Iowa Arboretum & Gardens

Spring Fever Symposium- Speaker: Kenton Seth
2023-04-15 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | IA
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 gardens, including a book about them in 2022 titled ‘The Crevice Garden’. He specializes in dry, native, and ecological gardening in an effort to create “future-proof” landscapes. Crevice gardens serve to elevate and host special plants in a novel way, representing natural rocky places. His native designs save water, money, and effort by uniquely being able to go completely without regular irrigation- the most ecological, economical answer for landscaped areas in the dry American West. His approach means long-term growth without chemicals and no landscape fabric while providing beauty to humans and service to wildlife like birds and pollinators. He also hunts wild plants and has a small nursery to grow special materials for his designs. Join us in learning from Kenton, about his professional work with crevice gardens, meadows, and native plant gardens. Glean crevice garden wisdom, design ideas, and inspiration as he talks about his numerous garden projects. Then listen as he shares his favorite plant recommendations for rock, alpine, and crevice gardens. His website: http://www.paintbrushgardens.com/ Fee: $55 for members & $65 for non-members Lunch is included and Kenton’s book will be for sale at the event. Crevice plants will be for sale at the symposium.
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Ephemeral Walk
2023-04-12 13:00 - 15:00
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 acres of native woodland. Learn about plants like hepaticas, trilliums, Dutchman’s breeches, and more! Hike will be close to 1.5 miles long and will cover uneven terrain.
Members: $10 per person (each date) Non-members: $15
*Walks occur rain or shine so come prepared!

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Ephemeral Walk
2023-04-08 13:00 - 15:00
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 acres of native woodland. Learn about plants like hepaticas, trilliums, Dutchman’s breeches, and more! Hike will be close to 1.5 miles long and will cover uneven terrain.
Members: $10 per person (each date) Non-members: $15
*Walks occur rain or shine so come prepared!

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Maple Syrup Day
2023-04-01 08:00 - 11:00
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. Guests can enjoy pancakes, sausages, and breakfast drinks. Learn about the syrup-making process, watch a woodturner make bowls, see timber sports demonstrations, and experience other educational activities. Funds raised from the breakfast will be used for future Xi Sigma Pi events and projects
Pancake Breakfast: $8 for adults, $5 for children, 5 years old and under are free (pay at the door)

International Waffle Day - Dad's Belgian Waffles
2023-03-25 09:00 - 11:30
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 waffles, sausage, whip cream, juice, coffee, and an assortment of syrups. You will fill your plate and your tummy.
$10 per person
Free – 5 and younger

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Beekeeper Winter Seminar
2023-03-18 08:00 - 16:00

Tunes in the Trees - Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox
2023-03-13 08:00 - 17:00
About Chad Elliott
Midwest singer-songwriter Chad Elliott blends folk roots, swampy blues and soulful writing to deliver an original Americana sound. His live performances have been honed over a decade of being on the road performing more than 200 shows each year. Elliott is lauded as “Iowa’s Renaissance man” by Culture Buzz Magazine. He has penned more than 1,500 songs in his career while also cultivating his skills as a painter, sculptor, illustrator, and author.
About Kathryn Severing Fox
Kathryn Severing Fox is an active gigging musician in Des Moines, predominantly performing with Iowa Blues and Rock Hall of Famer, Bob Pace, as The String Prophets, as well as other local bands. She is Adjunct Faculty at the School for Music Vocations at Southwestern Community College, where she teaches aural skills, strings, and piano. Kathryn played on the Grammy nominated track “All My Tomorrows” with Kate McGarry.
Tickets are free for members and $7 for non-members (can be purchased the day of the event)
Bring your lawn chair. Food truck(s) open at 5 pm (serving dinner).
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