NOVEMBER 2024
NOV 1-30 . 7a-dusk
StoryWalk: BABY BEAR COUNTS ONE
Author: Ashley Wolff
Location: Legacy Tree Trail
Sponsor: (Morning) Optimist Club of Dubuque
SAT . NOV 2 . 9a-11:30a
FALL CLEAN-UP DAY #2
Clean-up activities.
Lunch: FREE FOOD provided at 11:30a.
Location: Heinemann Visitor Center
SAT . NOV 2 . 1-2:30p
FREE FAMILY EVENT: Finding the Mysterious Leaf Man!
"Mrs. B, Read with Me" | Led by Faith Blaskovich, a farmer, gardener, and former library director and teacher, guests who come to this adventure will meet "The Mysterious Leaf Man," and his surprising friends. Then everyone will explore the DABG grounds to find their own Leaf Man. We'll create an artsy project to take home and enjoy some leafy snacks. If you like nature, stories, art, yummy snacks, and fun, please join us!
Location: Meet inside the Visitor Center
CANCELLED
THUR . NOV 7 . 6-8p
WORKSHOP: Indian Corn Centerpiece
Create your own Thanksgiving Centerpiece.
Location: Heinemann Visitor Center
Sponsor: Rech Family Gardens
SUN . NOV 10 . 10a-Noon
WORKSHOP: Pressed Flower Ornament
upland creative: "Join us at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens for a pressed flower ornament workshop! In this hands-on session, you'll create a pressed flower frame ornament to take home. The cost is $40 with a portion of the proceeds going to the Dubuque Arboretum. [You can purchase additional ornament frames to design for $15 per frame on the day of the event.] Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, experience the joy of preserving nature's beauty at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens!"
Location: Heinemann Visitor Center / Garden Room
Sponsor: Upland Creative
THU . NOV 14 . 6-8p
WORKSHOP: Porch Pot! / SOLD OUT!
Everything is provided: Planters full of soil and sand (styles will vary), evergreen boughs, branches and red, white and gold twigs, pine cones, ribbon and s-o-o-o many accents to choose from! Red berries, glitter twigs, gold and silver, natural primitive accents, XL pine cones, and more!
Location: Heinemann Visitor Center / Garden Room
Sponsor: Rech Family Gardens
THU . NOV 21 . 6-8p
WORKSHOP: Porch Pot!
Everything is provided: Planters full of soil and sand (styles will vary), evergreen boughs, branches and red, white and gold twigs, pine cones, ribbon and s-o-o-o many accents to choose from! Red berries, glitter twigs, gold and silver, natural primitive accents, XL pine cones, and more!
Location: Heinemann Visitor Center / Garden Room
Sponsor: Rech Family Gardens
SAT . NOV 30 . 2-3p
IT'S A PAINT PARTY: Christmas Tree Night Light!
Join us in painting this Light-up Christmas Tree Night Light guided by artist Mercedes! [Great for ages 6+!]
Included: Ceramic tree, colored lights, light bulb with plug-in base and everything you will need to paint the tree!
Location: Heinemann Visitor Center / Garden Room
Sponsor: Captured on Canvas
DECEMBER 2024
TUE . DEC 3 . ALL DAY
GIVING TUESDAY
Location: Online
THUR . DEC 5 . 6-8p
WORKSHOP: Evergreen Centerpiece
Create holiday evergreen decor!
Location: Heinemann Visitor Center
Sponsor: Rech Family Gardens
SAT . DEC 7 . 10a-Noon
WORKSHOP: Pressed Flower Ornament
upland creative: : "Please join us at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens for a pressed flower ornament workshop! In this hands-on session, you'll create a pressed flower frame ornament to take home. The cost is $40 with a portion of the proceeds going to the Dubuque Arboretum. You can purchase additional ornament frames to design for $15 per frame the day of the event. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, experience the joy of preserving nature's beauty at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens!"
Location: Heinemann Visitor Center
Sponsor: Upland Creative