Iowa Arboretum & Gardens

Maple Syrup Day
2023-04-01 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | IA
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

¡COMPRA TUS ENTRADAS AQUÍ!

You may also purchase your ticket at the door.

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).
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, SEE TUNES IN THE TREES FAQ
