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EVENTS

MAGIC IN THE MEADOW
Saturday, September 29, 6–9:30 p.m.
Enjoy an elegant yet relaxed evening celebrating Adkins Arboretum! Set against the backdrop of the Arboretum’s 400 acres of majestic native forest, meadows, and gardens, this signature fundraiser supports the Arboretum’s education and conservation programs. The evening includes fresh local fare prepared by PeachBlossoms, delicious wines, and the music of B Natural of Chestertown, featuring Pres Harding on guitar and a special appearance by renowned pianist Joe Holt. Live and silent auctions will include exciting travel packages, an exclusive collection of wines, local dining experiences, and unique art, jewelry, clothing, and collectibles. Tickets are $125 per person ($75 tax deductible). For more information or to reserve tickets, call 410.634.2847, ext. 23 or visit www.magicinthemeadow.org.

Fall Native Plant Sale
Members-only Sale
Friday, September 14, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Public Sale Days
Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Enjoy fall in the garden! Take advantage of autumn’s cool, moist weather to add color and wildlife habitat to your landscape. The region’s largest selection of native perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees will be for sale. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions, and Arboretum docents will be on hand to lead guided walks. Members, including those who join on any sale day, receive a 10% discount on plants, gift shop items, and new books. Members who join at the Contributor level and above receive a 20% discount on plants. Sale days are popular and can be crowded, so please leave dogs at home. The sale benefits the Arboretum’s education programs and introduces the public to the beauty and benefit of gardening with native plants.

Museum Day—free admission
Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
In the spirit of the Smithsonian museums, which offer free admission every day, the Arboretum will waive admission fees on Saturday, September 22. Bring a friend!

The Tent Symposium presents: Sources of Inspiration
Sunday, September 30, noon–4 p.m.
Fee: $65 members, $85 general
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or call 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Immerse yourself in a full day at Adkins Arboretum for the second annual fall symposium. Take a walk along the paths that bisect the Arboretum’s rich and unique native plant habitat—mature and young native forests, meadows, wetland, and native gardens. Visit the Native Plant Nursery and plant sale, then enjoy lunch followed by inspiring presentations by Thomas Rainer and Dan Benarcik.

Thomas Rainer will present Artful Interpretations of Native Plant Communities.
As native plants grow in popularity, there is surprisingly little information about how to design with them in gardens and landscapes. As a result, native landscapes often end up looking messy and wild, thus discouraging gardeners from gardening with natives. This talk offers a critique of the current approach to designing with native plants and suggests an alternative: composition based on artful interpretations of native plant communities. This talk will focus on selecting appropriate native communities as inspirations for designed landscapes; identifying patterns, and artfully replicating those patterns in gardens; and creating bold, modern designs that celebrate the beauty of natives.

Thomas Rainer is a registered landscape architect, teacher, and writer living in Arlington, VA. He is a passionate advocate for an ecologically expressive design aesthetic that interprets nature rather than imitating it. His planting designs focus on creating a modern expression of the ground plane with a largely native palette of perennials and grasses. Thomas has designed landscapes for the U.S. Capitol grounds, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and The New York Botanical Garden, as well as more than 80 gardens from Maine to Florida. He teaches planting design for George Washington University and blogs regularly at the award-winning site Grounded Design.

Dan Benarcik will present Inspiration.
Inspiration: where does it come from, and how do we find it? Join Dan Benarcik, one of the creative team of horticulturists at Chanticleer, as he shares his thoughts on finding that sometimes elusive spark from which creativity starts. Approaching his twentieth year at the garden, Dan is challenged with bringing new ideas, sourcing new plants, and breaking new ground at Chanticleer. Visitors come to the garden annually to be delighted, to be challenged, and to be inspired, in what Adrian Higgins refers to as one of the most “interesting and edgy gardens in America.”
As a horticulturist at Chanticleer, Dan oversees the Courtyard Gardens, concentrating on tropical, sub-tropical, and tender perennials for seasonal display. A University of Delaware graduate with a degree in plant science, he serves as regional director of the Garden Writers of America and sits on the Rare Plant Auction and Perennials conference committees. Dan lectures frequently in the Delaware Valley and nationally, and his articles have appeared in Fine Gardening, Horticulture, Martha Stewart Living and Rodale’s gardening books.

