Nature Club PLUS: The Great Migration
Migration season is upon us! Join us as we learn about the various birds (and more!) that are just arriving or just passing through on the way to their northern...
Nature Club: The Great Migration
Migration season is upon us! Join us as we learn about the various birds (and more!) that are just arriving or just passing through on the way to their northern...
Spring Home School Day
Our many trails, trees, streams, ponds, and prairies make the Arboretum one of the best outdoor classrooms in central Iowa. By pre-registering for this special open house event geared towards...
Health and Wellness series: Human Design with Alison Van De Pol
Have you ever wished you had a roadmap of your life? A detailed map that had all the answers-which road to take ( and which to avoid), which turns to...
Wizards & Woods
In preparation for International Harry Potter Day on May 2, spend a morning at our HogWoods Forest School of Magic! We'll make our own messenger owls, mix up bubbly potions,...
Wizards & Woods 2nd Session
In celebration of International Harry Potter Day on May 2, spend a morning at our HogWoods Forest School of Magic! We'll make our own messenger owls, mix up bubbly potions,...
Nature Club PLUS: Prairie Ecosystem
Hundreds of years ago, Iowa's landscape was dominated by prairies. Today, a few true remnants remain, but many reconstructed prairies create important ecosystems for native plants and animals. Join us...
Nature Club: Prairie Ecosystem
Hundreds of years ago, Iowa's landscape was dominated by prairies. Today, a few true remnants remain, but many reconstructed prairies create important ecosystems for native plants and animals. Join us...
Spring Bird Walk
Walk the Arboretum edges, woods, and fields in search of spring birds! We'll learn about migrants and year-round resident birds with local birding enthusiast John Bissell. No prior birding experience...
Curbside Craft Kit: Container Pollinator Gardens
Take-and-make a beautiful gift for Mother's Day and for our local pollinators! You'll pick up all the supplies needed to make a cheery spring-themed native pollinator container garden. Plants will...
Health & Wellness Series: Kids Yoga
Move! Breathe! Stretch! Grow! Students will practice breathing techniques, stretching and moving their bodies in mindful and playful ways as they learn basic yoga poses. Movements are taught through themes,...
Health and Wellness series: Parent & Child attending play
Join Jill Woodward, child therapist and local artist, for a one hour program to learn new skills for a fun and special way to play with your child. Constructive play...