2017 Pollinators’ Palooza at the Putnam Museum - Presented by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Scott County Extension Master Gardeners
in partnership with the Putnam Museum.
Come enjoy the garden before its winter rest. Visit with the gardeners that make this garden a community focal point. Many new and gently used items for sale.
http://www.enablinggardenpcmg.org/
Be part of the fifth annual Polk County Master Gardener Art Show. The exhibition will be held at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, beginning with a reception on Thursday, August 18, 5-7 p.m. Applications from across Iowa are being accepted now through August 1, 2016.
Be part of the sixth annual All Iowa Master Gardener's Art Show. The exhibition will be held at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 21st, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Learn more here: /polk/news/all-iowa-master-gardener-art-show
Master Gardener Day at the Fair, Clinton County Fairgrounds; open to everyone; workshops, outdoor container & vegetable contests, garden photo display.
Join Polk County Master Gardeners in Urbandale at the Demonstration Garden. Learn more here: /polk/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/polk/nancy/Garden%20Talks%20and%20Events%202017.pdf
Join us at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for the All Iowa Master Gardener Art Show Awards Reception. Learn more here:
/polk/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/polk/nancy/Garden%20Talks%20and%20Events%202017.pdf
Garden Quilt Show will be hosted by Reiman Gardens in Ames. See garden-themed quilts and demonstrations plus shop the vendor's marketplace on Sunday. Learn more here: https://www.reimangardens.com/events/
Run for the Trees
Join the Iowa Arboretum for a beautiful scenic 5k or 1 mile family walk/run on our trails. A fun variety of Arbor Day activities will follow the race https://iowaarboretum.org/event/2018-run-for-the-trees/?instance_id=869
The Arbor Day celebration of trees starts at 9am and is free to the public. There will be a variety of activities including tree climbing, guided by Iowa Arborist Association members. A tree planting dedication along with other activities are planned for the morning. Everyone receives a free tree. https://iowaarboretum.org/event/2018-arbor-day/?instance_id=873
The Spring Garden Festival is the Botanical Garden's signature opportunity to celebrate gardening in Iowa. This four-day, pop-up retail festival includes nearly 500 limited edition varieties of plants, garden art and merchandise plus educational sessions and family-friendly garden activities. The festival is held in the outdoor gardens as well as in the North Gallery. Seasonal cost of admission applies.
