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Winter Dendrology at The Arboretum

A free two-hour class with botanist Rob Paratley on identifying leafless trees by twigs, buds, fruit and bark.

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When
Sunday, December 6
1 pm – 3 pmEastern Time
Where
The Arboretum
500 Alumni DriveGet directions
Admission
Free
Registration
Registration not required
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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

Dress for a winter walk; the outdoor part depends on the weather.

About this event

The Arboretum lists Winter Dendrology on Sunday, December 6, 2026, 1 to 3 pm, at 500 Alumni Drive, taught by botanist Rob Paratley. The class starts inside the Arboretum Visitor Center with samples and, weather permitting, includes a walk through the grounds. The focus is twigs and buds, with fruit and bark as clues for hickories, walnuts, oaks and ashes. The event is free, and registration by email to arboretum@uky.edu is appreciated.

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Registration
Not requiredRegistration is appreciated: email arboretum@uky.edu.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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