Botany, geology, history . . . you’ll find it all along Yew Dell’s hiking trails. And there’s no better guide than our own Brad Kessans, crack naturalist and our overall trails guru. From the plants of the pollinator meadow to panoramic views of Kingfisher Lake, Brad will help you see Yew Dell’s natural areas in […]

Calling all fairies, gnomes, dwarves, and elves . . . join us to kick off Fairy Month at Yew Dell with this day devoted to the all the petite pixies that inhabit the gardens. Visit new fairy houses in the Fairy Forest, a gnome adventure along the woodland trails, fairy forest scavenger hunts and guided, […]

Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week. * Drop-in activity is included with admission * Different […]

Both timeslots are SOLD OUT. Our wildly popular series makes its 2024 return with this magical and mysterious garden event. We’ll start you off at Yew Dell and will then whisk you away by shuttle to a nearby gem of a garden, nursery and cut flower farm for scrumptious food, delightful drink and engaging tours […]

Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week. * Drop-in activity is included with admission * Different […]

Take a walk on the wild side with Nursery & Greenhouse Manager, Jeff Margreiter, as he leads you on a tour of the native plants of the arboretum, gardens, and natural areas, and many plants in the collections you may not even realize are natives. The walk will finish with a deep dive into the […]

Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week. * Drop-in activity is included with admission * Different […]

Myths about mindfulness and meditation persist: “The goal of meditation is to stop your thoughts.” “You must sit in an uncomfortable position to practice mindfulness.” “It takes a lot of time. . .” This workshop is an opportunity to shift from myths about mindfulness to a restorative shift in wellbeing as we explore meditation practices […]

Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week. * Drop-in activity is included with admission * Different […]

Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week. * Drop-in activity is included with admission * Different […]

Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week. * Drop-in activity is included with admission * Different […]