Enjoy our April e-newsletter!

"Come with me into the woods. Where spring is advancing, as it does, no matter what, not being singular or particular, but one of the forever gifts, and certainly visible."- Mary Oliver

Member Pruning Workshop

Sunday, April 12, 2026 12:00PM - 1:30PM

Member exclusive event! Join our Executive Director, Debbie Merriam, and Horticulturist Ellen Scheid to learn about early-spring pruning. Register here.

If you are interested in becoming a member and joining us for this event, click here.

Pollinator Day, April 25th 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Learn about pollinators on a garden tour and go home with a bee house or a native seed pack for your garden. This is a family-friendly event to celebrate our native pollinators and the plants they depend on. Register Here

Spring Morning Birding, May 5th 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Join staff member Mathew Noiseux for a walk around the Arboretum to observe a variety of resident and migrating birds. Bring a pair of binoculars. Register here.

Innoculating Logs!

Our annual mushroom workshop was informative and fun. Folks went home with their very own shiitake mushroom logs and hope for mushrooms in the fall.

Spring is Sprouting

On one of the coldest days of winter, Horticulturist Ellen Scheid hosted a winter seed sowing workshop. We experimented with propagation and kept a few of the milk jugs in the misthouse. These jugs have begun to sprout! The jugs outdoors have a few more weeks until we start seeing any seedlings.

Staff Note

As we welcome the vibrant season of spring, the garden is bustling with activity after the challenges of winter. Despite the damage caused by our furry friends, the resilience of our conifer garden will prevail. Our dedicated team is hard at work with the spring clean-up and pruning. The garden is already showcasing delightful signs of spring, from the breathtaking flush of crocus and snowdrops to the blooms of witchhazels and pussy willows. We encourage you to come and explore these early wonders, as there is so much in store for the season ahead. We look forward to Dogwood Days 2026, where we can celebrate our community's passion for nature!

Debbie Merriam

Executive Director

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IMPORTANT DATES

at a glance:

April 12, 2025

12:00PM - 1:30PM

Member Pruning Workshop Register here

April 25th

10:00AM-12:00PM

Pollinator Day

May 5th 8:00AM-9:30AM

Spring Birding

Plan a visit soon!

Take a walk through the gardens and enjoy the scenery.