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Upcoming Special Events
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Life in the World’s Tallest Trees:
An Evening with Stephen Sillett and Robert Van Pelt
Did you see Stephen Sillett's and Robert Van Pelt's work featured in the cover story of last October's National Geographic magazine? Or perhaps you've seen their work on National Geographic "Explorer" TV show? (See a short clip here.)
These renowned forest canopy scientists are coming to Eugene to talk about their latest research in the world’s tallest forests. Come learn about tall-tree biology, effects of changing climate, canopy ecology, and more! This breathtaking presentation about life hundreds of feet in the air will make you appreciate big trees in a whole new way.
Mount Pisgah Arboretum is combining this exceptional event with our 2010 Annual Membership Meeting. So, even if you can’t stay for the presentation, please come by 180 PLC on the U of O Campus between 4 and 5 pm to vote in the MPA board election and learn about the Arboretum’s 2009 activities and plans for 2010.
Saturday, March 13th, 5:00 pm
180 PLC, UO Campus (14th & Kincaid)
Cost: $7 general admission;
$5 for members of Mount Pisgah Arboretum, the UO Outdoor Program, PNW-ISA, or Eugene Tree Foundation, and UO students.
Advance tickets available at: http://bigtreeseugene.eventbrite.com
A limited number of tickets will be available at the door starting at 4pm. (There's a good chance that this event will sell out, so we highly encourage advance reservations.)
You can also reserve tickets online for a dinner reception with Stephen Sillett and Robert Van Pelt at Laurelwood Golf Course after the presentation: http://bigtreeseugene.eventbrite.com
This event is sponsored by Mount Pisgah Arboretum, UO Outdoor Program, Pacific NW Chapter ISA, City of Eugene, and the Eugene Tree Foundation.
Festivals
Our Wildflower and Mushroom Festivals feature large educational specimen displays with experts on hand to answer questions. A large variety of plants (including many native species), food, natural crafts, books, t-shirts, and educational materials are available for purchase. Children's activities, music, and raffles add to the festivities. Visitors may also take guided tours of the Arboretum to learn about the area's ecology and history.
The Mushroom Festival is held on the last Sunday in October. The next Mushroom Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 31, 2010. Read all about our 2009 festival here!
This festival features a broad range of fungi collected throughout western Oregon. Experts are on hand during the show to help with mushroom identification. Don’t miss our annual fall celebration of mushrooms and the harvest season, co-presented by Mount Pisgah Arboretum, the Cascade Mycological Society and Lane Community College.
This event is one of the largest mushroom displays on the West Coast, a huge plant sale, a scarecrowcontest, children’s activities, hayrides, craft vendors, incredible mushroom-inspired food, fresh cider, music, wine, and more!
The Wildflower Festival, co-sponsored by the Native Plant Society of Oregon and Lane Community College, takes place in May on the Sunday after Mother's Day and features extensive displays of Oregon's native and naturalized flowering plant species. Enjoy delicous food and live music while learning about our beautiful local wildflower species. Our next Wildflower Festival is scheduled for Sunday, May 16, 2010 from 10 am to 4 pm. Read about our 2009 festival here.
In addition to these yearly festivals and events, the Arboretum offers a wide variety of educational walks and workshops year-round. See our calendar of events or Walks and Workshops listing.
For more information, call us at (541) 747-3817.
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