Tails and Trails Dog Walk
Saturday, October 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
at Adkins Arboretum
Celebrate dog ownership and help raise money for homeless animals at the fourth annual Tails and Trails event! The day features local vendors; refreshments; search and rescue and agility/rally course demonstrations; and sponsored dog walks. Proceeds benefit the animals served by the Caroline Humane Society. For more information, call 410.820.1600, e-mail info@carolinehumane.org, or visit www.carolinehumane.org.

Holiday Wreath Sale
Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Ring in the season with local greenery for a beautiful Eastern Shore holiday! Shop for unique hand-crafted wreaths, the Arboretum’s signature holiday swags, natural topiary, fresh-cut greens, and hand-mixed winter birdfeed. To donate greens or to volunteer to create wreaths and topiary, contact Joanne Healey at 410-634-2847, ext. 32 or jhealey@adkinsarboretum.org.

Creating a Holiday Wildlife Tree
Saturday, December 1, 10–11:30 a.m.
Fee: $12/adult, $20/family for members; $15/adult, $25 family for general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
This program will be held at the Arboretum Nursery.
Join Children’s Program Coordinator Jenny Houghton in making natural ornaments designed to welcome wildlife. Raisin icicles, birdseed baskets, cranberry wreaths, suet pinecones, and more will make your outdoor tree festive and inviting to hungry creatures. All materials are provided; participants will create a variety of ornaments to take home. The workshop will close with hot chocolate and a holiday reading.
Registration required at 410.634.2847, ext. 0 or adkinsarboretum.org.

’Tis the Season—a candlelit evening of caroling, stargazing, and music
Saturday, December 8, 6–9 p.m.
Adults: $25 members, $30 general public,
Children 18 and under: $15 members, $20 general public
Ring in the holiday season with an evening of light, music, and greenery at Adkins Arboretum. Enjoy sweet treats in the gallery accompanied by live musical performances, then join an Arboretum docent in a luminaria-lit walk along the Blockston Branch, stopping along the way to sing carols and sip hot cider by a roaring bonfire. A Delmarva Stargazer will be on hand to uncover the mysteries of the winter sky. Browse for nature-inspired gifts in the Arboretum’s gift shop, then top off the evening with a winter hayride around the meadows.
To register for the evening event, please visit www.adkinsarboretum.org, or call 410-634-2847, ext. 0.

 
ART EXHIBITS

The sixth biennial Outdoor Sculpture Invitational—Artists in Dialogue with Nature continues in the Arboretum’s forest and meadow through September 15. Here’s a chance to see the landscape through the eyes of seven artists from the Mid-Atlantic region. Using materials ranging from branches scavenged from the Arboretum’s brush pile to brightly colored garden hoses, these artists explore how we relate to our nature and the environment.
Julia Sutliff—Found Accident
on view through September 28
Julia Sutliff loves to be surprised by nature. Searching out the remaining pockets of natural landscape within easy driving distance of her home in Cockeysville, she paints the light, colors, and textures she finds there. In her show, she captures intimate, fleeting moments with an immediacy that can only come from direct observation.
Dance of the Seasons, a show of Easton artist Katherine Allen’s unique botanical images, will be on view October 1 through November 30. Using plants gathered from gardens, forests, and wetlands, she hand prints bold, animated images of leaves and stalks directly onto silk, layering them with lively gestural painting. Finished with stitching that accentuates the exuberance of plant life to be found throughout the seasons, these colorful works strikingly merge nature and art. There will be a reception Saturday, October 27 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Known for his highly detailed studies of wildlife, British-born artist Jonathan Shaw, of Wye Mills, will present new works in A Brush with Nature. On view December 3 through February 1, 2013, the show includes paintings of native Eastern Shore animals and plants in his familiar precise style, but as Shaw loves a challenge, he will also feature recent works experimenting with styles and techniques new to him. There will be a reception Saturday, December 15 from 3 to 5 p.m.
 
