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Photo of American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) by volunteer Gregg Solms
Arboretum Explorer: Can't-miss updates from your Arboretum
Mid-August 2021

Winter Lights Returns to the Gardens

We are thrilled to announce that the 2021 Winter Lights holiday event will welcome members and guests back into the gardens as it returns to the traditional outdoor walk-through open-air show format. The famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden will be back, outfitted with new designs in lights, while throughout the gardens, popular arrangements will mingle with ones never seen before. Tickets go on sale October 1, 2021 and we hope you will join us this holiday season!

Winter Lights is the Arboretum’s largest annual fundraiser, and supports many parts of its mission driven programming. Check back for updates and emerging info.
 

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OAK is Back for Fall!

Outdoor Adventure Kids (OAK), an all-outdoor, safe drop off program, is back for another season of fun and learning outside! Kids ages 6-12 years will learn how to build fires, look for critters in the creek, hike the Arboretum’s beautiful trails, and so much more. OAK's 1-day classes will take place from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays this fall from October 7th through November 19th. Registration opens on Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 p.m. 

Outdoor Adventure Kids follows a rigorous safety protocol addressing COVID concerns as recommended by heath professionals.

 
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Late Bloomers Pop in the Azalea Collection

The blooms in the National Native Azalea Collection aren't quite done for the season. If you can walk between the rainstorms (or between the raindrops), you may still catch the red-orange blossoms of the late-season Plumleaf Azalea (Rhododendron prunifolium). But be quick! These azaleas won't stick around much longer.

Photo by volunteer David Lewis

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