HOURS
Weekdays: 9 am to 4 pm
Weekends: 10 am to 4 pm
The gardens, grounds, woodland & prairie trails, and gift shop are open to visitors during normal business hours.
Events
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, August 9th, 2022
Dueling Fiddles
5 pm to 8 pm
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Practical Farmers of Iowa
Sunday, September 11th, 2022
1:30 pm to 3 pm
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Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, September 13th, 2022
Diva and the Deacons
5 pm to 8 pm
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Fall Woof Walk
Sunday, September 18th
9 am to 11 am
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Paws in the Park
Saturday, October 1st
7 am to 10 am
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Fall into Fashion
Friday, October 21st
6:30 pm to 8 pm
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Special events and educational programs are offered throughout the year bringing people of all ages together for social, seasonal, and learning opportunities.
The Iowa Arboretum, located on 160 acres in Boone County’s Des Moines River Valley showcases hundreds of species of trees, shrubs and flowering plants in a tranquil setting. Woodland and prairie trails provide wonderful outdoor walking opportunities.
Wildlife at the arboretum
Connect with nature that is pure and simple. See butterflies, bees, bats, and beetles. Spot eagles, finches, orioles, and jays. When you are here, you hear nature.
Agnes Whiting Iris Collection - Iowa Hybridizer
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