| Connecticut_College_Arboretum Research in a broad range of subjects including ecology, field biology, conservation, and natural history. The hundreds of acres of land are also important as a refuge for native plants and animals. |
| Cornell_Plantations The purposes of Cornell Plantations are: To hold, manage, protect, and enhance the living botanical collections and the natural areas and gorges of Cornell for the benefit and use of the university co |
| Cylburn_Arboretum_Association The Association's mission is to assist Baltimore City in preserving Cylburn's grounds and buildings through horticultural and educational programs. Cylburn Arboretum is the city's horticultural headq |
| The_Dallas_Arboretum Visitor and member information, educational programmes, map. Dallas, TX, USA. |
| The_Darwin_Project__Building_Boston\'s_Botanical_Garden Mission is to create a world renowned Botanical Garden and Conservation Learning Center in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. |
| The_Dawes_Arboretum Includes 1,149 acres of plant collections and natural areas. Events, reports, collections, visitor information. Newark, Ohio, USA. |
| Denver_Botanic_Gardens Offers garden directory, hours and admissions, exhibits and tours, botanical information and growing guide, and special events. Denver, Colorado, USA. |
| Desert_Botanical_Garden Founded in 1937, is a living museum dedicated to desert lands research and education. Phoenix, Arizona, USA. |
| Devonian_Botanic_Garden Contains a Japanese garden, floral gardens and a collection of native and alpine plants. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. |
| Dorothy_Bradley_Atkins_Medicinal_Garden_at_UIC Research and educational collection of more than 70 species of medicinal plants, including mainstay drug-producing plants whose products are currently in use in clinical practice around the world. Lo |
| Dothan_Area_Botanical_Gardens 50-acre partially wooded park designed to preserve the early southern garden in an environment that presents native plants in an attractive balance with traditional botanical garden elements. Dothan, |
| Dow_Gardens Plant collection, events, virtual tour. Midland, Michigan, USA. |
| Dubuque_Arboretum_and_Botanical_Gardens Calendar of events, photos, and information about using the facility for weddings. Dubuque, Iowa, USA. |
| Dutch_Botanical_Gardens_Collection_Foundation Collaboration of botanical gardens and arboreta in the Netherlands. Provides locations of member organizations and offers an alphabetical listing of plant collections. |
| Fairchild_Tropical_Garden Extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines. Miami, Florida, USA. |
| Finnish_Museum_of_Natural_History_Botanic_Garden Maintains a collection of living plants for use in research and teaching, and takes part in an international seed exchange. Information about public and research collections, greenhouses, and tours. |
| Fort_Worth_Botanic_Garden The oldest botanic garden in Texas, a 109-acre living museum displaying over 2,500 species of native and exotic plants. Fort Worth, Texas, USA. |
| Georgeson_Botanical_Garden Also conducts joint research on cold hardiness of fern species and cultivars. Virtual tour, information about classes offered, volunteer opportunities, and membership information. Also offers a childr |
| Georgia_Golf_Hall_of_Fame\'s_Botanical_Gardens Botanical and tropical gardens with golf course. Includes calendar of events and membership information. Augusta, Georgia, USA. |
| Hawaii_Tropical_Botanical_Garden The Garden features spectacular coastline, waterfalls in a deep palm jungle, sunny areas filled with tropical flowers. It presents a very wide variety of tropical rainforest habitats within a re |
| Houston_Arboretum_and_Nature_Center Calendar of events, list of activities, information about animal life, and volunteer opportunities. Houston, Texas, USA. |
| Hudson_Gardens A classic regional display garden, comprised entirely of plants, flowers and trees that grow in the dry Colorado climate. Offers numerous classes, workshops, field trips and tours for all ages, year r |
| Huntington_Botanical_Gardens San Marino, California, USA. The gardens, on 150 acres, include 10 specialized gardens, several theme areas, and collections from other countries cultivated to share with others. |
| Huntsville-Madison_County_Botanical_Garden Virtual tour, calendar of events, news, volunteer opportunities, information about rental, and a list of classes and trips. Huntsville, Alabama, USA. |
