Fruit Tree Pruning -
Saturday, March 1, 8:30am- 11:30am
Pruning fruit trees is an art and a science.
The presentation will include pruning techniques,
training young trees for fruit production,
why you prune and methods of pruning existing, older trees.
A hands-on pruning demonstration will also be performed on the Arboretum fruit trees.
Donations will be accepted for the class and refreshments.
Michael Janik, ISA Certified Arborist, www.michaelsapples.com
Ranch House, RSR Park
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Evening Gardening Program
Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 20(Thursday), 26, April 2 & 9, 6:00 pm -8:30pm
The May Arboretum will be holding its annual gardening classes in the evening this year.
Designed to educate both novice and seasoned gardeners, this series offer classes on organic vegetable gardening,
soils, fertilizers, lawn care, plant choice, water-efficient landscape design and conservation techniques.
Donations for each class will be accepted for materials & refreshments. Classes are limited to the first 40 people.
Bill Carlos, M.S., Horticulturist, May Arboretum
Bill Carlos, Horticulturist,
May Arboretum Ranch House, RSR Park
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Take the Fear Out of Pruning
Saturday, March 15, 8:30am - 11:30am
Take the fear out of pruning by attending this 3-hour, hands-on workshop.
Learn the basic pruning principles and techniques of pruning then practice what you learned on the Arboretum small trees.
Learn when to prune, time of year and how to make the proper pruning cuts.
Darin Bue and Taylor Minich, ISA Certified Arborists, Los Verdes Arborists
Ranch House, RSR Park
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Spring Equinox Walk
Thursday, March 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday, March 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Labyrinth Garden, RSR Park
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Pruning Workshop Offered in Spanish & English
Saturday March 29, 9 am - 11:30 am
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Nevada Division of Forestry and the Wilbur D. May Arboretum is offering a pruning class in Spanish and English.
Part of Cooperative Extension 12th Annual Landscape Management series, this class offers the beginners the fundamental of properly pruning trees.
Join Presenters/Interpreters: Marcel Fernando Schaerer, International Professional Development Services, Elizabeth Spencer, Horticulturist, Desert Research Institute and Leslie Allen, Commercial Horticulture Program Coordinator. A $30 fee is charged for course material and refreshments.
Make checks payable to the Board of Regents on the day of the class.
Ranch House, RSR Park
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Spring Sprinklers, Turn-on and Tune-up
Saturday, April 5, 9am-11:00am
Join Irrigation Specialists, Mike Furlong and John Gualano,
Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space in a two hour workshop on how to turn on your sprinkler system correctly and to make
sure your sprinkler system is working efficiently before the season begins. Learn how to trouble shoot and repair your system and water efficiently.
The program and refreshments are sponsored by the Truckee Meadows Water Authority and Washoe County Department of Water
Resources.
Ranch House, RSR Park
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Creative Container Gardening
Saturday, April 12, 9am -10 am
Join Lainie Vreeland, local gardening expert, in an hour-long workshop on creative container gardening.
Learn how to create unique floral settings, texture, color, repetition and basic design principles.
Also become skilled at how to mix and match the different flowers for a dramatic affect.
Donations will be accepted for the course materials and refreshments.
Ranch House, RSR Park
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Designing Sprinkler Systems for Efficiency
Saturday April 19, 9am-11:00am
Learn how to design or renovate your home sprinkler or drip system for efficiency. Learn the basic principles of design and parts used to make your system efficient to produce healthy plants. Also learn and see how the principle of the evapotranspiration (E.T) applies to your plants and landscape. Phil Brazier, May Arboretum Horticulture Assistant.
The program and refreshments are sponsored by the Truckee Meadows Water Authority and Washoe County Department of Water Resources
Ranch House, RSR Park
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Arbor Day
Friday, April 25, 11:45am-1pm
Come enjoy beauty and shade of the trees in the arboretum during a lunchtime spring walk and share our new tree walk guide.
The Rancho San Rafael Botanical Society will offer refreshments afterwards. Bill Carlos, May Arboretum Horticulturalist and staff.
Arboretum Office, RSR Park
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Lawn Sprinkler and Drip System Clinic
Thursday May 1st, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Having problems with your home irrigation system - Get advise from the experts!
Bring all of your questions and concerns for a 1-1/2 hour open forum with knowledgeable and experienced professionals.
The last ½ hour of the program will be reserved for one-on-one consultations.
Phil Brazier - May Arboretum Horticulture Assistant, Kevin Phillips - Garden Shop Nursery and Landscaping, Joe Gilbert - Western Nevada Supply,
Karl Katt - Truckee Meadows Water Authority.
The program and refreshments are sponsored by the Truckee Meadows Water Authority and Washoe County Department of Water Resources.
Ranch House, RSR Park
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Designing a Water Efficient Landscape
Saturday, May 10, 10am - Noon
Plan the landscape for efficient water use.
