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Arboretum holiday wreath class
Jheri Ketcham, Arboretum co-executive director, will once again lead this very popular seasonal class on how to turn fresh greens, berries and cones into a wreath worthy of your front door. Many of the materials used in making the wreaths are unique to the Arboretum. Cost includes all materials and supplies; if you have any interesting berries or plants to use or share please bring them. Participants will take home a completed project. You will need to bring a pair of pruners and good garden gloves.
When: 9:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 8
Where: Yakima Area Arboretum Jewett Interpretive Center
Cost: $30; $25 for YAA members
Pre-registration is required; class size is limited.
Call YAA at 509-248-7337 for information.
YAA Annual Luminaria walk
This two-night event will enchant the entire family. Over a thousand candles will light your way as you venture past the tallest lighted Christmas tee in Central Washington. Walkers will listen to the music of the Arboretum’s Carillon Bell Tower as they stroll through the twinkling lights of the Japanese Garden, then on to the Jewett Interpretive Center where they will enjoy steaming cups of coffee, hot cocoa or hot apple cider, tasty treats, live music performed each hour by various local artists, fun children’s crafts and shopping in the Tree House Gift Shop. The trail is relatively flat and designed to be used without a flashlight.
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15
Where: Yakima Area Arboretum
Cost: Free, but donations welcome
Call YAA at 509-248-7337 for information.