By Melissa Burdick, Executive Director This article was originally published in The Brenton Arboretum’s Autumn 2016 newsletter. The odds are good that you have a step-tracking device somewhere on you…
Category: Brenton Blog
Musings from the staff, visitors, board members, and volunteers of The Brenton Arboretum.
What is an Arboretum?
By Melissa Burdick, Executive Director, The Brenton Arboretum When people hear the word arboretum, they often ask a simple question: What exactly is an arboretum? The answer is both straightforward…
Trees & Climate Change
Did you know that trees can lessen (or even reverse) climate change? It’s true! Although most of the discussion about solving climate change focuses on the need to reduce carbon…
Thank you to the Dallas County Foundation
Thank you to the Dallas County Foundation! The Brenton Arboretum is grateful to the Dallas County Foundation for their generous 2020 grant to support the purchase and installation of new…
The Emerald Ash Borer in Iowa
The emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis, is an exotic insect pest from Asia. The flattened, creamy white larva feed below the bark and cuts off the living, water and…
The Stormwater Walk
Take a Stormwater Walk at The Brenton Arboretum Learn about beautiful plants that reduce stormwater runoff and enhance water quality on a new, free walk at The Brenton Arboretum near…
Plant Conservation at the BA
Many people think of water, soil, or animals when they hear the word conservation. However, plant conservation is important, too. Just like certain animals, some trees are threatened with extinction….