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The Slayton
Arboretum
2016 PROGRAMS
HILLSDALE COLLEGE • HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN
Message from the Director
Witch Hazel Restoration
HELLO FROM HILLSDALE COLLEGE CAMPUS!
The unseasonably warm winter has the Arb staff eager
to begin another season of programs and events. Please
mark your calendars for the Arb’s upcoming events. In
particular, please note the earlier date for the Annual Plant
Sale Fundraiser. We know that frost can be problematic in
early May; however, this was the best date given scheduling
conflicts in the spring. We look forward to seeing you there!
This has been another special year for Slayton
Arboretum. We began to pursue the goals outlined in the new ten-year Master Plan,
and with the assistance of dedicated Hillsdale College students, we made outstanding
progress in restoring the witch-hazel collection. You will enjoy reading Laurie’s
update, as she directed volunteers and students from her Environmental Stewardship
class in clearing invasive honeysuckle to prepare the area for new plantings this
spring. The photo collage below shows an impressive transformation, and I am
grateful to both Laurie and Richard for their leadership in teaching students how to
proceed properly with a restoration project.
The young men of Delta Tau Delta fraternity volunteered their efforts in helping
to clean and maintain the waterfall hillside. Laurie’s students also helped to replant
some shrubs that were lost in last year’s harsh winter. Visitors arrive daily, and their
first stop is often at the base of the waterfall to enjoy the views. We continue to
work through protocols for seasonal maintenance to keep this area pristine, and we
welcome any additional support to cover these costs.
As always, thank you for your continued patronage of Slayton Arboretum and
the neighboring Children’s Garden. We had some of the most generous end-of-year
gifts in recent history, and the Arb staff and I are so thankful for your generosity in
supporting the mission of Slayton Arboretum.
THIS PAST YEAR AT THE ARBORETUM was an
exciting one, as we started restoring the witch hazel
collection. The collection, started with a donation
from Hillsdale High School Friends of the Arboretum,
dates back to 1950. It is located along a path winding
from the lower level of the Arboretum to the top of the
ridge behind McIntyre Residence. Over the summer,
we removed invasive and overgrown shrubs and trees
that were blocking the growth of the witch hazels.
During the fall semester, students in a new Environmental Stewardship seminar
did research and planning for the restoration. These students, along with members
of the Conservation Club, worked to set the project in motion by testing the soil,
mapping the site, transplanting seedlings, removing invasive honeysuckle shrubs,
surveying signs of deer movement through the area, and building a compost pile
to provide tailor-made soil amendments. Several varieties of trees and shrubs were
planted, including three new witch hazel specimens, a fothergilla shrub, and a
sweetgum tree.Additional plantings are planned to complement the witch hazels
and provide year-round interest.
Future projects include construction of a rain garden to buffer the hillside from
runoff from the service road, creation of a database of plantings and their progress,
and efforts to contain and control invasive species and deer browsing.
We are offering a tour of this newly restored area on September 24—please join us
then to see and hear about the ongoing development of this Slayton Arboretum gem.
I’ve been blogging about the Stewardship class and the restoration at lpinkmountain.
blogspot.com. Gratitude and thanks to the volunteers and donors who made this
project possible!
Best wishes,
Best wishes as we welcome the signs of spring,
Ranessa L. Cooper, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Director of Slayton Arboretum
Laurie Rosenberg
Horticulturist and Program Coordinator
for Slayton Arboretum
Arboretum Events 2016
Celebrate the “Arbor” in Arboretum!
April 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Arb Entrance
Trees take center stage on this day! Take a self-guided tree hike, learn how to plant a tree properly, play
some tree games, and take home a free seedling to plant. Program will begin at the Arb entrance on
Barber Drive. FREE.
Family Planting Day – Fun for the whole family!
