The 4 acre tallgrass prairie at the Iowa Arboretum allows visitors to experience the landscape that was prevalent in Iowa in the 1800′s.
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Upcoming Events
Apr
17
Thu
The Eggcellent Egg Hunt!
The Eggcellent Egg Hunt!
Apr 17 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Macaroni Kid of Story and Boone County and Macaroni Kid Dallas IA are teaming up to bring you a fantastic FREE Easter Egg Hunt at the Iowa Arboretum! Join us for a fun morning of crafts, snacks, prizes and an … Continue reading
Apr
26
Sat
Arbor Day
Arbor Day
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The celebration of trees is scheduled from 10am to 12pm and is free to the public. Free trees will be given away at the event. Demonstrations and other activities are planned for the day. There will be a special appearance … Continue reading
May
2
Fri
Green Tie Affair
Green Tie Affair
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – May 2 @ 9:00 pm
The Iowa Arboretum’s annual Green Tie Affair fundraising event is scheduled for May 2 at 5pm. The evening starts with an exclusive opening of the spring plant sale followed by appetizers, silent auction and live auction. $35 per person. Share … Continue reading
May
3
Sat
Four Seasons Family Series – Pla...
@ Cafferty Building
Four Seasons Family Series – Pla...
@ Cafferty Building
May 3 @ 9:00 am – 9:15 am
It’s time to get started in the garden. And you can take home a little bit of garden today. We’ll look at how plants get started (propagation) and explore the difference between annuals and perennials. Every family will take home … Continue reading
Spring Plant Sale – May 3 & 4 – ...
Spring Plant Sale – May 3 & 4 – ...
May 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Iowa Arboretum’s annual two day spring plant sale is scheduled from 9am to 4pm. Find the most unique varieties of perennials, shrubs and fruiting plants that will grow in Iowa. Share this:Like this:Like Loading...