Fall Color at the May Arboretum

Reno is fortunate to have a wonderful public garden like the Wilbur D. May Arboretum. The several acres of native flora and trees from around the world is laced with walking paths, giving people a peaceful place to wander and ponder right in the middle of the city. In fall, the trees and shrubs become a cornucopia of color and you are invited to come share in the spectacle.

The May Arboretum is located in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. On four days in October, the public can join horticulturist Bill Carlos and Arboretum volunteers for free guided fall color walks through the grounds lasting about about an hour. Meet at the May Arboretum Office in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. in Reno. For information, call (775) 785-4153.

• 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2010
• 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010
• 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010
• 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2010

You can share some of your best fall color pictures right here on Reno / Tahoe. Just go to my photo submission page to send your pictures for posting on this site. I can't promise to use everything I might receive, but I'll post some of the best my readers send in. When they are posted, you will see how others capture the color in my Reno / Tahoe Fall Color photo gallery. Thanks for sharing your pictures.

Oktoberfest around Reno / Tahoe - There are some Oktoberfest celebrations this weekend and next. Check these out for some beer drinking fun and an excuse to enjoy the beautiful fall weather up at Lake Tahoe.

Source: Washoe County Parks press release.

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