Kick off International Waffle day by coming to the Arboretum to enjoy delicious waffles and all the fixings. Dad's Belgian Waffles return to the Arboretum to serve up their mouth-watering […]

Maple Syrup Day Saturday, April 1 8 am to 11 am Maple Syrup Day is a fundraiser event for Iowa State University Xi Sigma Pi, a national forestry honor society.  […]

Ephemeral Walk Saturday, April 8 1 pm – 3 pm Join David McKinney, Curator of Collections & Grounds, for an in-depth walking tour of spring-blooming ephemeral plants across our 80 […]

Ephemeral Walk Wednesday, April 12 1 pm – 3 pm Join David McKinney, Curator of Collections & Grounds, for an in-depth walking tour of spring-blooming ephemeral plants across our 80 […]

Kenton J. Seth is based in Western Colorado and is a garden designer and plant junkie. Specializing in cutting-edge gardens and landscapes, his national and international work has been crevice […]

Come and join Nan Bonfils for the Spring Woof Walk, where you can revel in the beauty of nature with your furry companion. All attendees will receive wag swag, and […]

Come and participate in a scenic 5K or 1-mile Family Walk/Run on well-maintained trails at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens. Following the race, there will be Arbor Day activities. Register […]

The Iowa Arborist Association is sponsoring a tree planting ceremony and kids tree climbing activity to commemorate the "Year of Trees." Attendees will receive free tree seedlings during the event. […]

Bridal Open House & Venue Tour Thursday, May 4, 6-7:30 p.m. Who: Wedding planners and couples considering the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens as a venue for their nuptials and reception. […]

Plant Sale Members only May 5th 4 pm-6 pm, May 6th & 7th 9 am-4 pm. Perennial plants will include anything from Cottage Garden Plants, to Natives and Pollinator Plants, […]