Rite of Spring, Capital District Flower Show Top March Agenda for Arboretum

SCHOHARIE REGION (03/02/2009)(readMedia)--

The Vernal Equinox marks the time at which the sun crosses directly over the Earth's equator and signals the start of Spring in the northern hemisphere. Although there is no shortage of rituals and traditions surrounding the coming of Spring, this year the Arboretum initiates one of its own with its inaugural Rite of Spring Brunch and Auction, from Noon - 3 PM on Sunday, March 22.

Tickets are only $25/person. A limited number of tables of 8 are only $175. The Arboretum's Rite of Spring is conveniently located at the Holiday Inn Express, just off I-88 Exit 23/Schoharie -- a short and beautiful drive from anywhere in the Capital District.

Merrymakers, Randy Passono At Your Service

Nestled in the heart of picturesque Oak Hill, NY, at the foot of the Catskill Mountains is the Oak Hill Kitchen, home to a special group of regional musicians in what was once an opera house at the turn of the 19th century. The Arboretum is pleased that the Oak Hill Merrymakers will help to welcome the planting season ahead.

Popular area auctioneer and Landis friend Randy Passonno, President of Collar City Auction & Realty Management, Inc. (De;anson) also will be on hand to drive the fun and present an abundance of auction items from regional businesses and crafters.

Abundance and More to Please!

  • Gather in the warmth and laughter of close friends and associates at the Arboretum's first annual Arboretum Rite of Spring Brunch & Auction. Can there be a better time to throw off the weight of winter and embrace the seasons ahead?
  • Share your pride and delight by sharing your table with friends and associates.
  • Join Trustee Donna Vincent (Duanesburg) and the Rite of Spring Brunch & Auction Committee (Barbara Brabetz (Amsterdam), Gail Browning (Esperance), Anne Donnelly (Lawyersville), and Marcie Reiff (Delanson) at this sure-to-be Arboretum classic. The time for New Beginnings and renewal is at hand.

RESERVE NOW! Call 518-875-6935. Choose Option #2. Or write: landisfun@midtel.net - your passports to an afternoon of delight!

March 27 - 29

Capital District Garden and Flower Show

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ISA Arborist Fred Breglia, Peregrine Falcon Draw Nature Lovers to Booth;

Award-wining Nature Photographer Offers Opportunity to Win Signed Exhibit

The Landis Arboretum welcomes visitors to its booth at this year's Capital District Garden and Flower Show at the Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. The show opens Friday, March 27 and runs through Sunday, March 29.

Friday, March 27

Wildlife Learning Company Vice President and Landis Trustee Susan O'Handley and peregrine falcon, Pippin, will welcome visitors from 10 AM - 4 PM to the shared Arboretum/WLC booth. Pippin, a permanently injured falcon -- an endangered species in New York State -- has a permanent wing injury and is unable to fly. The American Eagle Foundation sent Pippin to WLC from Pigeon Forge, TN.

Saturday, March 28 and Sunday March 29

Visitors will have an opportunity to participate in a raffle at the booth to win a signed and mounted poster, which depicts the rich diversity of wildlife at Landis. Mr. Combs created this poster and other images as a fundraising resource for the Landis Arboretum. Support the Arboretum and purchase this and other original images from Combs' Landis Collection at http://wcombsjr.ipower.com/Florida/store.html

Saturday, March 28

The Arboretum's ISA Certified Arborist Fred Breglia will again be seen at the Capital District Garden Show. Mr. Breglia, a regular guest on WAMC's Vox Pop Gardening Show on Northeast Public Radio, will lead two discussions:

  • 1 PM Promoting Plant Health by Proper Pruning
  • 3 PM New and Unusual Trees for the Landscape

More? www.landisarboretum.org; info@landisarboretum.org; 518-875-6935