— Autumn 1987 — n — rr- a n c n n ■ n n n u n n 11 11 — rri f n o. Vot. 4, No. 4 Center for Urban Horticulture / Washington Park Arboretum / University of Washington CENTER NEWS Eat Your “Wheaties ”— Autumn is Here m As I reviewed the gigantic array of autumn programs in horticulture, I wondered how anyone could keep up. So, eat your Wheat- ies, get on your skateboard, check your “antifreeze,” and start participating. I’m not going to list anything special here — so just browse the following pages. Would you be- ^eve it, we had seven different horticultural btivities, besides CUH, vying for meeting space one autumn evening? Enjoy! — John A. Wott Professor, Continuing Education Bulb Sale and Greens Galore The annual Arboretum Foundation Bulb Sale will be held on October 7, 1987, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and October 8, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase bulbs at the Pacific Northwest’s most diverse bulb sale. Also, back by popular demand is Greens Galore, Sunday, November 22. An excellent early opportunity to make or pur- chase your holiday greens. Call 325-4510 for details. Continuing Education Staff John A. Wott, professor Van M. Bobbitt, coordinator Jan Davis, program assistant (CUH) Dan Hinkley, program assistant (WPA) Rebecca Johnson, program aide Tom Kuykendall, graduate assistant m telephones UH— 545-8033 .00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays WPA— 543-8800 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays CUH Open House 1987, NOHS Plant Sale Our fourth (believe it!) annual Open House will be held on Friday, October 2, 1987, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, Oc- tobers, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join our faculty and staff in reviewing our year’s excit- ing projects. We’ll be joined by many area horticultural organizations. Also, the North- west Horticultural Society will hold its annual plant sale both days, with more information to be provided later. Douglas Conservatory- Greenhouses At long last, the Douglas Research Con- servatory and greenhouses are under con- struction. Please pardon our dust and the disruption of access to our parking and entrances! IVolunteers! For those of you who are new among us . . . Volunteers are an essential part of CUH and the Washington Park Arboretum. We depend on them for countless hours each year. Dur- ing 1986/87, they donated time and services equivalent to nine full-time staff positions! “Thank you” to all! If you would like to join us, call today: 543-8800 (WPA) or 545-8033 (CUH) and ask for the volunteer coordinator. The Community Gardening Association Join representatives from throughout the United States at the American Gardening As- sociation Conference in Seattle October 25-29, 1987. Its theme will be “Community Gardens — Growing for a Livable City. ” This is an opportunity to share one of our suc- cessful— and there are many — gardening programs. Elisabeth C. Miller Library News Again this autumn, the library will hold sev- eral trial openings, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Saturdays: September 19, October 24, and November 14. The library also will be open for CUH’s annual Open House on Oc- tober 2 and 3. In conjunction with a talk November 10 by Ian MacPhail, curator of rare books for the Morton Arboretum, a special display of rare books will be featured in the library’s rare- book case during November. Watch the new-book shelf for many of the titles being reviewed in the Arboretum Bul- letin by Valerie Easton, book review editor /librarian. During the summer, the library welcomed two new part-time staff members: Mary Douglas, cataloger, and Cindy Lyons, library technician. Introduction to Mushrooms Mondays, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p. m. , Isaacson Hall classroom, September 28 to November 17. Identification of common species and groups and how to recognize them, edibility, mush- room poisoning, and opportunities to go on field trips. Instructors: Coleman Leuthy, Randy Sheppard. Fee: $34, payable to PSMS (PMSM members, $17). Mail to Uni- versity of Washington, PSMS, GF-15, Seat- tle, WA 98195, or call 322-2554 or 522-6031. Public Mushroom I.D. Mondays, 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., September 28 to November 16. Isaacson Hall classroom, Center for Urban Horticulture. Free. FREE PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES These one-hour lectures are offered as a service to the public and cover a wide range of horticultural interests. The Plant Enthusiast Second Wednesday of