Festivals & Events

“Listen closely. Can you hear the gentle whisper inviting you to slow down and rest into the beauty and quiet generosity of the natural world?"

Join Julia Siporin for a 2.5-hour Awake in the Wild retreat at Mount Pisgah Arboretum. Through guided meditation, silent walking, and simple sensory awareness practices, you’ll have space to settle, listen, and reconnect with yourself and the living world around you.

Julia is a certified Awake in the Wild meditation teacher through Mark Coleman.

No prior meditation experience is needed.

You’re welcome to bring water and a light snack. Benches are often available, though you may wish to bring a sit spot (mat or small tarp) for comfort.”

Don’t forget to bring your parking pass.

Limited to 14 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.

Join Mieko Aoki and Julia Siporin for another monthly bird tour intended for people with all levels of birding experience. We’ll use vocalizations, habitat, and behavior clues for identification of our year-round residents and spring migrants. Come discover the Arboretum’s avian diversity. Please bring binoculars. Rain or shine. Meet at the Education Building. Don't forget your parking pass. Fee $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Limited to 18 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.
 

Join Tom Titus, local biologist and author, on an exploration of the reptiles and amphibians that make their home on Mount Pisgah. Come prepared with hiking footwear and a water bottle. Meet at the Education Center (the green building at the the bottom of the parking lot). Don't forget your parking pass. Fee $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Limited to 18 participants. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.

Open your eyes to the fascinating world of insects on this year's first tour led by insect-enthusiast and Mt. Pisgah blog author Karen Richards. We’ll look into the incredible adaptations of some creatures you may recognize, and no doubt learn about some lesser-known insects as well. Every insect tour is a mini-safari. Meet at the Education Building. Don't forget your parking pass. $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Limited to 18 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.

Come by Oakshire Commons in Springfield to support the Arboretum! 10% of food sales and $1 per core pint will go to the Arboretum. Visit with Arboretum staff and learn more about how to get more involved with this special place from 5pm-7pm.