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5 events,
Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
Twin Cities Digital Artist Marlena Myles, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe, presents an augmented reality art exhibition at the Arboretum, which begins in the Harrison Sculpture Garden. Visitors use their cell phones to download the Revelo AR App to view digital images and audio at stops along the walk which honors, educates...
Free – $20
Art: Viewpoint
“Viewpoint” brings together the distinct artistic lenses of Brian Jensen and Mary Meuwissen to explore how we perceive our surroundings. Jensen offers a viewpoint rooted in clarity and memory—his precision-based acrylics on wood capture the iconic beauty of Minnesota’s landscapes and lakes with a storyteller’s eye. In contrast, Meuwissen offers a viewpoint from within. Her abstract, luminous...
Free – $20
Music in the Garden
Enjoy live music throughout the summer! This year, we welcome new and returning artists to our series, which occurs June through October. Join us every Sunday afternoon from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Music genres will include blues, folk, brass quintets, and orchestra. There's something for everyone. Rootstock Cafe will be open with food, beer and wine...
Free – $20
Community Pollinator Monitoring with Great River Greening
We're seeking volunteers to conduct independent pollinator monitoring at several of our project sites. Volunteer monitors will "adopt" a park and conduct 30-minute pollinator surveys independently four to six times from July through September. At the trainings, volunteers will learn to differentiate 4 general categories of pollinating insect and how to count them on the...
Free
Art: Radiant Flow
Bringing together three distinct voices, “Radiant Flow” celebrates the movement between nature, tradition, and modern expression. This exhibition explores how light and energy transition across different surfaces. Patty MacHalec’s plein-air style multimedia canvases display a classic depth. The organic, three-dimensional curves of Kristen Treuting’s gourds are stained with ornamental motifs. Jane Johnson's contemporary paintings vibrantly capture...
Free – $20
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6 events,
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Enjoy the best of summer on Tuesday nights at the Farm at the Arb with live music and chef-crafted pizza fired in outdoor pizza ovens! The Arboretum's Chef Beth Fisher will create pre-ordered pizzas featuring farm-fresh vegetables, greens and herbs while visitors relax under the summer skies, play yard games and listen to the music. And...
Free – $25
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6 events,
FireFly Viewing Nights
Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky! Bring your family and friends along to marvel at the wonder of these glowing winged beetles (also known as lightning bugs). Begin your firefly viewing experience by gathering to learn about these special creatures from local experts before...
Free – $20
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7 events,
Arboretum Garden Tours
Learn what stories the plants tell about Arboretum history, people, research and more! Join Arboretum staff and volunteers for a 30-minute, 0.25 mile walking tour of the Arboretum's formal gardens. This tour consists of 4-6 stops at various areas around the garden and is on a fully accessible trail. Tours are available Friday thru Monday...
Free – $20
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7 events,
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From pollinators and urban trees to ecosystems and everyday plant uses, Discovery Booths are sure to spark curiosity and inspire an appreciation for nature — at the Arboretum and elsewhere. Discovery Booths are included with general daily admission, which is free for members and ages 15 and younger and $20-$25 for non-members ages 16 and...
Free – $20
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8 events,
Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
Art: Viewpoint
Music in the Garden
Community Pollinator Monitoring with Great River Greening
Art: Radiant Flow
Arboretum Garden Tours
Music in the Garden
Enjoy live music throughout the summer! This year, we welcome new and returning artists to our series, which occurs June through October. Join us every Sunday afternoon from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Music genres will include blues, folk, brass quintets, and orchestra. There's something for everyone. Rootstock Cafe will be open with food, beer and...
Free – $20
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Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky! Bring your family and friends along to marvel at the wonder of these glowing winged beetles (also known as lightning bugs). Begin your firefly viewing experience by gathering to learn about these special creatures from local experts before...
Free – $20
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7 events,
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Enjoy the best of summer on Tuesday nights at the Farm at the Arb with live music and chef-crafted pizza fired in outdoor pizza ovens! The Arboretum's Chef Beth Fisher will create pre-ordered pizzas featuring farm-fresh vegetables, greens and herbs while visitors relax under the summer skies, play yard games and listen to the music. And...
Free – $25
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7 events,
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You’re Welcome to come to the 2026 Tracy Area Gardens and Quilts Tour SAVE THE DATE The Tracy Area Gardens and Quilts Tour Committee is excited to announce the tour date for 2026. The 2026 St. Mary’s CCW sponsored Tracy Area Gardens & Quilts Tour will be held on: Wednesday, July 8 (Rain date of...
$20.00
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7 events,
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Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky! Bring your family and friends along to marvel at the wonder of these glowing winged beetles (also known as lightning bugs). Begin your firefly viewing experience by gathering to learn about these special creatures from local experts before...
Free – $20
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7 events,
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Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: 'Forest Bathing'), a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your healer. Practice learning through guided awareness. Discover how the process can awaken your senses and calm your mind. Leave feeling refreshed and encouraged to continue your Shinrin-yoku practice. See select dates through September and visit...
