Events

Upcoming and Signature Eventsfallfest

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Past events
Date Event
Feb 6, 2019 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Soup and Sandwich Seminar: Global Change: Effects Of Habitat Fragmentation On Biodiversityhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/soup-and-sandwich-seminar-global-change-effects-of-habitat-fragmentation-on-biodiversityMelva Interpretive Center, Linnaeus Arboretum
Dec 6, 2018 6–7:30 p.m. Joy to the Arbhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/joy-to-the-arbMelva Interpretive Center, Linnaeus Arboretum
Nov 14, 2018 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Soup and Sandwich Seminar: Glimpses of Africahttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/soup-and-sandwich-seminar-glimpses-of-africaMelva Lind Interpretive Center
6–7:30 p.m. Tree-via in the Arbhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/tree-via-in-the-arb-4Melva Interpretive Center, Linnaeus Arboretum
Oct 13, 2018 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fall Fest in the Arbhttps://gustavus.edu/calendar/fall-fest-in-the-arb-7Linnaeus Arboretum


Signature Events

Springtime Arboretum Egg Hunt
Typically takes place on a Saturday around Easter weekend where the Arboretum hosts an Easter egg hunt. The event is free and open to the public. See photos of last year's event on our Facebook page.

Adventure Nature Camp
Every summer the Arboretum hosts an Adventure Nature Camp for students entering grades 5 and 6 lasting two days in June. The students enjoy a variety of activities, including a prairie hike, pond critter study, and plenty of time to play and explore the Arboretum.

Fall Festival
The annual Fall Festival is typically held during parents weekend every fall. The event is free and open to the public and includes local vendors, entertainment, and environmental education. See photos of last year's event on our Facebook page.

Soup and Sandwich Seminars
Typically held mid-month, the Arboretum hosts a lecture given by faculty of the college or a local community member. Topics this spring included the impact of climate change on the people of South America, American foreign policy, and the impacts of mining on northern Minnesota watersheds. Lunch is served before the lecture. Registration is required and members receive a discounted registration.