June 28 - October 25 Union Dig in the Dirt Session Boone County Arboretum 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Come out to the arboretum for our Dig in the Dirt volunteer sessions every Tuesday through October. All experience levels are welcome. Each session we tackle a different project that can include planting, weeding, pruning or working in our children's garden. Each session is supervised by a staff member to give instruction and guidance to volunteers. Lunch is served at the conclusion of the work session. Call Laura Potter with questions at 859-586-6101.
July 21 Burlington Summer Tree & Shrub I.D. Boone County Extension Office 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Learn how to identify trees during the summer season. Lecture at the Extension Office, followed by a walk; dress accordingly. Location: 6028 Camp Ernst Rd Call 859-586-6101 to register.
August 4 Burlington Family Gardening Series: Preparing Veggies For County Fair Exhibits Boone County Extension Service 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. Learn how to harvest and present entries for the County Fair (Vegetable entry day at the fair is August 9). Children are welcome to attend! Location: 6028 Camp Ernst Rd 859-586-6101
August 18 Burlington Tomato & Pepper Tasting Party Boone County Extension Service 6:30 p.m. Enjoy fun and games, sample delicious tomato and pepper dishes, and help determine which types will be top varieties of 2011! Bring your tomatoes and peppers from home and know their variety name. Also, bring your favorite dishes featuring tomatoes and peppers! Bring a friend and your family for a good time. Recipes welcome! Location: 6028 Camp Ernst Rd 859-586-6101
August 22-25 Lexington Academy of Botanical Art Workshop, Beautiful Flowers The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Draw and paint in the style of the golden era of botanical art. Beginners to advanced are welcome Instructors: Olivia Marie Braida-Chiusano and Leslie Ramsey. The Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center Pre-registration required Call 859-257-6955
August 23 Burlington Plants For Groundcovers: Shrubs & Flowers Boone County Extension Service 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn about some interesting groundcovers to hold slopes and add color and interest to your landscape. Location: 6028 Camp Ernst Rd 859-586-6101
September 15 Burlington Preparing Gardens, Orchards, Lawns & Landscapes For Winter Boone County Extension Service 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Find out when, how, and why you need to prepare your landscape for winter to ensure survival. Learn common mistakes of gardeners in the fall. This is the last class for this year in our "Family Gardening Series." Location: 6028 Camp Ernst Rd 859-586-6101
September 17 Clermont BugFest Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest Bring the kids on an INSECT SAFARI in Bernheim's big backyard! Dance the Buggy Boogie, taste the tempting Cricket Crunch, count the Pickled Ticks plus a whole host of other horrible delights. The whole family will enjoy the creepies, the crawlies, the music, games and fun! Call 502-955-8512 for more information www.bernheim.org
September 27 Burlington Planting for Winter Beauty Boone County Extension Service 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Landscape beauty doesn't have to end after the summer. Learn why fall is an ideal planting time and which plants can add winter interest in your home landscape. Location: 6028 Camp Ernst Rd 859-586-6101
October 15-16 Clermont ColorFest at Bernheim Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m. Enjoy fun for the whole family. Plenty of great food, music, pumpkin painting, hay rides, crafts, Kentucky craft artists, discovery stations and much more! Call 502-955-8512 for more information www.bernheim.org