*AT THE ARBORETUM:
The University of Minnesota's Landscape Arboretum-a top visitor attraction in the Twin Cities Metro Area-is a 1,137-acre horticultural garden and arboretum located at 3675 Arboretum Drive in Chaska-Minnesota and is a most-treasured community prize! Wander through the gorgeous gardens, tree collections, prairie and woods--along miles and miles of Trails! The Arboretum was established in 1958 – borne out of the efforts of the U of M Horticultural Research Center, the Men's Garden Club of Minneapolis, Lake Minnetonka Garden Club, Minnesota State Horticultural Society and other community supporters who promoted the idea, raised the funds and found a remarkable site--all in an effort to give it to the University of Minnesota! The Arboretum is part of the College of Food - Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. This Amazing Arboretum offers special Year-Round Events and engages visitors in the splendor of the gardens and beauty of nature during all four Ever-Changing Minnesota Seasons! Spectacular Spring sees the return of beautiful blooming flowers and Maple Syrup Time! Sizzlin Summer shows outdoor adventures that awaken and tantalize the senses. Fabulous Fall with its array of "magic"-- countless colorful trees. See the whimsical scarecrows nestled in the fallen leaves. Wonderful Winter boasts a snow-capped landscape that is viewable from the warmth of the holiday-decorated buildings or see firsthand while "hiking" on snow-fallen trails.
At the Arboretum "Action":
The Awesome Minnesota Landscape Arboretum focuses on getting "Small Folk"--up close and personal--with plants in a hands-on way. Join in the fantastic fun and explore the magical world of flowers, leaves, roots and stems through the Arboretum's upcoming Summer Day Camps and the Children's Garden. Small Folk will experience gardening joy (with adult supervision) through the preschool programs with "Free Play" outside in the Arboretum's Green Play Yard. Families can explore a variety of nature topics together per free activities every weekend at the Arboretum's Marion Andrus Learning Center. Don't delay--plan your visit now!
IZZY AND LIZZY ANNOUNCE: Hey Doggie Friends--The Dog Commons On-Leash Dog Trails at the Magnificent Minnesota Landscape Arboretum are Outrageous! Get your two-legged person to take you there! Explore the 65-acre dog-trail system! Discover lots of places to run, socialize and let your owner unwind in the awesome scenery only the Arboretum can offer. Walking your dog is far from a “chore” here! The Blue Dog Trail is a 1-1/4 mile long outer loop with low-lying wetland woods and a meadow edge that is a 25-40 minute walk. The Green Dog Trail is a 2/3 mile inner loop--around a former hay field that is buffered by maple wood which is a 15-20 minute stroll. This delightful doggie adventure is open 8:00am to 8:00pm – April to November.