Northland Arboretum

Enjoy a guided 1/4 mile walk showing you live blooming Pink Showy Lady’s Slippers followed by a pink theme party with food and drinks under the lights in the Holden Gazebo. Bring your camera and wear pink! $20 for Arb members/$25 for non members. Class fee is non-refundable. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Deadline…

Individuals and families are encouraged to experience the Northland Arboretum’s natural beauty and get some exercise at its Sunday Funday non-competitive 1 mile and 5K hikes that are being held at the Arboretum on Sunday afternoon, June 12. The easy hikes through the Arboretum’s natural beauty will begin at 1 p.m. Register in advance at…

Join Julie Schroer & Jodie Ramsay, owner’s of Jean’s-The Right Plant Place in Perham, MN. They specialize in perennials for northern gardens. The educational session qualifies for MN Master Gardeners education hours. Cost is $5 for the educational session. Call the Arb at 218-829-8770 to reserve your spot in the educational session – space is…

Presented by Paul Jacobsen, MN Master Naturalist In this class you will learn how to use wood from our local forests as a low-cost and sustainable way to make useful household items, including bowls, furniture and utensils. You will be taught what local trees are best, how and when to harvest the trees, how to…

Want to get out in the spring, learn more about birds and have a morning hike on the trails at the Arboretum? The Brainerd Lakes Area Audubon Society and the Northland Arboretum will be sponsoring short, morning birding hikes this spring. Join an experienced birding guide on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings in May, and learn…

Want to get out in the spring, learn more about birds and have a morning hike on the trails at the Arboretum? The Brainerd Lakes Area Audubon Society and the Northland Arboretum will be sponsoring short, morning birding hikes this spring. Join an experienced birding guide on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings in May, and learn…

Arbor Day Celebration FREE Outdoor Event at the Northland Arboretum Free bag & sunglasses to the first 500 visitors. 5K & 1 mile hike—Register early! Saturday, April 30, 11 am - 2 pm Hikes begin at 10 am Register upon entry to win a kayak! FEATURING Petting zoo - Falcon presentation - Free seedlings Silent…

Home décor, sourdough bread, painting, local honey, Minnesota themed woodworks, jewelry, walnut cutting boards, woodland gnomes, games, resin art, fire starters and more! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Northland Arboretum is partnering with Brainerd Parks & Rec to do some Spring cleaning! We need hands to help us clean the Arboretum grounds and area parks. Follow our Sign Up Genius link to reserve a location and time of your choice. Spend Earth Day giving back to Mother Nature! Traveling for this event?…

Create your very own chocolate bunny and decorate it with colored white chocolate. For ages 5-14. Presented by Chocolatier, Nancy Williams, owner of Fancy Pants Chocolates. The cost is $12.00 and includes materials.  Advance registration is requested, limited to the first 20 paid registrations. Call the Arb at 218-829-8770 to reserve your spot. Traveling for…

The Brainerd Nordic Ski Club is starting up social skis again! Join us at the Northland Arboretum Wednesday nights between 5-7. We encourage people to be a BNSC and Arboretum member. Adults need to have a daily or seasonal Minnesota Ski Pass to ski on Grant in Aid trails (which the trails are at the…

Indoor classroom presentation on how to identify and tap maple trees, equipment needed, and how to collect and process sap. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so register early. Class fee is non-refundable. Deadline to register is February 22. Enjoy free syrup samples. Syrup for sale. $10 adults/$5 kids Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd…

Adult Ski Lesson will be offered on Feb 20th from 2:00 to 3:30 at the Northland Arboretum. This coincides with the Youth Ski League lessons for kids 4-14 already meeting at the Arboretum. The adult lessons will plan to meet outside of the Arb building near the Wax Shack. Lessons are $10/person unless you are…

Basic Beekeeping Class beginning with hiving bee packages in the spring to harvesting honey in the fall. Presented by Larry Chismar. $20 for members/$25 for non-members. Payment due at registration time. Class fee is non-refundable. Advanced registration requested. Limited to the first 16 paid students. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Valentines Day Snowshoe Hike and Dinner Sunday, February 13, 2022 6 pm Held at the Northland Arboretum Advance registration requested by February 9th Limited to the first 12 couples Couples will enjoy a guided snowshoe hike through the woods, lined with ice luminaries. (Please bring your own snowshoes). You will receive a certificate for a…

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 a headlamp. Warm up after the hike with hot chocolate and cookies. $10 Northland…

The Brainerd Nordic Ski Club is starting up social skis again! Join us at the Northland Arboretum Wednesday nights between 5-7. We encourage people to be a BNSC and Arboretum member. Adults need to have a daily or seasonal Minnesota Ski Pass to ski on Grant in Aid trails (which the trails are at the…

The Northland Arboretum is sponsoring a guided snowshoe hike through the woods. Bring snowshoes and/or winter boots and plan for a 1.5 hour hike. We also rent snowshoes at the Arb. $5 for Arb members  | $10 for non-members.   |  Added fee for snowshoe rental. No need to pre-register. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd…

In its 48th year, the 2022 Brainerd Nordic Ski Club’s Lumberjack Jaunt will be back in person. Ski distances of 6km or 16 km, skate or classic techniques. Free short races for kids 12 and under. Register by January 3rd for discounted entry fee. Reduced registration fee for skiers 18 and under. Schedule 9:00 AM…

