Quiet Enjoyment, Education, Conservation, Demonstration
The 140-acre Arboretum is set into natural Iowa prairie. Collections are grouped by species such that trees within a genus or species may be compared. Prominant collections include Gymnocladus dioicus (Kentucky coffeetree), Ulmus spp. (Elms), and Maclura pomifera (Osage orange).
To provide joy to all through the beauty and knowledge of the natural world of trees.
field trips, Programs, classes, workshops, Vista Room rental, Pavilion rental, recreation, quiet enjoyment, nature play, study, research cooperation, botanical and horticultural information, library.
