Northland Arboretum

Join us for Sunday Fundays at the Arboretum! We will begin a children’s movie at 1:30 each Sunday. We will also have coloring sheets, puzzles, games and fun activities out for families and friends to enjoy together. Popcorn, hot chocolate and concessions will be available to purchase. This is FREE for members and only $5…

Couples will enjoy a guided snowshoe hike through the woods, lined with ice luminaries. You will receive a certificate for a heart shaped pizza. After, cozy up at home with a bottle of wine and chocolates, all included in this date night package. Advanced registration requested by Feb. 9, 2023. Limited to the first 12…

Join us for Sunday Fundays at the Arboretum! We will begin a children’s movie at 1:30 each Sunday. We will also have coloring sheets, puzzles, games and fun activities out for families and friends to enjoy together. Popcorn, hot chocolate and concessions will be available to purchase. This is FREE for members and only $5…

We are SOOOO EXCITED to bring back Happy Hour For A Cause! Join us at Baia Della on February 9th from 5 to 7 pm for a fun evening of socializing, wine and drink tasting, and light appetizers. With Cash Wise Liquor and 5Rocks on site offering samples, what’s not to love! $20 at the…

Join us for Sunday Fundays at the Arboretum! We will begin a children’s movie at 1:30 each Sunday. We will also have coloring sheets, puzzles, games and fun activities out for families and friends to enjoy together. Popcorn, hot chocolate and concessions will be available to purchase. This is FREE for members and only $5…

Come to the Northland Arboretum for a magical night hike under a full moon. Bring snowshoes and/or winter boots and plan for an hour hike. If it's cloudy, consider a headlamp. *Snowshoe rental available in Visitor Center After the hike, warm up inside with hot chocolate! $10 Members $20 Non-members Class size is limited, payment…

Join us for Sunday Fundays at the Arboretum! We will begin a children’s movie at 1:30 each Sunday. We will also have coloring sheets, puzzles, games and fun activities out for families and friends to enjoy together. Popcorn, hot chocolate and concessions will be available to purchase. This is FREE for members and only $5…

In its 49th year, the Lumberjack Jaunt will be held on January 28, 2023 at the Brainerd Northland Arboretum. Registration Details ❄ Register by January 2nd for discounted entry fee. ❄ Reduced registration fee for skiers 18 and under. Race Details ❄ Classic Distances – 6 km and 16 km ❄ Skate Distances – 6…

Wellness in Winter isn't always easy. The Northland Arb has invited area wellness vendors and advocates to help you on your wellness journey. This event will feature presentations, demonstrations, activities, more than 20 educational booths, wellness screenings, and advice from various clinicians. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Northland Arboretum and Brainerd Nordic Ski Club will be hosting Adult ski lessons at 2:00pm on Sunday January 22, 2023 at the Northland Arboretum Brainerd, Minnesota Classes will be taught by members of the Brainerd Nordic Ski Club. Time coincides with MYSL Youth Ski Lessons so this is a great time for parents of…

Join us to learn the basics of snowshoeing. $10 Members $20 Non-members The first part of class is held indoors where we will go over the basics as well as the different types of snowshoes and bindings. The second part of the class is a beautiful walk through the Arboretum grounds. If you have snowshoes,…

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Come to the Northland Arboretum for a magical night hike under a full moon. Bring snowshoes and/or winter boots and plan for an hour hike. If it's cloudy, consider a headlamp. *Snowshoe rental available in Visitor Center After the hike, warm up inside with hot chocolate! $10 Members $20 Non-members Class size is limited, payment…

Spend winter break outdoors, not in front of a screen! Kids will experience instructor-led activities, games, and winter sports like snowshoeing. Current students in grades 2-6. There is a lot to learn about nature. Sign up today! Kids can be dropped of at 7:45 am and should be picked up at 3 pm. Please bring…

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it’s 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our Non-Profit Partners and into the community. Advanced Tickets are $10 and…

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it’s 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our Non-Profit Partners and into the community. Advanced Tickets are $10 and…

Santa is coming to the Arboretum on December 3rd! Join us! - FREE EVENT - Treat from Santa for children - Kids nature craft - You take your own Photos - Mailboxes to send letter to the Grinch or Santa, bring your letter or write it while you are here! - Concessions available for sale…

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it’s 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our Non-Profit Partners and into the community. Advanced Tickets are $10 and…

$5/person Trunk or Treat At the end of the trail. Come experience haunted thrills featuring Alice in Wonderland, Underwater World, Jurassic Park, The Nightmare Before Christmas and more! This is an outdoor event. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Walk the spooky, scary trails at the Northland Arboretum for our 20th annual Haunted Trail fundraiser! With low scare and high scare options, there's certainly enough fun for everyone. Brand new themes this year including Alice in Wonderland, Day of the Dead, Star Wars, and an INTENSE high scare section which will make your screams…

An organized mind is a healthy mind! Cost: $60 person Is your mind cluttered from stress? Reducing stress reduction can: Improve mood & memory Slow heartbeat Lower blood pressure Improve quality of sleep Boost emotional well-being Strengthen immunity Promote creativity Spark happiness Stress Reduction Workshop: During this 45-minute presentation you will learn about three tools…

Fall is a great time to plant perennials! Join us for a plant sale featuring native plants and plants for pollinators. Proceeds benefit Crow Wing County Master Gardeners and the Northland Arboretum. Saturday, Aug. 27, 9 - 12. Find us outside the Gardening 101 area at the Northland Arboretum (follow the signs). Traveling for this…

Join instructors Sarah Foltz Jordan and Nick Jordan in exploring the world of edible mushrooms. Activities include photo presentations organized by mushroom group, practice identification with fresh specimens, a foray in a nearby forest, and cooking/sampling edible mushrooms. The cost is $50 for members, $60 for non-members.  Advance registration is required, space is limited to…

Join us for toe-tapping music, refreshing beverages and summertime fun at the Northland Arboretum. Our first annual Firefly Festival will feature a VIP festival experience including a commemorative beer glass, appetizers, the first samples of Jack Pine Brewery's "Firefly Light" lager, and premier seating for the band. Music provided by Bruce Archer and One Night…

$10 per person for members /$15 per person non-members Is your flower garden glorious one month and a dud the next? This presentation highlights plants that provide color and interest as the growing season progresses. Plant characteristics and growing requirements for a variety of perennials suitable for this growing zone will be discussed. Traveling for…

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…

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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…