Our Wildflower and Mushroom Festivals are traditions that have delighted the local community for more than 30 years. Each festival features large educational displays of wildflowers (in spring) or mushrooms (in fall), with experts on hand to answer questions. Great live music gives each event a lively, dynamic feel. A large variety of plants (including many native species), food, arts & crafts, books, t-shirts, and educational materials are available for purchase. Children’s activities and free raffles keep the whole family entertained. Visitors may also take guided tours of the Arboretum to learn about the area’s ecology and history.
Throughout the year, we also offer a variety of walks, workshops, trainings, and celebrations.
Are you new to the Arboretum, or haven’t explored as much as you would like to? Join Development & Communications Coordinator Leisha Wood for an introduction to the trails, exhibits, and natural habitat of this special place. Sign up here!
Open your eyes to the fascinating world of insects on a walk 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 walk 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.
Join Rich Kelly on a guided walk exploring tree species of the Pacific Northwest. Rich will cover the identification of a dozen native trees, give an overview of the ecological communities at the Arboretum, and discuss the role of trees and forests for carbon storage. Rich is a retired forester with the Bureau of Land Management and a member of the Arboretum's Habitat Committee. Rain or shine. Meet at the Education Building. Don't forget your parking pass. Walk fee $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Limited to 18 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.
Join Arboretum Interpretation Coordinator August Jackson for an evening tour of what's in bloom on the longest day of the year, and take a look at some adaptations to summer drought. 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.
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” - Thich Nhat Hanh. With Julia Siporin. We will attune our senses to the simple delights and serenity of the natural world using various sensory awareness practices and guided mindfulness-based meditations. These will support a more direct connection with wonder, awe, and gratitude. Bring something to sit on like a mat or small folding chair. Meet at the Arboretum Education Building. Fee $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Don't forget your parking pass.Limited to 12 attendees. Pre-registration required.Click here to register.
