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Green Space, Your Place.
Living in Iowa provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty and bounty of nature
every day. We are surrounded by lush fields, beautiful prairies and stunning displays
of flowers. At The Arboretum, you can enjoy all of these sights in one location.
Relax in the shade of the Hosta Garden, reflect in the labyrinth, or laugh with children
playing in a garden all their own.
Keep in touch with timely information from The Arboretum's
Director of Horticulture, Mollie Benning Luze, by visiting Mollie's Blog.
News and Events
Volunteer at The Arboretum
Over a decade ago, The Arboretum began as the result of volunteers working side by side with the
same goal of building a beautiful green space in the Cedar Valley. Still today, the gardens grow
and thrive because of the nurturing and hard work of volunteers.
For more information about volunteering at The Arboretum, click on the Volunteer tab under Get Involved.
Education at The Arboretum
Check out our 2009 schedule below. Classes are filling up
so register soon!
2009 Education Brochure (pdf with full class descriptions)
Class Registration Form (pdf)
Friendly Frogs Ages 6-8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Thursdays, June 18 through July 23
$7 non-members, $5 members
Registration is required 7 days in advance. Parent/caregiver
is welcome to stay with child during class, but not required.
Openings are still available as listed for each class below:
June 18 - Hey Bud - 8
June 25 - Veggie Vehicles - 8
July 2 - Take a Tree Walk - 8
July 9 - It Makes Scents - 8
July 16 - Turn Over A New Leaf - Class is Full
July 23 - Prairie Grass, Iowa's Ocean - 8
Terrific Tadpoles, Ages 3-5, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Thursdays, June 18 through July 23
$7 non-members, $5 members
Registration is required 7 days in advance. Parent/caregiver
is required to stay with child during class.
June 18 - Wild Wind - Class is Full
June 25 - Fancy Flowers - Class is Full
July 2 - Movement n Nature - Class is Full
July 9 - Wet All Over - Class is Full
July 16 - Dig In - Class is Full
July 23 - Flyers, Feeders & Seeders - Class is Full
Call 319-226-4966 if you have questions.
Garden Chats
Free on Wednesdays from May 6 to August 5, 9:00 a.m. in the Enabling Garden
Join Director of Horticulture, Mollie Luze, Wednesday mornings for a Garden Chat! As you watch
the gardens grow over the season, you will have the opportunity to ask your gardening questions and
meet other outdoor enthusiasts. This free event is open to the public. Will not be held if raining.
Story Time
Free on Wednesdays from June 17 to July 22, 10:00 a.m. in the Children’s Garden
Bring your family to The Arboretum to enjoy a great selection of children’s nature literature
in the Children’s Garden. Bring along a picnic lunch and stay after the program to enjoy the
beauty of the gardens. An added bonus – Jake the Snake (small corn snake) is fed following story time! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sign in and register when you arrive. Will not be held if raining.
Wine & Scarecrows - Saturday, September 19, 2009
The festival weekend gets underway on Saturday evening with the Wine &
Scarecrows gala. Guests will enjoy wine, food, and live entertainment,
and will have an opportunity to bid on a wide variety of silent
auction items while enjoying the fall beauty of the Arboretum gardens.
Proceeds from the fund raising event will provide vital funding for
Arboretum operations. For more information click on the Fall Harvest tab under Events.
Fall Harvest Festival - Sunday, September 20, 2009
A day full of family friendly
events from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. This is a free event and draws
thousands of visitors to the Arboretum every year. The main attraction
will be the many scarecrows created by community businesses, event
sponsors, and individuals. Other events include a corn maze, prairie
village, shoppers' village, dino dig, and many games, crafts and
activities for children.
Join the fun kids! Enter the Scarecrow Contest!
FREE SCARECROW CONTEST! (pdf)
For more information click on the Fall Harvest tab under Events or email the office at the link below.
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