Thursday, July 6 at 11 a.m.-12 noon
Planning Your Fall Vegetable Garden (Adults) Instructor: Jamie Dockery, Fayette Co. Extension Horticulturalist
Now's the time to begin preparing for fall vegetable crops. Jamie Dockery will discuss what and when to plant, and which vegetables do especially well during the cooler months of autumn. Please pre-register. Cost: $5 (Friends $4)

Saturday, July 8 at 9-10 a.m.
Children's Garden Time (all ages)
There's always something to see and do in the garden! Come play in the dirt and help bring our Children's Garden to life. In case of rain, we'll meet in the Visitor Center for garden-related activities and stories. Cost: $1

Saturday, July 8 at 9-11:30 a.m.
Arboretum Woods Restoration Workday
You can make a difference by joining us in our on-going efforts to remove invasive plants from The Arboretum Woods. Follow the signs and meet at the entrance to The Arboretum Woods at 9 a.m. Bring work gloves and wear sturdy shoes.

Saturday, July 8 at 4 p.m.
Friends of The Arboretum Annual Meeting

Saturday, July 8 at 6 p.m.
Central Kentucky Concert Band

Wednesday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Birds at The Arboretum! (all ages)
Join the Lexington Public Library at The Arboretum picnic tables for stories, songs, and more, all about birds. Free

Wednesday, July 12 at 12:00 noon
Lunchtime Walk & Talk (Adults)
Exercise your body and your brain! Enjoy a different tour of The Arboretum each month on the second Wednesday at noon. Tour lasts 45 minutes and begins at the Visitor Center. Cost $1

Saturday, July 15 at 9 a.m.
Monthly Hike: The Arboretum Woods (Ages 12-Adult)
Come explore the beautiful Arboretum Woods in search of butterflies, birds, and giant trees. Find out what's being done to restore this special place. Cost: $1

Saturday, July 15 at 9-10 a.m.
Children's Garden Time (all ages)
See description on July 8. Cost: $1

Monday-Friday, July 17-21 at 9 a.m.-12 noon
Jr. Wildlife Gardener Day Camp (Ages 8-11)
Learn how to make your back yard a habitat for wildlife! Part of the Jr. Master Gardener Series, this program focuses on earth-friendly gardening practices that benefit native plants and animals. Please pre-register. Cost: $35

Saturday, July 22 at 9-10 a.m.
Children's Garden Time (all ages)
See description on July 8. Cost: $1

Thursday, July 27 at 11 a.m.-12 noon
Care and Feeding of Orchids (Adults)
Instructor: Susan Umberger, Master Gardener
Experienced orchid grower Susan Umberger will take the mystery out of orchid care in this introductory program. She'll bring examples of different orchids, offer growing tips and demonstrate how to repot them. Please pre-register. Cost: $5 (Friends $4)

Saturday, July 29 at 9-10 a.m.
Children's Garden Time (all ages)
See description on July 8. Cost: $1