The Landis Arboretum offers a wide range of activities from specialized classes
in horticulture and illustration to star parties, plant sales and family programs.
Please note that all programs (except Star Parties) are held rain or shine. 
Participants should dress for the weather.  Arboretum trails and grounds can
be quite muddy, so proper footwear is advised.

 All Programs will convene at the Meeting House unless otherwise noted.

Underwritten by
Empire Education Corporation DBA
The Mildred Elley College and The Austin School of Spa Technology

PROGRAM REGISTRATION PROCEDURES AND POLICY GUIDELINES HERE

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September 10, Friday, 6:00PM - 9:00 PM
Inaugural Fall Concert Series 
The inaugural Fall Concert Series premiers on the new stage at the back of the 1830's English-style Barn. Featured performers : Hard Cider and Ol' Rot Gut. The series continues on Friday September 24th, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Dick Solbert & The Sun Mountain Fiddler, in the month of October Sudbuster and the Blank plays 0n Friday October 1st from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. Friday October 8th Ryan McGiver and Friends take the stage starting at 6pm until 8:30pm and on Sunday October 10th Bentwood Rockers and Wild Mountain will be playing from 4:00pm until 6:30pm.

Suggested donations of $5 per Member and $10 per non-member

 Note that the Public Star Party follows the events on September 10th and October 1st.
 


September 10 and 11, Friday/Saturday, 8:30 PM
PUBLIC STAR PARTY

Join the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers for star gazing under the dark Arboretum skies.  A variety of telescopes will treat you to views of nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, planets, and other celestial sights.  Alan French will hold an introductory program in the Meeting House followed by a short, outdoor tour of the prominent constellations.  This program will start fifteen minutes after the scheduled star party time.  Free admission and parking - but donations to aid the Arboretum are always welcome.  Star parties are canceled if the skies are mostly cloudy.  Call Alan at 374-8460 if there is any doubt about the weather or for more information.

Free admission and parking -- but donations to aid the Arboretum are always welcome.


September 11, Saturday, 11:00 AM – 3 :00 PM
PAINT-OUT
Mohawk Region Chapter of the New York Plein-Air Painters will sponsor a "Paint-Out" on the grounds of the Landis Arboretum.  Plein-air painting is practiced  internationally and  is growing in popularity.  It refers to artwork, usually landscapes, created outdoors on site.  Artists typically work in oils and create relatively small paintings that can be completed in a few hours using folding easels and lightweight, portable  equipment.  All materials are carried in and carried out by the artists with a careful respect of the environment.   Artists can park at the Meeting House.  We will reconvene at 3:30 for a casual group critique, refreshments, and a welcome chance to visit.  Donations of paintings to the Arboretum's Acorn gift shop as well as paintings left for commission sale are encouraged, but not  required.  In the event of rain (as in downpour) the event will be postponed to the same time the following day, Sunday, September 12. 
To sign up, or for more information, participating artists can call Mary Beth Vought at 518-868-2807.


September 14 - 17, Tuesday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
PLANT SALE SET-UP
Volunteers are needed during the week prior to the sale. Workers and bakers are also needed for plant sale weekend.  Lunch provided for volunteers Thursday through Sunday! If you are interested in volunteering, please call Susan Sagendorf at (518) 234-8970 or e-mail ssagendorf@yahoo.com.


September 15, Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
NY RAPTORS
Fall raptor migration is underway!  Meet several permanently-injured birds of prey and learn about the importance of these magnificent birds in our world.

Instructor: Jeff O'Handley of Wildlife Learning Company.

Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10, non-members; $25, family.

Payment Options


September 18, Saturday
5 K RUN (with FALL PLANT SALE:  see below)
Capital Region runners of all ages and levels of proficiency will have the opportunity to run and compete while enjoying spectacular views of the Schoharie region countryside at this Arboretum classic. The cross country course traverses many notable sites at Landis – including the Pioneer and Woodland trails, the 400-year-old iconographic Great Oak, symbol of the Arboretum; the Fred Lape Memorial stone; and the beautiful Van Loveland Gardens.  Awards:  Male/Female—Top in each age group: Under 15, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+.
Race Day Registration: 8:00-9:00 AM.  Free tee-shirts to the first 50 people registered.  Race start: 9:30 AM on the Meeting House lawn. Tot Trot: 10:30 AM.
Refreshments and tee-shirts will be available at the Meeting House after the race.
All proceeds to benefit Landis, the Capital Region’s Arboretum.
The race will be held concurrent with the Landis signature Fall Plant and Book Sale.