each month, 10:00 a.m., at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Botanical Literacy: How to Say It, What It Means September 9 by Dr. Clement Hamilton, professor, Center for Urban Horticulture What is the Taraxacum officinale? Why do botanists use such names when they could just say “dandelion”? Find out in this fun and fascinating talk. Oaks and Their Relatives October 14 by Jan Pirzio-Biroli, Center for Urban Horticulture The oaks and their relatives provide the world with valuable timber, edible nuts, cork, and magnificent landscape trees. Learn more about this large group of trees. A noontime tour of the arboretum’s oak collection will follow the lecture. Yugoslavia's Trees, Shrubs, and Wildflowers November 11 by Brian Mulligan, director emeritus of the arboretum, and Margaret Mulligan Though rather small, Yugoslavia is a land of diversity — cultural, topographical, and flo- ristic. Explore this country’s interesting array of plants, many of which are suitable for Pa- cific Northwest landscapes. Plants and Gardens of the World Third Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m., at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Springtime in New Zealand September 21 by Scott Medbury, graduate student, Center for Urban Horticulture While working at Pukekura Park in New Plymouth last year, Mr. Medbury explored the gardens and national parks of New Zea- land. See its springtime splendor, including both native and exotic plants from temperate to subtropical climates and the southern hemisphere’s best rhododendron gardens. Culinary Botany: Food Plants from Around the World October 19 by Brant Rogers, consulting botanist and coauthor of A New World of Fruit and Vegetables Eight small, isolated locations on the globe have provided more than three thousand species of food plants. Examine and sample fruits and vegetables from plants you have never seen. California Plants for Pacific Northwest Gardens November 16 by Van Bobbitt, Center for Urban Horticulture The blue-flowered ceanothus, the red- barked manzanita, and the fragrant bush anenome are just a few of the California natives that make choice landscape subjects in the Pacific Northwest. Despite being ac- customed to a balmier climate, many Califor- nia natives are hardy here. The Master Gardener Second Friday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Practical gardening information presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners. Nut Tree Growing in Western Washington September 11 by Pete Svinth You can harvest nuts from your own back- yard! Orchardistand nurseryman Pete Svinth will specifically discuss the culture of filberts, chestnuts, and English walnuts, telling you which varieties are best for our area. Dried Flowers October 9 by Sheila Cutler Dried flowers can provide year-round deco- ration for the home. Discover which flowers are best for drying and how to grow them. Also, learn flower-drying techniques. IPM for Home Gardeners November 13 by Robert Baines Integrated pest management (IPM) can con- trol pests in an environmentally sound man- ner and dramatically reduce pesticide use. This program will demystify the science of IPM and provide practical IPM strategies for common garden pests. Brown-Bag Garden Talks First and third Wednesdays of each month, 12: 10 to 12:50 p.m., at the HUB, University of Washingtoi Bring your lunch and sharpen your garden- ing skills at these informal lectures and dem- onstrations. Jointly sponsored by the Center for Urban Horticulture and the Washington State University Master Gardeners. Tour of Medicinal Herb Garden September 2 by the Friends of the Medicinal Herb Garden How to Overwinter Your Fuchsias September 16 by Patricia Moody, Northwest Fuchsia Society Campus Tree Walk: Fall Color October 7 by Van Bobbitt of the Center for Urban Horticulture Dividing Your Perennials October 21 by Rebecca Johnson of the Center for Urban Horticulture Nearly Foolproof Houseplants November 4 by Loretta Green, WSU Master Gardener Dormant Sprays: What They Do, When They're Needed November 18 by Van Bobbitt of the Horticulture Center for Urban CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 12:10 p.m. HUB 2 Medicinal Herb Garden Tour 3 4 1:00 p.m. WPA 5 Children’s Tour Noon— 4:00 p.m WRA 8 Master Gardener Clinic 1:00 p.m. WPA Sunday* at One Tour 7:30 p.m. 7 NW Orchid Society 7:15pm. CUH 8 PS Mycological Society 10:00 a m. CUH 9 Botanical Literacy 7:30 p.m. CUH NW Rhododendron Society 7-00 o m. CUH 10 Rhododendron Hybridizers 7:40 p.m. CUH Rock Garden Society 7:30 p.m CUH 1 1 Nut Tree Growing 9:00 