Events Calendar - Dubuque Arboretum

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2024

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SEPTEMBER 2024

SEPT 1-30 . 7a-dusk

StoryWalk: I LOVE INSECTS!

Author: Lizzy Rockwell

Location: Legacy Tree Trail

Sponsor: (Morning) Optimist Club of Dubuque

LAST SESSION: MON . SEPT 2 (Labor Day) . 5:45p

QIGONG at The Arboretum | with Tom

No sign-up required.

Location: Japanese Garden (parking in lower lot)

In case of rain, the class will meet in the Packard Pavilion.

Donation-Based Classes: B-1 Yoga is offering Monday night donation-based classes all summer long! Donations will help fund electricity in the Children's Playground Pavilion.

THU . SEPT 5 . 6-7p

EDUCATIONAL SESSION: Tree Problems + Maintenance

Join Ray Kruse on a walking tour of the Dubuque Arboretum as he highlights common landscape tree issues and proper maintenance practices for your tree in your yard.

Location: Meet at the Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Dubuque County Extension Office

THUR . SEPT 12 . 6-8p

WORKSHOP: Pumpkin Decorating

Decorate a real pumpkin with dried flowers!

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Rech Family Gardens

RSVP + PAY ($45)

SUN . SEPT 22 . 10a-3p

PUMPKIN + GOURD WAGON

Growing the most unique varieties of pumpkins and gourds, come get your Fall decorations! Pumpkins, gourds, ornamental corn, squash, and broom corn bunches!

Location:

Heinemann Visitor Center Parking Lot

Sponsor: Rech Family Gardens

Food available for purchase from:

SUN . SEPT 22 . 1-3p

HERB, FLOWER, & TEA BLENDING LAB

Learn to identify, choose and professionally-blend your own tea. Taught by Tea Master and Master Herbalist, Grace Deane of ByzaTEAum, Dubuque, each participant will go home with a sizable bag of their very own personalized tea.

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: ByzanTEAum

RSVP + PAY ($50)

MON . SEPT 23 . 6-7:15p

EXPLORE DABG FUNGI WITH A FUN GUY!

There have been 120 observations of 51 distinct genera/species of fungi at the DABG. Please join Jeff Patch for this FREE introduction to fungi at the DABG. Fascinated by the variety of fungi and how they interact with our ecosystems, Jeff's focus is on edible mushrooms.

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

SAT . SEPT 28 . 7:15a-Noon

2024 Goodnight, Garden: Putting Your Landscape to Bed

LEARN MORE + REGISTER

SUN . SEPT 29 . 11a-3p

30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:

OUR JAPANESE GARDEN

FREE! A FAMILY EVENT!

Tea to buy, food to purchase, fish to feed, music to enjoy, words to learn, art to appreciate, origami to try/buy, an auction item to bid on, a garden to explore, and MORE!

LEARN MORE + GET EXCITED!

Location: Japanese Garden + Parking Area

OCTOBER 2024

OCT 1-31 . 7a-dusk

StoryWalk: LET IT GROW

Author: Mary Ann Fraser

Location: Legacy Tree Trail

Sponsor: (Morning) Optimist Club of Dubuque

TUE . OCT 8 . 6-8p

WORKSHOP: Make Your Own Fall Swag

Create a fall swag with broom corn, Amaranth, Indian corn, and dried flowers.

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Rech Family Gardens

RSVP + PAY ($35)

SUN . OCT 13 . 10a-Noon

WORKSHOP: Pressed Flower Ornament

In this hands-on session, you'll create your pressed flower frame ornament to take home. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, come and experience the joy of preserving nature's beauty at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens!

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Upland Creative

RSVP + PAY ($40)