Smith” (See page 9). BUTTERFLIES: BEAUTY IN FLIGHT 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Aug. 17, $3 with gate admission/ kids 2 and under free, Snyder Building Myers-Deats Conservatory View the wonders of butterflies up close and personal as the Conservatory fills with their beauty and several plant species that help sustain them. Special free-entry Member Days: Sundays, July 20 and August 17. BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES Daily through July 20, free with gate admission, Oswald Visitor Center Restaurant Gallery Explore the beauty in the details in Bill Johnson’s photo exhibit. THE ART OF BUTTERFLIES Opens July 22, Restaurant Gallery HIGHGROVE FLORILEGIUM EXHIBIT Daily through Sept. 1, free with gate admission, Oswald Visitor Center Reedy Gallery Over seven years, leading botanical artists from around the world were invited to paint examples of the plants and trees growing in the Prince of Wales’ garden at Highgrove in Gloucestershire, England. CAMPFIRE COOKING DAY CAMP FOR 5TH-8TH GRADE GRADS (997-07-01-14) 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $52 members/$56 non-members, Learning Center Forage for materials, learn safe fire-building techniques, and cook over a campfire. Whittle a roasting stick and maybe even find a “weed” that is actually a tasty wild edible! Take home new skills and recipe ideas! Also offered Aug. 12. HONEY PROJECTS DAY CAMP FOR 5TH-8TH GRADE GRADS (996-07-01-14) 1-4 p.m., $42/$45, Learning Center First discover some fascinating facts about hive life, then use honey and beeswax to make a body-care product such as healing salve or lip balm. Finally, taste-test pollen and a variety of honeys and even “bee-come” a chef and make a honey-based snack! Take home projects and recipes. Also offered Aug. 12.

Wednesday, July 2 CAMPFIRE COOKING DAY CAMP FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE GRADS (992-07-02-14) Also offered Aug. 13 (See July 1 for full details and description) HONEY PROJECTS DAY CAMP FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE GRADS (991-07-02-14) Also offered Aug. 13 (See July 1 for full details and description)

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

Saturday, July 5 WEEKEND FAMILY FUN: NECTAR SIPPERS Noon-4 p.m. (drop in), free with gate admission, Learning Center Marvel at the winged world of pollinators who sip, slurp, and savor nourishing flower nectar. Check the butterfly exhibit to see if any new butterflies have emerged. Play a pollinator game and learn flower favorites for bees, bats, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Sunday, July 6 MUSIC IN THE GARDENS: THE CARLSONS 1-2:30 p.m., free with gate admission, Trex Deck WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See July 5)

Tuesday, July 8 NATURE PLAY DAY CAMP FOR 1ST-2ND GRADE GRADS (986-07-08-14) 9 a.m.–Noon, $81/$90, Learning Center Three-day camp includes Wednesday & Thursday, July 9 & 10. Awaken your sense of adventure and creativity. Each day will include a snack…and playing outside! Adults, visit www.childrenandnature.org to discover the latest on the critical importance of nature play. NATURE PLAY DAY CAMP FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE GRADS (991-07-08-14) 1-4 p.m. (See above for full details and description)

Wednesday, July 9 TRADITIONAL TEA 2:30-4 p.m., $26/$29, Snyder Building Tea Room Reserve at 612-626-3951 or www.arboretum.umn.edu/teatime.aspx. NATURE PLAY DAY CAMP FOR 1ST-2ND GRADE GRADS (See July 8) NATURE PLAY DAY CAMP FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE GRADS (See July 8)

Thursday, July 10 NATURE PLAY DAY CAMP FOR 1ST-2ND GRADE GRADS (See July 8)

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CALENDAR-AT-A NATURE PLAY DAY CAMP FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE GRADS (See July 8) STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY (See July 3)

