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MuHutchison volunteers

McHutchison Volunteers Return to Laurelwood

On October 5, the McHutchison Horticultural Group of Wayne returned to Laurelwood Arboretum for a third time this year. The y planted Dusty Miller, Artemisia, blue fescue, Russian sage, Lamb’s Ear, ‘Purple Sensation’ allium, lavender, sage and Bluebeard. They then mulched the plant beds.

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Ikebana

Discover the Art of Ikebana at Laurelwood Arboretum

Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum is sponsoring a very special program, “The Art of Ikebana,” on Sunday, October 14. Ikebana translates as “Giving life to flowers.” It has been practiced in Japan for hundreds of years, and there are several thousand schools or styles of Ikebana worldwide.

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Founders

Founders’ Garden Dedicated at Laurelwood Arboretum

Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum recently dedicated a Founders’ Garden to honor those who had the vision to established the organization 15 years ago: Nancy Alexander, Howard Aschoff, Nancy and Alex Fadydnich, Betsy Hayes Gatti, Bonnie Joachim, David Kooistra, Joan Scott-Miller and the late James E. Taylor.

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Chair Yoga

Autumn Chair Yoga Classes Offered at Laurelwood Arboretum

September is National Yoga Month. To mark the occasion, the popular Chair Yoga program at Laurelwood Arboretum will resume with autumn sessions led by Robin Abrett, a Kripalu Yoga teacher with advanced certification and trainings. “Chair yoga allows you to work slowly with an understanding of any injuries you may have.”

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Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum to Dedicate Founders’ Garden

The 15th anniversary of Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will be marked by the dedication of a Founders’ Garden honor the nine people who played a leading role in established the Friends organization in 2003. The Festival of Friends will feature an exhibit of paintings and photographs by local artists and photographers.

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