Learn how to design your yard and garden using water-wise landscaping methods and plants.
Bill Carlos, Horticulturalist, May Arboretum.
The program and refreshments are sponsored by the Truckee Meadows Water Authority and Washoe County Department of Water Resources.
Ranch House, RSR Park
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Garden Photography
Tuesday, May 20, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Join Mark Vollmer, awarding winning professional published photographer, teacher and author (Tahoe Rim Trail) in an evening of exquisite photographs choreographed to music. Come take the journey though the arboretum and listen and learn the basic techniques used to capture the essence of each photograph. Learn professional basic photography techniques; filters, lighting and composition. Donations will be accepted for course materials and refreshments.
Ranch House, RSR Park
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Plant Sale Preview Walk
Wednesday, May 28, 5:30pm-7pm
Join the Rancho San Rafael Botanical Society with your plant sale catalogue for a walk through the Arboretum to see what some of the plants on sale this Saturday look like and where they grow best. Connie Douglas, President, Rancho San Rafael Botanical Society.
Arboretum Office, RSR Park
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Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, June 7, 8am - Noon
Native and ornamental plant sale. Come early to have the best choice. Learn from botanical society members about the plants for the area. They sell tried and true plants and are priced right! This fundraiser is sponsored by the Rancho San Rafael Botanical Society to benefit the May Arboretum. Organic brewed coffee will be for sale for you early birds!
May Arboretum Nursery & Burke Garden, RSR Park
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Designing Butterfly Gardens
Wednesday, June 11, 6pm - 7pm & Saturday June 14, 9am - 10 am
Join Lainie Vreeland local garden expert, in a slide presentation and lecture to learn how to create and attract butterflies in your garden using perennials and annuals. Lainie will also discuss basic design principles and techniques used to attract these beauties of nature. On Saturday only, and after the presentation, Lainie will take you on a brief tour of the gardens.
Ranch House, RSR Park
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Native Plant Identification
Wednesday, June 18th, 6pm - 7pm
Join Lynda Nelson, Washoe County Park Planner Project Coordinator, formerly the horticulturist for the May Arboretum
in an hour long educational plant identification tour.
With 30 years of native plant experience, Lynda will show you native plants that survive in our area and ones that
are used frequently with great success in landscapes.
Don’t miss this summer evening of learning. Bring a camera, pad of paper and pencil for note taking.
May Arboretum Office R SR Park
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EVENING OF WINE AND ROSES FUND RAISER - To Be Announced
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Lavender Harvesting & Distilling
Wednesday, July 16, 6:00-8:00pm
Lavender is prized for the fragrance of their purple flowers and bountiful aromatic foliage. Learn about the different varieties of lavender grown locally, the process of harvesting and distilling, and the final production of their precious oils into lavender products. A great learning experience taught by Kristen Harris, Lavender Ridge.
Lavender Ridge 7450 W. 4th St., Reno
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Summer/Autumn Pruning of Fruit Trees
Saturday August 23, 8:30-11:30
Late summer and early fall are the time to prune established (old) fruit trees, crabapples, and decorative plums. The presentation includes pruning techniques, training young trees for fruit production, and methods of pruning established, older fruit trees. A hands-on pruning demonstration focusing on summer pruning will also be done on the Arboretum fruit trees. Donations will be accepted for course material and refreshments. Michael Janik, ISA Certified Arborist, www.michaelsapples.com
Ranch House, RSR Park
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Fall Garden Tours
Friday's September 19 & Oct 3, 5:30-6:30 pm & Saturday's September 27 & Oct 11, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
No need to travel miles to enjoy fall color. Come to the arboretum and enjoy brilliant fall hues of the arboretum and botanical garden. Bill Carlos, horticulturist will be your guide
Arboretum Office, RSR Park
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Fall Equinox Walk
Sunday, September 22nd, 6pm - 7pm
It's time to wind-down from the busy summer. Come celebrate and relax at the fall Equinox walking meditation at the
Labyrinth garden. Join us in the twilight hours to learn about the healing and reflective qualities of these ancient gardens. Susan Stewart, May Arboretum Volunteer
Labyrinth Garden, RSR Park
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Winterizing Your Sprinkler System
Saturday, October 18, 9am-10:30am
Get ready to put your sprinkler system to bed for the winter. You will learn when to turn off your system, detailed instruction and hands on experience on how to protect pipes from breaking over the winter. Mike Furlong and John Gualano - Irrigation Specialists, Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space. The program and refreshments are sponsored by the Truckee Meadows Water Authority and Washoe County Department of Water Resources
Ranch House, RSR Park
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Holiday Tree Lighting Event
Saturday, December 13, 3:30pm -6:pm
Join us at Lear Garden off north Sierra Street for Washoe County's and the May Arboretum for their annual holiday festival and tree lighting. This celebration is sponsored and hosted by Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space, Rancho San Rafael Botanical Society and Rail City Nursery
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