September 18 and 19, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ANNUAL FALL PLANT/BOOK SALE
Out-of-the-ordinary trees, shrubs and perennials. Bake sale on both days. Free admission and free parking.  Volunteers always needed and welcome.  If you are interested in volunteering, please call Susan Sagendorf at (518) 234-8970 or e-mail ssagendorf@yahoo.com.


September 19, Sunday, 6:30 AM
EARLY MORNING BIRD WALK
Before the Plant Sale, explore the Arboretum grounds to locate by sight and sound resident and migrating birds.  We'll make coffee.  Bring a bag breakfast and be first for the Plant Sale.

Instructor: Barbara Brabetz, SUNY professor and Arboretum Treasurer

Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10, non-members; $25, family.

Payment Options

September 24, Friday, 6:00PM - 8:30 PM
Inaugural Fall Concert Series 
The inaugural Fall Concert Series premiers on the new stage at the back of the 1830's English-style Barn. Featured performers : Dick Solbert & The Sun Mountain Fiddler.  In the month of October Sudbuster and the Blank plays 0n Friday October 1st from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. Friday October 8th Ryan McGiver and Friends take the stage starting at 6pm until 8:30pm and on Sunday October 10th Bentwood Rockers and Wild Mountain will be playing from 4:00pm until 6:30pm.

Suggested donations of $5 per Member and $10 per non-member


September 25, Saturday, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM 
FINDING YOUR WAY IN THE WOODS
Learn how to explore our wild environments without getting lost.  A variety of navigational methods will be taught, including map and compass, reading the lay of the land, and using the latest GPS technology.  GPS units will be provided. 

Instructor: George Steele.

Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10, non-members; $25, family.

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October 1, Friday, 6:00PM - 9:00 PM
Inaugural Fall Concert Series
 
The inaugural Fall Concert Series premiers on the new stage at the back of the 1830's English-style Barn. Featured performers : Sudbuster and the Blank plays and  Friday October 8th Ryan McGiver and Friends take the stage starting at 6pm until 8:30pm and on Sunday October 10th Bentwood Rockers and Wild Mountain will be playing from 4:00pm until 6:30pm.

Suggested donations of $5 per Member and $10 per non-member

 Note that the Public Star Party follows the event on October 1st.


October 2, Saturday, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PARTY AND PLANT SWAP
We will honor the scores of hard-working volunteers who are the heart of the Arboretum. Plant Swap begins at 3:30.  Buffet at 4:30.  Campfire at twilight. 
Participants are asked to bring lawn chairs and blankets, comfortable shoes, and bug spray. Refreshments will be provided by our Board members. No rain date is scheduled. Admission and parking are free. Please check the Arboretum's website for plant swap rules.
Suggested donations of $5 per person and $15 per family are strongly encouraged to support Landis through the coming winter. Sign up early for a day you won’t soon forget. 518-875-6935.


October 1 and 2 , Friday and Saturday, 8:00 PM
PUBLIC STAR PARTY
Alan French and Albany Area Astronomers.  Free admission and parking – but donations to aid the Arboretum are always welcome. See April 9/10 for details.


October 8, Friday, 6:00PM - 8:30 PM
Inaugural Fall Concert Series
 
The inaugural Fall Concert Series premiers on the new stage at the back of the 1830's English-style Barn. Featured performers : Ryan McGiver and Friends and on Sunday October 10th Bentwood Rockers and Wild Mountain will be playing from 4:00pm until 6:30pm.

Suggested donations of $5 per Member and $10 per non-member


October 9, Saturday,  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
TREE ID WITH FRED
Join Fred Breglia, the Arboretum's arborist, and learn to recognize the many different native trees and shrubs that grow in New York State.  Participants will learn methods to determine what type of plant they see and will be able to identify the common plants around them.

