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Comets // COSAM Campfire

Donald E. Davis Arboretum

COSAM is hosting STEM activity for the family. It will be a physically distanced event presented by Auburn University faculty. These campfires will be a series of mini-talks about different science, technology, and other topics. For November 12th this COSAM campfire will be featuring comets. A snack and a family...

Friday Night at the Arboretum

Donald E. Davis Arboretum

Auburn Parks and Recreation and the Donald E. Davis Arboretum at Auburn University presents the 4th annual Friday Fright Night at the arboretum Friday, Oct. 23. Gates will open at 6 p.m., and a child-friendly Halloween cartoon will be shown at 6:30 p.m. The first featured film, "Little Shop of...

A Night with the Museum (Rain Date)

Donald E. Davis Arboretum

This family-friendly series of mini talks will be presented by Auburn University faculty and other topic experts. Each session will cover a different science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) theme. A snack and family portrait will be provided. Limited spaces are available. Seating is available, but attendees are encouraged to...

Oscillation Transia Film Festival: Archive Selection, Rain Date

Donald E. Davis Arboretum

Registration requiered. This is the rain date. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14th. Combining the love for nature and outdoor cinema, Oscillation Transia screens works in outdoor and rural areas around the U.S. featuring films that explore both fictional and non-fictional themes of movement, nomadic living, adventure, and...

A Night with the Museum

Donald E. Davis Arboretum

This family-friendly series of mini talks will be presented by Auburn University faculty and other topic experts. Each session will cover a different science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) theme. A snack and family portrait will be provided. Limited spaces are available. Seating is available, but attendees are encouraged to...

Oscillation Transia Film Festival: Archive Selection

Donald E. Davis Arboretum

Registration required, see below. Combining the love for nature and outdoor cinema, Oscillation Transia screens works in outdoor and rural areas around the U.S. featuring films that explore both fictional and non-fictional themes of movement, nomadic living, adventure, and human connection to the natural world. They have picked a unique...

Auburn Azalea Festival & Native Plant Sale

Donald E. Davis Arboretum

The native plant sale will start at 8 am and the festival follows at 10 am. The Donald E. Davis Arboretum's native Azalea collection is one of the largest in the nation, comprised of gorgeous bright orange, red, yellow, and pink flowers. This annual festival and plant sale will feature...

Bones & Boos: An Outdoor Skeleton Experience

Donald E. Davis Arboretum

The community is invited to explore the natural world at the second annual Bones and Boos event, a one-day outdoor exhibit of animal skeletons where guests can enjoy an up-close look at some of nature’s most interesting animals such as rhinoceros legs, whale ribs, tiger and bear skeletons, and more....

Bones & Boos

Donald E. Davis Arboretum

The Davis Arboretum and the AU Museum of Natural History and the Vet School\, will be hosting a one day outdoor exhibit of animal skeletons throughout the Arboretum. Guests can come enjoy an up close and personal look at some of their favorite animals in a whole new way! Rhino...

Bee Auburn

Donald E. Davis Arboretum

The Auburn University College of Agriculture and Auburn Parks and Recreation are back for the second Bee Auburn! Bee Auburn is a celebration ofpollinators and their impacts on our lives and features lectures and activities during the week of June 18 – 22. This year’s theme is blueberries in honor...

Arbor Day Tour

Donald E. Davis Arboretum

Come celebrate National Arbor Day by enjoying nature in The Davis Arboretum! Join for a \'Tour of Alabama\'s Trees\' around the Arboretum and other parts of Auburn\'s campus to view the trees that make up our great state. This event is free and open to people of all ages.