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Tulips welcome visitors in the parking area. Photos this month primarily by Photo Committee member Diana Aubuchon.
Chair's Corner... 
By Karen Haake
When spring flowers begin blooming, artists take out their brushes to capture the beauty on canvas, leaving the viewer with their vision long after the blooms have faded.
Art of all types will be on display at the Arboretum during the coming months. Our annual sculpture exhibit will begin May 11th and continue through the month of September. This event, featuring over 30 pieces of art from regional artists and galleries is a delightful addition to the Arboretum gardens.
In mid-May the Senior Art Council will be hanging their paintings in the EEVC. The work by these mature artists will remain through Memorial weekend.
June brings the return of the Plein Aire painters. These talented artists paint during the cooler times of the day in our gardens and then finish the work in their studios. Again this year, a number of paintings, done during these Plein Aire sessions will be available for purchase at STEMS-a garden soiree held on June 27th at the Arboretum.
If you are interested in being a volunteer for STEMS or wish to purchase tickets, please contact Teresa Stohs at teresa.stohs@artsandrec-op.org.
We hope to see you at our plant sale, May 7,8 and 9. While you are there, take a walk, explore the Arboretum, see the changes and watch us grow.
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Adopt-A-Garden
The 2009 Adopt-A-Garden program is off to a great start. Whole Foods Market (7401 W. 91st St. and 6621 W. 119th St., Overland Park) has adopted the Cohen Iris Garden and the National Iris Convention Garden. The Xeriscape Garden will be cared for by its adoptive company, Midland Loan Services, Inc. (10851 Mastin, Overland Park). The family of Baby William Semrau has adopted the Children's Garden.
The Adopt-A-Garden program provides invaluable assistance to the staff in expanding and maintaining the Arboretum gardens. Last year's Adopt-A-Garden volunteers relished their time working in the gardens as much as visitors enjoy seeing the results of their efforts. We are proud of the work these volunteers are doing.
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Welcome New Members
Individual
Debbie Chapman
Mary Cusack
Gloria Harrison
Jill Loeffert
Stephanie Morrison
Judith Rainwater
Barbara Russell
Family
Christine & Robert Croy
Karan Haynes
Ken Manion
Cathaleen McGrath-Farmer
Bob & Katie McGoughlin
Patron
Doc & Diane Gover
Contributor
Terry & Diane Hansen
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FOTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Karen Haake, Chair
Teri Shields, Vice Chair
Kathy Alspaugh, Secretary
Larry Engelkemier, Treasurer
Barbara Brand
John Kalal
Stacey Gilman
Dick Cromwell
Shannon Corley & Nancy Yates,
ARFOP Liaisons to the Board
FOTA ADMINISTRATOR
Suzie Swyden
fotacoordinator@yahoo.com
FOTA VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS
Arts for Kids, Stacey Gilman & Gail Keller
Bird Committee, Sue Davidson
Bird Feeders, Bob Buehler
Eagle Scout Projects, Hugh McCreery
Garden Shows, Karen Haake
Greenhouse, Ken O'Dell
Greeters, Phyllis Merrick
Holiday Luminary Walk, Margaret Kalal
Membership, Barbara Brand
Photography, Carol Fowler
Plant Sale, Phyllis Merrick & Don Tetzlaff
Prairie Restoration, Chuck Garrett
Safety, Don Tetzlaff
Volunteer Tour Guides, Karin Winn
Weddings, Phyllis Merrick
FOTA eNEWSLETTER
Judy Moser, Editor
judy@springvalleynursery.com
ARBORETUM STAFF
Karen Kerkhoff, Supervisor
Kerry Williams, Horticulturist
Dianna Mahaney, Park Attendant
Jon Beuthin, Park Attendant
Phyllis Merrick & Cathy Lovetere,
Volunteer Coordinators
For additional information, call
the Arboretum 913-685-3604
Website: www.opabg.org
To rent an area of the Environmental
Education and Visitors Center,
Pavilion or Garden Areas, call
Leisure Services at 913-895-6390
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Friends of the Arboretum (FOTA) members receive a 10% discount on class fees, plant sale purchases, and FOTA merchandise, along with invitations to special Friends events and other benefits of membership.
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Popular Classes Now thru May
Basic Herb Identification
Wednesday, April 22nd
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Identification and use of five herbs. This will include theory, practical use, folklore and science. Class fee $20 per person.
Learn, Listen & Identify
the Birds
Saturday, April 25, 8:00 am
Bird Walks for families with children will begin at 10:30 am.
Attract and Keep Hummingbirds All Summer
Saturday, April 25
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Learn about Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds and how to attract them to your yard this summer. Class will discuss Hummingbird behavior, migration, nesting, breeding, eating habits and more. Class fee $10 per person.
Woodland Wildflower Identification & Walk
Saturday, May 2
9 am - 12:00 noon
Join our two experts in the classroom and learn how to identify the varieties of native woodland wildflowers we have in this area. You will then take a walk through the woodlands at the Arboretum and see our vast selection of native woodland wildflowers in bloom. Class fee $10 per person.
Basic Landscape Photography
Saturday, May 2
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
If you've ever wanted to know how to take your landscape and scenic photographs to the next level, this is the class for you. When you are finished with your class, you can move outside to the Monet garden and test your newly acquired knowledge. Class fee $10 per person.
Herbs with Lenora at the
Arboretum Spring Plant Sale
Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9th, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Learn with Lenora Wuattoux-Ray as she talks about and demonstrates herbs during the Spring Plant Sale outside the main tent. You won't want to miss this demonstration and then purchase the herbs during the plant sale. These demonstrations are free.
Aromatherapy: The Fragrance of Calm, Beauty, and Health
Wednesday, May 13
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
What is aromatherapy? This class will cover what it is and the basics of using scent for balance. Don't miss this extraordinary topic. Class fee $20 per person.
The Fountain of Youth.....Yes, Herbs!
Saturday, May 16
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wrinkles, fine lines, aches and pains! You will learn to use herbs inside and out to help you look and feel better. This will include theory, practical use, folklore and science. Class Fee $20 per person.
Learn, Listen & Identify the Birds
Saturday, May 30, 8:00 am
Bird Walks for families with children will begin at 10:30 am.
Reservations are required. Contact Phyllis Merrick at 913-685-3604 or at volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org. 10% discount for FOTA members. Download and print the complete 2009 Class Schedule.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND CLASSES:
APRIL
22 Basic Herb Identification 10-1*
25 Bird Walk 8 am
25 Attract & Keep Hummingbirds All Summer 12:30-2*
MAY
2 Native Wildflower Identification &
Woodland Walk 9-12*
2 Basic Landscape Photography 12-2*
7 Spring Plant Sale Members-Only Preview 4:30-7
8 & 9 Spring Plant Sale Open to the Public 9-5
Free Herb Class each day
11 Sculpture Exhibit begins, continuing thru October 11
13 Herbs: Fountain of Youth 10-1*
13-27 Senior Art Exhibit in the EEVC
16 Aromatherapy with Herbs 10-1*
30 Bird Walk 8 am
* There is a fee for these events/classes
Learn more about upcoming events at the Arboretum website.
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