Annual Events  |  2009 Calendar  |  Club Meetings

There is always something new to do and view at the Yakima Area Arboretum. Activities include:

• Pullin' of the Greens – Volunteers spend a Saturday in March sprucing up the Arboretum for the upcoming growing season, followed by a tasty hot lunch in the Jewett Center.

• Arbor Day Tree Planting – Join us as we celebrate our state Arbor Day on the second Wednesday in the month of April by planting trees.

• Arbor Festival – On the Saturday following our state Arbor Day we have a major celebration on the grounds of the Arboretum. This free family event celebrates not only trees, but spring, conservation and natural science.

• Spring Plant Sale – Arboretum volunteers and staff scour the northwest collecting plant specimens in order to offer the widest selection of popular and unusual plants at unbeatable prices.

• Memorial Day - Visitors check trees planted as memorials to loved ones. Many tie ribbons and bows on their trees in respect.

• Garden Tour - Tour five beautiful local gardens. This is the perfect opportunity to see new perennials, observe companion planting, and see mature plants before you select a specimen for your own garden.

• Autumn Bounty – Everyone is encouraged to join us for an evening of fine wine, dining, dancing, and a live and silent auction, all in support of one of the most beautiful places in Yakima, the Arboretum.

• Luminaria - This celebration of the holiday season is free and open to the public. Music from the bell tower and thousands of glowing luminary bags lead visitors from our giant, lighted tree through the winter landscape and back to the Jewett Center for warmth, music, food, crafts, and entertainment.

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2009 Events & Classes *Scroll Down for More Information on the Events Listed.
July 9, 2009 (Thursday)	Children’s Workshop Series Begins
July 25, 2009 (Saturday)	Iris Rhizome Sale
September 19, 2009 (Saturday)	Autumn Bounty Fundraiser
**Unless otherwise noted all classes and events are held at the Yakima Area Arboretum.

If you'd like more information or to volunteer to help at any of these events, please call us at 509-248-7337 or e-mail us.

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Groups that meet monthly at the Arboretum
Yakima Valley Audubon Society	Meets the fourth Thursday of January, February, March, April, May, August, September, and October at 7 pm.
Bonsai Society	Meets the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm.
Iris Society	Meets the third Saturday of every month except December & January at 10:00 am. Call Ken Kennedy for more information at 509) 966-3416.
Master Gardeners	Meets weekly, January through April. Please call Master Gardeners at 574-1600 for registration information.
Orchid Society	Meets the first Monday of each month. Call 966-4722 for more information.
Washington Native Plant Society	Schedule varies; call 248-7337 for next meeting date.
Join a club today! If you are interested in joining a local garden club, please contact the Arboretum and we will help you find a club in your area. Call 509-248-7337 or e-mail info@ahtrees.org

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Children’s Gardening Workshop Series

Members of the Central District of the Washington State Federation of Garden clubs will help a few lucky kids get down and dirty this summer, all while learning key natural science concepts. The 4 workshop classes are geared for kids from 2^nd to 5^th grades.

Cost: $20, includes all 4 workshops and materials. Class size limited to 20 students. Students must pre-register at the Arboretum by Friday, July 3^rd.

Workshop Times: 10 am to noon.

Workshop 1: July 9, 2009 (Thursday) – Soils

What does it take to make soil right for plant growth? Kids will learn the answer to this question while making their own garden soil mix, create newspaper pots, and plant seeds to take home.

Workshop 2: July 16, 2009 (Thursday) - Insects

Learn what makes an insect and insect. Discover what the top 10 insects are in our valley, and make a bug house. Students will also paint clay pots to be used during the next class.

Workshop 3: July 23, 2009 (Thursday) – Container Gardening

Students will learn what else plants need to grow besides the proper soil mixture. Garden club members will also talk about how plants reproduce by using bulbs, tubers, runners, rhizomes, etc. Craft activities include making bookmarks with dried flowers, and planting dahlias in the clay pots started in Workshop 2.

Workshop 4: July 30, 2009 (Thursday) – Birds and Butterflies

Discover ways to attract more birds and butterflies to your garden. Kids will make a bird feeder to take home.

Annual Iris Rhizome Sale

The Yakima Valley Iris Society hosts their annual Iris Rhizome Sale. Look for a great selection of irises from historic to the latest varieties in all bearded classes.  Very reasonable prices.

When: July 25, 2009 (Saturday)

Time: 9 am to 3 pm

Location: Jone’s Center at the Yakima Area Arboretum

Everyone is welcome!

Autumn Bounty!

Come bask in the last rays of the late summer sun with a glass of wine and the chance to bid on art, garden itesm, trips, dinners and wine. Autumn Bounty is shaking it up this year with great food, jazzy entertainment and extra time to mingle with friends. Expect a wide range of yummy food from Gwen’s Place and wine from Bonair, Piety Flats, Portteus and Knights Hill. Live music with the Doug Cairn’s Jazz Quartet.

Sponsored By: Pacific Power, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail, and Instant Press, inc.

When: September 19, 2009 (Saturday)

Time: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Location: Jewett Interpretive Center & Tent

Cost: $50/person

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Yakima Area Arboretum
1401 Arboretum Drive
Yakima, Washington 98901
509-248-7337
info@ahtrees.org

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