Events

Twilight is SOLD OUT. Make sure that you're on our email list to receive notice about our Silent Auction items. Yew Dell Botanical Gardens is proud to present Twilight in the Garden, our signature event and largest fundraiser of the year. Amidst the backdrop of Yew Dell's magnificent landscape at dusk, more than 300 supporters […]

Thanks to our sponsor LG&E and KU Foundation, we invite you to join us for our annual Members-only event with some of the best plants available in the region, a few snacks, cash bar and spend time rubbing elbows with some of the best gardeners around. And after all the buying is done, join our […]

For #LouisvilleTreeWeek, join Yew Dell executive director, Dr. Paul Cappiello, for a fun and engaging walk through Yew Dell's extensive tree collections and a talk about the best shade tree selections for increasing drought, storm and other environmental stresses.   Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and […]

Here's your chance to take a deep-dive into learning about plants for a dye garden. Claire McMahon, Operations Assistant at Anchal Project, will lead the discussion about what plants work locally for a dye garden, how to collect and process your flowers for dyeing, and what is involved with the dyeing process. Anchal Project is a nonprofit that uses […]

Join us for a Garden Photography Workshop with our friends from Murphy’s Camera, Louisville’s premiere camera and photography source for 60 years. We’ll start with a guided tour around Yew Dell’s beautiful gardens, then learn the basics of framing images and utilizing lighting with Ayrica Bishop, Education Coordinator at Murphy’s Camera. You’ll see the gardens […]

In partnership with #LouisvilleTreeWeek, Brad Kessans, Yew Dell’s own Facilities and Trail Guru, will lead a walk around our grounds to spot and identify migratory birds and the trees that support them. This #LouisvilleTreeWeek Walk is included with admission. Bring binoculars if available and wear sturdy walking shoes.   Please RSVP if you are planning […]

Garden Girl Whitney Powers returns with another hands-on (trust me on this!) workshop where participants leave with a jar of deliciousness tied to Yew Dell. This year, we’ll make Hardy Orange Marmalade with fruit grown onsite or very nearby.   Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and […]

Shelly Nold, Owner of The Plant Kingdom, expands on last fall’s Deer-Resistant Gardens to include more pests, such as squirrels, rabbits, moles, and other creatures. Shelly will once again make suggestions on plants, barriers, and repellents to steer our furry friends away from our precious plantings.   Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases […]

Mushroom Hike at Yew Dell - In-Person Workshop is rescheduled to Saturday, October 22.   Curious about the mushrooms already growing on your land, or in the woods? Wondering what exactly it is they do, or how they relate to the plants around them? This is the hike for you! Our friends from the Bluegrass […]

Theodore Klein loved to “ramble” in the woods. For the October Apprentice Plant Walk, join in as we highlight some of our favorite things on this leisurely walk around the Arboretum. Ramble is included with admission.   In you plan to join in, please RSVP so that we are prepared. Thank you!

Thanks to Sponsors LG&E and KU Foundation and German American Bank, Boo Dell returns for Halloween 2022! Our famous Trail of Treats is back, plus activities with our Horticulture Team, live music, and other surprises for the whole family in a non-scary environment. This year, we have three timeslots, and all tickets are advance sale. […]