Soak up the last of summer before the leaves begin to change around the Arboretum. Check out  "Garden Highlights" updated weekly, to see what's blooming on the grounds and the soon-to-be best spots to see the fall color. Some of our favorite trails include the walk to the Farm, the Sensory Garden and Wood Duck Pond....

By juxtaposing the fluid transparency of watercolor, the rich, worked texture of oil, and the spectral light of photography, this show challenges the viewer to move beyond the literal. “Thin Veils and Fluid Borders” invites us to look past the geography of the land and instead feel its pulse. Together, these works create a collective meditation...

Presented by the University of MN Landscape Arboretum and the University of MN Extension.  The 2027 ProHort Core Course offers comprehensive knowledge that has the power to transform your gardens! The online, at-your-own-pace course has 14 modules that cover a variety of horticultural topics. The course starts on January 12, 2027.  Sign up and see all...

In the natural world, a flower blooms for only a set period of time—holding its breath in a brief, brilliant display before returning to the earth. But in Chasing Flowers, the garden never fades. Amy Coulombe explores this fleeting beauty through a diverse collection of styles, refusing to settle into a single medium and keeping...

Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists. Nestled in the Snyder building's Tea Room, this event is sure to delight the senses. Guests are welcome to enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum before...

Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists. Nestled in the Snyder building's Tea Room, this event is sure to delight the senses. Guests are welcome to enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum before...

Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists. Nestled in the Snyder building's Tea Room, this event is sure to delight the senses. Guests are welcome to enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum before...

Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists. Nestled in the Snyder building's Tea Room, this event is sure to delight the senses. Guests are welcome to enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum before...

Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists. Nestled in the Snyder building's Tea Room, this event is sure to delight the senses. Guests are welcome to enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum before...

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 from October through December...

Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape and transform the grounds...

Few decorations represent the holiday season like wreaths hanging on your door. Join instructor Susan Snegosky at the Arboretum for our Holiday Wreath Workshop and get excellent hands-on instruction in creating your own wreath to take home. Susan will supply locally sourced winter greens as well as fresh foliage, natural, dried materials and accents to...