2008 Year in Review

CCC and Arb Hosting Upcoming Events

Nature lovers will enjoy the upcoming Saturdays at the Arb programs, Herb Faire at the Arboretum and Butterfly Fest. Co-sponsored by the Bickelhaupt Arboretum and Clinton Community College, in cooperation with Iowa State University Extension – Clinton County, the events will be held at the Bickelhaupt Arboretum, 340 South 14th Street, Clinton.

Herb Faire at the Arboretum will be held on Saturday, August 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Bickelhaupt Arboretum has a wonderful herb garden where medicinal and edible herbs are grown. A morning dedicated to the lure of herb gardening from planting to harvesting and uses is planned for you. Come learn how herbs can be used for simple healing, cooking and crafting. There will be presentations, demonstrations and a tour of the Mercy Hospice Herb Garden. Samples of foods using garden herbs will be provided.
Instructors are the Arboretum Herbers. The cost is $10 per person. Class # is 48061. To register, call 563/244-7100 or 888-336-3907.

Butterfly Fest will be held on Saturday, August 23 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This is a great event for the entire family. Many activities are planned including: Garden Contest (bring your favorite arrangement of butterfly- attracting flowers – you may win a prize!); listen to presentations on the travels of Clinton butterflies; learn about the life cycle and habits of Iowa butterflies; find out what a Monarch WayStation is; meet the Environ Kids; join in a Native American Butterfly and Shawl dance; and crafts for all ages! Bring a picnic lunch and be part of the tagging and release of the butterflies.
Instructors are the Arboretum Volunteers & Monarch Mavens. There is no cost, and no pre-registration required.

Other upcoming events at the Bickelhaupt Arboretum include the Autumnal Equinox at 5:30 p.m. on September 24 and the Arts at the Arb Performances, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
- July 10: Travis Hosette sings Sinatra
- August 12: Pioneer Folk Music with Pat Walke
- September 23: The Clintones
- October 5: Best Cellar Players

For information about any of these programs contact Anne Schmidt, 563-244-7050.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
July 10, 2008