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Fall Harvest—Last in the Season’s Bounty series
Friday, September 7, 10 a.m.–noon
Fee: $15 members, $20 general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Just because we can stop worrying about what to do with yet another summer squash doesn’t mean the food season is over. Late summer is the time to plant a fall garden and the time you’ll find the widest variety of produce all year. Elizabeth Beggins will show how a little preparation now can yield big returns as the weather turns cooler. Greens, garlic, and gorgeous local offerings available at markets and roadside stands are the focus of this program. As always, savory treats and tools to use at home are an added bonus.

Identifying Fall Wildflowers
Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m.–noon
Fee: $15 members, $20 general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Learn to identify the Arboretum’s beautiful yellow, white, and purple autumn flowers. Take a walk with ecologist Dr. Sylvan Kaufman for a close look at Delmarva’s native fall wildflowers. Identification will focus on flower and leaf characteristics and learning to recognize plant families. We will try different field guides to see how they differ in their approach to identification. Participants should bring a wildflower field guide and a hand lens if they have them.

Plants with a Purpose: Ecological Design and Edible Landscapes
Saturday, September 15, 1–2:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 members, $20 general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Beyond their beauty and bountiful flavors, edible landscapes provide socio-cultural, economical, and environmental benefits within homes and communities. The food and garden movement is bringing to light the unsung role of edibles as a sustainability catalyst for green infrastructure design solutions. Jeanette Ankoma-Sey will present a series of various approaches to explore how edibles can play a key role in planning and design and as tools to restore, mitigate, and improve how landscapes function to support stormwater management, soil health, and habitat creation and biodiversity.
Jeanette is a trained landscape designer and horticulturist, and gardener who lives and works in Alexandria, Virginia. She specializes in plant-based landscape solutions with a particular interest in those that engage users with their surroundings: edible gardens, children’s gardens, campus design, public and urban spaces, and more. She teaches an edible landscape and ecology and the environment course within the George Washington University’s Sustainable Master’s Program.

Backyard Hobby Farm Field Trip
Saturday, September 22, 10–11:30 a.m.
Fee: $15 members, $20 general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Robyn Affron and her arborist husband have transformed their half-acre property in Chestertown into a sustainable, productive, and lively oasis. Learn about Robyn’s backyard farming journey in this visit to her hobby farm and lush chicken garden. See sustainable land practices in action, meet the farm animals, and taste the difference of fresh free-range chicken eggs by taking home a few fresh eggs to share with family and friends. Participants will meet at Robyn’s home in Chestertown.

Collecting and Propagating Native Seeds
Tuesday, October 2, 1–3 p.m.
Fee: $15 members, $20 general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Discover the basics of harvesting, processing, cleaning, storing, and propagating seeds in this program with ecologist Dr. Sylvan Kaufman. Following a brief introduction to seed biology, participants will go into the Arboretum’s gardens, meadows, and woods to collect seeds and then process them and learn about seed propagation at the Arboretum’s Native Plant Nursery.
Participants will be able to take home some of the seeds they have processed to grow for their own gardens and help out the Arboretum’s nursery with their harvest!

Foraging in Fall with Bill Schindler
Sunday, October 7, 1–3 p.m.
Fee: $15 members, $20 general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Bill Schindler, Ph.D. returns to the Arboretum to lead this hands-on workshop that will immerse participants in the exciting, sustainable, and nutritious world of foraging for wild plants. Participants will be taken into the field to learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare many of spring’s wild edibles. It doesn’t get more local or organic than this!

Dr. Schindler is a professor of anthropology and archaeology at Washington College. His research focuses on prehistoric foodways and technologies. He incorporates wild foods into his and his family’s diet on a regular basis. Please note that foraging by individuals is not permitted on the Arboretum grounds.

Landscape Design Workshop
Saturday, October 13, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Fee: $85 members, $110 general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
This workshop will address the typical challenges of homeowners in the Chesapeake Bay region. Three experienced landscape designers and avid gardeners will lead you through an all-day intensive design session. Come with your challenges and dreams, and leave with a landscape plan, ideas, and confidence to transform your home landscape for your enjoyment and pride.

