Arboretum Tour & Program: Second Wind

The Newport Tree Conservancy invites you to take a stroll through Second Wind Arboretum and participate in a plant propagation workshop.
About this Event

This Ocean Drive Neighborhood gem on 2.7 acres includes Gingko plantings, forested wetland featuring native serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) and Red Maple (Acer rubrum), and the owner’s Heritage Collection – specimen trees planted in honor of members of the family inspired by favorite trees planted along Bellevue Avenue. This vibrant, whimsical property is a must see!

Propagation Program Description: Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig, and property manager Patrick Sweeny, will lead a short tour of nursery and discuss several interesting species and cultivars growing in the Arboretum. Following the tour, Nursery Manager Abby Snoeren-Place, along with Joe, will discuss rooting semi-hardwood cuttings, and give a demostration on how to build a small propagation tent. Participants will be given the materials to create small propagation systems to take home, and take cuttings from some of the suitable plants within the collections of the Second Wind, to be rooted at home. A great to make more plants!

Participation limit: 12

NTC Members:Use your membership code to receive $5 off.

Non-Members:General admission opens to the public on August 28th.

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.