Books in the Garden 2023: Why Does Nature Matter?
6 session series
Wednesdays, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, 2023, noon-1:30 p.m.$110 member/$155 non-member
Arboretum Art Open Studio: Spring 12-week Series
Select a 12-session series
Tuesdays, March 28-June 13
Mornings 9 a.m.-noon
Afternoons 12:30-3:30 p.m.$64 member/$239 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
(Grades 1-5) Self-Guided Pollinator Activities Backpack for groups
Available daily May 8-June 2, 2023
$45/backpack rental, advance registration required.
Shinrin-yoku
Select a session
Saturday, June 3, 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21, 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 30, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 23, 9-11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 28, 5-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-noon$19 member/$34 non-memberLimited spots remain.
Managing Pests in Your Garden Short Course (Online Self-Paced Modules)
Online, self-paced module available May 17-Sept. 30, 2023
$50 member/$70 non-member
Shinrin-yoku with Dogs -Spring
Thursday, May 25, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
$5 member (regular value $20)CANCELED.
Fresh Spring Greens: Hands-on Cooking Class
Saturday, May 27, 9-11 a.m.
$55 member/$70 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Contemporary Japanese Weaving: SAORI
Select a session
Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, August 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, August 19, 2-5 p.m.$94 member/$124 non-member
Special Access: Honey Bee Hive Inspection (May-June)
Select a session:
Monday, May 29
Friday, June 9
Friday, June 16$25 member/$40 non-member
Outdoor Adventure Challenge: Activity Kit To-Go (Ages 7-12)
$65 member/$80 non-memberOnly 1 kit left!
Green Bean Family Garden Time
Choose one session or multiple sessions!
Saturdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., June 3 and 17, July 8 and 22, Aug. 5 and 19, Sept. 9 and 23$10 per child per session
Cardinal in Colored Pencil: Arboretum-Inspired Drawing
NEW DATE! Sunday, June 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
$69 member/$84 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
A Wonder Filled Experience (AWE)
Select a session
Tuesday, June 6, 2-3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, July 11, 2-3:15 p.m.
Thursday, July 20, 2-3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2-3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2-3:15 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2-3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2-3:15 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2-3:15 p.m.$20 member/$35 non-member
Pea Pods for Preschoolers Summer Series
Select a 10-session series
Thursdays, June 8-Aug. 17
Fridays, June 9-Aug. 18$140 member/$170 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Watch the Beekeeper at Work
Select a session:
Thursday, June 8, 1-1:20 p.m.
Wednesday, June 14, 1-1:20 p.m.
Saturday, July 1, 11-11:20 a.m.
Tuesday, July 4, 11-11:20 a.m.
Sunday, August 13, 11-11:20 a.m.
Saturday, August 26, 11-11:20 a.m.Included with gate admissionDrop in, no registration required.
Rhubarb: Hands-on Cooking Class
Saturday, June 10, 9-11 a.m.
$55 member/$70 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Abstract Minnesota Wildflowers in Watercolor
Tuesday, June 13, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
$89 member/$129 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Discovering a World of Pollinators: A Photographer's Field Guide (Online)
Tuesday, June 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
$44 member/$49 non-member
Walks With Matt: Bobolinks, Bluebirds & Meadowlarks
Wednesday June 14, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
$18 member/$33 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Iris in Watercolor Batik
Select a session:
Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, July 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.$79 member/$94 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
The Art of Up Close: Macro Nature Photography (Online)
Tuesday, June 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
$44 member/$49 non-member
Photo Walks With Eric: Summer Solstice at the Arb
Wednesday, June 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m. OR 7-9 p.m.
$56 member/$71 non-member
Mosaic Nature Treasure Blocks
Select a session
Friday, June 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.$79 member/$99 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.-
Special Access: Honey Bee Hive Inspection (July-Aug.)
Select a session:
Saturday, July 8
Sunday, July 16
Friday, Aug. 11
Friday, Aug. 25$25 member/$40 non-member 
Creative Capture: Photographing Butterflies, Moths & Caterpillars (Online)
Tuesday, July 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
$44 member/$49 non-member
Walks With Matt: Sights, Sounds & Songs of the Prairie
Thursday July 20, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
$18 member/$33 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available
Paint a Portrait of Your Pet
Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
$79 member/$94 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Japanese Braiding Technique: Kumihimo Bracelet
Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
$39 member/$54 non-member
Watch the Honey Harvest
Friday, August 4, drop in anytime 10 a.m.-noon OR 1-3 p.m.
INCLUDED with gate admission ticket, no program registration needed.
Regional Wine Tasting: California Off The Beaten Path
Saturday, Aug. 5, 2-4:30 p.m.
$60 member/$75 non-member
Creative Capture: Photographing Magnificent Mushrooms (Online)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
$44 member/$49 non-member
Walks With Matt: Wood Ducks & Wrens of Spring Peeper Meadow
Wednesday August 23, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
$18 member/$33 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available
Sweet Corn Savvy: Hands-on Cooking Class
Saturday, August 26, 9-11 a.m.
$55 member/$70 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Creative Capture: Photographing Spectacular Seeds & Fantastic Fruits (Online)
Thursday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
$44 member/$49 non-member
Pollinator Photography at the Arb: Butterflies, Bees & More!
Saturday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
$92 member/$107 non-member
Night Photography Academy (2-session Online), Optional In-Person 2-session Practicum
2-session Webinar Tuesday, Sept. 12 & Thursday, Sept. 14, 7-9 p.m. CDT
Optional In-person 2-session Practicum Friday, Sept. 15 & Saturday, Sept. 16, 7-11 p.m.$82-$314 member/$87-$349 non-member
Books in the Garden Fall 2023: Why does Nature Matter
3-session series
Wednesdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, noon-1:30 p.m.$110 member/$155 non-member
Special Access: Shooting the Light, Dusk to Dawn 2-Session Photography Workshop
2 session series
Friday, Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m. AND Saturday, Sept. 16, 6-8 a.m.$140 member/$170 non-member
Creating a Home Landscape: Sustainable Design Basics for Homeowners
Select a 5-session series:
FALL 2023 Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 16, 30, Oct. 14, 28, Nov. 11
WINTER 2024 Saturdays 1:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 20, Feb. 3, 17, March 2$200 member/$275 non-member
All About Apples: Hands-on Cooking Class
Saturday, September 23, 9-11 a.m.
$55 member/$70 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
The Power of Balance: Stone Sculptures for your Garden
Sunday, September 24, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
$45 member/$60 non-member
Special Access: Harvest Full Moon Photography At The Arboretum 2-session Workshop
2-session series
Thursday Sept. 28, 5-9 p.m. AND Friday, Sept. 29, 5-9 p.m.$232 member/$262 non-member
Walks With Matt: Mushrooms, Migrations & More
Friday September 29, 10:00 a.m.-noon
$18 member/$33 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Division, Cuttings & Layers: Science of Plant Propagation
Saturday, January 27, 9 a.m.-noon
$41 member/$56 non-member
Grafting & Budding: Science of Plant Propagation
Saturday, February 3, 9 a.m.-noon
$41 member/$56 non-member
Pruning Essentials: Deciduous & Coniferous Trees
Saturday, February 10, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
$41 member/$56 non-member
Pruning Essentials: Shrubs, Woody Vines, & Herbaceous Species
Saturday, February 17, 9 a.m.-noon
$41 member/$56 non-member
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