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Natural Beauty

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Mark Schneider
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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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Warm up at the Arboretum with a hot bowl of soup, bread and fixings.  Finish with a delicious slice of pie or cake.  This is a great way to connect with the Arboretum during the colder months.  Bob Oliver from … Continue reading →
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Winter Family Fun for adults and children ages 5 and older. Meet in the Woodland Trails parking lot across the road from the Iowa Arboretum entrance.  Hike for about an hour on rolling trails with beautiful winter vistas  Learn the … Continue reading →
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Warm up at the Arboretum with a hot bowl of soup, bread and fixings.  Finish with a warm slice of pie or cake.  A great way to connect with the Arboretum during the cooler months.  Speaker tba. $7 per person … Continue reading →
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We showcase hundreds of species of trees, shrubs, and flowers in a tranquil setting as well as woodland trails and a restored prairie walk. Visit our 378-acre facility in scenic Boone county any time of year.

Our grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily and admission is free. We showcase hundreds of species of trees, shrubs, and flowers in a tranquil setting as well as woodland trails and a restored prairie walk.

The Arboretum calendar is filled with educational activities, fun events for visitors of all ages, and opportunities to get involved as a volunteer.

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