Learning Opportunities at the Arboretum

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Smoky Skies and Citizen Science

Thursday October 5
6:00 pm

Join Washoe County for a free educational talk co-hosted by the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and the Desert Research Institute. Learn about local research that aims to strengthen our understanding of wildfires.

Little Sprouts Fall 2023

Tuesday October 10
Tuesday October 10
9:00 am
10:30 am

Join us Tuesday mornings to explore the environment through stories, crafts, and some free exploration time!

The Ghastly Garden: Create a Garden Commonplace Book

Sunday October 15
11:00 am

Learn to document your gardening journey and enhance your connection with plants in new ways using 18th-century techniques with Kell Kittell.

Forest Therapy Walks

Sunday October 15
7:30 am

Join Julie Baum for Forest Therapy Walks this fall! Julie is training to become a forest therapy guide, and is so excited to provide the people of Reno with this service.

Little Sprouts Fall 2023

Tuesday October 17
Tuesday October 17
9:00 am
10:30 am

Join us Tuesday mornings to explore the environment through stories, crafts, and some free exploration time!

The Arboretum Dresses for Fall - A Tree Walk

Saturday October 21
10:30 am

Learn about some of the 220 species of woody plants located on the grounds of your arboretum.

Little Sprouts Fall 2023

Tuesday October 24
Tuesday October 24
9:00 am
10:30 am

Join us Tuesday mornings to explore the environment through stories, crafts, and some free exploration time!

Little Sprouts Fall 2023

Tuesday October 31
Tuesday October 31
9:00 am
10:30 am

Join us Tuesday mornings to explore the environment through stories, crafts, and some free exploration time!

Birds in the Garden

Sunday November 5
8:00 am

Experience an early morning walk as Lauren Whitenack guides us in exploring the varied habitat in and around the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden, observing different bird species, wildlife and more.

Little Sprouts Fall 2023

Tuesday November 7
Tuesday November 7
9:00 am
10:30 am

Join us Tuesday mornings to explore the environment through stories, crafts, and some free exploration time!

Little Sprouts Fall 2023

Tuesday November 14
Tuesday November 14
9:00 am
10:30 am

Join us Tuesday mornings to explore the environment through stories, crafts, and some free exploration time!