Northland Arboretum

Enjoy an evening of family fun! Stroll through the grounds of the Arboretum sampling fare from local restaurants and other Central Minnesota vendors specializing in Minnesota grown treats and Minnesota made items! $15 Adults - $5 Kids ages 5 to 15 - No Charge Kids ages 0 to 4 Included in the ticket price: Square…

Northland Arboretum INVITES YOU September 10th, 2015 - 5:00 - 7:00 pm Prairie Bay Grill 15115 Edgewood Drive, Baxter, MN RSVP Requested: 218.824.6444 *Please invite your family and friends! At Second Thursday, Prairie Bay donates seasonal hors d'oeuvres and labor, The Iron Waffle, tasty treats and Cash Wise Liquors, complimentary wines for tasting. A fully…

Monday, February 15, 2016 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by Darlene Stone Class size limited to 15 $25 for Arb members and $30 for non-members (includes all supplies to make one necklace) Snacks and beverages will be provided. Call to reserve your spot today - payment due at reservation time. 218-829-8770 View more Brainerd MN Events…

  Family event on Gull Lake March 5th, 2016 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m A fun family event where you can ski, bike or snowshoe/walk a 10K course from Zorbaz to Ernie’s on Gull. We will also have a relay, for those walkers that wish to make it a 5K. To REGISTER or for more…

Enjoy fine wine and craft beer sampling paired with different foods at tour Northland Arboretum Arbor Day Fundraiser. Attendees will also enjoy: Commemorative wine or beer glass to take home Seedling tree to take home Guessing jars Silent Auction Door Prizes and more... $35 in advance or $40 at door. Purchase tickets at the Northland Arboretum…

Brainerd Garden Club & Master Gardeners May 28th - 8:00AM to Noon No early sales Get your garden questions answered by a Master Gardener, purchase plants and miscellaneous garden treasures! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Be a part of the Minnesota Bee Atlas May 31st 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Held at Northland Arboretum starting April 14, 2016 through May 18. Cost: $20.00 - Registration fee includes lunch and all workshop materials. Last time a survey of Minnesota bees was completed was in 1919 when only 67 species were listed. Scientists…

Dragonfly Workshop Back BY Popular Demand Presented by John Arthur June 5th - 1:00 to 5:00pm $25.00 per Arboretum Member/MN Master Naturalist $40.00 per non-Member Dragonflies and damselflies (known collectively as the Odonata) are fascinating and beautiful insects and can be found throughout Minnesota, from the prairies to the north woods. There are 105 known…

2016 Outdoor Education Camp For Boys and Girls Ages 10 to 13 $105 Per Student Monday, June 6 -         8 am to 3 pm Tuesday, June 7 -        8 am to noon Wednesday, June 8  - 8 am to noon Thursday, June 9 -       8…

Enjoy an evening of family fun!  Stroll through the grounds at the Arb, sampling fare from more than 25 local restaurants, resorts, and other Central Minnesota vendors specializing in tasty Minnesota treats! All proceeds benefit the Northland Arboretum. Petting Zoo | Food Sampling | Beer Tasting | Pig Roast Dinner | Live Music w/2 Bands…

The Winter Solstice Festival at the Northland Arboretum is a great event for the whole family to celebrate the longest night of the year! Live music by a spiritual synergy drumming group and a bonfire. Come help us celebrate as you help drum.  Hot chocolate & cookies for sale in the visitor center. Don’t miss…

Santa Claus is making a visit to Northland Arboretum on December 23, 2017, from 5:00-7:00 pm ? No charge in the upper level of the Arboretum. Have the kiddies get their wish list ready for Santa.   View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel 

Join us to support the Northland Arboretum, February's Pints for a Purpose nonprofit partner. $1 from every beer sold on February 21st during regular taproom hours (4-10 pm) will go directly to the Northland Arboretum! A special program will be held at 5 pm. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

The Northland Arboretum and The Crossing Arts Alliance are joining together to bring you the first Art Walk at the Arb, an inspiring, art-filled experience on the trails. Kids, adults, and well-behaved dogs are invited to join us for a walk in the woods that will inspire, educate, and entertain. What you'll find: Art stations…

Join us for this live presentation by the Pine Grove Zoo No registration required Bring your questions! Come SEE and TOUCH a Kenyan Sand Boa Snake, Golden Knee Tarantula, Panther Chameleon, Russian Tortoise and a Cane Toad $10.00/family - Arb. members $20.00/family - Non-members View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Maple Syrup Day for Beginners Saturday, February, 9, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am At the Northland Arboretum Presented by Harry & Judy Worm Learn through classroom presentation, how to identify and tap maple trees. Instruction on preparation, equipment needed, hands-on experience at tapping, collecting and processing when the season is in full swing. Enjoy…

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Important announcement! It’s your party at the Arb! The party starts at 4:30 pm, and should end around 6 pm.The only business conducted will be to introduce Interns and Guests. Hot or cold, your favorite appetizer will be perfect!!! The Grab Bag gift option (at least $5 value) will be fun. Join in if you…

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation. Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S.…

Full Moon Snowshoe Hike Sunday, January 20th, 2019 7:00-8:00 PM Presented by Bryan Pike Come to the Northland Arboretum for a night hike under a full moon. The Northland Arboretum is sponsoring a guided snowshoe hike during a full moon. Bring snowshoes and/or winter boots and plan for an hour hike. If it's cloudy, bring…

Presented by Owen Baird & BNSC The Northland Arboretum sponsors an Intro to Cross Country Skiing Waxing Class. Join Brainerd Nordic Ski club members for a hands on Nordic ski waxing class. Owen Baird will teach you how to give your cross country skis some TLC this season. This class will take the mystery out…

