Please check back for new events hosted by the May Arboretum Society.
Annual Spring Plant Sale - Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th
20% MORE PLANTS THAN LAST YEAR
More than 4,000 plants will be available - Choose from perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetables, drought/heat tolerant plants, grasses, and succulents. There will be hard-to-find varieties and native plants, butterfly and bee attracting plants, as well as select arboretum species, fairy gardens, and more...
Presentations and demonstrations under the Red Tent. Horticulturalists and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer planting questions.
TIME: 8:00am to 1:00pm Saturday and Sunday
~ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ~ ~ CASH AND CREDIT ACCEPTED ~
May Arboretum Society members receive a 10% discount.
Be an active member by May 1st and receive an invitation to attend the Members-Only Plant Sale Preview on Friday, May 10th beginning at 5:00pm.
Presentations and demonstrations under the Red Tent. Horticulturalists and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer planting questions.
TIME: 8:00am to 1:00pm Saturday and Sunday
~ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ~ ~ CASH AND CREDIT ACCEPTED ~
May Arboretum Society members receive a 10% discount.
Be an active member by May 1st and receive an invitation to attend the Members-Only Plant Sale Preview on Friday, May 10th beginning at 5:00pm.
2019 List of Plants Released -
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Plein Air Paint Out Among the Perennials - Sunday, June 30th
Join us for our inaugural plein air PAINT OUT event.
Plein air painting originated with French Impressionism and is focused on painting outdoors - capturing the natural light of landscape.
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 flora and fauna that calls the Arboretum home.
Purchase paintings at the wet paint sale.
~ FREE ADMISSION - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ~
**Artists who would like to participate should contact the
May Arboretum Society at MayArboretumSociety@gmail.com
Plein air painting originated with French Impressionism and is focused on painting outdoors - capturing the natural light of landscape.
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 flora and fauna that calls the Arboretum home.
Purchase paintings at the wet paint sale.
~ FREE ADMISSION - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ~
**Artists who would like to participate should contact the
May Arboretum Society at MayArboretumSociety@gmail.com
5th Annual Lavender Day at the Labyrinth Garden - Saturday, July 13th
The scent of lavender will be in the air,
come and celebrate with us! If you love lavender, this is the event for you! There will be demonstrations on harvesting, infusing, and cooking with lavender and other mini-presentations under the Red Tent throughout the morning. There will be a diverse selection of more than 100 lavender plants for sale and Master Gardeners on hand to provide tips for growing lavender in Northern Nevada. Make your own lavender wand, paint an art stone, and other crafts, or visit Wilbur's Garden Cart and purchase sachets and other products made or infused with lavender. Don't forget to try Susan's Famous Lavender Lemonade or the Society's Lavender Lemon Bars. Cash and credit accepted. TIME: 9:00am to 1:00pm LOCATION: Saint Patrick's Garden by the Labyrinth Garden ~ Admission is Free and Open to the Public ~ |
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ART & Nature in the Arboretum - Sunday, September 22, 2019
Join us for our 5th annual fine art and fine craft show and sale.
ART & Nature is not just a fine crafts show, it is a fun early fall event full of activities including great food, music, face-painting, artist demonstrations, beautiful gardens.
This annual outdoor show is a juried event yielding exceptional work, and the artists actively enjoy demonstrating their creativity during the day. Observe a multitude of mediums including visual artists, weavers, jewelers, wood turners, and more - all while relaxing with the sights and scents of autumn.
ART & Nature also offers an array of performing musicians, poets and dancers for our attendees to enjoy.
In addition to purchasing one-of-a-kind art, bid on works donated by local artists in our annual silent auction.
FOOD TRUCKS ON SIGHT
TIME: 10:00am to 4:00pm
LOCATION: Throughout the May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
~ Admission is Free and Open to the Public ~
ART & Nature is not just a fine crafts show, it is a fun early fall event full of activities including great food, music, face-painting, artist demonstrations, beautiful gardens.
This annual outdoor show is a juried event yielding exceptional work, and the artists actively enjoy demonstrating their creativity during the day. Observe a multitude of mediums including visual artists, weavers, jewelers, wood turners, and more - all while relaxing with the sights and scents of autumn.
ART & Nature also offers an array of performing musicians, poets and dancers for our attendees to enjoy.
In addition to purchasing one-of-a-kind art, bid on works donated by local artists in our annual silent auction.
FOOD TRUCKS ON SIGHT
TIME: 10:00am to 4:00pm
LOCATION: Throughout the May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
~ Admission is Free and Open to the Public ~
Calling all artists! Are you interested in participating in ART & Nature?
Follow the link for more information and the artist application.
Follow the link for more information and the artist application.
11th Annual Gingerbread Festival - Saturday, December 14th
Don't miss this Northern Nevada holiday tradition!
This is a holly, jolly fun event for those young and old. Listen and sing along with local choral groups and musicians to get into the holiday spirit. Enjoy a unique display of gingerbread houses and other creations and vote for your favorite as "People's Choice." Visit with Santa Claus and share your holiday wishes!
Children may create their own gingerbread house to take home ($5.00 fee). Unique holiday gifts and holiday fairy garden accessories will be available on Wilbur's Garden Cart.
LOCATION: May Museum
TIME: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
~ Admission is free and open to the public ~
GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION DETAILS WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 2019.
This is a holly, jolly fun event for those young and old. Listen and sing along with local choral groups and musicians to get into the holiday spirit. Enjoy a unique display of gingerbread houses and other creations and vote for your favorite as "People's Choice." Visit with Santa Claus and share your holiday wishes!
Children may create their own gingerbread house to take home ($5.00 fee). Unique holiday gifts and holiday fairy garden accessories will be available on Wilbur's Garden Cart.
LOCATION: May Museum
TIME: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
~ Admission is free and open to the public ~
GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION DETAILS WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 2019.