Saturday, July 12 THE ARBORETUM DISPLAY GARDEN UP-CLOSE: GERTRUDE JEKYLL FROM HOT TO COOL (150-07-12-14) 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $35/$55, Three-Class Bundle $75/$130, Visitor Center With Mary H. Meyer, U of M leading horticulturist, as your instructor, you’ll find out how to get the most impact with color and learn how to follow designer Gertrude Jekyll’s color schemes. FLORAL ARRANGEMENT SEE-AND-LEARN: COTTAGE GARDEN IN A VASE A LA GERTRUDE JEKYLL (100-07-12-14) 1:30-3 p.m., $20/$40, Visitor Center Drawing from years of experience and a love of Jekyll’s work, the instructor will share images of Jekyll-style arrangements, and then demonstrate how to create such designs as you watch. MUSIC IN THE GARDENS: THE TEDDY BEAR BAND 11 a.m.-Noon, free with gate admission, Trex Deck Participation and interaction between the band, children and parents are the cornerstone concepts of the Teddy Bear Band as it aims to give kids a positive sense of self and appreciation of their own abilities. WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See July 5)

Sunday, July 13 3OTH ANNUAL ARBORETUM AUXILIARY PRIVATE GARDEN TOURS Inspiration awaits! Come experience the joy of gardens. In addition to the tours, Sunday brunch (July 13) or weekday lunch (July 15 and 16) will be served on the Arboretum’s beautiful Morgan Terrace. Reserve at: www.arboretum.umn.edu/ auxiliarygardentours.aspx or 612-625-9865. MUSIC IN THE GARDENS: PAUL CHERBA 1-2:30 p.m., free with gate admission, Trex Deck Often described as “a young Frank Sinatra,” Cherba's piano music is relaxing and invigorating. He will be improvising piano compositions all afternoon.

PETALS AND POLLEN DAY CAMP FOR ENTERING KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN GRADS Session 1: 9-11:30 a.m. (980-07-15-14-01) Session 2: 1-3:30 p.m. (980-07-15-14-02) $68/$75, Learning Center Each session includes Wednesday & Thursday, July 16 & 17. Hunt for butterflies outside in the gardens AND in our new butterfly exhibit! Each day will include a short circle time, a snack, a planting project, a themed activity or two, and time for nature play.

Wednesday, July 16 3OTH ANNUAL ARBORETUM AUXILIARY PRIVATE GARDEN TOURS (See July 13) TOAST & TASTE IN THE GARDENS 6-9 p.m. (see page 4)

Thursday, July 17 STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY (See July 3)

Saturday, July 19 ESSENTIAL SUMMER GARDEN MAINTENANCE (150-07-19-14) 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $35/$55, Two-Class Bundle: $55/$95, Visitor Center Learn gardening maintenance milestones critical for the health of your plants during the peak of summer in Minnesota’s Zone 4 with the Arboretum’s expert horticulturist Jeffrey L. Johnson, with an emphasis on methods that are sustainable and even energy conserving. Save by bundling with Essential Autumn Garden Maintenance, Sept. 13. WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See July 5)

Sunday, July 20 FREE ENTRY FOR MEMBERS TO “BUTTERFLIES” EXHIBIT. YOGA IN THE GARDENS Noon, free with gate admission, location TBA. (See July 3)

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See July 5)

Tuesday, July 15 3OTH ANNUAL ARBORETUM AUXILIARY PRIVATE GARDEN TOURS (See July 13)

MUSIC IN THE GARDENS: JAZZ ON THE PRAIRIE 1-2:30 p.m., free with gate admission, Trex Deck This 20-piece band from Eden Prairie plays all styles of jazz and big band music. WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See July 5)

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To Register for Classes: call 952-443-1422 or visit arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx

Tuesday, July 22

Saturday, Aug. 2

POLLINATOR POWER! DAY CAMP FOR 1ST-2ND GRADE GRADS (985-07-22-14) 9 a.m.-Noon, $81/$90, Learning Center Three-day camp includes Wednesday & Thursday, July 23 & 24. Explore the gardens from a butterfly’s perspective, and discover why a bee’s body makes it an effective pollinator. Each day will include a short circle time, hike, snack, planting project and themed activity. Bring home plants and projects!

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN: PRAIRIE POLLINATORS Noon-4 p.m. (drop in), free with gate admission, Learning Center Search the prairie garden with your family and spot the late bloomers that flower in prairie meadows. Along the way, meet the butterflies, bees, and birds that call the prairie home. Unearth the mystery of how long the roots are on prairie plants, then select seeds to start your own meadow.

