Wildflower & Music Festival May 15, 2011

Set aside Sunday, May 15th for a day of wildflowers, music, food, crafts, and microscopes! You don't have to be a plant expert to love our upcoming Wildflower & Music Festival. The festival is loaded with fun things to do for everyone in the family. As many as three to four hundred species of wildflowers will be on display, from Anemones to Vancouveria! Collected and organized for attendees to get a close look, top botanists of the region will be on hand to answer questions. For an even closer look, guests can use on-site microscopes. Nectar glands at the base of the petals really glisten at 100X magnification! There will be great live music to amplify this festive frolic in the meadow. A wide variety of plants, baked goods, and crafts will be on sale, with proceeds supporting the Arboretum's work in habitat restoration and environmental education. Bring the entire family (except the dog) to enjoy the festival as well as explore nearby nature trails. Expert nature guides will weave folks through the trails, providing more information about the Arboretum's ecology and history