Fall Plant Sale Fundraiser - Beautify your 2025 garden and help the Arboretum do the same!

*Run or walk for a "Good Paws '' with or without a canine friend !!!* 5K Run/ walk starts and finishes at the beautiful Iowa Arboretum. All pre-registered participants get a t-shirt! 7:00 am -8:00am Registration - T-shirt/ Packet Pickup at Cafferty Building at the Iowa Arboretum. Upon registration you will be free to begin […]

Costumed revelers of all ages and abilities travel the paved accessible trail at Treehouse Village collecting treats along the way! Halloween Scavenger Hunt, coloring contest, and more. Family friendly fun! Regular admissions apply, no extra charge for activities or trick or treating. Members are always FREE! RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE  

Svetlana VanWyk returns to the Arboretum to teach her popular art class where participants will create a personal art pole, decorate a birdhouse or design a barn quilt for a barn, garage or shed. REGISTER HERE

Support the mission of the Arboretum by purchasing your holiday evergreen arrangements here! Each item is individually handcrafted by our Arboretum elves who are hard a t work getting these beautiful creations ready for you! Come pick your favorite the week of December 2-7 weekdays frpm 9am-4pm or when you are here for the Dad's […]

Support the Arboretum's continued efforts to make all areas of the gardens and trails accessible to guests of all ages and abilities. Donate today or on December 3rd! THANK YOU! DONATE

Join us for community and conversation while enjoying delicious Belgian waffles made right before your eyes! Includes all you can eat waffles, sausage, beverage and a variety of classic waffle toppings.

Join us as we celebrate and enjoy the fresh air and some outdoor playtime together! We'll explore the main campus gardens with all of our senses, play an interactive game and try a winter craft idea. Meet in the Visitor Center lobby at 10am! FREE for Members & Waffle Event attendees. $5 each (max $25 […]

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