Topics include analyzing the challenges and opportunities of your property; developing a plan for circulation and unique features; designing “rooms” for outdoor living; choosing materials for patios and walks; incorporating sustainable practices; and selecting ornamental plants. The day will be organized around presentations followed by breakout sessions for you to work one-on-one with designers. The designers will offer practical advice on to get started, what to do with wet areas, how to lay out a path, how to screen an undesirable view, and plants recommended for specific conditions. Step by step, you will develop your own landscape design.

Workshop leaders are Arboretum Executive Director Ellie Altman; landscape architect Barbara McClinton, formerly of the Baltimore landscape architecture and land planning firm Daft, McCune, Walker; and landscape designer and native plant enthusiast Chris Pax, a graduate of the George Washington University sustainable landscape design master’s program.

Bring lunch. A continental breakfast and break refreshments will be provided. Also bring a property plat, photos, and other documentation of your property. Worksheets and handouts on native plants will be provided.

Designing for Waterfront Landscapes
Saturday, October 27, 10 a.m.–noon
(Informal question-and-answer time from noon to 1 p.m.—bring a brown bag lunch if you would like.)
Fee: $35 members, $45 general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Waterfront properties present homeowners with a slew of both daunting challenges and precious opportunities. Join landscape designer and native plant enthusiast Chris Pax, a graduate of the George Washington University sustainable landscape design master’s program, for a look at plants that are good for waterfront landscape conditions and to review some of the special rules and regulations that may apply in your county. You may bring your plat diagram, some photos, and a bag lunch to enjoy with the group afterward—Chris will stay after the formal program to answer questions about your specific property. When registering, please specify the county in which your property is located. This class is an excellent follow-up to the Landscape Design Workshop offered on October 13.

First Detector Training for Insect and Disease Pests of Plants
Friday, October 12, 1–3 p.m.
Free with admission. Registration requested at 410.634.2847, ext. 0.
Join the front line of defense against new pests and diseases of plants. Adkins Arboretum is part of the Sentinel Plant Network, a network of botanical gardens that is on the lookout for emerald ash borer, Asian longhorn beetle, sudden oak death, and other pests and diseases that threaten forest health. This workshop offers training for volunteers who can help spot potential problems, collect samples, and submit them to insect and disease specialists in Maryland. Join Arboretum science advisor Dr. Sylvan Kaufman and educator Jenny Houghton for an introduction to the Sentinel Plant Network. Dr. Karen Rane, director of the University of Maryland Plant Diagnostic Lab and Dr. Dave Clement, plant pathologist with University of Maryland Extension will teach plant and pest identification indoors and on a outdoor walk, weather permitting. Training will also cover how to collect and submit samples. Please bring a hand lens and a digital camera if you have one.

Nature-Inspired Clayworks
Fridays, October 5, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., October 19, 10 a.m.–noon at Paul Aspell’s Ridgely studio,
and October 26, 10–11 a.m.
Fee: $55 members, $75 general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Join Paul Aspell to create nature-inspired ceramics using hand-building techniques demonstrated in the first session of this series. The second session will meet at Paul’s studio to stain, glaze, and finish the pieces. In the third session, participants will meet to critique and pick up their finished fired works.

Paul is known for his combination of hand-built forms with thrown elements. He incorporates elements of the Eastern Shore into his pottery, as demonstrated by his washes and glazes and his use of shells and old bricks to leave imprints in the clay. He holds a master’s degree in ceramics and has taught art in public and private high schools in New Jersey. His work is featured in the Arboretum gift shop. All materials will be provided. Bring a sack lunch to the first session.

Copper Bracelet Workshop
Sunday, October 14, 1–3 p.m.
Fee: $35 members, $50 general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Create your own power bracelet with instruction and guidance from renowned local artist Sue Stockman. Sue will guide participants in the process of forming 12-gauge copper wire into a bracelet armature and its adornment to create a unique piece of jewelry. All materials are included.

Holiday Illumination
Friday, November 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $55 members, $70 general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Join artist Lee D’Zmura to create an illuminated letter with the choice of either a winter botanical such as winterberry, mistletoe, or pine or a traditional illumination with seasonal references.

