May Arboretum Society Events

The McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park campus features over 200 acres of native and non-native trees and plants. McConnell is listed among the 10 best botanical gardens in the United States for 2024 by USA Today.

Sept. 27 – Nov. 30
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.

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.

Join us for our 5th annual Fall Bulb Festival where we will have thousands of Dutch grown bulbs for sale. Shop local vendors and partake in delicious treats from local food trucks! Help us support The Children’s Cabinet by donating nonperishable food items or personal hygiene products.

The Filoli bay area estate boasts 654 acres of beauty nestled along the slopes of California’s coastal range featuring a 54,000+ square-foot Georgian revival-style mansion, 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance gardens, a 6.8-acre Gentleman’s Orchard, and hundreds of acres of Natural Lands with 5 distinct ecosystems and a 1-mile Estate Trail.

Explore the vibrant array of 220 woody plant species flourishing within the grounds of your arboretum. Delve into the fascinating intricacies of these plants, gaining insight into their distinct features and ecological importance.

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.

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.