Events

Kathryn Severing Fox - Deemed “fiddler extraordinaire” in Cityview Magazine, Kathryn Fox is a DownBeat award-winning artist. She played on the Grammy-nominated track “All My Tomorrows” with Kate McGarry. Kathryn […]

On Saturday morning, September 16th, 2023, The Foundation for the Boone Area Humane Society will hold its annual “Paws in the Park” 5K run/walk. We invite you, with or without […]

Enjoy a morning (10 to noon) out and about in nature's beauty. It's our semi-annual "open garden" for dogs and their people. Wag swag for all the canines and information […]

Photography for the entire family!  Learn how composition, lighting, and subject can help you create better pictures as we explore the Arboretum gardens.  Bring your phone and/or camera and be […]

Join us at the Arboretum on October 7th at 9 a.m. for the first of a four-part "Fall Education Series!"  David McKinney, Curator of Collections & Grounds, will be speaking first […]

Join David McKinney, Curator of Collections & Grounds, for an in-depth walking tour of trees and perennials that show spectacular fall color. You will see long-time favorites as well as […]

Natural Disaster David McKinney, Curator of Collections & Grounds for the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens More than ever, gardeners are choosing landscapes that are more naturalistic and even totally native. […]

Come for a combo workshop on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, from 12 pm-5 pm, at 1875 Peach Ave, Madrid, IA. We will be painting pre-sketched wooden garden poles and barn […]

Tree Suggestions for Iowa Sarah Steffen, Curator for the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden TBA Bringing Kids and Nature Together with Birds Executive Director for Iowa Young Birders Iowa Young […]

Wonderful holiday designs are back again! Our talented volunteers Sandy, Pat, Lisa, and Nan are working their magic to create beautiful evergreen arrangements for your home. All purchases will go […]