The Brenton Arboretum Classes and Events

Join us for Classes at the Brenton Arboretum. For Directions to the Arboretum, visit the Find Us Page. Contact Kay Meyer at The Brenton Arboretum for more information and to pre-register. Call 515-992-4211 or email . See what is going on this week by visiting the Arboretum Blog.

Some of the programs offered by the Brenton Arboretum require a great deal of walking. We offer motorized transportation to anyone needing assistance.
If you need assistance, please call the Brenton Arboretum at 515-992-4211. Reservations required, so we can provide staff assistance.

*Free nature activities for kids 5 to 12 years old with adult participating in these programs. Pre-registration is required.

2008 Schedule of Events

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.

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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. 

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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

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Contact Kay Meyer for more information and to pre-register. Call 515-992-4211 or email .