Find your next garden inspiration at the 2023 Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Learning Garden Tour taking place July 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine. The tour highlights nine gardens across the northern half of Hennepin County, including the communities of Corcoran, Crystal, Long Lake, Loretto, Minneapolis, New Hope, Plymouth, Rogers […]
The Lake Minnetonka Historical Society will present “The Early History of Mound and the Upper Lake” with historian Jeff Magnuson at 7 p.m. on January 8, at Back Channel Brewing Co. Jeff will describe the origins of Mound, Minnesota and its unique place in the history of Upper Lake Minnetonka. Beginning with pre-history, the presentation […]
Get ready for a night of fun, entertainment, and community spirit—all in support of Wayzata Public Schools! The Wayzata Education Fund's Wild for Wayzata Gala is your chance to make a real difference while enjoying an unforgettable evening with fellow supporters.
Watch the annual spring sheep shearing and learn the steps of processing wool. Meet the sheep and other farm animals and explore the farm as we prepare for spring. Make & Take fiber crafts will be available for purchase for an additional $3-6 per craft. Everyone attending this event must pay applicable fees. Participants ages […]
Minnesota has a long tradition of harvesting maple sap to produce sugar and syrup. Learn how the Dakota and Ojibwa have been harvesting maple sugar long before Europeans arrived. Tap trees, gather and boil sap and see how to turn sap to syrup and even to sugar. Participants will leave with two bags, two bag […]
Drop-in between 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on July 19 to learn more about Kernza at the Farm at the Arb. Activities will include: Taste the Future: Harvest Kernza in the Crop Plot! Kernza is a delicious perennial grain that’s a sustainable alternative to annual wheat because it reduces the need for tilling, fertilizer and pesticides, and […]
Drop-in between 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on August 30, to learn more about corn at the Farm at the Arb. Who doesn’t like popcorn? Popcorn Day will immerse guests in our very own popcorn field. Learn about the emerging market and the producers who are growing Minnesota popcorn. Visitors can also catch the Now Playing: Nate […]
The Land-O-Lakes Classic Boat Club is hosting their annual vintage boat show—The Real Runabouts Rondezvous—at the docks at Lord Fletchers on Lake Minnetonka. Friday’s cruise and lunch are always a highlight of the weekend and not to be missed. The day starts at 9 a.m. at the newly constructed Panoway on Wayzata Bay docks for […]
The Land-O-Lakes Classic Boat Club is hosting their annual vintage boat show—The Real Runabouts Rondezvous—at the docks at Lord Fletchers on Lake Minnetonka. On Saturday, please launch your boat and arrive at Lord Fletcher’s docks by 8 a.m. The boat show opens at 9 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m., with awards at 2:30 p.m. […]
Explore the Arboretum under the glow of the full harvest moon during these special after-hours events that invite visitors to explore astronomy and the natural world. This moon should be especially bright as it's also called a supermoon, making it appear larger and more brilliant. And this makes for a great family night. Please reserve […]
The Lake Minnetonka Historical Society (LMHS) will present a Lake Minnetonka History Trivia Cruise Contest cruise aboard the Lady of the Lake, in Excelsior, from 6–8 p.m. on September 8. Tickets are $22.50 for LMHS members and $37.50 for nonmembers and are available at triviacruise.eventbrite.com. Historian Joanie Holst will host a fun evening of Lake […]
The Arboretum Auxiliary Woodworkers group is hosting a drop-in event from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on September 20 in the Margot Picnic Shelter to carve spoons, spatulas and other whittling projects. Bring your own carving tools. We have chopping blocks to use, as well as spoon blanks and billets. Even if you don't carve, feel free […]
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