June 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Children’s Garden
Join us as we plant the themed gardens of the Barber House Children’s Garden. Help us make pretty labels for
all the interesting plants in the garden. Learn how to plant seeds and potted starter plants. Bring your garden
gloves and wear clothes that don’t mind dirt! Make some seed bombs to start your own wildflower garden at
home! FREE.
Garden Tea Party and Open House
September 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Barber House
Join us for a celebration of the Barber House Children’s Garden, which will be awash in color, motion,
sound, and scents. This will be a great time to visit if you have always wanted to know more about the
garden and programs at Hillsdale College and would like to meet and socialize with the folks who make it
happen. We’ll sample some herbal teas and garden treats, and don’t forget to wear your best outdoor party
hat! Meet at the Barber House on Hillsdale Street.
FREEDONATIONS WELCOME. Adults and children of all ages. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Tour of the Witch Hazel Restoration
September 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Barber House
As part of the Arboretum’s Master Plan, we have been working for a year-and-a-half to restore the hillside
witch hazel collection. Join us for a tour highlighting the efforts of community Arboretum supporters and
Hillsdale College students to create a beautiful and ecologically healthy display of shrubs and trees, which
should just be starting to show their fall colors. Learn how we are keeping deer and invasive species at bay,
monitoring and conserving the soil health, and using nature as our template for replicating the elements
of a healthy natural community. FREE. This is of primary interest to adults.
Autumn in the Arb
October 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Arb Entrance
Visit the Arboretum while it is decked out in its colorful foliage finery! Hike the trails, explore the science
lab, plant bulbs, make a fall craft to take home, and learn how animals and plants get ready for winter.
Meet at the Arb entrance on Barber Drive. FREE.
Winter Lights Festival
December 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Barber House
The Barber House Children’s Garden will be illuminated by thousands of lights, creating a winter
wonderland through which visitors can stroll. There will be hot chocolate inside for warming up, and
you can make an ornament to take home. Poinsettias will be on sale for $10, with profits benefitting
the Arboretum. FREE.
TO REGISTER, PLEASE USE THE REPLY CARD PROVIDED.
(517) 607-2241 | hillsdale.edu/arboretum
Support
| April 1, 2015 - February 29, 2016
FRIENDS OF THE ARB
Mrs. Rosalyn E. Bachmann-Bonder
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Barron
Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Benzing
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Bolton
Dr. and Mrs. William J. Brodbeck
Mrs. Ruth L. Broesamle
Ms. Linda F. Bryant-Solomon
Mrs. Janet Davidson
Mrs. Mitzi Dimmers
Mr. and Mrs. Larry T. Eichler
Mrs. Diane Faust
Mrs. Martha Fierke
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Foulke
Mr. Theophilus E. Fox
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Griffiths
Mrs. Hazel Hare
Dr. and Mrs. Donald B. Heckenlively
Dr. and Mrs. Jon C. Herbener
Dr. and Mrs. George S. Jones
Mrs. Martha J. Kuehn
Mrs. Nancy C. Kuzniar
Mrs. Eleanor Leutheuser
Ms. Eva C. Martin
Dr. and Mrs. Colin A. Mayers
Mrs. Ardath M. McCall
Dr. and Mrs. Dan E. McCance
Mrs. Elizabeth P. McGeorge
Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. McIntyre III
Mrs. Rebecca Miller
Prof. Angie J. Pytel
Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Schray
Mrs. M. Blair Schweitzer
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney M. Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Touse
Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Trancik
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Waldvogel
Mrs. Denise Willard
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Witzerman
Mr. and Mrs. Steve R. Worms
Mrs. Marie Zerweck
DONATIONS TO THE ARB AND CHILDREN’S GARDEN
Mr. and Mrs. Steve E. Alexandrowski
Anonymous donor
Mrs. Lorna Amsbaugh
Mr. and Mrs. Ricky A. Aumock
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald H. Babcock
Mrs. Rosalyn E. Bachmann-Bonder
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Berry
Mrs. Ruth L. Broesamle
Ms. Linda F. Bryant-Solomon
Mr. and Mrs. John Cervini Jr.
