SPECIAL EVENTS
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Tours of The Arboretum Return in 2012
The popular weekend tours are back. Every second and fourth Sunday of the month from May through October, at 1 p.m. unless otherwise advertised, a docent will be available at the Visitor Center to lead a tour to a specific part of The Arboretum. Tours last 45 minutes to an hour and are free (except Kentucky Children’s Garden). They are aimed at those who just happen to be at The Arboretum and are looking for some focus in their wanderings.
No pre-registration is required.
May 27: Rose Garden
June 10: Arboretum Woods
June 24: Kentucky Children’s Garden ($3 non-KCG members)
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Woodturners Re-TURN in June
As a community service project, Bluegrass Area Woodturners will offer an exhibit and sale of their member’s work and present a woodturning demonstration to benefit The Arboretum this summer. They are “re-turning” to The Arboretum from June 15 through July 16. They last came to The Arboretum in June, 2010.
Re-TURNED to The Arboretum
Bluegrass Area Woodturners Exhibit
June 15 through July 16, weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come see a display of hand-turned wooden items by members of Bluegrass Area Woodturners. FREE
Woodturner’s Reception, Demonstration & Sale
Saturday, June 16, 10-12 a.m.
Enjoy refreshments, watch a skilled craftsman from Bluegrass Area Woodturners at work, and purchase beautiful wood-turned items. A portion of proceeds benefit The Arboretum. FREE
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VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS
Second Saturday of every month (March-November) is a volunteer workday from 9a-Noon. Please dress appropriately for outside work; meet at the front of the Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center. Call 859-257-6955 for questions!
Programs meet at the Visitor Center
unless otherwise noted.
Demystifying the Botanical Key
Todd Rounsaville, Curator of Native Plants
Wednesday, May 30, 1 p.m.
Botanical “keys” are printed guides that put identification of thousands of native plant species at a user’s fingertips. This workshop is intended for those interested in identifying plants in the wild. The two-part program will begin with an indoor lesson on structure and terminology used in botanical keys followed by outdoor training in which participants will “key out” trees and wildflowers in the native plant collections. Please come dressed for walking. A copy of Plant Life of Kentucky by Ronald Jones and a small hand lens would be helpful but are not required. Cost: $10/Friends: $8
All About Herbs
Instructor: Linda Richardson
June 11, 7 p.m. (Meet in the Herb Garden)
Interested in herbs? Want to learn more about how to grow them, their uses, some history and folklore? Master Gardener Linda Richardson will talk about the culinary, medicinal, and dye herbs in the Demonstration Herb Garden. You will learn how to grow herbs in pots and will take home a seedling. Cost: $5/Friends $4
Re-TURNED to The Arboretum
Bluegrass Area Woodturners Exhibit
June 15 - July 16, weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come see a display of hand-turned wooden items by members of Bluegrass Area Woodturners. FREE
Woodturner’s Reception, Demonstration & Sale
Saturday, June 16, 10-12 a.m.
Enjoy refreshments, watch a skilled craftsman from Bluegrass Area Woodturners at work, and purchase beautiful wood-turned items. A portion of proceeds benefit The Arboretum.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited. Call 859-257-9339 or email Emma @ emma.trester-wilson@uky.edu to register.
Visit the Kentucky Chidlren's Garden page for hours and activities!
Addie’s Day at the Kentucky Children’s Garden
Saturday, May 19th, 10a-3p
FREE day at the KCG in memory of Adelaide Kennedy McReynolds. There will be pony rides, petting zoo, plant a flower to take home, leaf rubbings and much more!! Hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and other refreshments. Food and activities are free thanks to the McReynolds Family. Fun for the whole family!
Junior Master Gardener
Ages 8-12
June 4-8, 9 a.m. – 12 noon
From soil to seeds to veggies, Junior Master Gardeners will develop gardening skills by delving into the art of horticulture. Junior Master Gardeners will receive their own JMG Handbook so they can continue to experiment with gardening after camp. Please bring a snack. Registration is due by May 15.
Cost: $55 /Friends $50
Bluegrass PRIDE Energy Camp
Ages 7-11
June 11-15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Explore ways to capture and save energy in this fun-filled summer camp! Your camper will discover the intricacies of wind, solar and coal energy resources. On the last day of camp, your camper will use skills they gained to participate in our Energy Olympics! Please bring a sack lunch. Registration due by Friday, June 1.
Cost: $160 /Friends or 2 campers $150 each
Energy Camp Registration Packet
