1:30pm - 3:00pm

Arboretum Library

Around the World in 127 Acres

Classes  

$5 member/$7 non-members per class.
Frank McDonough, instructor

The Arboretum’s collection of over 18,000 accessioned plants is roughly divided into five geographic sections, two greenhouses, and several other specialty collections and exhibits. Join Arboretum Botanical Information Consultant Frank McDonough on an exploration around the grounds to learn more about our fascinating and extensive collections. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. This class is held in the garden, and requires some walking throughout the collections. 

October 16: Arboretum Edibles Take a tour of some of the Arboretum's eminently edible plants with a possible taste tasting included.

October 23: World Wide Weavers An introduction to the uses, history and anthropology of the fabric-producing plants that grow at the Arboretum.

November 13: Pyromanic Plants A look at the fire ecology and what plants do to survive and thrive in areas that are prone to frequent conflagulations.

November 20: World Wide Wood Discover the many timber-producng trees from around the world that are in the Arboretum's collection.

December 4: How Low Can They Go? A look at plants at the Arboretum that use the least amount of water.

December 18: Frankenplants Manipulation the genetics of plants hasn't always been as sophisticated as it is today, but the consequences of making a mistake have always been great. Look at the history and consequences of mankind's genetic manipulation by specimens represented at the Arboretum.

To register call 626-821-4623 or email jill.berry@arboretum.org.

• October 16, 2010

  Saturday

  10:00AM - 11:30AM

  October 23, 2010

  Saturday

  10:00AM - 11:30AM

  November 13, 2010

  Saturday

  10:00AM - 11:30AM

  November 20, 2010

  Saturday

  10:00AM - 11:30AM

  December 04, 2010

  Saturday

  10:00AM - 11:30AM

  December 18, 2010

  Saturday

  10:00AM - 11:30AM