D’Zmura earned her certificate in botanical art at Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration and now teaches classes in advanced watercolor at Brookside. Bring a sack lunch; a list of materials will be provided.

Talking Bones
Saturday, November 10, 1–2:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 members, $20 general public
Join educator and naturalist Jenny Houghton to unravel the life stories of local wildlife through their bones. Participants will study cranial structures for clues to wildlife identification, as well as the creature’s age, diet, and health.

Holiday Decorating Workshop
Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m.–noon
Fee: $35 members, $45 general public
Registration required. Limit: 12
Create beautiful natural decorations for the holidays at this workshop led by Nancy Beatty, garden designer and Arboretum docent. Participants will make elegant home decorations from fresh cedar, pine, and boxwood greens and other natural materials. All supplies will be provided, but if you have a special container you would like to use, please bring it. Bring a sturdy box or basket to carry home your creations.

Build a Wave Hill Chair
Saturday, December 15, 10 a.m.–noon
Fee: $150 members, $185 general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Chanticleer Garden Horticulturalist and craftsman, Dan Benarcik returns to Adkins Arboretum to lead a workshop in the construction of the Wave Hill chair. Based on a 1918 design by acclaimed Dutch architect Gerrit Rietveld and modified in the 1960s, the chair was popularized in the garden at Wave Hill in the Bronx. This timeless comfortable chair is suitable for any garden setting. Join Dan to build your own chair at a significant discount from the retail price of $245. No carpentry skills are needed. Please bring a cordless drill/screwdriver that is fully charged. All materials including Pre-cut cedar and hardware are included in the fee. If you can’t attend the workshop or would like an additional chair, kits will be available for purchase the day of the workshop for $175. Ordering additional chair kits in advance is highly recommended.

Wetland Plant ID: Know ’em and Grow ’em
Wednesday, September 26, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fee: $40 members and general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Facilitated by Environmental Concern, an organization dedicated to understanding wetlands, this program provides educators and docents with an understanding of wetland plant ecology and adaptations, and the resources to identify plant species in the field. Materials will also cover native and non-native species and planting tips. In addition to acquiring valuable tools to increase their audiences’ interest in wetland plants, participants will gain inspiration to construct schoolyard or backyard wetland habitats. Register at www.wetland.org or by calling 410-745-9620.

Living in the Trees—Speaking to the Times
A Conversation in Music and Art
Saturday, September 8, 6:30–9 p.m.
Rain date: Sunday, September 9, 6:30–9 p.m.
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Join a special program in which music and art cast a spell on one of the last evenings of summer. The Pam Ortiz Band will set the scene with thought-provoking songs that probe the bittersweet richness of life in our times. As the dusk fades into night, take a walk into the forest to see Night Walk, photographer Penny Harris’s images of human figures magically projected onto the trees. As if the spirits of the trees themselves have become visible, Harris’s figures hauntingly evoke the primal link between trees and human life. After a walk through the woods, lit by luminaries and flashlights, return to the Visitor’s Center for more music and refreshments.

Contemporary songwriter Pam Ortiz has a clear voice and a rare gift for lyrics that touch deeply. Playing acoustic guitar as she sings, she is joined by her husband, Bob Ortiz, on percussion, Ford Schumann on guitar, and Nevin Dawson on viola and violin. Based in Chestertown, the band will release a new album in September. This follows three albums showcasing Ortiz’s songs with Terra Nova, a group that played to packed coffeehouses in the Baltimore-Washington area throughout the ’90s and was invited to perform at the Kennedy Center for Bill Clinton’s first inauguration.

A native of Baltimore, Penny Harris photographs landscapes and people around the world. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is in museum and university collections around the country. While she has created stage sets and done curatorial work involving theater, music, and poetry, this is her first installation using light in the outdoor environment. Seeming almost to emerge from within the tall trees of the Arboretum’s forest, the ghostly glowing figures in Night Walk blur the relationship between humans and nature as they challenge us to consider our times and our place in nature.

