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)

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!

¡COMPRA TUS ENTRADAS AQUÍ!

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!

¡COMPRA TUS ENTRADAS AQUÍ!

Spring Fever Symposium- Speaker: Kenton Seth
2023-04-15 10:00 - 15:00
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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Spring Woof Walk
2023-04-16 09:00 - 11:00
Come and join Nan Bonfils for the Spring Woof Walk, where you can revel in the beauty of nature with your furry companion. All attendees will receive wag swag, and dogs are welcome on leashes. You don’t need to bring a dog to enjoy the walk. It’s an excellent opportunity to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Registration is not required, so come and join us!
Sunday, April 16th
9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Run for the Trees 5k & 1 mile Run/Walk
2023-04-29 08:00
Come and participate in a scenic 5K or 1-mile Family Walk/Run on well-maintained trails at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens. Following the race, there will be Arbor Day activities. Register for the event to receive a t-shirt, race bib, swag bag, snacks, and a tree seedling! Packet pick-up is scheduled for April 28th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 29th from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens.
Register online at getmeregistered.com
5k/1-mile Walk/Run Saturday, April 29
Check-in: 8 a.m. Start time: 9 a.m.

Arbor Day Celebration
2023-04-29 09:00 - 12:00
The Iowa Arborist Association is sponsoring a tree planting ceremony and kids tree climbing activity to commemorate the “Year of Trees.” Attendees will receive free tree seedlings during the event. The morning will also feature educational talks on Trees for the Iowa Garden, Planting Trees, and Tree Care. The event is open to the public.