Maple Syrup Day for Beginners Saturday, February, 9, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am At the Northland Arboretum Presented by Harry & Judy Worm Learn through classroom presentation, how to identify and tap maple trees. Instruction on preparation, equipment needed, hands-on experience at tapping, collecting and processing when the season is in full swing. Enjoy…

Introduction to Beekeeping Basic Beekeeping Class beginning with hiving bee packages in the spring to harvesting honey in the fall Presented by Larry Chismar Saturday, February 16, 2019 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Northland Arboretum Visitor’s Center Main Level $20.00 for members\$25.00 for non-members Advance registration requested-Limited to first 40 paid students Payment due at…

$10 per Northland Arboretum member / $20 per non-member First part of class is held indoors where you will learn the basics of snowshoeing, plus the different kinds of snowshoes and bindings. The second part of class is out on the snow for a beautiful walk on the Arboretum grounds. If you have a pair…

Catch your pancake! Von Hanson’s sausage, locally sourced pure maple syrup from Clay Hill Farm, honey butter made with local honey from the North Central Beekeepers, juice, milk, Coco Moon coffee & a hot chocolate bar $10 per person - kids 4 & under eat free Minnesota KidsID Event - FREE Have your child registered…

Lower level conference room To make an appointment/Info call Leon 218-251-8131 or visit redcrossblood.org Enter sponsor code : Northland Arboretum View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Hike into the woods, collect sap, watch in the sugarhouse where sap is being cooked into syrup and learn about maple sugaring traditions. End the tour with syrup samples over fresh pancakes. Come & see farm animals - At the Farm of Harry & Judy Worm 12607 Red Pine Road l Brainerd Presented by Harry…

Chocolate? Presented by Chocolatier, Nancy Williams, owner of Fancy Pants Chocolates Create your very own chocolate bunny and decorate it with colored white chocolate. Ages 5-14 $10.00 Advance registration requested - Limited to first 20 paid students. Northland Arboretum Visitor’s Center Main Level Payment due at registration time - RSVP by April 11th Call the…

Join us for this live presentation by the Pine Grove Zoo Come SEE and TOUCH a Panther Chameleon, Sand Boa, Rabbit, Golden Knee Tarantula and a Sulcata Tortoises Animals on-site from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Activities for the entire family 12:00 pm - 4:00pm Bird Hikes - Scavenger hunt by Happy Dancing Turtle Orienteering…

Please join us for our annual Community Fundraiser to support the Alex and Brandon Child Safety Center. This year, we will be enjoying the beautiful grounds at the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd, MN. There will be a silent auction, mouth watering food and BBQ by Pit Happens Catering, a cash bar, and live music by…

This basic introduction to mushroom cultivation will cover several species of gourmet mushrooms. The techniques on how to inoculate (plant) using different spawn (equivalent to the root cuttings or vegetative propagation) that will be covered in the class, will allow home gardeners to grow mushrooms perennially. The second portion of the class will be hands…

Brainerd Garden Club, Minnesota Master Naturalists, and the Northland Arboretum bring you the best plant sale of the year!  Native species, cultivars, and plants that are proven to do well in are area!  Not to mention, the sales people are all seasoned gardeners and have great tips for you! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities |…

Veterans Pavilion Dedication All veterans & active duty and their families are invited to enjoy the Northland Arboretum grounds and trails and will receive a free day pass. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Run along the wooded trails and tree-lined meadows of the Northland Arboretum in the heart of this central Minnesota town, the Sour Grapes Half Marathon, 10K Run/Walk and Kids Race benefits the nonprofit organization that cares for the park, a 540-acre oasis of green space that is also home to a forest of Norway pines,…

Hello everyone it's Emily Johnson your Miss Minnesota Earth! Sunday, June 16th I will be hosting my Eco-Project at the Northland Arboretum! This event is kid focused but I highly encourage parents and others of ALL ages to join! This event includes a walk through the Arboretum, a nature focused scavenger hunt, followed by a…

Check out our Annual Summer Solstice Event and celebrate the longest day of the year!  Drumming, Dancing, Music, Art, Food and much more!  Calling all artists to participate in the juried art event.  More details available by calling the Northland Arboretum, 218-829-8770.   View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Did you know that the Northland Arboretum is home to many of Minnesota's state flower, the Showy Lady Slipper?  Come and join us for an evening of an orchid viewing hike, a macro photography lesson, and loads of pink treats!  All ages welcome! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Raising up the community and funds to support Brainerd's own Josh Duda, paramedic, who was injured in a helicopter crash at the end of June. Fundraising meal and silent auction. The event is a fundraiser to support the family during Josh's recovery. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Get your tickets! $50/person Includes 2 free Tito's Vodka Bloody Mary's, Savory appetizers, live band, dancing, costume contest, and fun games for fabulous prizes. Cash bar in lower level. Tickets can be purchased for the Vampire Ball at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vampire-ball-tickets-74471208389 or at the Visitors Center during regular hours. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts |…

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Low Scare Trail At the Northland Arboretum 1 Day Only! Come experience haunted thrills featuring The Great Pumpkin, Underwater World, Jurassic Park, The Nightmare Before Christmas & more! This is an outdoor event. $5/person T-shirts and finger flashlights for sale Trunk or Treat At the end of the trail Face mask required Covid precautions implemented…

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Hike into the woods, collect sap, watch in the sugarhouse where sap is being cooked into syrup and learn about maple sugaring traditions. End the tour with mini pancake samples with fresh syrup. – Come & see farm animals – $10 adults/$5 kids. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so register early. Traveling for this…