E. Invitation to Chanhassen Day
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On Friday, August 17, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, in partnership with
the City of Chanhassen, invites all Chanhassen residents to come and enjoy a
FREE day to explore the 2007 summer exhibit 'Art to A-Maze' and the permanent
gardens. Arboretum admission will be waived throughout the day (8 am - 8 pm)
for residents with valid identification. I encourage all residents to go and
experience Chanhassen' s natural treasure.
The day begins with a free 9 am guided nature walk with the Arboretum's
naturalist. At lOam, Arboretum Director Peter Olin and I will give a special
welcome to visitors in the Great Hall of the Oswald Visitor Center.
Complimentary bagels and coffee will be available and afterwards the first 200
visitors will receive gift bags. Activities and events for the day include:
. Taking a free, guided walking tour of the Arboretum's most popular display
gardens at 10: 30 am.
. Hopping aboard the Trumpet Creeper Tram ($2.50 per person) for a
motorized, guided tour of Three-Mile Drive and the 'Art to A-Maze'
exhibit. Tours are given at 11, 12:30,2 and 3:30.
Stopping by the Learning Center from 2 - 4 pm for a family craft program.
Visiting with representative of Lakewinds Natural Foods and enjoy samples
of their products.
Entering to win a composter or rain barrel donated by Carver County
Environmental Services. The drawing will be at noon.
Representatives from the City of Chanhassen, the Environmental and Park
and Recreation Commissions, and Carver County Environmental Services
will be on hand in the morning.
Please come and enjoy a summer day at the Arboretum. Hope to see you there.
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