Twin Cities Digital Artist Marlena Myles, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe, presents an augmented reality art exhibition at the Arboretum, which begins in the Harrison Sculpture Garden. Visitors use their cell phones to download the Revelo AR App to view digital images and audio at stops along the walk which honors, educates...

Walk toward the trees! Take in Mary Pat Maracle’s textured photo encaustics of detailed broadleaves and Kristen Palm’s vivid, representational abstract trees and landscapes. Step back to experience Palm’s bold colors and shapes that evoke our tall sylvan relatives in acrylic, then step closer to observe the blankets of palpable wax, layered intricately by Maracle....

“Viewpoint” brings together the distinct artistic lenses of Brian Jensen and Mary Meuwissen to explore how we perceive our surroundings. Jensen offers a viewpoint rooted in clarity and memory—his precision-based acrylics on wood capture the iconic beauty of Minnesota’s landscapes and lakes with a storyteller’s eye. In contrast, Meuwissen offers a viewpoint from within. Her abstract, luminous...

Enjoy live music throughout the summer! This year, we welcome new and returning artists to our series, which occurs June through October. Join us every Sunday afternoon from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Music genres will include blues, folk, brass quintets, and orchestra. There's something for everyone. Rootstock Cafe will be open with food, beer and wine...

Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: 'Forest Bathing'), a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your healer. Practice learning through guided awareness. Discover how the process can awaken your senses and calm your mind. Leave feeling refreshed and encouraged to continue your Shinrin-yoku practice. See select dates through September and visit...

Join us for a garden planting at the Loppet! When: Saturday, June 13th 10am-12pm Where: The Loppet Foundation 1420 N Dowling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412 Who: Everyone is welcome, no experience required!   Event put on by: Project Sweetie Pie, The Loppet, Zintkala Luta, City of Minneapolis, and The International Lions  

There are over 100,000 registered/named daylilies today!  We won't have all of them but we will have a large variety of daylilies for you to choose from.  We sell them freshly dug and washed (bareroot) so they are ready for you to take home and plant.  These cultivars are well behaved clumping varieties and do...

We're seeking volunteers to conduct independent pollinator monitoring at several of our project sites. Volunteer monitors will "adopt" a park and conduct 30-minute pollinator surveys independently four to six times from July through September. At the trainings, volunteers will learn to differentiate 4 general categories of pollinating insect and how to count them on the...

Join other literature aficionados for thoughtful discourse led by UMN Distinguished Teaching Professor Emerita, Toni McNaron. Books in the Garden is a continuation of the ongoing series by the same title, but you do not need to have attended any previous series to join us for the 2026 course. In each of these books, the class will...

Fun news! We’re hosting an on-farm music residency with @laamarmusic this summer 🌞 Attend one or all three of these Thursday night events! Come unwind on the farm with us after a good day’s work, bring your beverage of choice and a camp chair or blanket, grab some food from the food truck, and settle...

Bringing together three distinct voices, “Radiant Flow” celebrates the movement between nature, tradition, and modern expression. This exhibition explores how light and energy transition across different surfaces. Patty MacHalec’s plein-air style multimedia canvases display a classic depth. The organic, three-dimensional curves of Kristen Treuting’s gourds are stained with ornamental motifs. Jane Johnson's contemporary paintings vibrantly capture...

Learn what stories the plants tell about Arboretum history, people, research and more! Join Arboretum staff and volunteers for a 30-minute, 0.25 mile walking tour of the Arboretum's formal gardens. This tour consists of 4-6 stops at various areas around the garden and is on a fully accessible trail. Tours are available Friday thru Monday...