2008 BIRDHOUSE DISPLAY



August 15 to 24, 2008

 

Birdhouses may be ready-made and embellished with personal touches, or hand made to be completely unique and original.  Ribbons will be awarded this year for the Best Student Birdhouse (age 10 and under) and Visitors Favorite Birdhouse.

 

The birdhouses are displayed outdoors in The Arboretum’s gardens, so they must be rain and weatherproof.  They should be ready to hang on a hook or mount on a plate with screws (the plates are approximately 2” x 4”).  Birdhouses that weigh more than 10 pounds, or with a base larger than 16” x 16”, can't be installed on our poles.  

 

You may donate your birdhouse to the silent auction or reclaim it on August 24.  All funds raised will be used for the Kentucky Children's Garden.  The auction will end at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 24.

 

 Note: We try to safeguard all birdhouses, but The Arboretum is not responsible for loss or damage. 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Entry Form/Fee Due:  August 5, 2008

 

Birdhouses Due: Friday, August 8 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Monday, August 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Visitor Center at The Arboretum

 

Silent Auction: August 15 to 24. You can bid at the Visitor Center (M-F: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in person or by telephone (257-6955), or leave a sealed bid.  Bidding ends at 3:30 p.m. on August 24 during the reception.  

 

Reception: Sunday, August 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.  Everyone is invited to take a last look at the birdhouses, enter a bid in the silent auction, and enjoy refreshments at a free reception at the Visitors Center.  We hope all birdhouse artists will be able to attend.

 

Click here for registration form!  

 

JULY

Stories and More with the Lexington Public Library (all ages)
Wednesday, July 9 at 11 a.m.  Bring a blanket and join us for stories and more at The Arboretum.  Meet at the picnic tables.  Free

Calendar and Events 2008

Edible Garden Club: Beans and More
Wednesday, July 9 at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.  Heirloom bean grower Bill Best will speak about heirloom beans.  From Kentucky Wonder to Jacob’s Cattle, beans come in an amazing array of types and colors.  We’ll sample different varieties, identify common bean pests in the garden, and harvest beans to donate to a local food bank.  Free (Donations welcome)

 

Stargazing (all ages)
Friday, July 11 (rain/clouds date July 12) at 9–11pm  Arboretum staff and members of the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club will set up telescopes outside the Visitor Center, giving you close-up views of the crescent Moon, planets, and other celestial wonders.  If the sky is cloudy, this program will be rescheduled for the following evening. Free

 

Arboretum Woods Restoration Work Day
Saturday, July 12 at 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Garden Time:  Mud Pies (all ages)
Saturday, July 12 at 9 a.m.  This annual favorite combines children with soil, water, flowers, and seeds.  The result?  Mud pies, of course!  Cost: $1

 

Flower Arranging for All Ages
Saturday, July 12 at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Helena Taulbee leads this basic introduction to the art of flower arranging.  Perfect for parents and kids, this hands-on workshop will show you how to create a colorful arrangement that’s balanced and beautiful.  Flowers & supplies provided. Pre-register at 257-9339.  Cost: $5/person or $8/ parent-child pair (single arrangement)

 

Terra Cotta Pot People Workshop (ages 12 – adult)
Tuesday, July 15 at 9 a.m. – 12 noon.  Roberta Burnes will show you how to make a whimsical pot person to liven up a corner of your garden.  Supplies provided; bring your extra clay pots and receive a $5 discount on admission. Please pre-register at 859/257-9339.  Cost: $25 (Friends $20)

 

The Fall Vegetable Garden: A Second Harvest
Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 – 8 p.m.  Maximize your harvest with a fall vegetable garden! Learn which crops actually produce better in fall than spring, and when to plant them. We’ll also cover the benefits of cover crops to improve soil, reduce weed problems.  Participants will receive seeds to start their own fall veggies and printed materials with Kentucky planting dates.Pre-register @ 257-9339.  Cost: $10 ($8 for FOA)

 

Children’s Garden Time:  Veggies and Herbs (all ages)
Saturday, July 19 at 9 a.m.  The summer garden is overflowing with good things to eat.  Sample some of the flavors of the vegetable and herb garden.  Meet in front of the Visitor Center at 9 a.m. Cost: $1

 

Monthly Hike:  What’s Blooming?
Saturday, July 19 at 9 a.m.  Join us for a guided tour of the Horticultural Demonstration Garden to see what’s blooming.  Cost: $1

 

From Garden to Kitchen Day Camp (ages 9 - 12)
Monday – Friday, July 21 - 25 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon.  Discover creative ways of growing and preparing fresh food from the garden!  We’ll plant, harvest, cook, and taste as we explore the healthful benefits of gardening and find our where our food comes from.   Please pre-register by calling 859/257-9339 or email rburnes@uky.edu to request a registration form.  Cost: $40 per student ($35 for FOA)

 

Children’s Garden Time:  Make Our Garden Grow (all ages)Saturday, July 26 at 9 a.m.

Come see what’s blooming and ripening in the new Children’s Garden flower and vegetable beds.  Meet in front of the Visitor Center at 9 a.m.; we’ll walk to the Children’s Garden together.  Cost: $1

 

Gardening with Herbs
Thursday, August 7th at 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Join us in the Demonstration Herb Garden for an herbal primer. We will cover the relative ease of growing herbs and share tips for growing, harvesting, storing, and using herbs. We’ll also discuss herbs as ornamental landscape elements. If you have a sunny spot, you can grow herbs – a plot of ground is optional!  We will demonstrate potting herbs in a strawberry jar for kitchen use right outside the back door.  Pre-register at 859/257-9339.Cost: $10 ($8 FOA)

 

Arboretum Woods Restoration Work Day
Saturday, August 9 at 9 – 11:30