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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION: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 the website for tickets and complete details. \n\n\n 
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/forest-bathing-2/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
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SUMMARY:Books in the Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 explore this existential question: What can the natural world and its many creatures teach us about our human world? Please visit the website for ticketing details.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/books-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Seasonal Teas
DESCRIPTION:Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our chef 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 or after with their tea ticket. We’re happy to accommodate vegetarian diets at our teas. Please let us know of any vegetarian requests when purchasing your ticket so we can prepare for your visit. No other substitutions or special dietary requests are available. We encourage you to register your entire party together so we can seat you accordingly. Please visit the website.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/spring-seasonal-teas-5/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Seasonal Teas
DESCRIPTION:Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our chef 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 or after with their tea ticket. We’re happy to accommodate vegetarian diets at our teas. Please let us know of any vegetarian requests when purchasing your ticket so we can prepare for your visit. No other substitutions or special dietary requests are available. We encourage you to register your entire party together so we can seat you accordingly. Please visit the website.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/spring-seasonal-teas-4/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Seasonal Teas
DESCRIPTION:Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our chef 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 or after with their tea ticket. We’re happy to accommodate vegetarian diets at our teas. Please let us know of any vegetarian requests when purchasing your ticket so we can prepare for your visit. No other substitutions or special dietary requests are available. We encourage you to register your entire party together so we can seat you accordingly. Please visit the website.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/spring-seasonal-teas-3/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Seasonal Teas
DESCRIPTION:Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our chef 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 or after with their tea ticket. We’re happy to accommodate vegetarian diets at our teas. Please let us know of any vegetarian requests when purchasing your ticket so we can prepare for your visit. No other substitutions or special dietary requests are available. We encourage you to register your entire party together so we can seat you accordingly. Please visit the website.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/spring-seasonal-teas-2/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Opening: Where the Seed Remembers
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND this special opening reception and enjoy food & beverages while meeting the artists!  Where The Seed Remembers is an immersive multicultural community art exhibit that celebrates earth\, creation\, lineage and memory. It is co-curated by artist\, storyteller\, and cultural architect Joshua “Brotha Asé” Gillespie. This exhibition and accompanying celebration and community gatherings honors the connection between Mother Earth and the human experience. It explores birth\, nurturing\, protection\, identity\, grief\, joy and the giving and receiving cycles. The experience blends visual art\, sacred storytelling\, spoken word\, and communal reflection to reawaken connection in a time of disconnection. These stories\, artworks and reflections are presented by 10 Minnesota artists representing the Black\, Indigenous\, Latiné\, East African and Afro-Caribbean communities. Reserve your gate admission on the website.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/art-opening-where-the-seed-remembers/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Full Pink Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a self-guided evening hike at the Arboretum while basking in the glow of the Full Pink Moon. April’s full moon is named for the pink moss phlox that begins to bloom in other parts of the country. The Minnesota pink moss phlox usually blooms in May. In honor of the pink moon\, a hiking path around the Green Heron Pond will be lit with pink lights\, illuminating the surrounding landscape. Please reserve your tickets on the website.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/full-pink-moon-hike/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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