Members, $10; non-members, $15.

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October 10, Sunday, 4:00PM - 6:30 PM
Inaugural Fall Concert Series
 
The inaugural Fall Concert Series premiers on the new stage at the back of the 1830's English-style Barn. Featured performers : Bentwood Rockers and Wild Mountain

Suggested donations of $5 per Member and $10 per non-member


October 16, Saturday 9:00AM - 3:00PM
EMPIRE STATE CAPITAL VOLKSSPORTERS WALKING CLUB
Landis Arboretum welcomes this local walking group.  Other walkers are free to join them and meet others. 
For more information:   http://www.ava.org/clubs/escv/

Location: Welcome Center.

The Arboretum is free to visitors, but donations are appreciated.


October 23, Saturday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
STARTING OUT WITH HONEY BEES
If you have been thinking about honey bees, here is a beginner's class for you.  Since the beekeeper's year starts in the fall, now is the time to find out if beekeeping is right for you.  This class will lay the groundwork so that you'll feel comfortable as a new beekeeper in 2011.  It will be taught through a combination of lecture and video.  You will learn how to buy and assemble equipment, where to place your hives, how to acquire bees, and how to care for your growing colonies. Basic prevention, identification, and treatment of diseases will be presented. Beekeeping has changed little over the past 150 years, but diseases and pests now make beekeeping even more of a challenge.  Integrated Pest Management will be emphasized.  Though the first summer's honey is mainly left for the bees to get through their first winter, harvesting will be touched upon briefly.  The goal of this class is to help you begin beekeeping more confidently than if you were on your own.  Class is limited to 12 people and will be held in the library.

Instructor:  Anne Frey, EAS Master Beekeeper

Fee: Members $35 ; non-members, $45. Pre-registration is required.

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October 23, Saturday, 6:00 PM
Music by Indian Summer
Contemporary Jazz and Pop Duo will be playing at the Landis Arboretum for a fundraiser.

 www.indiansummerduo.com

Call 518-895-6935 for Tickets.


October 29, Friday  8:00 PM - 9:30 PM  
HALLOWEEN OWL PROWL
        
Join us as we prowl the Arboretum’s woods listening for owls.  We'll start at the Meeting House with a talk on owls and their behavior.  Then it's into the woods to listen for and, if we're lucky, a look at owls.

Instructor: George Steele, Science Educator.

Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10, non-members; $25. family

Payment Options


 November 5 and 6, Friday/Saturday, 8:00 PM
PUBLIC STAR PARTY
Alan French and Albany Area Astronomers.  Free admission and parking – but donations to aid the Arboretum are always welcome. See April 9/10  for details.

November 17, Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
2nd ANNUAL WINE TASTING AT GRAPEVINE FARMS TO BENEFIT ARBORETUM
  
Wines from New York's finest vineyards now available at Grapevine Farms will be featured in an exclusive tasting. All proceeds will benefit the Arboretum.  A selection of delicious hors d'oeuvres will be served to complement the wines. You'll be able to learn more about the winemaking process from vintners representing their vineyards on hand at the event.  A beautiful New York State wine basket will be raffled during the course of the evening.  Grapevine Farms' famous holiday shopping will be available to all as they keep their doors open late for us!
Tickets: $10, members; $15, non-members. Location: Grapevine Farms, 2373 State Route 7, Cobleskill NY 12043. Admission at the door or advance tickets available from Landis Arboretum. Call 518- 875- 6935.

Please Note:  As a 501 (c) (3), non-profit corporation, the Arboretum depends heavily on grants, fundraising events, and donations.  No one, however, is ever excluded from participating in the Arboretum’s family fun events for lack of funds. Families and individuals who cannot pay the recommended donation of $5/person, are asked to contribute what they can –  to enjoy the beauty and excitement of the Landis Arboretum, and to tell their friends about the joys of
Landis, the Capital Region’s Arboretum! 

The Landis Arboretum • PO Box 186,  174 Lape Road • Esperance, NY 12066
info@landisarboretum.org • 518 875 6935
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