HOME      VISIT      EVENTS     VOLUNTEER

Photo by Maureen Brain

Golden Hour Hula Dancing with ‘Friendship’ by Fitzhugh Karol

During the fall and winter months the arboretum is serene, and the
cool light enhances the beautiful structure of the sculptures, trees and landscape. 

The arboretum is open every day 8:00 AM to dusk,
weather permitting.

There are 7 pedestrian gates that are always unlocked.
The most commonly used are located on Home Hill to the right
of the Knippenberg Center and on Long Valley Road
near the exit from the Pines Lake Drive West parking lot.

The Knippenberg Center for Education 
is open April 8 - October 31
Tuesday through Sunday, 12 Noon - 4:00 PM

Chair Yoga            Mondays 10:00 AM through November 17

Walking Group      Mondays & Thursdays 9:00 AM

11/2       8:30 AM   Fall Migration Bird Walk (no rain date)

11/6       6:30 PM   Sound Bathing

11/17   10:00 AM   Chair Yoga - Last Class for 2025

11/22   10 AM - 4 PM  - HOLIDAY CRAFT BOUTIQUE & Greenhouse Plant Sale

11/23   10 AM - 4 PM  - HOLIDAY CRAFT BOUTIQUE & Greenhouse Plant Sale 

11/25     4:30 PM   Laurelwood Book Club

Glen Evans Photography Exhibit

Laurelwood Arboretum, Minnesota and Beyond, an exhibit of photographs by Glen Evans, opened on October 2. On display are extraordinary photos that capture the unique beauty of the arboretum’s flora and landscape.

Nancy Shimmel, Nancy Sierra, Kathy Muttick and Georgette Moesch.

Jane Van Eeuwen, Pam Arnold, Ken Pokrowski, Lorraine Meyer, Edvie Canavan.

On a bright, sunny fall day our enthusiastic volunteers shared information about Laurelwood and encouraged people to visit Wayne’s beautiful public park.

New Jersey Chrysanthemum Society Show

The fall New Jersey State Chrysanthemum Society Show has become a highly anticipated event at Laurelwood. This year’s display of blooms was spectacular and included some very unusual bonsai chrysanthemum specimens.

Volunteer News

High Line Visit

Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum Board members, back row: Carol Palmer-Yomtov, Richard Santoro, Clelia DeSouter; front row: Georgette Moesch, Linda Wescott, Tina Woiski
and Bonnie Joachim

On September 30, a group of Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum board members visited The High Line, a New York City public park. They met with board members of Friends of the High Line and exchanged information on a wide range of interests including horticultural practices, membership and programs. The High Line, like Laurelwood Arboretum, is managed by a public/private partnership. We exchanged ideas about how to navigate this type of
management. High Line board members plan to visit Laurelwood next Spring.

Planning for Next Season

Winter is planning time at Laurelwood Arboretum! The pause from gardening and other activities gives us the perfect opportunity to prepare for the 2026 season. We’ll be discussing programs and events, fundraising, membership, plant sales, visitor experience and greeters.

Join us and become a “behind the scenes” volunteer by sharing  your ideas, expertise and enthusiasm.

Our most immediate openings are for a Membership Chairperson and a Program Chairperson.

To learn more about these roles, please contact us at 
info@laurelwoodarboretum.org 

👉 Click here to see all our indoor volunteer opportunities.

If you’re interested in getting involved, send an email to
info@laurelwoodarboretum.org and we’ll connect you with the volunteers coordinating those areas.

Donations to Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum help to support the park's maintenance, operations and public programs.

Dues and donations are deductible for income tax purposes
to the extent allowed by law.

Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Keep Our Arboretum Green!

Copyright © 2025 Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum,
All rights reserved.

Unsubscribe