Children in the Dell 2024
2024-06-15 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 book titles will be covered each week so plan to come often
Remaining Saturdays in June and July:
June 15, June 22, and June 29
July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27

SOLD OUT: The Native Plants at Yew Dell – In-Person
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 botanical history of our woodlands, a look at invasive plant issues, but also a positive outlook on how many native trees are established and turning the area back into a typical Kentucky hardwood forest.
Ticket includes a native plant grown in our nursery.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Children in the Dell 2024
2024-06-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 book titles will be covered each week so plan to come often
Remaining Saturdays in June and July:
June 22, and June 29
July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27

Mythbusting – Mindfulness in the Garden - In-Person
2024-06-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 with curiosity and kindness. Karen Newton, Wellbeing & Resilience Integrator, and Yoga/Meditation Teacher, Emily Smith, will guide a variety of meditation forms, including walking, sitting, eating, and listening, with Yew Dell’s soothing grounds and gardens as the backdrop.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Children in the Dell 2024
2024-06-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 book titles will be covered each week so plan to come often
Remaining Saturdays in June and July:
June 29
July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27

Children in the Dell 2024
2024-07-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 book titles will be covered each week so plan to come often
Remaining Saturdays in July:
July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27

SOLD OUT: Bourbon & Botanicals - Hole Shot Blues Band - Single Ticket
2024-07-11 17:30 - 21:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
We kick off Bourbon & Botanicals 2024 with Hole Shot Blues Band. They play original blues songs and take some of the older standards and put their hard-driving edge to them. Bring your lawn chairs and join the friendliest folks in Oldham County for a fantastic night of live music on our covered Rounsavall Pavilion.
Timeline:
5:30p: Gates, Martha Lee’s Kitchen, and Garden Gift Shop open
6p-7p: Garden Tour with Horticulture Team
7p-8:45p: Live Music with Hole Shot Blues Band
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Children in the Dell 2024
2024-07-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 book titles will be covered each week so plan to come often
Remaining Saturdays in July:
July 13, July 20, and July 27

CLOSED: Botanical Paper Making with Seeds - In-Person Event
2024-07-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Back by popular demand, we have Briahna Michalsky, a local botanical artist, leading a new workshop on botanical paper making! This time, we’re adding seeds that you can plant. We’re also rolling out a “two-for-one” format for this workshop where one ticket allows two guests to participate together, so bring a date, a friend, or family member! This workshop is appropriate for ages 5 and up, as long as one guest in the pair is 18 or older.
Fees include all supplies, but you can bring your own dried flowers or seeds if you like. You’ll take home your hand-made paper that you then can use as a notecard, bookmark, or gift tag- or plant for early autumn blooms!
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Drop-In Plant Walk with Horticulture Team
2024-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 | KY
Each Sunday at 1pm, join our Horticulture Team for a lively walk-and-talk about what’s going on in the garden. This is a great opportunity to pick up new ideas for your own garden, ask questions, and see the gardens through the eyes of the staff members who keep it all in tip-top shape.
Drop-in Plant Walk is included with admission; inclement weather will cancel.

SOLD OUT: Plant Bites: Pollinators and Cost Share Workshop with Lunch – In-Person Event
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Mason Quiram, District Program Director for Oldham County Conservation District, will lead a discussion on pollinators and the importance of including pollinator plants in our gardens. He will also share details on a Pollinator Habitat Cost Share program for Oldham County residents, but attendees outside of Oldham County can still benefit from this information. Chris Svidal, Watershed Coordinator, will update participants on the importance of watersheds, such as Currys Fork in our area, and how watersheds in general benefit from our actions.
Ticket includes the lecture plus lunch with sandwich buffet from Martha Lee’s Kitchen, a pollinator plant from Yew Dell’s nursery, and time to enjoy the gardens. Jeff Margreiter, Nursery & Greenhouse Manager, can also help guest wishing to purchase additional plants.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Green Drinks with Louisville Sustainability Council
2024-07-17 16:30 - 20:00 | KY
Green Drinks is a casual monthly meetup of community members and organizations, coordinated by Louisville Sustainability Council. Each month they host different speakers from across the city to educate and inform the community on sustainable businesses, projects, and initiatives. Each presentation is followed by Q&A, discussion, and networking.
At Yew Dell, you’ll learn about our ongoing sustainability efforts, including solar panels, the glasshouse’s green roof, and the new Reflection Lake which provides fresh water to the nursery.