The Brainerd Nordic Ski Club is starting up social skis again! Join us at the Northland Arboretum Wednesday nights between 5-7. We encourage people to be a BNSC and Arboretum member. Adults need to have a daily or seasonal Minnesota Ski Pass to ski on Grant in Aid trails (which the trails are at the…

Santa and the Grinch are coming to the Northland Arboretum! Friday December 3rd and 10th (5 – 8 pm) • Free Craft for kids • Free treat for the kids from Santa • Take your own photos • Bring your letter to Santa and place your letter in his special mailbox or create your own…

Santa and the Grinch are coming to the Northland Arboretum! Friday December 3rd and 10th (5 – 8 pm) • Free Craft for kids • Free treat for the kids from Santa • Take your own photos • Bring your letter to Santa and place your letter in his special mailbox or create your own…

Holiday Vendor Market - Looking for vendors Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Holiday Vendor Market - Looking for vendors Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Trunk or Treat & low scare trail. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Haunted Trail is an outdoor walking trail. Come experience haunted thrills and chills as you walk the 1.5 mile high trails in dark woods of the Arboretum! Special effects, new costumes, black lights & games on low scare trail. The trail has both a low scare and high scare sections. October 21-23 6:30pm- 9:00pm…

Let's make this a year to smile about. Join us on August 26th for our FREE Smile Fest 2021 community event! Entertainment by the Belfast Cowboys from 6-7PM, with opening act Trish and the Toonies at 5PM. Plus, appearances by Princess Elsa and Anna from Frozen! - Bring a blanket or chairs and your smiles.…

A painting class for people who have never painted using acrylics before but want to create a beautiful painting with step by step instructions. No drawing skills are required. You will create your very own painting on a 14″ x 11″ canvas. All supplies will be provided. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area…

Do you know what is in your forest? yes, trees obviously. But what kind of trees? How many? How many of each kind? How old are they? Are the trees healthy? What is their size? What is your purpose for owning your forest? Does the forest condition match your purpose? The Minnesota Women’s Woodland Network…

Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Couples will enjoy a guided snowshoe hike through the woods, lined with ice luminaries. (Please bring your own snowshoes) You will receive a certificate towards a heart shaped pizza. After, cozy up at home with a bottle of wine and chocolates, all include in this date night package. $55.00/couple At the Northland Arboretum Advance registration…

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…

Pink Lady’s Slipper Night Enjoy a guided walk showing you live blooming Pink Showy Lady Slipper’s followed by a pink theme party under the lights in the Holden Gazebo. Monday, June 22 5:00 PM The walk is about 1/4 mile. Golf cart available for those who are not able to walk. Don’t forget your camera!…

This event has been cancelled. Consign your Equipment 20% of your consignment sales benefit the Northland Arboretum Accepting spring, summer and fall equipment - water skis, cargo carriers, bike racks, “like new” clothing (clothes racks available - bring on a hanger), chairs & grills Not accepted - Motorized equipment, guns or ammo, winter skis and…

Come out and ski in the moonlight! Sat Jan 11, 2020 6 PM to 8 at the Northland Arboretum. Snacks and coco provided. 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 |…

Paul's Bacon Ride - Part Deux Join Paul and Babe - the Big Blue Pig for a fun ride on the Paul Bunyan State Trail. The fun starts and ends at the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd, Minnesota. You’ll ride with friends 45 miles visiting the trail towns of Merrifield, Nisswa and Pequot Lakes with BACON…

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

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

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

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…

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,…

The Kids Races will again be on Friday June 7th. These include the traditional Kids 1M and Kids 1/2M. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel  

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

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 |…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

$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…

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…

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…

The Lumberjack Jaunt. In its forty-fourth year the Brainerd Nordic Ski Club’s Lumberjack Jaunt will be held on Sunday February 3, 2019 at the Brainerd Northland Arboretum. Skate and classic techniques races at 16 km and 6 km will be offered. Reduced registration fee for skiers 18 and under. Lunch provided after the race, included…

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…

“GLADESMEN: The Last of the Sawgrass Cowboys” is an award-winning, feature-length documentary about the federal government’s ban on Florida’s iconic airboats in much of the Everglades. The measure is part of the world’s largest effort to repair a damaged ecosystem, a vast river of grass that has been ravaged by more than a century of…

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…

ADMISSION $1 donation • DOOR PRIZES • 20 + VENDORS • FOOD • FREE AGATE STICKERS for all kids 13 and under For more information or to reserve space: Call Alex Sample at 218-537-3988 or email at samplesagates2017@gmail.com View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

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.…

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…

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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…

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

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…

Joint staff from Northland Arboretum for this year's National Public Lands Day 2018! The goal for the day is to teach the community how to identify and eradicate invasive species. Description of work: Volunteers will be working to remove invasives in and around the Arboretum. Special tools or supplies: Long pants, gloves, closed-toe shoes, clippers,…

Join Paul and Babe - the Big Blue Pig for a fun ride on the Paul Bunyan State Trail. The fun starts and ends at the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd, Minnesota. You’ll ride with friends 45 miles visiting the trail towns of Merrifield, Nisswa and Pequot Lakes with BACON STOPS along the way and lots…

Summer Solstice Thursday June 21, 2018 - 6:30 PM At the Northland Arboretum Outdoor live drumming by a Spiritual Synergy drumming group, food, craft and bonfire $5.00 gate fee per family for non-members Craft and food extra The Summer Solstice Festival is a great event for the whole family to celebrate the longest night of…