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 about the Iowa Arboretum for the two-leggeds. Explore the garden paths, woodland trails, and prairie tracks. Meet other dog lovers. Vaccinated pets on 6' leashes […]

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 prepared to take pictures.  For fourth graders through adults. $10 per family Register Here!

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 about the importance of wasps. Many gardeners view wasps as a dangerous, aggressive,  and frightening antagonist in the garden. David will shed insight into the […]

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 new or unique plants that all put on a show. Members: $10 per person - Non-Members: $15 Walk will happen rain or shine, so please […]

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. These landscapes require different care and strategies than the lawns and gardens of the past. Listen as David talks about his experiences and lessons learned […]

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 quilts using acrylic paints. Boards will be sealed prior to class. All poles will be pre-drilled for outdoor rebar installation. Pole dimensions 4"x4" x 4ft […]

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 Birders is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote engagement in our natural world and conservation issues by empowering young Iowans to study and […]