POLLINATOR POWER! DAY CAMP FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE GRADS (990-07-22-14) 1-4 p.m. (See above for full details and description)

Thursday, July 24 STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY (See July 3)

Saturday, July 26 CREATE A GARDEN BOUNTY CENTERPIECE: FROM THE ARBORETUM GARDENS TO YOUR TABLE (100-07-26-14) 9:30 a.m.-Noon, $80/$100, Learning Center Using abundant cuttings from the Arboretum and a premium selection of locally grown flowers and vegetables, you’ll create a fitting centerpiece for a relaxed dinner with friends or one to simply enjoy on your own.

Sunday, Aug. 3 WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See Aug. 2)

Tuesday, Aug. 5 HARVEST HOOPLA DAY CAMP FOR ENTERING KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN GRADS Session 1: 9 - 11:30 a.m. (980-08-05-14-01) Session 2: 1 - 3:30 p.m. (980-08-05-14-02) $68/$75, Learning Center Three-day camp includes Wednesday & Thursday, Aug. 6 & 7. Gather garden treats to make tasty snacks, turn into a veggie creature and make veggie art. Investigate whether the bug crawling under that leaf is a pest or valued guest. Each day will include a short circle time, a snack, garden time, and an adventure or two!

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See July 5)

Sunday, July 27 WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See July 5)

Tuesday, July 29 MUD, WATER, SUN DAY CAMP FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE GRADS (990-07-29-14) 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $108/$120, Learning Center Three-day camp includes Wednesday & Thursday, July 30 & 31. Play, build and paint with mud. Mash up plant parts with water to make paper and even use water to make music. Harvest, eat and plant the world’s most famous water-loving plant. Then discover how to use the sun’s powers to make food! BUTTERFLY AND GARDEN ART DAY CAMP FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE GRADS (993-07-29-14) 1-4 p.m., $81/$90, Learning Center Three-day camp includes Wednesday & Thursday, July 30 & 31. Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and the new butterfly exhibit to create art based on observations. Learn new techniques as you experiment with pencil, paint, clay and pastels. Different projects each summer for repeat campers.

Thursday, July 31 STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY (See July 3)

Wednesday, Aug. 6 BUTTERFLY FLUTTERBY—GUIDED SUMMER HOME SCHOOL ADVENTURE (965-08-06-14) 9:30-10:30 a.m., $8/$10, Learning Center Suggested ages: 2nd-6th Grade. In celebration of the 2014 “Butterflies: Beauty in Flight” exhibit, this adventure takes you into the fascinating world of butterflies! Dissect flowers and examine their parts using microscopes. Explore metamorphosis on a butterfly hunt in the Children’s Garden to search for butterfly eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises and, of course, the majestic adult butterflies. Made possible in part by Syngenta

Thursday, Aug. 7 YOGA IN THE GARDENS (See July 3) STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY (See July 3)

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CALENDAR-AT-A Friday, Aug. 8

Thursday, Aug. 14

CHANHASSEN/CARVER COUNTY DAY AT THE ARB 8 a.m.-8 p.m., free admission for residents of Carver County and Chanhassen, Arboretum grounds This is a special day to celebrate our wonderful neighbors. Coffee, refreshments and welcoming remarks by Arboretum director Dr. Ed Schneider and Chanhassen/Carver County public officials at 10 a.m. in the Oswald Visitor Center.

COOKING DAY CAMP: BREADS AND SPREADS FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE GRADS (992-08-14-14) 9-11:30 a.m., $35/$38, Learning Center Make fresh bread and crackers, then harvest herbs from the garden to turn into tasty dips and spreads. Create pesto made from basil, parsley or cilantro. Mix herbs like dill and chives with butter or cream cheese. Perfect food for snacks & parties! Also offered Aug. 19

Saturday, Aug. 9

COOKING DAY CAMP: BREADS AND SPREADS FOR 5TH-8TH GRADE GRADS (997-08-14-14) 1-3:30 p.m. • Also offered Aug. 19 (See above for full details and description)

FIRE IN THE GARDEN: FLATBREAD ON THE GRILL ARTISTRY 10 a.m.-Noon, $60/$80, Two-Class Bundle $100/$140, Learning Center With award-winning chef Anna Christoforides as your guide, you’ll learn how to create amazing pizzas and other flatbreads on your grill. Anna will entertain you with stories of the Greek origins of flatbreads while she demonstrates how to create mouthwatering breads for your summer entertaining and enjoyment. WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See Aug. 2)

Sunday, Aug. 10 MUSIC IN THE GARDENS: CELEBRATION BRASS 1:30-3 p.m., free with gate admission, Trex Deck Founded in 2001, this quintet plays a wide variety of musical genres, including jazz, Dixieland, ragtime, classical, show tunes and golden oldies.

STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY (See July 3) MUSIC IN THE GARDENS: OVation 5:30 & 6:15 p.m., free with gate admission, Sensory Garden

Saturday, Aug. 16 ART CRAWL THROUGH THE GARDENS 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free with gate admission, Three-Mile Drive Art Crawl Through the Gardens is a unique event set entirely in the Arboretum’s beautiful landscapes and gardens. Featuring a wide variety of works displayed by talented artists who will be on hand to meet with visitors and sell their pieces, exhibitors and their art will be scattered in intimate clusters along Three-Mile Drive. Accessible by foot, car and the Arboretum Circulator.

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See Aug. 2)

Tuesday, Aug. 12 CAMPFIRE COOKING DAY CAMP FOR 5TH-8TH GRADE GRADS (997-08-12-14) (See July 1) HONEY PROJECTS DAY CAMP FOR 5TH-8TH GRADE GRADS (996-08-12-14) (See July 1)

Wednesday, Aug. 13 TRADITIONAL TEA (See July 9) CAMPFIRE COOKING DAY CAMP FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE GRADS (992-08-13-14) (See July 2) HONEY PROJECTS DAY CAMP FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE GRADS (991-08-13-14) (See July 2)

Photo by Roger Smallbeck

COOKING WITH HERBS FOR WELL-BEING (800-08-16-14) 9-11 a.m., $35/$45, Learning Center Instructor and certified culinary herbalist Kris James will be discussing herbs that have been widely found to enhance overall well-being, help manage common minor health issues, and add flavor and interest to your cooking. Together in class we’ll first taste and then make some recipes that you can take home for later. Visit www.arboretum.umn.edu/eventsprograms.aspx for a menu. WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See Aug. 2)

Sunday, Aug. 17 LAST DAY OF “BUTTERFLIES” EXHIBIT FREE ENTRY FOR MEMBERS TO “BUTTERFLIES” EXHIBIT. ART CRAWL THROUGH THE GARDENS Noon-4 p.m. (See Aug. 16 for full details)

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To Register for Classes: call 952-443-1422 or visit arboretum.umn.edu/learn.aspx WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See Aug. 2)

Tuesday, Aug. 19 COOKING DAY CAMP: BREADS AND SPREADS FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE GRADS (992-08-19-14) (See Aug. 14) COOKING DAY CAMP: BREADS AND SPREADS FOR 5TH-8TH GRADE GRADS, SESSION 2 (997-08-19-14) (See Aug. 14)

Wednesday, Aug. 20 KITCHEN CREATORS DAY CAMP FOR 1ST-2ND GRADE GRADS (987-08-20-14) 1-4 p.m., $36/$39, Learning Center Herbs add wonderful flavor and let young cooks impress their families by transforming easy-to-make foods into extra fancy delights! Your super fancy chef will first hunt for herbs in the garden, then learn how to harvest, wash and prepare the plants in order to create a savory entrée and also a dessert. Young cooks will make enough to both taste in class and bring home to share with family!

Thursday, Aug. 21 FRESH PICKED FEAST FOR LUNCH FOR AN ADULT + KIDS WHO ARE K-2ND GRADE GRADS (976-08-21-14-01) 9 a.m.-Noon, $28/$30, Learning Center Spend quality time together as you create a tasty garden-fresh rainbow lunch! Cook using color as an easy guide for well-rounded nutrition, flavor, texture, and fun for the whole family! (Different recipes each summer for repeat participants. Food is as organic and local as possible.)

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FRESH PICKED FEAST FOR SUPPER FOR AN ADULT + KIDS WHO ARE 3RD-8TH GRADE GRADS (976-08-21-14-02) 2-5 p.m. (See above for full details and description) MARIN AND MILL VALLEY KITCHEN INSPIRED DINNER (800-08-21-14) 6:30-8:30 p.m., $55/$70, Learning Center Chef Mike Rakun is back with summer food inspirations to excite your taste buds and satisfy your soul. Come early with your dining partners and enjoy the lush Arboretum gardens before dinner. Wine tastings complement the courses. Visit www.arboretum.umn.edu/cookingclasses.aspx for a menu. STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY (See July 3)