Rev. and Mrs. J. Robert Clark
Ms. Sue Crane
Mrs. Mitzi Dimmers
The Dow Chemical Foundation*
Mrs. Martha Fierke
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Foulke
Mr. Ronald A. Hagaman
Mrs. Hazel Hare
Mrs. Roberta M. Hill
Drs. John A. and Marjorie M.
Hohman
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Ikawa
Mr. and Mrs. William G.
James Sr.
Dr. and Mrs. George S. Jones
Dr. and Mrs. Milo R. Lude
Dr. and Mrs. Colin A. Mayers
Dr. and Mrs. Dan E. McCance
Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. McIntyre III
Mrs. Rebecca Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Moore
Prof. Angie J. Pytel
Mrs. Patricia Shepard
Mrs. Sybil J. Van Houten
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Witzerman
Mrs. Marie Zerweck
*Matching gift
MEMORIALS AND HONORARIA
In memory of Miss Elizabeth Jayne Adelmann
Mrs. Kristina Alguire, Mr. Jeffrey A. Bledsoe, Mrs. Suzanne M. Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Carter, Mr.
and Mrs. Steven C. Lovill, Mrs. Sheryl A. McCarthy, Miss Frances J. O’Connor, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas F.
Roncone, Ms. Elisa Surmont, Mrs. Ann Swanson, and Mr. Jeffrey P. Tangeman
In memory of Mrs. Betty Hagaman—Mr. Ronald A. Hagaman
In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hagaman —Mr. Ronald A. Hagaman
In memory of Mrs. Ruth I. Zellar and Mr. Donald W. Zellar—Mrs. Dorothy Ross
In honor of the retirements of Coach Claudette Charney, Mrs. Kathy Caldwell, Dr. Ellen Justice-Templeton,
Dr. Reinhardt Zeller, and Dr. William Morrisey—Dr. Ranessa L. Cooper
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Arboretum Programs 2016
Stories in the Garden
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April 5: Mouse and Mole and Fine Feathered Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
May 3: The Tree Farmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
June 7: Rain, Rain, Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
August 4: Extremely Weird Insects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
September 1: The Tin Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
October 6: A Seed is Sleepy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
November 2: The Ugly Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
December 1: Time to Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, nature activities, crafts, snacks, games, and fun for the young and young at heart. This
program is for preschoolers and kindergarteners, ages 3-6. Parents should attend with 3- and 4-yearolds and are welcome to attend with 5- and 6-year-olds. Space is limited; registration required one week
prior. Register for one program or the whole series!
$1 PER CHILD PER PROGRAM.
Make a Bird House
April 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 - 3:30 p.m., Barber House
We’ll create a standard wooden bird house that can be modified for most cavity-nesting birds such as
chickadees, wrens, woodpeckers, and nuthatches. We’ll also have a bluebird option, but you must have
access to open field habitat to be successful with this style. Space is limited, so please register by April 13.
$10 PER BOX MATERIALS FEE. Ages 8 to adult.
Nature Explorers Camp—The Green Team
Monday, June 27 through Friday, July 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Stone Lab
Green Team campers love nature and want to have fun while learning how to take care of the planet.
Become a Weed Warrior, Animal Protector, Plant Saver, and Trail Maker! All while learning songs,
stories, jokes, games, and hikes to inspire you along the way!
$50 PER CHILD. Ages 8-11.
Kinder Gardeners Camp—Pond Life
Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Stone Lab
This will be one wet and wild week. Each day we’ll explore some part of the ponds at the Arboretum, from
the critters dwelling at every layer to the food chain links of plants, tiny creatures, and big fish and turtles.
We’ll also follow trails around the pond to see what other animals and plants thrive near the water. We’ll
do pond art and play pond games and maybe even tell a few scummy pond jokes!
$35 PER CHILD. Ages 5-7.
