• 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...

  • Meditation in Nature

    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...

  • Meditation in Nature

    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...

  • The Amazing Osage Orange

    Join Brenton Arboretum Executive Director, Melissa Burdick, for an interesting and entertaining look at one of Iowa's most under-appreciated trees: the Osage orange. We'll explore the tree's ancient history, cultural...

  • Meditation in Nature

    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...

  • Great Trees for Fall Color

    Autumn is just around the corner and our landscapes will soon be ablaze with gorgeous fall foliage. Join Executive Director, Melissa Burdick, to discover dozens of great tree choices for...