“A Walk Through the Wespelaar Arboretum in Belgium”
Tuesday, May 26, 7:30pm
Squalicum Boathouse • 2600 N Harbor Loop Drive, Bellingham
Doors open at 7pm • Members $7, General $12
Join us for a an evening with the exuberant director of the Arboretum Wespelaar in Belgium, Dr Koen Camelbeke. This world class arboretum and scientific institution was started in 1984 as an extension of the plant collections of Philippe de Spoelberch. With a mission to build a collection of woody plants from the temperate climates of the world, Arboretum Wespelaar is now considered to be one of the best botanical gardens in the world. Recognized for its peaceful beauty and charm, the arboretum’s collection holds over 2,000 different species and varieties. Dr Camelbeke will take us on a tour through the garden where we can enjoy it’s extensive plantings of Acer, Magnolia, Stewardia, Rhododendron, Styrax and Ilex much of which is known wild origin.
More information about Dr. Camelbeke can be found at www.arboretumwespelaar.be/EN/.
