Indiana

July

6
Monthly meeting of Taltree Arboretum’s photography club. The first meeting is free to potential members or those interested in learning more. Club membership fees are $10/year for Taltree members and $40/year for non-members.  Meet at the Railway Garden Depot at the Arboretum, 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso. 6:30-8:30 pm. Info: e-mail taltreephotoclub@gmail.com or call 219-462-0025 or visit www.taltree.org.

10-11
14th Annual Garden Walk in Lowell, sponsored by the Lowell Garden Club. 9 am- 5 pm. Tour 7 unique gardens. Info:
www.lowellgardenclub.com or 219-696-8282.

11
Divide and Conquer, a hands-on event at Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso. Taltree’s horticulture staff will divide overgrown perennials from 9 am-noon. Lend a hand or learn techniques from the experts. Bring garden gloves and your favorite shovel or hand trowel if you have them. Info: www.taltree.org or e-mail sheyer@taltree.org or call 219-462-0025.

16
The Four Seasons of Taltree, annual gala at Taltree Arboretum, 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso. Food & drink, music and friends. Admission $60/person. Info: www.taltree.org or 219-462-0025.

17
Valparaiso/Porter County Garden Walk. Sponsored by Porter County Master Gardeners Assn. & Purdue Extension - Porter County. Master Gardeners answer questions & explain plantings at 6 private and 2 community gardens. Begin at the Garden of Heroes, 653 Hayes Leonard Rd. in Valparaiso. 9 am-4 pm. $8. Info: 219-465-3555 or www.pcgarden.info. .

August

3
Monthly meeting of Taltree Arboretum’s Photography Club. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The first meeting is free to potential members or those interested in learning more. Club membership fees are $10/year for Taltree members and $40/year for non-members.  Meet at the Meyer Memorial Pavilion on the Arboretum grounds, 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso. E-mail:
taltreephotoclub@gmail.com or call 219-462-0025 or visit www.taltree.org.