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Discover the Natural World of Trees

An 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.  Our Iowa Arboretum visitors study the 2,000 trees, all suitable for planting in central Iowa, surrounded by a beautiful natural setting of native prairie, wetlands, a lake, pond and streams. 

Visitors are Welcome

Visitors to The Brenton Arboretum enjoy over 5 miles of walking trails.  These trails lead over stream bridges, meander through prarire  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 newly completed green roof pavilion.  Let The Brenton Arboretum become your place to discover nature. 

Shagbark Hickory tree, leafing out.
Shagbark Hickory tree, leafing out.
 

Directions To The Brenton Arboretum

We 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.

Map - Directions to The Brenton Arboretum, Dallas Center, Iowa
 

MAY 2008

Northern Migration Bird Walk
Saturday, May 3rd
7:30 – 10:30 AM

Bird watchers should bring binoculars, appropriate clothing for weather conditions and a keen eye to spot ducks, meadowlarks, warblers, wrens, chickadees and other species. If you need a pair of binoculars for yourself or a guest please let us know; we have several pair to share. The walk is led by Iowa Ornithologist Union member, John Bissell.

JUNE 2008

Identifying Trees with Leaves
Saturday, June 14th, 10:00 AM until 12:00

Heidi Anderson, Polk County Conservation

Learn how to identify trees using leaves and a dichotomous key. 

JULY 2008

Water Monitoring Workshop Level I
Friday Evening, July 18th and Saturday, July 19th
Registrations are being accepted now.

The Brenton Arboretum is hosting an IOWATER level one water-monitoring workshop this summer. For more information about this workshop and a registration form, visit the Iowater website.

Please contact the Arboretum for information and pre-registration;
Kay Meyer, Director of Education and Outreach
The Brenton Arboretum
 (515) 992—4211
kay@thebrentonarboretum.org

 
 
 
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
 

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