| Irkutsk_State_University_Botanic_Garden Educational and scientific programs. Virtual tour, seedlist, links. Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia. |
| JC_Raulston_Arboretum Aims to enrich urban landscapes by promoting greater diversity of creative, environmentally sound landscapes. Calendar of events, virtual tour. Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. |
| Ladew_Topiary_Gardens Topiary and flower gardens plus a nature walk and historic home. Includes events calendar, history and rental information. Maryland. |
| Lockerly_Arboretum Horticultural laboratory and arboretum. Includes maps, FAQ, and information about tours. Milledgeville, Georgia, USA. |
| Los_Angeles_County_Arboretum_and_Botanic_Garden Its mission is to foster an awareness and appreciation of the role of plants in nature and in human affairs. Arcadia, CA, USA. |
| Lubbock_Memorial_Arboretum History, membership information, calendar of events, information about activities and educational programs, and volunteer opportunities. Lubbock, Texas, USA. |
| Major_Botanical_Gardens_of_Ukraine Tabular overview of botanical gardens, arboreta, and zoos in Ukraine, listing the size and number of species for each. |
| Marks_Hall_Gardens_and_Arboretum Based in Essex, UK and featuring woodland walks, footpaths and a visitor centre offering a tea room, gift shop, plant centre and picnic area. |
| Memorial_University_of_Newfoundland_Botanical_Garden St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. |
| Milwaukee_County_Public_Gardens_and_Nature_Centers Online tours of Boerner Botanical Gardens and the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. Includes historical notes and visitor information. Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA. |
| Minnesota_Landscape_Arboretum Provides a community and national resource for horticultural and environmental information, research and public education. Develops and evaluates plants and horticultural practices for cold climates. |
| Missouri_Botanical_Garden Located on a 79 acre site in St. Louis, the Missouri Botanical Garden is world-renowned for its fundamental botanical research, horticultural display and education programs. |
| Morgan_Arboretum Teaching, research, and public education institution affiliated with Montreal's McGill University. |
| Morris_Arboretum_of_the_University_of_Pennsylvania An interdisciplinary center that integrates art, science and the humanities. |
| The_Morton_Arboretum Collects and studies trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world; features searchable plant information database, educational programs, gift shop, and membership, employment and volunteer op |
| Mount_Holyoke_College_Botanic_Garden Greenhouse, gardens, and arboretum featuring several specialty gardens and collections. Information about education, research, and annual flower show. South Hadley, Massachusetts. |
Autumn color of the European
Larch, Larix decidua
Directions To The Brenton Arboretum
We are located 2 miles south and 1.3 miles west of Dallas
Center, Iowa.
From I-80/35 in West Des Moines, travel 10 miles west on
Hwy. 6 (Hickman Road) to the Dallas Center road (R16), north
3 miles to 260th St. then 1.3 miles west.
The Brenton Arboretum Events
For
More Information Visit Our Classes and Events Page
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what is going on this week by visiting the Arboretum Blog
December
Identifying Conifers
Saturday, December 6th
10:00 AM until Noon
Learn to identify spruce, firs, pines and other conifers by needle
shape and tree forms with Andy Schmitz, general manger of the Brenton
Arboretum.
Central Dallas County Audubon Society Christmas
Bird Count
Saturday, December 20th
Starting at 8:00 AM
Bird watchers and assistants are needed to count
birds encountered on this day. Join the group counting the birds at the Arboretum,
Raccoon River Trail, county parks or count the birds in your favorite
natural area or home bird feeder.
Pre-registration is required.
Contact Kay Meyer to join the Arboretum group or Tom Lawson to
join in the countywide effort.
Tom Lawson, Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count Compiler: tom.lawson@mchsi.com
The Brenton Arboretum
25141 260th St.
Dallas Center, Iowa 50063
515-992-4211
Hours
of Operation
Open 9:00 am to sunset
Closed Mondays
Admission is free
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