Yakima Area Arboretum

Annual Events  |  2010 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 2003

  • Autumn Bounty – Everyone is encouraged to join us for an evening of fine wine, dining, 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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2010 Events & Classes   

*Scroll Down for Detailed Information on the Events and Classes Listed.

March 13, 2010 (Saturday)

Pullin’ of the Greens

April 3, 2010 (Saturday)

Rose Pruning 101

April 14, 2010 (Saturday)

Arbor Day Tree Planting

April 17, 2010 (Saturday)

Arbor Festival

April 22, 2010 (Thursday)

Bonsai Basic Beginner Workshop

May 7, 2010 (Saturday)

Spring Plant Sale Pre-Sale **Members Only**

May 8, 2010 (Saturday)

Spring Plant Sale

May 8, 2010 (Saturday)

Worm Composting for Adults

 

May 15, 2010 (Saturday)

Iris Flower and Design Show

May 23, 2010 (Sunday)

Bonsai Exhibit

May 26, 2010 (Wednesday)

Water Wise Gardening

May 29, 2010 (Saturday)

Worm Composting for Kids

 

June 12, 2010 (Saturday)

Garden Tour

**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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Event:  Pullin’ of the Greens

Everyone is invited to help with the annual spring cleanup of the arboretum grounds.  Volunteers will prune, plant, trim, spread bark, repair garden beds, and more.  When the work is done volunteers will be treated to a tasty cup of hot soup and other treats in the Jewett Interpretive Center.  

 

When: March 13, 2010 (Saturday)

Time:  9 am to 1 pm 

 

 

Class: Rose Pruning 101

Members of the Lower Naches Garden Club, who collectively have over 100 years of rose growing experience, will lead this popular class on growing, caring for, and pruning roses.  The first part of the class will cover rose varieties, a discussion of common pests and diseases, and their treatments, how to propagate roses, proper pruning techniques, and a brief question and answer period.  Then the class will head out to the Arboretum’s rose garden for some serious hands-on rose pruning and training.  Please bring a sturdy pair of gardening gloves and pruners. 

 

When:  April 3, 2010 (Saturday)

Class Time:  9:30 am to 12:00 pm 

Cost: YAA members $12, non-members $15

 

Call 248-7337 to reserve your seat TODAY!

 

 

Arbor Day Tree Planting

Join the Yakima Area Arboretum for a day of planting trees and celebrating our state Arbor Day.

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When: April 14, 2010 (Wednesday)

Time: TBA

 

Call 248-7337 for more information.

 

 

Event: Arbor Festival: “The Giving Tree”

The Yakima Area Arboretum invites everyone to celebrate our state and national Arbor Days during the 11th annual Arbor Festival on Saturday, April 17th from 10am to 3pm.  This year’s theme is titled “The Giving Tree” and will focus on all of the wonderful things trees give us, such as food, shelter, beauty, clean air, value to our homes, etc.   Close to 30 educational stations will be set up on the grounds of the Arboretum and each will feature some type of hands-on activity or display dealing with the theme.  There will be live music during the day, featuring wood instruments of course, food vendors, critters, and more.  The event is FREE and family friendly.

 

When:  April 17, 2010 (Saturday)

Time:  10 am to 3 pm

Cost: Free

 

 

Class: Bonsai Basic Beginner Workshop

Learn all about the art of Bonsai from the Yakima Valley Bonsai Society.  Each student receives a “Miss Kim Lilac” potted in their own Bonsai pot.  Receive instruction on plant style, design, tree placement, pot preparation, basic plant care, repotting, and soil mixtures.  Please bring a small wire cutter, small branch pruner, and pliers.

 

When: April 22, 2010 (Thursday)

Time: 6 pm to 9pm

Cost:  YAA Members $25, Non-members $30.  **Class size limited to 15 students.**

 

 

Class: The Whole Gamut of Composting for Adults

Designed for the beginner and intermediate student, the Arboretum’s composting workshop will take a comprehensive look at both worm and yard waste composting.  Learn the basics of getting started, materials used, the community of organisms in the soil, seasonal care, differentiating between the two, worm types, selecting yard waste and worm bins, and helping to troubleshoot problems with existing systems.

