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SUMMARY:Arboretum Hosta Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover inspiring hosta varieties\, companion plants\, and garden design ideas to bring to your own landscape at an Arboretum Hosta Garden Tour on Saturdays\, August 8 or September 12 from 10-11 a.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana). \nLed by Illinois Prairie Hosta Society (IPHS) members\, this tour will include an introduction to not only a huge variety of hosta\, but will also include some native plant species\, over 50 varieties of companion plants\, and an overview of how the garden design has evolved over the years. Students will leave with ideas to take home to their own gardens! \n$10/person*. Register here. Registration closes 3 days prior to the tour or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Limited metered parking spots are available in the lot near the Noel Welcome Garden and along South Lincoln Avenue. Additional metered parking is available in the lot south of the Japan House. (Electronic payment only by MobileMeter.) Parking is free after 5 p.m. and on weekends. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Society\nIllinois Prairie Hosta Society (IPHS) was formed in 2004. For several years\, they worked with Allerton Park to create an IPHS Hosta Display Garden there; some of that garden is still in existence today and is now a project of Master Gardeners. In 2010\, as part of our mission to promote the genus Hosta through a variety of educational means\, and at the invitation of the then Director of the Arboretum\, Bill Kruideneier\, we voted to establish a display garden at the Arboretum. From the fall of 2010\, until the spring of 2014\, volunteer members of IPHS donated money for hardscape and the purchase of shad companion plants\, designed and created a wishlist for plants to be installed in the garden\, donated their own mostly originator stock (OS – meaning purchased from the original hybridizer of the plant\, or grown from the original plant)\, and installed\, labeled\, and maintained the original area of the Garden. In The Hosta Garden at the University of Illinois Arboretum was awarded the American Hosta Society’s (AHS) designation as a National Display Garden.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/arboretum-hosta-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Illinois Arboretum\, 1800 S Lincoln\, Urbana\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Supper Club — Sept. 18
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the U of I Sustainable Student Farm and University Catering serve up an elegant meal at a special Supper Club on Friday\, Sept. 18 outside at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana). \nThis intimate\, fine-dining experience was created to build a community through a shared love of food\, arts and education. Enjoy a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. (Supper Club members will have access at 6 p.m.) followed by dinner at 7 p.m. \n\nMenu:\nFirst course: Asian Eggplant\, Roma Tomato Ratatouille\, Basil\, Sweet Pepper Emulsion\nSecond Course: Pan Seared Farm Herb Marinated Breast of Chicken\, Herby Roasted Colored Potatoes\, Garlicky Swiss Chard\, Garlic-Shallot Jus\nThird Course: Carrot cake with cream cheese icing\, candied delicata squash\, beet root mousse\, ground cherry garnish \n\n$100/person*. Register here. Registration will close Aug. 31 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nFind info and registration links for other Supper Club dinners. \n\n*Because of the unique nature of these custom meals\, we are not able to accommodate all dietary requests (e.g.\, vegetarian\, gluten sensitivity\, dairy allergy\, etc.).  Please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu with your request before purchasing tickets. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/supper-club-sept-18/
LOCATION:Illinois Arboretum\, 1800 S Lincoln\, Urbana\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events,Supper Club
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SUMMARY:Arboretum Fall Migration Bird Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nObserve a variety of migrating bird species at our Arboretum Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Tuesdays\, Sept. 22 or Oct. 13 from 9-11 a.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot (see parking information below). \nJoin Allerton Natural Areas Manger Nate Beccue to explore the Illinois Arboretum as birds begin to move south for the winter. \n$10/person*. Register here. Hikes are free for Allerton Bird Club members. Join the Bird Club here. All sales are final. If a meeting location changes\, registrants and bird club members will be notified by email. \n*The entire hike will be outdoors\, so please dress accordingly. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come basis. \nLimited metered parking spots are available in the lot near the Noel Welcome Garden and along South Lincoln Avenue. Additional metered parking is available in the lot south of the Japan House. (Electronic payment only by MobileMeter.) Parking is free after 5 p.m. and on weekends. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Nate at nbeccue@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/arb-fall-bird-hikes/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Illinois Arboretum\, 1800 S Lincoln\, Urbana\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Arboretum Tree ID Hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify native forest trees of Illinois at Arboretum Tree ID Hikes at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot*. \nDates: \n\nTuesday\, August 25\, 9-11 a.m.\nTuesday\, September 22 from 12-2 p.m.\nSaturday\, October 10 from 9-11 a.m.\n\nNatural Areas Manager Nate Beccue will share identification characteristics including leaf types and arrangements\, bark patterns\, fruit\, growth form\, and other distinguishing features used to identify trees throughout the year. In addition to tree ID\, students will learn about the ecological importance of native tree species and explore their historical and modern uses. Topics will include the use of native trees in lumber and other wood products\, as well as culinary uses of tree fruits\, nuts\, sap\, and other edible resources. \n$10/person. Register here. Registration will close 1 day prior to hike. All sales are final. \n*Limited metered parking spots are available in the lot near the Noel Welcome Garden and along South Lincoln Avenue. Additional metered parking is available in the lot south of the Japan House. (Electronic payment only by MobileMeter.) Parking is free after 5 p.m. and on weekends. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Nate at nbeccue@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/arboretum-tree-id-hike/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Illinois Arboretum\, 1800 S Lincoln\, Urbana\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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SUMMARY:Arboretum Tree ID Hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify native forest trees of Illinois at Arboretum Tree ID Hikes at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot*. \nDates: \n\nTuesday\, August 25\, 9-11 a.m.\nTuesday\, September 22 from 12-2 p.m.\nSaturday\, October 10 from 9-11 a.m.\n\nNatural Areas Manager Nate Beccue will share identification characteristics including leaf types and arrangements\, bark patterns\, fruit\, growth form\, and other distinguishing features used to identify trees throughout the year. In addition to tree ID\, students will learn about the ecological importance of native tree species and explore their historical and modern uses. Topics will include the use of native trees in lumber and other wood products\, as well as culinary uses of tree fruits\, nuts\, sap\, and other edible resources. \n$10/person. Register here. Registration will close 1 day prior to hike. All sales are final. \n*Limited metered parking spots are available in the lot near the Noel Welcome Garden and along South Lincoln Avenue. Additional metered parking is available in the lot south of the Japan House. (Electronic payment only by MobileMeter.) Parking is free after 5 p.m. and on weekends. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Nate at nbeccue@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/arboretum-tree-id-hike/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Illinois Arboretum\, 1800 S Lincoln\, Urbana\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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SUMMARY:Arboretum Fall Migration Bird Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nObserve a variety of migrating bird species at our Arboretum Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Tuesdays\, Sept. 22 or Oct. 13 from 9-11 a.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot (see parking information below). \nJoin Allerton Natural Areas Manger Nate Beccue to explore the Illinois Arboretum as birds begin to move south for the winter. \n$10/person*. Register here. Hikes are free for Allerton Bird Club members. Join the Bird Club here. All sales are final. If a meeting location changes\, registrants and bird club members will be notified by email. \n*The entire hike will be outdoors\, so please dress accordingly. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come basis. \nLimited metered parking spots are available in the lot near the Noel Welcome Garden and along South Lincoln Avenue. Additional metered parking is available in the lot south of the Japan House. (Electronic payment only by MobileMeter.) Parking is free after 5 p.m. and on weekends. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Nate at nbeccue@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/arb-fall-bird-hikes/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Illinois Arboretum\, 1800 S Lincoln\, Urbana\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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