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Discover the Natural World of TreesAn Arboretum is a place where trees and shrubs are grown for research, demonstration and educational purposes. This unique central Iowa arboretum combines the horticultural study of trees with a commitment to natural landscape management and conservation. At the Brenton Arboretum, visitors can study over 2,500 trees and shrubs, surrounded by a beautiful natural setting of native prairie, wetlands, a lake, pond and streams. Visitors are WelcomeVisitors to The Brenton Arboretum enjoy seven unique walking trails. These trails lead over stream bridges, meander through prairie grasses, follow the edge of Homestead Lake and Overlook Pond and will take you among our trees. Sit a moment on a bench or chair and relax to the quite sounds of nature. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the shelter of our green roof pavilion. Let The Brenton Arboretum become your place to discover the natural world of trees.
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Directions To The Brenton ArboretumWe are located 2 miles south and 1.3 miles west of Dallas Center, Iowa. From I-80/35 in West Des Moines, travel 10 miles west on Hwy. 6 (Hickman Road) to the Dallas Center road (R16), north 3 miles to 260th St. then 1.3 miles west. |
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The Brenton Arboretum Events See what is going on this week by visiting the Arboretum Blog |
July 2009Second Friday Nature Club Join the Second Friday Nature Club for a treasure hunt through the prairie with Education Director Kay Meyer. Look for pollen, find butterflies and the play owl and crow game while examining hundreds of blooming prairie flowers in the Arboretum’s tall grass prairie.
Learn about Composite Flowers Learn about the biology of composite flowers during this all day workshop. The key to appreciating these flowers is learning how two specialized flowers bloom together as one - a composite flower. Tom Rosberg, Professor of Biology at Drake University will instruct the class and lead a prairie walk. The cost of the workshop is $15.00 for members; $25.00 for non-members, and includes lunch. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to pre-register, contact Kay Meyer
Contact Kay Meyer for more information and to pre-register. Call 515-992-4211 or email . |
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The Brenton Arboretum
25141 260th St. Dallas Center, Iowa 50063 515-992-4211 |
Hours
of Operation
Open 9:00 am to sunset Closed Mondays Admission is free |