Schedule of Events
These exclusive events and activities are free with registration. Registration for activities is required and opens in the Visitor Center starting at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the event. Registration is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
All events are subject to change and cancellation. Arbor Evenings requires an additional event ticket purchase.
Sunday, June 1
Schulenberg Prairie Open House
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join Arboretum docents for this drop-in program. Explore a hands-on booth in the Prairie Visitor Station and the Schulenberg Prairie itself (parking at Parking Lot 25).
West Side Tram Tours
1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
Discover the beauty of the Arboretum’s West Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway outside the Visitor Center.
Monday, June 2
East Side Tram Tours
9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00 p.m.
Discover the beauty of the Arboretum’s East Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway outside the Visitor Center.
Around the Sterling Morton Library in Eight Trees
1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Visit the Arboretum’s treasured Sterling Morton Library and learn about eight trees, their significance, and where you can find them.
Tuesday, June 3
East Side Tram Tours
9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and noon
Discover the beauty of the Arboretum’s East Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway outside the Visitor Center.
Science Presentation: Tree Conservation Biology
11:00 a.m. to noon
Learn about the work of the Tree Conservation Biology team in its quest to gain knowledge and lead actions to provide a better future for threatened trees while also mentoring future tree scientists.
Science Presentation: Global Tree Conservation Program
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Meet staff from the Arboretum’s Global Tree Conservation Program and learn how they are leading efforts to secure the world’s threatened tree species from extinction.
Wednesday, June 4
West Side Tram Tours
9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00 p.m.
Discover the beauty of the Arboretum’s West Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway outside the Visitor Center.
Arbor Evenings Concert Performance by Valius
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy live music, food, and drinks on Frost Hill. Special event ticket purchase required. Perennial Partners can redeem their two complimentary PPRW glasses of beer or wine during Arbor Evenings.
Thursday, June 5
Plant Clinic Native Plant Identification
10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m.
Walk Meadow Lake with one of the Arboretum’s Plant Clinic experts and learn the basics of plant identification.
West Side Tram Tours
2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
Discover the beauty of the Arboretum’s West Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway outside the Visitor Center.
Friday, June 6
East Side Tram Tours
9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00 p.m.
Discover the beauty of the Arboretum’s East Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway outside the Visitor Center.
From Seed to Solution: A Guided Tour of Trees and Green Living
10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and noon
Take a tree tour around Meadow Lake with Arboretum director of sustainability Rachel Novick. Learn about the unique lessons each tree has to offer about living sustainably and how the Arboretum is working to infuse sustainability into every aspect of its operations.
