Events
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Trees For Bees
Want to learn how to support our pollinator population with trees? Join Brenton Arboretum Executive Director, Melissa Burdick, for review of excellent trees for Iowa landscapes that are especially beneficial to our local pollinators. Our conversation will range from large overstory trees to selections for the smaller landscape as well as shrubs that will have...
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Meditation in Nature
Research proves that meditation in nature is a powerful and productive technique to improve your quality of life. Join us ever Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month at 10am for a relaxing hour of guided meditation in the beautiful natural setting of The Brenton Arboretum. This program is FREE to everyone and NO REGISTRATION...
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Yoga in Nature
Embrace tranquility with Yoga in Nature every Wednesday at The Brenton Arboretum. Feel the rejuvenating and grounding energy of the earth as you reconnect your mind and body with the soothing sounds of the outdoors. This gentle yoga session is open to all ages and abilities, and it's completely free!
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Yoga in Nature
Embrace tranquility with Yoga in Nature every Wednesday at The Brenton Arboretum. Feel the rejuvenating and grounding energy of the earth as you reconnect your mind and body with the soothing sounds of the outdoors. This gentle yoga session is open to all ages and abilities, and it's completely free!
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Acorn Academy (Ages 6 and up)
Travel from the Cretaceous period to now on a tale of adaptations, resiliency, and change.
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Nature Club (ages 2-5)
Have you ever seen a tree fully armored and ready for defense? Have you seen a tree that is pollinated by beetles? Explore the arboretum with us and investigate some amazing adaptations.
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Meditation in Nature
Research proves that meditation in nature is a powerful and productive technique to improve your quality of life. Join us ever Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month at 10am for a relaxing hour of guided meditation in the beautiful natural setting of The Brenton Arboretum. This program is FREE to everyone and NO REGISTRATION...
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Yoga in Nature
Embrace tranquility with Yoga in Nature every Wednesday at The Brenton Arboretum. Feel the rejuvenating and grounding energy of the earth as you reconnect your mind and body with the soothing sounds of the outdoors. This gentle yoga session is open to all ages and abilities, and it's completely free!
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Wine on the Prairie 2026
Join us for Wine on the Prairie at The Brenton Arboretum—a relaxed evening designed for nature lovers and Arboretum supporters to connect, unwind, and celebrate community. Sip wine, enjoy light appetizers, and mingle with like-minded friends while surrounded by the beauty of the prairie landscape. Support the Arboretum by purchasing a ticket today: Member tickets...
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Yoga in Nature
Embrace tranquility with Yoga in Nature every Wednesday at The Brenton Arboretum. Feel the rejuvenating and grounding energy of the earth as you reconnect your mind and body with the soothing sounds of the outdoors. This gentle yoga session is open to all ages and abilities, and it's completely free!
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Acorn Academy (Ages 6 and up)
Eggs turn into tadpoles and tadpoles turn into frogs. Come learn about the frog's lifecycle.
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Nature Club (Ages 2-5)
Come explore frogs and their lifecycles.