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National Public Gardens Week
May 13, 2019 - May 19, 2019
Join the Arboretum and hundreds of gardens across the nation as we celebrate the positive impacts of gardens and arboreta in our communities during National Public Gardens Week, May 13 – 19. As part of the celebration, the Arboretum will “go green” with several family-friendly nature activities and programs, including a green-themed ArborEvening event on Thursday, May 16. In addition, the Arboretum is hosting a special MYGARDEN online fundraising campaign this week to raise funds for the Arboretum’s Youth Education programs and endowment.
Scheduled Events
- Monday, May 13 – National Public Gardens Week Kick-off: All evening lighting will be green starting on Monday, May 13, through Sunday, May 19. Flash-fundraising campaign for youth education officially begins.
- Tuesday, May 14 – Rocky Cove Railroad g-scale model train exhibit, 12 – 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 15 – Half-priced parking ($7 per vehicle)
- Thursday, May 16 – ArborEvenings with a special green twist, 6 – 9 p.m. **Special musical performance by David Stevenson**
- Friday, May 17 – Guided Garden Walk, starting at 10 a.m.
- Saturday, May 18 – Guided Trail Walk, starting at 1 p.m.
- Sunday, May 19 – Rocky Cove Railroad g-scale model train exhibit, 12 – 4 p.m. Last day to support the flash fundraising campaign for youth education.