$28 – $48
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11 events,
FireFly Viewing Nights
Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky! Bring your family and friends along to marvel at the wonder of these glowing winged beetles (also known as lightning bugs). Begin your firefly viewing experience by gathering to learn about these special creatures from local experts before...
Free – $20
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What: 2026 Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Learning Garden Tour When: Saturday, July 11, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - rain or shine Where: Ten gardens across southern Hennepin County 2026 Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Learning Garden Tour provides inspiration around every corner Hennepin Co., Minn. – Experience one of Minnesota’s premier...
$15.00
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Explore inspiring ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and outdoor spaces across the south metro while supporting metastatic breast cancer research Join us for the First Annual Pond King Water Gardens Pond Tour! This free, self-guided tour invites guests to explore beautiful ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and outdoor living spaces throughout the south metro area. Each stop will offer...
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From pollinators and urban trees to ecosystems and everyday plant uses, Discovery Booths are sure to spark curiosity and inspire an appreciation for nature — at the Arboretum and elsewhere. Discovery Booths are included with general daily admission, which is free for members and ages 15 and younger and $20-$25 for non-members ages 16 and...
Free – $20
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12 events,
Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
Art: Viewpoint
Music in the Garden
Community Pollinator Monitoring with Great River Greening
Art: Radiant Flow
Music in the Garden
FireFly Viewing Nights
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Celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Auxiliary Private Garden Tour as guests of the Arboretum Auxiliary. Unlike typical self-guided garden tours, our experience offers a comfortable, air conditioned motor coach ride from garden to garden, with a knowledgeable Auxiliary tour leader sharing insights along the way. Experience three, local private gardens — each with its...
$93
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Celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Auxiliary Private Garden Tour as guests of the Arboretum Auxiliary. Unlike typical self-guided garden tours, our experience offers a comfortable, air conditioned motor coach ride from garden to garden, with a knowledgeable Auxiliary tour leader sharing insights along the way. Experience three, local private gardens — each with its...
$93
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Celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Auxiliary Private Garden Tour as our guests. Unlike typical self-guided garden tours, our experience offers a comfortable, air conditioned motor coach ride from garden to garden, with a knowledgeable Auxiliary tour leader sharing insights along the way. Experience three, local private gardens — each with its own history and...
$93
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Explore inspiring ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and outdoor spaces across the south metro while supporting metastatic breast cancer research Join us for the First Annual Pond King Water Gardens Pond Tour! This free, self-guided tour invites guests to explore beautiful ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and outdoor living spaces throughout the south metro area. Each stop will offer...
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Celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Auxiliary Private Garden Tour as our guests. Unlike typical self-guided garden tours, our experience offers a comfortable, air conditioned motor coach ride from garden to garden, with a knowledgeable Auxiliary tour leader sharing insights along the way. Experience three, local private gardens — each with its own history and...
$93
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9 events,
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Celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Auxiliary Private Garden Tour as guests of the Arboretum Auxiliary. Unlike typical self-guided garden tours, our experience offers a comfortable, air conditioned motor coach ride from garden to garden, with a knowledgeable Auxiliary tour leader sharing insights along the way. Experience three, local private gardens — each with its...
$93
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Celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Auxiliary Private Garden Tour as our guests. Unlike typical self-guided garden tours, our experience offers a comfortable, air conditioned motor coach ride from garden to garden, with a knowledgeable Auxiliary tour leader sharing insights along the way. Experience three, local private gardens — each with its own history and...
$93
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Celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Auxiliary Private Garden Tour as our guests. Unlike typical self-guided garden tours, our experience offers a comfortable, air conditioned motor coach ride from garden to garden, with a knowledgeable Auxiliary tour leader sharing insights along the way. Experience three, local private gardens — each with its own history and...
$93
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10 events,
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Celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Auxiliary Private Garden Tour as guests of the Arboretum Auxiliary. Unlike typical self-guided garden tours, our experience offers a comfortable, air conditioned motor coach ride from garden to garden, with a knowledgeable Auxiliary tour leader sharing insights along the way. Experience three, local private gardens — each with its...
$93
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Celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Auxiliary Private Garden Tour as guests of the Arboretum Auxiliary. Unlike typical self-guided garden tours, our experience offers a comfortable, air conditioned motor coach ride from garden to garden, with a knowledgeable Auxiliary tour leader sharing insights along the way. Experience three, local private gardens — each with its...
$93
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Celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Auxiliary Private Garden Tour as our guests. Unlike typical self-guided garden tours, our experience offers a comfortable, air conditioned motor coach ride from garden to garden, with a knowledgeable Auxiliary tour leader sharing insights along the way. Experience three, local private gardens — each with its own history and...
