The Brenton Arboretum

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

https://thebrentonarboretum.org/event/nature-club-ages-2-5-9/

Come explore frogs and their lifecycles. Register Here

05/22/2026

Are you ready to celebrate pollinators with activities, food, and fun?

05/21/2026

https://thebrentonarboretum.org/event/acorn-academy-ages-6-and-up-5/

05/21/2026

Join us with Des Moines Parent for Trek the Park. June 7. Click here to learn more.
https://thebrentonarboretum.org/event/trek-the-parks-with-des-moines-parent/

05/19/2026

https://thebrentonarboretum.org/event/acorn-academy-ages-6-and-up-4/
Come join us this Thursday for Acorn Academy and Nature Club.

Travel from the Cretaceous period to now on a tale of adaptations, resiliency, and change. Register Here

04/26/2026

It's a beautiful Earth Day celebration at the Brenton Arboretum. Open today until 3:00.

04/19/2026

💖 Book your 2026 & 2027 Wedding today at The Brenton Arboretum

Say “I do” surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty 🌸🌳🍂

Sweeping views, serene landscapes, and unforgettable sunsets create the perfect backdrop for your big day.

Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, this stunning venue offers a picture-perfect setting in every season.

Our team is ready to bring your vision to life — guiding you every step of the way to create a seamless, stress-free, and truly unforgettable celebration.

📅 Dates are filling fast — secure yours now and start planning the wedding you’ve always imagined. Email Ashlee at [email protected]

04/16/2026

Step out of the ordinary and host your next business meeting at The Brenton Arboretum. Enjoy amazing views, a connection with nature, and an environment designed to help your team relax, reconnect, and be productive.

We offer business meeting availability year-round, and it’s never too early to reserve your date. With no hidden fees and easy-to-understand full-day meeting packages, planning your event is simple and stress-free.

Email Ashlee for pricing and details and start planning your next meeting in a setting that inspires. [email protected]

04/06/2026

𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐒
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 2-4pm
In the Vista Room at The Brenton Arboretum

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 your garden humming with happy bees.

This event will be in the Vista Room at The Brenton Arboretum.

This is a free lecture. Registration is not required, but encouraged.
Visit: https://thebrentonarboretum.org/event/treesbees/