4:30PM-6PM—Self-guided time to visit the gardens, socializing/networking as desired
6PM—Martha Lee’s Kitchen open
6:30PM—Welcoming remarks and garden walk
7PM—Self-guided time to visit the gardens, socializing/networking as desired
8PM—Wrap up

CLOSED: Bourbon & Botanicals - Jay Stewart - Single Ticket
2024-07-18 17:30 - 21:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Limited walk-in tickets available at arrival.

Night #2 of Bourbon & Botanicals 2024 showcases Jay Stewart’s classic cover tunes and original songs. Bring your lawn chairs and join the friendliest folks in Oldham County for a fantastic night of live music on our covered Rounsavall Pavilion.
Timeline:
5:30p: Gates, Martha Lee’s Kitchen, and Garden Gift Shop open
6p-7p: Garden Tour with Horticulture Team
7p-8:45p: Live Music with Jay Stewart
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Children in the Dell 2024
2024-07-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 book titles will be covered each week so plan to come often
Remaining Saturdays in July:
July 20, and July 27

CANCELLED: OldhamFest: Bluegrass Edition
2024-07-20 12:00 - 22:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
This event has been cancelled.

Soil Health - In-Person
2024-07-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Julia Kachanova, University of Louisville PhD Biology student, shares her current research on the implications of modern life on the health of our soil, and what happens when we have unhealthy soil.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

ADVANCE TICKETING CLOSED: Bourbon & Botanicals - Bottle T's - Single Ticket
2024-07-25 17:30 - 21:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Limited walk-in tickets are available.
For Night #3, we welcome the Bottle T’s, self-described as a “Louisville, KY, Band playing Rock Hits thru the Ages, I Want My MTV and A Little Bit Country.” Bring your lawn chairs and join the friendliest folks in Oldham County for a fantastic night of live music on our covered Rounsavall Pavilion.
Timeline:
5:30p: Gates, Martha Lee’s Kitchen, and Garden Gift Shop open
6p-7p: Garden Tour with Horticulture Team
7p-8:45p: Live Music with Bottle T’s
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Children in the Dell 2024
2024-07-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 book titles will be covered each week so plan to come often
Remaining Saturdays in July:
July 27

SOLD OUT: Managing Invasive Plants Seminar with KSU Forestry & Yew Dell Staff - In-Person
2024-07-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
We are partnering with our colleagues from Kentucky State University’s Forestry Staff in Frankfort to discuss the timely issue of invasives. In this half-day format, we’ll have four 30-minute sessions: identifying invasives, control techniques in the field and forest, control techniques in the garden, and viable replacements once you’ve removed your invasives.
Ticket includes a box lunch, time to socialize, and plus an opportunity to enjoy Yew Dell’s gardens.
Please note that the program is approved for Kentucky pesticide applicator CEU credits as follows:
Managing Invasive Plants Seminar
1 CEU for Category 1a (Ag Plant)
2 CEUs for Category 2 (Forestry)
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
July 30, 2024
Crestwood, KY

Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Closed for Advance Sale - Bourbon & Botanicals - Buckwheat Husk - Single Ticket
2024-08-01 17:30 - 21:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Limited walk-up tickets are available at arrival.
For Night #4 of Bourbon & Botanicals 2024, we welcome Buckwheat Husk. Hailing from Lexington, KY, Buckwheat Husk is a dynamic guitar-based duo known for their engaging male harmony vocals and vintage-inspired instrumentation. Bring your lawn chairs and join the friendliest folks in Oldham County for a fantastic night of live music on our covered Rounsavall Pavilion.
Many thanks to tonight’s Music Sponsor, Buffalo Construction, Inc.!
Timeline:
5:30p: Gates, Martha Lee’s Kitchen, and Garden Gift Shop open
6p-7p: Garden Tour with Horticulture Team
7p-8:45p: Live Music with Buckwheat Husk
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Bourbon & Botanicals - CornMaiz String Band - Single Ticket
2024-08-08 17:30 - 21:00 | KY
Night #5 of Bourbon & Botanicals 2024 brings us CornMaiz String Band. CornMaiz is a nouveau old-time family string band featuring original music, traditional, old-time tunes from East KY, and unique versions of some famous cover songs. Bring your lawn chairs and join the friendliest folks in Oldham County for a fantastic night of live music on our covered Rounsavall Pavilion.
Many thanks to tonight’s Music Sponsor, Buffalo Construction, Inc.!
Timeline:
5:30p: Gates, Martha Lee’s Kitchen, and Garden Gift Shop open
6p-7p: Garden Tour with Horticulture Team
7p-8:45p: Live Music with CornMaiz String Band
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

POSTPONED - Planned Giving with Yew Dell and Stock Yards Bank & Trust
2024-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | KY
Planned Giving – where do I start?
Estate planning, planned giving, legacy gifts… It can be hard to know where to start. But as they say, the best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago. The second-best time is today. Same goes with planned giving. Planned gifts can offer tremendous tax advantages to the donor and can support Yew Dell’s mission work now and well into the future.
Planned gifts come in many different forms and can include gifts from your will or trust, gifts of stock and appreciated assets, life insurance, gifts of personal property, real estate, retirement plans, and gifts to donor-advised funds. Gifts that pay income, such as charitable annuities, can also be great options for donors looking to support Yew Dell while continuing to receive financial benefits from their assets during the donor’s lifetime.
If you’re interested in learning more about how a planned gift to Yew Dell could fit into your overall estate plan, give us a call or join us for a special informative discussion with our good friends at Stock Yards Bank & Trust. We’ll have a refreshment or two, talk planned giving, and maybe even go for an evening stroll around the gardens.
Planned Giving with Yew Dell and Stock Yards Bank & Trust
Tuesday, August 13 • 6:00pm
RSVP to TJ Slaughter by emailing tjs@yewdellgardens.org

Bourbon & Botanicals - CMN Acoustic Trio - Single Ticket
2024-08-15 17:30 - 21:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
CMN Acoustic Trio hits the stage for Night #6 of Bourbon & Botanicals 2024. Not your average acoustic band, CMN will take you on a musical journey from ’50s rock into the ’80s, from The Everly Brothers to The Police. There will be surprises each time you hear them…they never play the same show twice. Bring your lawn chairs and join the friendliest folks in Oldham County for a fantastic night of live music on our covered Rounsavall Pavilion.
Timeline:
5:30p: Gates, Martha Lee’s Kitchen, and Garden Gift Shop open
6p-7p: Garden Tour with Horticulture Team
7p-8:45p: Live Music with CMN Acoustic Trio
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Host Plants for Insects - In-Person
2024-08-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
It’s not just Monarch caterpillars and milkweed, many insects need a specific plant to complete their life cycle. Join Nursery & Greenhouse Manager , Jeff Margreiter, and Director of Horticulture & Facilities, Jacob Stidham, as they go way beyond the Monarch and talk about the many, many other plants in the garden that provide a niche source of food for insects.
Ticket includes host plant from Yew Dell’s nursery.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Walk-in Tickets still available! Bourbon & Botanicals - The Acoustic Winos
2024-08-22 17:30 - 21:00 | KY
The Acoustic Winos will definitely entertain us for Night #7 of Bourbon & Botanicals 2024. Expect “a real good/feel good whimsical, musical trio bringing you some of the Best in Blues, Hot Jazz and old time Jug tunes.” Bring your lawn chairs and join the friendliest folks in Oldham County for a fantastic night of live music on our covered Rounsavall Pavilion.
Timeline:
5:30p: Gates, Martha Lee’s Kitchen, and Garden Gift Shop open
6p-7p: Garden Tour with Horticulture Team
7p-8:45p: Live Music with The Acoustic Winos
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.