am. CUH* 12 Bonsai Noon-400 p.m. WRA 13 Master Gardener Clinic 1: 00 p.m. WRA Sunday* at One Tour 7.30 p.m CUH 14 King County Iris Society 7.30 p.m. CUH Seattle Rose Society 15 12:10 p.m. HUB 18 Overwinter Fuchsias 7:00 p.m. CUH* 17 Landscape Design 7:30 p.m. Chrysanthemum Society 10:00 am. WRA 18 Kid* Day at the Arboretum 9:00 am. WRA* 19 Nature into Landscape 1.00 p.m. WPA Children's Tour Noon-4 :00p.m. WRA 20 Master Gardener Clinic 1:00 p.m. WRA Sunday* at One Tour 7:00 p.m. CUH 21 Springtime in New Zealand 7:00 p.m. CUH* 22 Landscape Design 10:00 am. WRA 23 Explorers’ Walk 7:00 p.m. CUH* 24 Nature into Landscape 25 9:00 am. CUH* 26 Bonsai 9.00 a m. CUH* Landscape Design Noon-4:00 p.m. WRA 2 7 Master Gardener Clinic 1:00 p.m. WRA Sunday* at One Tour 1:00-4:00 p.m. CUH*28 Bonsai Association Workshop 6:00 p.m. CUH PS Bonsai Association 7:00 p.m. CUH* 29 Bulbs 7:00 p.m. CUH* 30 Floral Design OCTOBER 7:00 p.m. CUH 1 Native Plant Society 10:00 am.-5:00 p.m. 2 CUH Open House 9.00 am. WPA* 3 Natives 11:00 a m. -3:30 p.m. CUH Open House 1:00 p.m. WPA Children’s Tour Noon-4:00 p.m. WRA 4 Master Gardener Clinic 1:00 p.m. WRA Sunday* at One Tour 7.00 p.m. CUH 5 NW Orchid Society 7:30 p.m. CUH King County Iris Society 7:00 p.m. CUH* 8 Bulbs 8:00 am. CUH* 7 Autumn Tour 10:00 am. WFA AF Bulb Sale 12:10 p.m. HUB Campus Tree Walk 7:30 p.m. CUH Seattle Rhododendron Society 10:00 a m. WRA 8 AF Bulb Sale 7:00 p.m. CUH Rhododendron Hybridizers 7:40 p.m. CUH Rock Garden Society 7:30 p.m. CUH 9 Dried Rowers 9.00 am. CUH* 10 Bonsai 9:00 am. CUH* Botanical Illustration 9:00 am. WFA* Natives Noon-4 00 p.m. WRA 1 1 Master Gardener Clinic 1:00 pm. WRA Sunday* at One Tour 12 10:30 a.m. CUH* 13 NOHS Lecture “The Chinese Connection” 7:15 p.m. CUH Puget Sound Mycological 10:00 am. CUH 14 Oaks 6.00 p.m. CUH* Photographing Nature Smithsonian Lecture 7:00 p.m. CUH* 15 Ornamental Grasses 16 9:00 am. CUH* 17 Botanical Illustration 1.00 p.m. WPA Children’s Tour *00 pm. WRA 18 Sunday* at One Tour 4:00 p.m. CUH* Journey to Venezuela Smithsonian Lecture 7:00 p.m. CUH 19 Culinary Botany 20 12:10 p.m. HUB 21 Dividing Your Perennials 22 23 24 Noon-4 00 p.m. WFA 25 Master Gardener Clinic 1:00 p.m. WRA Sunday* at One Tour 8:00 a.m. CUH* 26 Federation of Garden Clubs 8:00 a m. CUH* 27 Federation of Garden Clubs 8:00 am. CUH* 28 Federation of Garden Clubs 10:00 am. WFA Explorers’ Walk 6.00 p.m. Community Garden Banquet 29 30 31 NOVEMBER Noon—4 00 p.m. WFA 1 Master Gardener Clinic 1:00 p.m. CUH* Puget Sound Bonsai Demonstration 1:00 p.m. WFA Sunday* at One Tour 1:00 p.m. CUH* 2 Puget Sound Bonsai Demonstration 7.00 p.m. CUH NW Orchid Society 7:30 p.m. CUH King County Iris Society 3 12:10p.m HUB 4 Foolproof Houseplants 7:30 p.m. CUH NW Rhododendron Society 7.00 p.m. CUH 5 Native Plant Society 6 7 Noon-4:00 p.m. WFA 8 Master Gardener Clinic 1:00 pm. WRA Sunday* at One Tour 7:30 p.m. CUH 9 Seattle Rose Society 10.30 a.m. CUH* 10 NOHS Lecture Rare Books and Unusual People — Ian MacPhail 7:15 p.m. CUH Puget Sound Mycological 10:00 a.m. CUH 1 1 Yugoslavia’s Trees, Shrubs, and Wildflowers 7:00 p.m. CUH* Composting 7:00 p.m. CUH 12 Rhododendron Hybridizers 7:30 p.m. CUH 13 IPM for Home Gardeners 9:00 am. WFA* 14 Pruning 1:00 p.m. WFA 15 Sunday* at One Tour 7:00 p.m. CUH 18 California Plants 17 12:10 p.m. HUB 18 Dormant Sprays 6:00 p.m. CUH 19 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 20 21 WRA 22 AF Greenery Sale 1:00 p.m. WFA Sunday* at One Tour 6:30 p.m. CUH 23 Puget Sound Bonsai Association 6:30 p.m. CUH 24 Association for Women in Landscaping 10:00 am WFA 25 Explorers’ Walk Thanksgiving 26 27 28 1:00 p.m. WRA 29 Sunday* at One Tour 30 DECEMBER 1 7:30 p.m. CUH 2 Rhododendron Society 7:00 p.m. CUH 3 Native Plant Society 4 9:00 a.m.-l:00 p.m. 5 CUH* Wreaths Noon-4 p.m. WFA 5 Master Gardener Clinic 7:30 p.m. CUH 7 NW Orchid Society 7:15 p.m. CUH 8 Puget Sound Mycological Society 9 7:40 p.m. CUH 10 Rock Garden Society 11 12 Noon-4 p.m. WFA 13 Master Gardener Clinic 14 15 7:00p.m. CUH* 18 Holiday Centerpiece 17 18 19 CUH = Center for Urban Ho rticulture WPA = Washington Park Arboretum HUB = Husky Union Building * = Fee URBAN HORTICULTURE COURSES Beginning Bonsai m ^earn the aesthetics and techniques of this icient Japanese art form and begin to train your own plant. This introductory series covers lectures and demonstrations of the bonsai elements and techniques. A field trip to a bonsai nursery and four workshop ses- sions are included. INSTRUCTOR: Leo Cunningham DATES: Saturdays, September 12, 19, and 26, October 3 and 10, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. FEE: $40 Landscape Design for the Homeowner Thinking about redesigning your outdoor liv- ing space? Whether you’re planning to do it yourself or in conjunction with a landscape architect, you will benefit from this class. Paul Broadhurst, a visiting London landscape de- signer, will discuss how to make a site analysis and evaluation. The instructor will help stu- dents individually create concepts and solu- tions for their outdoor living spaces. A Satur- day field trip to local gardens will illustrate design concepts in local settings. € INSTRUCTOR: Paul Broadhurst ATES: Thursday, September 17, and Tues- y, September 22, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and aturday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FEE: $40 Nature into Landscape Surprisingly, the southeastern United States is a rich source of the plant material for the Pacific Northwest. Under what conditions do these species grow in nature and what does that suggest for proper care here? How are they naturally associated and what are the aesthetics and ecology of the associations? In addition, flowering and fruiting seasons and nursery availability will be discussed. A lec- ture will follow a field trip to the arboretum. A slide show will feature plants in their different seasonal displays. A fun and informative class. INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Clem Hamilton, Tim Hohn, and Jan Pirzio-Biroli DATES: Saturday, September 19, 9:00 a.m. to noon, and Thursday, September 24, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. FEE: $15 Fresh Flower Centerpieces Beautify your home for the holidays. In this creative workshop, seasonal fresh flowers and greens are used to custom-make your own round and oblong centerpieces to take home each session. Learn the innovative use of color and texture in design formats that can be used throughout your home. Learn han- dling and care processes to extend the life of your flowers. Sheri Miller is a professional florist with seven years of teaching experience. INSTRUCTOR: Sheri Miller DATES: Wednesdays, September 30 and October 7, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. FEE: $40 (includes $25 for materials) REGISTRATION FORM Urban Horticulture Courses COURSE FEE NAME(S) TOTAL $ CHECK ENCLOSED FOR $ Checks payable to University of Washington. No bank cards. Registrations filled in order received. Limited class enrollment; classes fill rapidly, so register early. Refunds: Requests must be in writing or in person. Requests received seven days or less from first class meeting have a $2 handling fee deducted. No refunds after first class meeting. NAME •DDRESS Street Mail payment and registration to: Urban Horticulture Courses, GF-15 University of Washington Seattle, Washington 98195 Phone: Day Evening. City State ZIP Code A Gift of Learning: Give a gift certificate in the amount of one of the courses. Call Jan Davis for details (545-8033). Spring Bulbs — Planning and Planting This illustrated course covers bulb garden de- sign, effective combinations for different types and colors of bulbs, and complemen- tary “cover planting” with annuals and pe- rennials. Techniques of planting and fertiliz- ing and care of unplanted bulbs also will be covered. The course includes a chart listing bulbs by type, color, height, and month of bloom in the Seattle area to help you plan your garden. The topics covered are useful for both the beginning gardener and the ex- perienced one. INSTRUCTOR: Mary Robson DATE: Tuesday, September 29, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. FEE: $10 Bulbs in Containers Pots of spring flowers can brighten decks, porches, and the interior of your home; how- ever, bringing them into bloom on your schedule rather than theirs takes special knowledge. This class, with slide illustrations, covers selecting the best bulbs for forcing growth, soil mixtures, planting methods, and container types. The instructor also will cover spring care necessary to achieve early blooms and ideas for displaying blooming containers, as well as proven techniques with amaryllis and paper white narcissus for use as holiday gifts. You’ll plant a container in class! INSTRUCTOR: Mary Robson DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. FEE: $15 (includes materials) Pacific Northwest Native Plants for Your Garden British gardeners have been using our choice native plants in their landscapes for 150 years. Stroll through the scenic Washington Park Arboretum and learn to identify these beautiful and useful native trees, shrubs, and ground covers. Emphasis will be