 

When:  May 8, 2010 (Saturday)

Class Time:  9:30 am to 3 pm.   Bring a sack lunch.

Cost:  YAA members $20, non-members $25.  

Class size limited to 20 people. 

 

 

Event: Spring Plant Sale

The Yakima Area Arboretum will be hosting its, much anticipated, annual spring plant sale on Saturday, May 8th (9-3pm).   Arboretum volunteers and staff have scoured the northwest to bring you the most outstanding collection of plants for our region, including the rare and unusual.   And, now is the perfect time to join the Yakima Area Arboretum because the Friday night sale is now for Arboretum members only, (3-7pm) meaning YAA members get first pick.

 

Public Sale

When:  May 8, 2010 (Saturday)

Time:  9 am to 3 pm

 

Member’s Only Pre-Sale

When: May 7, 2010 (Friday)

Time: 3 pm to 7 pm

 

 

Event: Iris Flower & Design Show

The Yakima Valley Iris Society welcomes everyone to their annual Iris Flower and Design Show.  Meet the experts, see demonstrations, checkout specialty irises, learn about becoming a member of the Iris Society, and more.  Take a walk through the Arboretum’s Iris Bed, with its many award winning and newer variety plants, and have your questions answered by Iris Society members. 

 

Everyone is welcome to enter their own irises and iris designs into the judging competition.  There are separate divisions for youth and adults competitors.  Prizes will be awarded to the top entries in both adult and youth, design and flower divisions.  Bring your entries to the Arboretum between the hours of 7:30 am and 9 am before the Show starts at noon.  For more information contact Dorothy about design entries at 509-697-4143 or for general information about the event contact Marjory at 509-697-5049.

 

When:  May 15, 2010 (Saturday)

Hours: Noon to 3 pm

Cost: FREE, Everyone Welcome.

 

 

Event: Bonsai Exhibit

Enter the world of miniature trees!   The Yakima Valley Bonsai Society presents their annual Bonsai Exhibit.  Bonsai refers to the training and artistic vision applied to a tree; ultimately giving the illusion of an aged miniature tree in nature. The exhibit will feature artistically designed alpine firs, larches, yews, and maple trees.   Expect to see trees in training, live demonstrations, stone exhibits, trees for sale, and a tree raffle.  Then vote for your favorite tree!

 

When:  May 23, 2010 (Sunday)

Hours: 10am-3PM. 

Cost: FREE, all are welcome.

 

 

Class: Water Wise Gardening

Renowned West Valley gardener, Linda Knutson and Arboretum Co-Executive Jheri Ketcham will be teaching this information packed class on creating a water wise garden.  Discover how easy it is to both reduce your water usage and enhance your home landscape with beautiful drought tolerant plants.  Jheri and Linda will touch briefly on design techniques, proper mulching, and the basics of installing a drip irrigation system. 

 

When: May 26, 2010 (Wednesday)

Class Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Cost:  YAA members $12, non-members $15

 

 

Class: Worm Composting for Kids 

This class is the total worm composting package for second graders and up.  Kids will learn about the benefits of worm composting, examine all of the components of a healthy worm bin up close, and learn how to setup and care for their own bin. Kids will leave with everything they need to worm compost at home, including a starter worm bin, worms, and instructional materials.

 

When:  May 29, 2010 (Saturday)

Class Time:  10:00 am to 1:00 pm. 

Cost: YAA members $20, non-members $25.  

Class size limited to 15 people.

***Registration Deadline: Friday, May 21, 2010***

 

 

Event: Garden Tour

Take a self-guided tour of 5 spectacular local gardens. Each garden features a wide variety of landscaping styles, artwork, plant solutions, specimens, and of course natural beauty!  Homeowners will be available to answer your gardening questions.  All proceeds benefit the Yakima Area Arboretum. 

 

When: June 12, 2010 (Saturday)

Time: 10 am to 4 pm

Cost: $20/person

 

Tickets can be purchased at the Yakima Area Arboretum (509) 248-7337.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

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

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