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Plant Walk Across Kentucky at The Arboretum

A free monthly guided tour of the Arboretum's Walk Across Kentucky collection with its native plants technician.

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Selected date
Saturday, December 12
10 am – 12 pmEastern Time
Where
The Arboretum
500 Alumni DriveGet directions
Admission
Free; RSVP required
Registration
Registration required
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Who to ask

Questions about this event go to the organizer, The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky. Ask them through the official event page.

From the official source

Last checked October 31, 2026.

See the original listingAlso on arboretum.mgcafe.uky.edu

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A winding path, bench and autumn trees at the Arboretum in October 2012.
The Arboretum, . Historical photo.Photo: Daderot · CC0 1.0 · Credits & changes

Before you go

Wear shoes for uneven or muddy ground. Meet at the Arboretum Visitor Center.

About this event

The Arboretum lists a free guided Plant Walk Across Kentucky, 10 am to noon, on Sunday, November 15 and Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at the Arboretum Visitor Center, 500 Alumni Drive, with native plants technician Tyson Gregory. The Arboretum says each walk lasts around an hour, mostly on paved paths with detours into mown turf, woodchip trails and the Arboretum woods, and goes ahead rain or shine unless severe weather is forecast. Space is limited; RSVP through the event page's registration link, which opens the month before each walk.

Before you book

Registration
RequiredAround Lex has not checked open spaces. The organizer’s page confirms availability.Space is limited. Registration opens the month before each walk through the event page's Register Now link.From events.mgcafe.uky.edu, checked October 31, 2026

Good to know

Only what the organizer or the venue states on official pages. Not stated means we did not find it there, so ask before you go. Accessibility guide

Dogs
At The Arboretum: Dogs in some areas.“Dogs are welcome on the Walk Across Kentucky paved path.”Leashed at all times. Dogs are not allowed in any garden or building, including the Kentucky Children's Garden.From arboretum.mgcafe.uky.edu, checked October 27, 2026
Strollers
Not stated.
Wheelchair access
At The Arboretum: Wheelchair access in some areas.“Our parking lot, and the entrance to and most of the interior of the visitor center are wheelchair accessible.”The page says some gravel paths in the Horticultural Gardens and some large sections of the Walk Across Kentucky path are wheelchair accessible, while other points have a slope greater than 5%.From arboretum.mgcafe.uky.edu, checked October 27, 2026
Sensory supports
Not stated.

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