$93
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Enjoy the best of summer on Tuesday nights at the Farm at the Arb with live music and chef-crafted pizza fired in outdoor pizza ovens! The Arboretum's Chef Beth Fisher will create pre-ordered pizzas featuring farm-fresh vegetables, greens and herbs while visitors relax under the summer skies, play yard games and listen to the music. And...
Free – $25
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7 events,
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Join other literature aficionados for thoughtful discourse led by UMN Distinguished Teaching Professor Emerita, Toni McNaron. Books in the Garden is a continuation of the ongoing series by the same title, but you do not need to have attended any previous series to join us for the 2026 course. In each of these books, the class will...
$120 – $220
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7 events,
Arboretum Garden Tours
Learn what stories the plants tell about Arboretum history, people, research and more! Join Arboretum staff and volunteers for a 30-minute, 0.25 mile walking tour of the Arboretum's formal gardens. This tour consists of 4-6 stops at various areas around the garden and is on a fully accessible trail. Tours are available Friday thru Monday...
Free – $20
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8 events,
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From pollinators and urban trees to ecosystems and everyday plant uses, Discovery Booths are sure to spark curiosity and inspire an appreciation for nature — at the Arboretum and elsewhere. Discovery Booths are included with general daily admission, which is free for members and ages 15 and younger and $20-$25 for non-members ages 16 and...
Free – $20
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8 events,
Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
Art: Viewpoint
Music in the Garden
Community Pollinator Monitoring with Great River Greening
Art: Radiant Flow
Music in the Garden
Arboretum Garden Tours
Become a beekeeper in this seven-session hands-on class that meets on the third Sunday of the month while following the life of honeybees. The first class is Sunday, April 19 and continues through October 18 unless otherwise noted. This experiential class will cover the historic folklore, agricultural politics and current sciences of sustainable beekeeping in northern climates. The seven-session...
$295
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6 events,
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Enjoy the best of summer on Tuesday nights at the Farm at the Arb with live music and chef-crafted pizza fired in outdoor pizza ovens! The Arboretum's Chef Beth Fisher will create pre-ordered pizzas featuring farm-fresh vegetables, greens and herbs while visitors relax under the summer skies, play yard games and listen to the music. And...
Free – $25
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7 events,
Art: Nature, Color, Splash
Each canvas is a "splash"—a moment when artist interpretation meets nature. Each time, the result is a work of art that challenges the objective view of the environment. This is not nature observed, but nature felt. Enjoy how these colorful landscapes sing in harmony revealing an energy that invites you to breathe it all in. And...
Free – $20
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Join us as you embark on a learning garden tour in local Clay County MN gardens with stops in Moorhead, Dilworth & Glyndon. Stops include a local native prairie landscaped yard, a cut flower farm, large straw-bale garden, and more great local resident's gardens. Each site will have a host to share information on the...
$15
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8 events,
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From pollinators and urban trees to ecosystems and everyday plant uses, Discovery Booths are sure to spark curiosity and inspire an appreciation for nature — at the Arboretum and elsewhere. Discovery Booths are included with general daily admission, which is free for members and ages 15 and younger and $20-$25 for non-members ages 16 and...
Free – $20
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Each canvas is a "splash"—a moment when artist interpretation meets nature. Each time, the result is a work of art that challenges the objective view of the environment. This is not nature observed, but nature felt. Enjoy how these colorful landscapes sing in harmony revealing an energy that invites you to breathe it all in. And meet...
Free – $20
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6 events,
Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
Music in the Garden
Community Pollinator Monitoring with Great River Greening
Art: Radiant Flow
Music in the Garden
Art: Nature, Color, Splash
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7 events,
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Enjoy the best of summer on Tuesday nights at the Farm at the Arb with live music and chef-crafted pizza fired in outdoor pizza ovens! The Arboretum's Chef Beth Fisher will create pre-ordered pizzas featuring farm-fresh vegetables, greens and herbs while visitors relax under the summer skies, play yard games and listen to the music. And...
Free – $25
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7 events,
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Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: 'Forest Bathing'), a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your healer. Practice learning through guided awareness. Discover how the process can awaken your senses and calm your mind. Leave feeling refreshed and encouraged to continue your Shinrin-yoku practice. See select dates through September and visit...
$28 – $48
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7 events,
Arboretum Garden Tours
Learn what stories the plants tell about Arboretum history, people, research and more! Join Arboretum staff and volunteers for a 30-minute, 0.25 mile walking tour of the Arboretum's formal gardens. This tour consists of 4-6 stops at various areas around the garden and is on a fully accessible trail. Tours are available Friday thru Monday...
Free – $20
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8 events,
-
From pollinators and urban trees to ecosystems and everyday plant uses, Discovery Booths are sure to spark curiosity and inspire an appreciation for nature — at the Arboretum and elsewhere. Discovery Booths are included with general daily admission, which is free for members and ages 15 and younger and $20-$25 for non-members ages 16 and...
Free – $20
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Not a member yet? Join our community of northern gardeners for access to exclusive content, classes and discounts. Join now!
