Earth Day

Join The Brenton Arboretum in celebrating Earth Day on Saturday April 22, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Tree planting with Director of Horticulture & General Manager Andy Schmitz

12:30 PM (no charge)

Coffee and cookies with Arboretum founder Buz Brenton

12:00-1:00 PM (drop in, no charge)

Iowa DNR hands on fur display

11:00 AM -1:00 PM (drop in, no charge)

Guided hike with Arboretum Executive Director Melissa Burdick

12:00, 1:00, 2:00 PM (no charge)

Kids make & take potting station with Dallas County Master Gardeners

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (while supplies last, no charge)

Make and take floral craft with Wildflower Factory

11:00 AM -1:30 PM (drop in, $15 per craft payable at the booth)

Meet the Central Iowa Honey Bee Queen and Princess

11:00 AM -2:00 PM (drop in and learn to roll a beeswax candle)