Rooted In History
In what year was the Cedar Valley Arboretum founded?
1996
Which garden is designed for children?
Children's Garden
What is our Mission Statement?
The mission of the Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals through horticulture. We seek to enrich life by nourishing and sharing the beauty of the natural world, the joy of gardening, knowledge of plants, and the diversity of our world.
True or False: The Arboretum is fully supported by taxes?
False: CVABG is supported through memberships, donations, sponsorships, grants, fundraising, etc.
How many acres of land does the Arboretum encompass?
40 acres
True or False: Perennials bloom only once and never return.
False: They come back year after year
Our Mission focuses heavily on these two goals.
Education and Inspiration
What weekly summer program introduces kids to reading, animals, and community figures?
Youth Story Time
How many trees does the Arboretum house?
Over 800
How many different Mosaiculture displays does the Arboretum house? List them.
4 (3 Bees, Bison, Frog, Peacock & Peacock tail)
What is our Vision statement?
Our vision is to serve as a compelling public resource for the study of plants, a leader in environmental stewardship, a cultural center for the community, and a showcase of Iowa's rich heritage with the land.
These volunteers help grow community impact by taking on public-facing roles by selling memberships, answering questions, and offering a warm welcome to visitors.
Ambassadors
What is an arboretum?
A botanical garden containing living collections of woody plants intended at least partly for scientific study, but also to inspire curiosity and build knowledge about plants and wooded landscapes in order to enhance life, preserve nature, and advance sound stewardship practices.
What plant collection lines a pathway in chronological order?
Stout Daylily Collection
One word that describes our care for the land and environment.
Sustainability or Conservation
How many memberships do we offer, what are they and their prices?
8
Individual $50, Family $75, Organization $75, Photographer $100, Contributor $100, Partner $250, Patron $500, Arboretum Society $1000
What was CVABG before it was the Arboretum?
A 10 acre cow pasture
What sculpture was created by Greg Bloom and donated to the Arboretum?
The Cairn Sculpture
True or False: The Arboretum was founded to show off exotic plants from around the world.
False: Native and regionally adapted plants are a big part of our mission.
Name one benefit the Arboretum provides to the broader Cedar Valley region beyond its gardens.
Community gathering space, environmental education, wellness opportunities, tourism, volunteer opportunities, etc.