Iowa Arboretum & Gardens Employee Directory

Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosIowa, United States11-50 Employees

The Iowa Arboretum & Gardens is a nonprofit public garden based in Madrid, Iowa, serving as a regional resource for horticulture and public education. It traces its roots to the Iowa State Horticultural Society, founded in 1866, and in 1966 the arboretum was established on a 40-acre tract in Boone County to promote horticulture in Iowa as a 501(c)(3) organization. The site houses more than 6,000 accessioned woody and herbaceous plants and manages 120 acres of native woodland and prairie, reflecting a dual emphasis on plant collections and native ecosystems. Its mission emphasizes community involvement, learning, and an appreciation for the natural landscape, and it aims to serve as a leading resource for botanical education and nature-based recreation. In September 2024, the arboretum opened the Adele and Dean Bowden Treehouse Village, marking a recent expansion of its visitor offerings.

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