placed on plants with outstanding landscape value. Such features as autumn color, winter char- acter, berries and nuts for humans and wild- life, and ease of maintenance will be ex- plored. Handouts will include sources selected from local nurseries and seed catalogs. INSTRUCTOR: Gayle Walters DATES: Saturdays, October 3 and 10, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. FEE: $15 Autumn Color Tour View the spectacular scenery of the North Cascades highway in full autumn glory. Come with us as we follow the ever-changing autumn color through awe-inspiring moun- tain passes. Dress for the weather and bring a lunch. TOUR LEADER: Jan Pirzio-Biroli DATE: Wednesday, October 7, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. FEE: $30 Botanical illustration Back by popular demand! Botanical illustra- tion is a form of art that strives for both beauty and accuracy of detail. Kevin Nicolay, a for- mer instructor at the New York Botanical Garden, has revived the methods botanical illustrators used in the eighteenth and nine- teenth centuries. The first session will con- centrate on learning the basic steps involved in making an accurate line drawing. The sec- ond session will detail the use of water color to focus on a realistic painting of a flower. A fun and informative class for the beginner or the more serious artist. INSTRUCTOR: Kevin Nicolay DATES: Saturdays, October 10 and 17, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. FEE: $40 Ornamental Grasses in the Landscape Ornamental grasses, a virtually untouched resource of attractive, hardy perennials, will add interest to just about any spot in your garden. This class is designed to familiarize both the beginning gardener and the more advanced one in the utility of grasses in the landscape. Todd Paul will employ slides and handouts to discuss the usage of a variety of grasses and their culture. INSTRUCTOR: Todd Paul DATE: Thursday, October 15, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. FEE: $10 Home Composting Seattle now has the highest solid-waste dis- posal cost in the United States. Learn how to turn your organic wastes into useful garden compost. This class will cover many ap- proaches to recycling organic wastes around the home, including turning bins for fast, hot compost; earthworm boxes for food wastes; and chipped woody material from your tree service for mulching and path making. INSTRUCTOR: Carl Woestendiek DATE: Wednesday, November 11, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. FEE: $5 Dormant Season Pruning An autumn pruning program can help to en- sure attractive, vigorous, and healthy plants throughout the year. This introductory lec- ture will cover the principles of pruning, cor- rect timing, and proper tools. In addition, available literature, references, and tips on how to select a professional arborist for larger scale tree work will be covered. After a prun- ing demonstration, participants will have an opportunity to prune a shrub and a tree. INSTRUCTOR: John Hushagen DATE: Saturday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. to noon FEE: $15 Holiday Wreath Workshop Celebrate the holidays with a wreath of fresh, natural material made with your own hands. In this workshop, students will learn wreath construction by using a variety of fresh and dried materials, such as cedar and fir branches, fresh holly, and pine cones. Each student will bring home a sixteen-inch holi- day wreath. Students may bring in their own small ornaments to add to their wreaths. INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Buck DATE: Saturday, December 5, two sessions: 9:00 a.m. to noon or 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. FEE: $15 Greenery Workshop Share ideas and discuss the latest use of plant materials for hanging decorations, table ar- rangements, and garlands. Materials will be provided, and participants will construct dec- orations of their choice. This class is designed for the participant who has previous experi- ence and needs access to fresh greens and new ideas. INSTRUCTOR: Christina Pfeiffer DATE: Saturday, December 5, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. FEE: $20 (includes materials) Designing the Fresh Holiday Centerpiece The holiday season is here! Take time from your busy schedule to have fun in a one-night workshop making your own custom Christ- mas centerpiece. Work with creative com- binations of fresh flowers, seasonal greenery, and holiday accents for a festive design. Also covered are cone drying and wiring, using candles, and care and handling for the flowers and greens