Due to concerns surrounding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Tianyu Arts and Culture, the parent company of "Dragon Lights Reno" canceled the
lantern festival in the arboretum planned for this summer. 
We are looking forward to their return in 2021.  

Plein Air PAINT OUT Among the Perennials - Sunday, June 28th


​Plein air painting is focused on painting the outdoors - capturing the natural light of the landscape.

          Join us for our 2nd Annual Plein Air PAINT OUT -

Stroll through the gardens while the region’s artists set up their easels as they paint en plein air, capturing their favorite landscapes throughout the gardens and groves, showcasing the essence of the fauna and flora that calls the Arboretum home! 

WET PAINT SALE: Purchase paintings of the Arboretum - 12:00pm to 1:00pm in Kleiner Grove 

Admission is free and open to the public.

6th Annual Lavender Day - Saturday, July 11th 

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             Join us by the Labyrinth Garden ... The scent of lavender will be in the air,  come and celebrate!

                   Attend the original Northern Nevada Lavender Day - Free Admission - Open to the Public

Throughout the morning there will be demonstrations on harvesting, infusing and cooking with lavender in addition to other lavender mini-presentations under the Red Tent.

More than nine different varieties of lavender plants perfect for growing in our area will be for sale. Master Gardeners will be available to answer your lavender planting and transplanting questions.
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​Purchase lavender wreathes and sprays, essential oil, bath and body products, honey, jams, jelly and more - all made from lavender.

Learn how to make your own lavender wand, paint an art stone, and more...

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Refunds are only given when an event is cancelled by the May Arboretum Society.                                                    Photos used in event descriptions are for educational purposes only.

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