The Wilbur D. May Center and Rancho San Rafael Regional Park is host to many special events, outreach programs, tours, workshops, and entertainment for the whole family. In addition to the events listed below, please see the special events in the Museum and Arboretum,
and Great Basin Adventure.
Be sure to check back here often for updates and don't miss any of the year-round fun!

Rancho San Rafael
Special Events 2007

 
Date Event Contact
  March 3 -June 6 "Sssnakes Alive!" traveling exhibit at Museum  Wilbur D. May Museum at
(775) 785-5961
  March 18 "Exploring Nevada: Centennial Ranches" with Tumble-Weed Tex. 3:00pm, Museum. FREE Wilbur D. May Museum at
(775) 785-5961
  March 20 Spring Equinox Walk 5:30-6:30pm, Labyrinth Garden. Donations accepted Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  March 24 Tree Selection workshop, 9:00am-12:00noon, Ranch House. Donations accepted. Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  March 31 Fair Housing Council-Children's Art Poster Exhibit Reception. 2:00pm, Museum. FREE Wilbur D. May Museum at
(775) 785-5961
  April 1-29 Fair Housing Council-Children's Art Poster Exhibit, Museum. FREE  Wilbur D. May Museum at
(775) 785-5961
  April 7 Spring Sprinklers, Turn-on and Tune-up, 9:00am-10:30am, Ranch House. Donations accepted. Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  April 14 Designing Sprinkler Systems for Efficiency, 9:00am-11:00am, Ranch House. Donations accepted Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  April 27 Arbor Day Lunchtime Walk, 11:45am-1:00pm, Arboretum. Donations accepted Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  May 12 Designing a Water Efficient Landscape, 10:00am-12:00noon, Ranch House. Donations accepted Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  May 20 "Exploring Nevada: Dive Lake Tahoe" 3:00pm., Museum. FREE  Wilbur D. May Museum at
(775) 785-5961
  May 23 Plant Sale Preview Walk, 5:30pm-7:00pm, Arboretum. Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  May 23 Seasons of the Wilbur D. May Arboretum program with Mark Vollmer. 7:00pm-9:00pm, Ranch House. Donations accepted. Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  June 2 Annual Plant Sale, 8:00am-12:00noon, Arboretum Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  June 6 Final Day of "Sssnakes Alive!" exhibit Wilbur D. May Museum at
(775) 785-5961
  June 13 Native Plant Identification workshop, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Ranch House. Donations accepted. Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  June 21 Evening of Wine & Roses, 6:00pm-8:30pm, Moana Nursery, $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  July 18 Lavender Harvesting & Distilling, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Lavender Ridge, 7450 W. 4th St. Donations accepted.  Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  August 15 Water Conservation/Permaculture, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Ranch House. Donations accepted Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  October 6, 13, 20,
November 3
Fall Garden Tours by Bill Carlos, Horticulturist, 9:00am-10:00am, Arboretum. Donations accepted. Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  October 13 Handmade Paper from Nature, 9:00am-12:00noon, May Museum. Donations accepted. Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  October 20 Winterizing Your Sprinkler System, 9:00am-10:30am, Ranch House. Donations accepted. Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153
  December 8 Holiday Tree Lighting Event, 4:00pm-6:00pm. Wilbur D. May Arboretum at
(775) 785-4153

 

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Wilbur D. May Center at
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
1595 N. Sierra,
Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
(775) 785-4319 Fax (775) 785-4707