GUIDED WALKS

Explore the Arboretum’s changing landscape! Led by Arboretum docent naturalists, First Saturday Guided Walks are offered on September 1, October 6, November 3, and December 1 at 10 a.m. Tours begin at the Visitor’s Center and last approximately one hour. Join horticulturalist Eric Wittman for Second Saturday Guided Walks on September 8 and October 13 at 1 p.m. Walks are free with admission and are always free for members. Visit adkinsarboretum.org for more information.

To arrange a guided walk for more than 10 participants, contact Adult Program Coordinator Ginna Tiernan at gtiernan@adkinsarboretum.org or 410-634-2847, ext. 27.

Nature as Muse
First Wednesdays, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Free for members, free with admission for the general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Each month this writing group will follow a different winding path through the Arboretum to quietly observe nature in detail. This will provide inspiration for expressing ideas that begin as seeds in our minds and then blossom into discovery as we write. No previous writing experience necessary. Enjoy how the paths in the Arboretum and the paths in your mind can lead you on an unpredictable but delightful journey. Bring a sack lunch and dress for both indoor and outdoor forest adventure.

Fall Soup ’n Walks
Nature, Nurture, and Nutrition
Saturdays, September 22, October 20, November 17, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Fee: $20 members, $25 general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0

September 22—Sunny Meadows
Catch a glimpse of golden brown grasses and yellow and purple flowers. Plants of interest include milkweed, black-eyed Susan, goldenrod, Maryland golden aster, purple love grass, pearly everlasting, Indian grass, and big bluestem.

Menu
Vegetable barley soup with oats
Roasted red beets and mesclun salad
Zucchini yeast bread
Blackberry and peach crisp

October 20—Grasses, Mushrooms, and Early Fall Color
Look for sure signs of fall along the meadow edges, see how grasses have changed since the September walk, and seek out mushrooms in the cool fall forest. Plants of interest include Indian grass, big bluestem, purple love grass, pearly everlasting, milkweek pods, devil’s walking stick, and the leaves of red and orange sweet gum, sassafras, sumac, tupelo, and dogwood.

Menu
Carrot ginger soup
Asparagus and red pepper salad
Barley oat wheat bread
Cranberry apple pie

November 17—Nuts and Berries for Wildlife
Search for dazzling yellow fall color and nuts and berries that nourish wildlife during winter. Plants of interest include tulip tree, paw paw, and hickory leaves, hickory and beech nuts, oak acorns, and the berries of dogwood, holly, sumac, hearts a bursting, devil’s walking stick, and Jack in the pulpit.

Menu
Pumpkin lentil soup
Waldorf salad
Wheat flaxseed bread
Pfefferneuse cookies

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NATURE PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS are open to children ages 3–5 and are offered in an eight-week series, Tuesdays, September 18 to November 6, 10–11:30 a.m. The fee for a series of eight programs is $60 for members and $75 for the general public ($10 sibling discount). Each class includes a healthy snack and a craft. Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0.

Science for Home School Students: Planet Earth Clean-up!
Thursdays, September 20 through November 8, 1–2:30 p.m.
Fee: $60 members, $75 general public ($10 sibling discount)
Program is designed for students 8 to 12 years of age
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Home school students will explore threats to the health of our planet, as well as ways to clean up the planet, through hands-on experiments, projects, and outdoor fun. Topics will include acid rain, ozone depletion, renewable and nonrenewable resources, pollution, smog, and the Greenhouse effect. This eight-week program will include a service-learning component in which students will help remove invasive cattails in the Arboretum’s wetland. Old clothes and comfortable shoes are a must!

An Arboretum Campout
Saturday, October 20 –Sunday, October 21
Beginning at 5 p.m.
Fee: $20/person or $70/family for members, $25/person or $85/family for the general public
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 0
Enjoy a fall campout under the stars. Roast s’mores over a woodland bonfire, take a flashlight hike, and celebrate fall colors on a morning tree walk. Delmarva Stargazers will be on hand to uncover the mysteries of the night sky, and children will make a fall craft to take home.
Campers are asked to bring a main course for themselves and a side dish to share. The Arboretum will provide paper goods, beverages, s’mores, and a light breakfast.