we use. INSTRUCTOR: Sheri Miller DATE: December 16, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. FEE: $25 (includes $15 for materials) Public Speaking for the Horticulturist You are called on to give a lecture. The night of the lecture comes. Will you communicat your ideas effectively? Will the audience en joy your talk? Answers to these questions can be found at the October workshop for com- munications in horticulture. Details will be mailed later. Smithsonian Events in Seattle The Smithsonian Institution will offer a week of special events in the Seattle area, October 13-19, 1987, with the Center for Urban Horticulture cospon- soring two of them. Registration is han- dled through the Smithsonian Institution Lecture and Seminar Program. For more details, call 545-8033. Photographing Nature: A Closer Look Kjell Sandved, special photographer, National Museum of Natural History Learn to create sparkling photographs in a three-hour seminar. For the amateur or professional in search of new ideas, the session features techniques for pho- tographing plants and animals in their natural habitats. Mr. Sandved also dis- cusses creative uses of filters, lenses, lighting techniques, and macro- photography. The fee includes a color poster by Mr. Sandved. Refreshments will be served. Wednesday, October 14, 1987, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., $20. Journey to Venezuela: Exploring the “Mountain of the Mists” Vicki Funk, associate curator, Depart- ment of Botany, National Museum of Natural History The Guyane Highlands of Venezuela are a botanist’s paradise. Moss-covered dwarf trees flourish atop isolated mesas in the company of spectacular orchids and giant pitcher plants. Join Vicki Funk for a slide-illustrated journey through this magnificent rain forest region, where she discovered species of plants that ex- ist nowhere else in the world. Sunday, October 18, 1987, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., $3. Urban Horticulture Presents WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM Leaf Out at the Arboretum There are new opportunities to participate and learn at the Washington Park Arboretum. The Arboretum Leaves are the collections segment of the CUH/arboretum volunteer group. As an Arboretum Leaf, you can volun- teer in one of three different plant collections positions: propagation aide, working with plant production and propagation; curatorial aide, working with records, inventories, and mapping; and horticultural aide, working with plant care and collections development. Not only do we need volunteers to help in these areas, but we hope to provide cumulative learning experiences for volun- teers, who will achieve greater amounts of authority and autonomy as they grow into their tasks. For more information, please stop by or call the Graham Visitors Center in the arboretum, 543-8800, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. TOURS Brisk, sunny days and brilliantly colored leaves combine to make autumn a most de- lightful time to experience the arboretum. To help you discover the special treasures that autumn has to offer, you are invited to join one of our guided tours, all of which will start from the Graham Visitors Center unless oth- erwise announced. Saturday Children's Tour Join us for free guided tours for children on the first and third Saturdays of the month, through October 1987. These tours are de- signed to develop children’s awareness and to increase their appreciation of nature. The tours are open to grade-school-age children accompanied by an adult. Please call 543-8800 for more information. Sundays at One The very popular free general arboretum tour continues on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon from Feb- ruary through November 1987. Explorers' Walks Join us from 10:00 a.m. to noon on the fourth Wednesday of every month except Decem- ber. Upcoming tours will be on SeptembcJ 23, October 28, and November 25. ® Group Tours Special guided tours for school groups, garden clubs, and other organizations can be arranged with three weeks’ advance notice. Call 543-8800 for details. Teachers' Day The Center for Urban Horticulture will offer an orientation for teachers this autumn at the arboretum. It will give teachers an explana- tion of possible ways to educate children. Also, the Arboretum Foundation Unit council education program will host a “Children’s Day. ” Call for specific information. Guides We will be expanding our exciting guiding program, and a new class will begin this au- tumn. 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