May Arboretum Society Events

The scent of lavender is in the air - come celebrate with us
Saturday July 8
9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Even More Events

Dragon Lights: Nature’s Glow

Friday June 30
6:00 pm

June 30th - Aug. 13th
Dragon Lights Reno will once again illuminate the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Rancho San Rafael Park with all new lantern displays.

Birds in the Garden

Sunday July 2
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.

9th Annual Lavender Day

Saturday July 8
9:00 am

Enjoy the scent of lavender, demonstrations on planting, harvesting, and infusing with lavender and other mini-presentations.

Birds in the Garden

Sunday August 6
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.

Picnic in the Park Music Series - Jakota Wass

Saturday August 19
1:00 pm

Get a great start to your weekend by enjoying the relaxing and serene setting of Kleiner’s Oak Grove while listening to a series of artists under the giant oak trees. This concert is a fundraiser for the May Arboretum Society, and funds will be used towards the improvement of the arboretum!

Birds in the Garden

Sunday September 3
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.

Picnic in the Park Music Series - Reno Jazz Orchestra

Friday September 15
6:00 pm

Get a great start to your weekend by enjoying the relaxing and serene setting of Kleiner’s Oak Grove while listening to a series of artists under the giant oak trees. This concert is a fundraiser for the May Arboretum Society, and funds will be used towards the improvement of the arboretum!

Picnic in the Park Music Series - Reno Pops Orchestra

Friday September 22
6:00 pm

Get a great start to your weekend by enjoying the relaxing and serene setting of Kleiner’s Oak Grove while listening to a series of artists under the giant oak trees. This concert is a fundraiser for the May Arboretum Society, and funds will be used towards the improvement of the arboretum!

Picnic in the Park Music Series - Jelly Bread

Friday September 29
6:00 pm

Get a great start to your weekend by enjoying the relaxing and serene setting of Kleiner’s Oak Grove while listening to a series of artists under the giant oak trees. This concert is a fundraiser for the May Arboretum Society, and funds will be used towards the improvement of the arboretum!

Birds in the Garden

Sunday October 1
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.

Fall Bulb Festival

Saturday October 14
10:00 am

Whether you want to add a few spring bulbs to your current landscape or you want to plant an entire blooming spring garden, this event will have everything you need.

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.

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.