Upcoming Events › Special Demonstration
June 8, 2013
Tour and Tea in the Rita Gabis Stroll Garden
Join Rita Gabis, co-founder of Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, for a relaxing, guided stroll through her private Japanese-inspired garden, and sit down to tea in the Azumaya, a beautiful summer pavilion.
About the Stroll Garden: This relaxing two-acre landscape is an artful convergence of shape, structure and texture. Created under the guidance of Mrs. Gabis, the Stroll Garden features dozens of unique Japanese maples, hostas, ferns, rhododendrons, azaleas, a series of bridges over miniature waterfalls and an Azumaya, a Japanese summer pavilion. You will be the first to see this garden that has never been open to the public before.
Cost:
This ticket is for two adults. Each experience is limited to eight guests, so sign up quickly!
Value: $100 for two (2) adult tickets SPECIAL DISCOUNT 50% OFF ($50)
Call the Office at 219-462-0025 to register or PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
June 15, 2013
Plant Sleuthing: What’s Wrong With My Plant?
Wilted branch? Speckled leaf? Discoloration and leaf drop? Bring (in a sealed plastic baggie!) a sample of your plant problem or bring some print or digital photos and our horticulturist will try and diagnose the problem. You will learn tips on diagnosing problems yourself as well as where to go when you just don’t know, in this gentle introduction to Plant Pathology.
June 29, 2013
Behind the Scenes Railway Garden Tour
Enjoy the Taltree Railway Garden as if it were your own. This private, behind-the-scenes tour includes a visit to the train room guided by our head engineer. This is the staging area for the dozens of G-gauge trains that run on 3,000 feet of track over nearly an acre of mountains and valleys dotted with detailed vignettes from the Steam Era of American Railroad history.
Enjoy an opportunity to run the digital command control (DCC) operated trains with help from one of our state-of-the-art remote control devices. If you’ve got a passion for trees, all the better! Join our horticulturist for an exclusive exploration of the hundreds of dwarf conifers, diminutive perennials and Japanese maples in the garden.
Cost:
This ticket is for two adults. Each experience is limited to eight guests, so sign up quickly!
Value: $100 for two (2) adult tickets SPECIAL DISCOUNT 50% OFF ($50)
Call the Office at 219-462-0025 to register or PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
July 13, 2013
Plant Sleuthing: What’s Wrong With My Plant?
Wilted branch? Speckled leaf? Discoloration and leaf drop? Bring (in a sealed plastic baggie!) a sample of your plant problem or bring some print or digital photos and our horticulturist will try and diagnose the problem. You will learn tips on diagnosing problems yourself as well as where to go when you just don’t know, in this gentle introduction to Plant Pathology.
August 10, 2013
Wildlife Captives with Dr. Larry
Come out to Taltree to learn from experienced veterinarian Dr. Larry McAfee. Dr. McAfee and his team will show participants how captive and injured animals are cared for, and will introduce everyone to numerous raptor species. (more…)
September 14, 2013
Gourd Birdhouse Class
Come out and create your very own gourd bird house! Local artist David Kings will demonstrate how he creates his gourd bird house works of art.
November 9, 2013
Pendant Wire Wrapping
Jewelry designer Jayde Petersen will demonstrate her technique for wrapping pendants in wire. Participants can bring their own stone, shell or beach glass, or one will be included along with enough wire for wrapping and the tools to create their own pendant.
