May Arboretum Society Events

3 Days in May!
Friday May 12
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Member's preview only)
Saturday May 13
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday May 14
8:00 am to 12:00 pm (or until sold out)

Even More Events

The Arboretum in Winter - A Tree Walk

Saturday March 25
1:00 pm

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

Birds in the Garden

Sunday April 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.

Welcome to Spring at the Arboretum - A Tree Walk

Saturday April 15
1:00 pm

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

Birds in the Garden

Sunday May 7
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.

Spring Plant Sale

Friday May 12
Saturday May 13
Sunday May 14
5:30 pm
8:00 am
8:00 am

Come stroll Burke and Plaza gardens where there will be over 3,800 plants and 270 different varieties for sale.

Birds in the Garden

Sunday June 4
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.

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.

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.

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.