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Learn About The Natural World of Trees
Our educational classes are outdoors.
Educational classes and special events are offered at the Arboretum throughout the year. From family walking tours, bird walks, to advanced botanical observations, we offer educational opportunities of interest for all ages and interests.
Click this link for driving directions.
Upcoming Events
Unless noted all events are free to members of the Arboretum,
$5.00 for non-members.February
Winter Tree Anatomy Walk
Saturday, February 27th
10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon
Link to the tree terminology checklist
Find tree characteristics and the terms used for identification, pruning and general care.March
How to Prune Trees and shrubs
Wednesday March 10th
5:00 PM until 6:30 PM
Andy Schmitz, horticultural director of the Brenton Arboretum will share some of his techniques for pruning trees.Monitoring Tree Leaf Out and Flower
Saturday, March 13th
10:00 AM unil 12:00 Noon
Join volunteer tree stewards and learn about phenology and how you can observe and record information about trees.Adding Flower Diversity to a Reconstructed Prairie
Saturday, March 27th
10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon
With Jon Judson, Diversity Farms Inc
Jon has prepared a plan to introduce new forbes to our tall grass prairie and to suppress the spread of some of the aggressive grasses.
April
Arbor Day
Friday, April 23rd
5:00 PM until 6:30 PM
Learn to properly plant trees with Andy Schmitz, horticultural director of the Brenton Arboretum.
See what is going on this week by visiting the Arboretum Blog.
Open 9:00 AM until Sunset
Closed Mondays, open holidays
Phone: (515) 992-4211
Email: info@thebrentonarboretum.org