Yoga with Nature
Embrace tranquility with Yoga in Nature at The Brenton Arboretum. Join Dennis Kelly, founder of Yoga in the Park, every Wednesday for a rejuvenating session of yoga amidst nature. Feel the grounding energy of the nearby labyrinth as you reconnect your mind and body with the soothing sounds of the outdoors. This gentle yoga session...
Nature Club: Turtles, Toads, & Frogs
Come for story time, crafts, and exploring at the arboretum. Nature Club Kids- Ages 7 and up 9:00-10:00am Nature Club Tots- Ages 2-6 10:30-11:30am
Plein Air Festival
Join local artisans at The Brenton Arboretum for our inaugural Plein Air art events. The gorgeous surroundings will provide as inspiration for artists who will be set up across The Brenton Arboretum grounds. We want people to come by and have a look, ask questions, and be inspired by the natural world's palette of hues...
Homeschool field trip day
Bring the kids out for a free field trip at the arboretum. Don't forget to check out our Nature Club the first and third Thursday of the month February- November. /
Yoga with Nature
Embrace tranquility with Yoga in Nature at The Brenton Arboretum. Join Dennis Kelly, founder of Yoga in the Park, every Wednesday for a rejuvenating session of yoga amidst nature. Feel the grounding energy of the nearby labyrinth as you reconnect your mind and body with the soothing sounds of the outdoors. This gentle yoga session...
Yoga with Nature
Embrace tranquility with Yoga in Nature at The Brenton Arboretum. Join Dennis Kelly, founder of Yoga in the Park, every Wednesday for a rejuvenating session of yoga amidst nature. Feel the grounding energy of the nearby labyrinth as you reconnect your mind and body with the soothing sounds of the outdoors. This gentle yoga session...
Summer Camp- Animal Odyssey
Ages 5-7 Campers will explore animals that exist in Iowa and their adaptations, from snakes to mammals.
Go Hug a Tree
Come help support The Brenton Arboretum's mission " to inspire the joy through the beauty of the natural world of trees" and hug one of our trees. Connect yourself with nature by hugging a tree, take a moment to take a deep breath appreciate The Brenton Arboretum. Cost is $1.00 per tree hug. This is...
Summer Camp- Animal Odyssey
Ages 8-12 Campers will explore the animals that exist in Iowa and their adaptations, from snakes to mammals.
Yoga with Nature
Embrace tranquility with Yoga in Nature at The Brenton Arboretum. Join Dennis Kelly, founder of Yoga in the Park, every Wednesday for a rejuvenating session of yoga amidst nature. Feel the grounding energy of the nearby labyrinth as you reconnect your mind and body with the soothing sounds of the outdoors. This gentle yoga session...
June 6- Nature Club-Creek Finding.
Come for story time, crafts, and exploring at the arboretum. Nature Club Kids- Ages 7 and up 9:00-10:00am Nature Club Tots- Ages 2-6 10:30-11:30am
Outdoor foraging with Polk County Conservation
Join Polk County Naturalist Heidi Anderson for an exciting outdoor adventure. Learn about the abundance of wild edible plants in your landscape. Heidi will discuss wild edible plants in our area, plant identifications, safety and sustainable harvesting, nutrition and more. Recipes will be shared and everyone will get a chance to sample a variety of...