Events

With over 1,200 acres of breathing room, including peaceful indoor spaces, the Arboretum serves as a refuge to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit in one of the greenest spaces in Minnesota. Our Yoga in the Gardens series features year-round wellness classes led by local instructors.

Plein air painting is the art of capturing outdoor scenes from life. This form of painting from life moves artists out of the studio to study real landscapes. The result is a snapshot of a moment in time, one that might be remembered, but never repeated. Visitors to this exhibition at the Bell Museum will learn about the art of painting outdoors, its importance in the field of natural history, and its role in the making of the Bell’s dioramas. 

Soak up spring in the Arboretum’s gardens while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans during most weekends in May. Check out your favorite makers from past years and discover new ones. Markets will be open rain or shine!

Experience the bold, bright and colorful works of famed Minnesota artist, muralist and printmaker Adam Turman as he explores the wonders of nature — and how we perceive them — at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. 

The 2024 Gathering Partners Conference will take place at the Fair Hills Resort in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The conference will include concurrent sessions, outdoor exploration, and social activities.

This course for industry professionals features both industry and academia to discuss current and upcoming market trends, give an overview on food proteins, provide basic protein chemistry, cover production of protein ingredients, introduce protein modification for enhanced functionality, highlight challenges and opportunities when formulating with plant proteins, and more.

Curious about ecological research in the Twin Cities? Have concerns or questions about your local ecosystem or want to meet scientists researching urban issues? Drop by for art and science activities, conversation with researchers and community members, and more! 

Invasive Phragmites (Phragmites australis subsp. australis) is a tall, non-native grass that can dominate wetlands and lakeshores, displace native flora and fauna, and harm recreation, infrastructure and ecological functioning. Join this webinar to hear the latest in Phragmites research and management from the experts themselves: Chelsey Blanke, Julia Bohnen, and Daniel Larkin. 

The University of Minnesota will hold its third annual Juneteenth Celebration block party and commemorative march in North Minneapolis on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 11 am. to 5 pm. Centering on the theme of  We are the Noise: The Echoes of Our Ancestors, this free event will feature Black vendors, speakers, workshops, fashion show, storytellers, drumline, dancers, musicians, performers, DJs, live screen printing, roller skating, books, free food, free haircuts, art-making, a bouncy house, petting zoo, and more.