RIDGELY, MD – Want to learn more about native trees and plants? Adkins Arboretum has released a series of family-friendly field guides as an introduction to some of the more than 600 species of native shrubs, trees, wildflowers, ferns, grasses and vines found on the Arboretum site. While the Arboretum’s public education programs are on […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – There’s never been a better time to become a member of Adkins Arboretum! Amid closures and stay-at-home orders, the Arboretum is committed to keeping its paths open for the many dog walkers, bikers, runners and nature enthusiasts who seek solace in fresh air, open space and the health benefits of spending time […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – In Larvae of the Nearest Stars, her latest collection of poems, Catherine W. Carter offers deeply serious verse that packs profound emotional and spiritual power while encouraging her readers to laugh out loud. Carter will give a reading on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. The public […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – On Sunday, May 17, 2020 Adkins Arboretum will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its official opening with free admission and cake all day! The public is invited to visit and join in the celebration. Spring is a particularly beautiful time at the Arboretum: frogs call from the wetland, and wildflowers bloom along […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – Viewers will find both beauty and food for thought in Discovering the Native Landscapes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Adkins Arboretum’s 21st annual Juried Art Show. On view in the Arboretum Visitor’s Center through March 27, 2020 the exhibit was juried by Heather Harvey, Associate Professor and Chair of the Art and Art […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – Adkins Arboretum has announced the 2020 lineup for its popular Soup ’n Walk programs. Discover green plants in winter, early blooms and wildlife, ephemeral flowers, sure signs of spring, meadow grasses, fall color and plants that feed animals through winter. Following a guided walk through the Arboretum’s forest, meadows and wetland, enjoy […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – A showcase of excellence that dates back to 1829, the annual Philadelphia Flower Show is a top destination and a “must-experience” horticultural event. On Tuesday, March 3, 2020 join Adkins Arboretum for an unforgettable trip to this year’s show, “Riviera Holiday.” The 191st show will immerse visitors in the Mediterranean Riviera, with […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – Snowflakes, foxes, pollywogs and more! Welcome 2020 and engage your young child with nature with Adkins Arboretum’s Acorn Academy Nature Preschool programs. The series of 10 classes for three- to five-year-olds is offered in either Wednesday or Thursday sessions beginning February 26 and 27, 2020. Programs run from 10 to 11:15 a.m. […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – Adkins Arboretum recently upgraded and increased the accessibility of its Living Collections Database. The upgrade was made possible with a $25,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), awarded through its most competitive grant program, Museums for America, in the category of collections stewardship. Adkins Arboretum is considered a […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – There’s a story behind each of Easton artist Jeremy Joseph’s paintings, on view in the Adkins Arboretum Visitor’s Center through January. Why would a pair of bright-eyed birds be carrying potted plants on their backs, and what’s behind chickadees playing mixed doubles on the tennis court? In his show Winter Birds Dream […]
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