Saturday, Aug. 23 THE POWER OF BALANCE: STONE SCULPTURES FOR YOUR GARDEN (100-08-23-14-02) 9:30 a.m.-Noon, $35/$55, Snyder Building Turn rocks pulled from a garden plot into works of art and garden features. Stone-sculpture artist Peter Juhl’s magical and exquisite balanced-stone sculptures will dazzle you. He will demonstrate how to balance three or more rocks in seemingly impossible fashion without the aid of bolts, duct tape, or glue. Then he’ll guide you through the steps to create your own balanced rock sculpture. Photo by Peter Juhl

SCULPTURE GARDEN TOUR WITH THE CURATOR (100-08-23-14) 10 a.m.-Noon, $20/$40, Visitor Center Jump on the super-sized golf cart for an exclusive, limited-seating tour of sculpture treasures at the Arboretum. You’ll meet sculpture collection curator Susan Thurston-Hamerski at the Visitor Center entrance and then make your way to the acclaimed Harrison Sculpture Garden. There will be additional stops to view and discuss some of the other art treasures throughout the collections. WALKS WITH MATT: PRAIRIE IN ITS GLORY (960-08-23-14) 10 a.m.-Noon, $10/$24, Five-Class Bundle: $40/$105, Ordway Parking Lot The Arboretum prairie will be in its glory at the end of summer, and you won’t want to miss seeing it with acclaimed naturalist Matt Schuth. From tall grasses to flowering plants, along with the humming insects and birds who linger into late summer, you’ll gain insights into the prairie that once covered our region. WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See Aug. 2)

Sunday, Aug. 24 YOGA IN THE GARDENS Noon, free with gate admission, location TBA. (See July 3) MUSIC IN THE GARDENS: MAPLE GROVE JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1:30-3 p.m., free with gate admission, Trex Deck Under the direction of Paul Mazzacano, the band has grown to 18 musicians and includes artistry on the bass, trumpet, piano, percussion, and most recently guitar and vocal soloist. WEEKEND FAMILY FUN (See Aug. 2)

Thursday, Aug. 28 STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY (See July 3)

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Hours...

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

Grounds open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (or sunset) daily.

REEDY GALLERY

Oswald Visitor Center (Apr.-Oct.) Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

HIGHGROVE FLORILEGIUM EXHIBIT • Through Sept. 1 Featuring 40 exquisite botanical art prints inspired by Prince Charles’ gardens. See page 9 for grand opening and 40th anniversary event information.

Arboretum Gift Store Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Restaurant Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Andersen

Horticultural Library (Snyder Building) Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 4, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission Fee Visitors: $12 for ages 13 and up Members: Free Children 12 & under: Free Arboretum memberships start at $49 Thursday Admission Apr.-Oct., Third Thursday Free after 4:30 p.m.

ART AT THE ARBORETUM

RESTAURANT GALLERY BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES • Through July 20 Photographer Bill Johnson brings beetles and bumblebees, dragonæflies, waterbugs and butterflies up close and personal. THE ART OF BUTTERFLIES • July 22-Sept. 22 Artistic interpretations of butterflies from the tropics in mounted glass, watercolors and more installed by Wilcock Gallery.

SAVE THE DATE

GALA IN THE GARDENS • Wednesday, Sept., 10, 6 to 9 p.m. (See page 3) “NATURE,” OUTDOOR WALKING THEATRE • Sept. 12-Oct. 12 Premiere of a new staging of the acclaimed national production featuring the historic and sometimes tumultuous friendship of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, and their exploration of nature and the universe of emotions. Select from 29 performances, Sept. 12-Oct. 12, Thursday and Friday evenings; with two shows daily on Saturdays and Sundays. $20 member/ $25 non-member/$15 students. Presented by TigerLion Arts and the Arboretum. Visit www.arboretum.umn.edu/comingsoon.aspx for information

APPLEHOUSE OPENS FOR THE SEASON • Early Sept – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily Purchase apples from a changing inventory of 50 varieties throughout the season—from long-time favorites to recent University of Minnesota introductions, including Minnesota’s State Fruit, the Honeycrisp! Proceeds benefit the University of Minnesota's apple research program. The AppleHouse is located 1.5 miles west of the Arboretum entrance in Chanhassen on State Highway 5 and Rolling Acres Road.