Herbal Pantry: Preserving with Herbs–Herbal Jelly and Jam
July 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Barber House
First of a five-part series on using and enjoying the herbs you bought at the May Plant Sale Fundraiser. Don’t
forget to join us for Herbal Tea on September 10 at our Garden Party Open House. Register by July 20. You
will go home with one jam, one jelly, and two great recipes!
$5 MATERIALS FEE. Ages 10 to adult.
Nature Explorers Camp—Nature Tales
Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m., Stone Lab
This week, the Arboretum will inspire us with plant- and animal-based tales, songs, and poetry. We’ll
write and perform a skit, create a puppet show, and explore various forms of storytelling. We’ll perform
for our families at an evening campfire program at the Arboretum on Friday night from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
$50 PER CHILD. Ages 8-11.
Kinder Gardeners Camp—Nature Through the Five Senses
Monday, August 8 through Friday, August 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Stone Lab
Each day we’ll focus on one of the five senses to experience fun and interesting things about the
natural communities at the Slayton Arboretum. For example, we’ll discover how plants use scents and
colors to attract insects, how birds use songs to communicate, how prickly plants and animals protect
themselves, and how nature provides us a wonderful selection of tastes. Art, games, songs, and stories
will all be part of this week of sensory exploration.
$35 PER CHILD. Ages 5-7.
Herbal Pantry: Preserving with Herbs–Herbal Vinegars and Syrups
August 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Barber House
Register by August 24. You will go home with one vinegar and one syrup.
$5 MATERIALS FEE. Ages 10 to adult.
Herbal Pantry: Preserving with Herbs–
Herb and Fruit Infused Liqueurs
October 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Barber House
You will go home with two jars of fruit, herbs, and alcohol, ready to age and be used at Christmas time
for flavoring drinks, baked goods, and desserts. Register by October 19.
$5 MATERIALS FEE. Adults only!
Herbal Pantry: Herbal Sachets
November 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 - 12:30 p.m., Barber House
Get ready for the holidays by creating sweet-smelling sachets to freshen up your home and protect your
pantry or sweater drawer. Register by November 9. You will go home with two sachets scented to your choice.
$5 MATERIALS FEE. Ages 10 to adult.
* ANNUAL PLANT SALE FUNDRAISER *
May 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
On sale will be a variety of plants, including the 2016 Perennial Plant Association “Plant of the Year,” the
white, fall-blooming Japanese Anemone, “Honorine Jobert,” an old-fashioned French hybrid, sometimes
known as “Windflower.” This year’s plant offerings were specially selected for their role in providing habitat
for pollinators of all kinds. There will be brightly colored and textured annuals for garden beds and flower
boxes, a collection of unusual and flavorful tomatoes and eggplants, along with some other vegetable garden
favorites, and unique new perennials and native wildflowers. You can also pick up a fine array of herb plants
for your garden, then learn what to do with your harvest at our Summer-Fall “Herbal Pantry” programs.
Friends of the Arb will receive a 10 percent discount at the sale.
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION: The sale takes place at the College’s greenhouse at Hayden Park, located a
half mile east of the Arboretum’s main gate. Look for the blue sign along the entrance driveway at 1620
Barber Drive. Ample parking is available on site.
FRIENDS OF THE ARB RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT
TO REGISTER, PLEASE USE THE REPLY CARD PROVIDED.
(517) 607-2241 | hillsdale.edu/arboretum
Arb 2016 Events
Family Arbor Day
Celebration
April 30 | 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Annual Plant Sale
Fundraiser
May 7 | 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Family Planting Day
June 4 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Garden Tea Party
September 10 | 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Witch Hazel Restoration
Tour
September 24 | 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Autumn in the Arb
October 8 | 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Winter Lights Festival
December 10 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.
See details of events inside.
PHOTO BY ANGIE BERRY
Interested in booking Slayton Arboretum for
a wedding or special occasion? Please contact
the Dow Hotel and Conference Center at
(517) 437-3311 for availability.