Volunteer Open House
Join us for conversation and refreshments to learn how to be a part of a wonderful team of volunteers. There are a variety of opportunities for all interests and abilities!
Line Dance
Enjoy a fun outdoor line dancing class in Central Gardens! All ages and skill levels are welcome. Free.
Nature of Native Plants
Join ISU wildlife biologist Adam Janke, PhD. as he explains how to grow native plants and shares information about some of his favorites that are best suited for the north Iowa climate.
Plant Sale and Gardening Fair
Find bargains on a wide variety of perennial plants, slightly used garden equipment, and beautiful and unique garden art at this annual favorite event. Take advantage of garden-related education, enjoy a planting activity for the kids, and celebrate spring with an old-fashioned dance around a Maypole at 10am.
Line Dance
Enjoy a fun outdoor line dancing class in Central Gardens! All ages and skill levels are welcome. Free.
Line Dance
Enjoy a fun outdoor line dancing class in Central Gardens! All ages and skill levels are welcome. Free.
Line Dance
Enjoy a fun outdoor line dancing class in Central Gardens! All ages and skill levels are welcome. Free.
Gardeners of Tomorrow
This gardening, learning and service program is for youth entering grades 5-12. Students can earn silver cord hours and are welcome to participate as often as they are able. Friday activities include helping with Fresh on Friday bouquet assembly, assisting with the Garden Explorers program, preparing tastings from the garden, and selling produce. On Wednesdays, […]
Gardeners of Tomorrow
This gardening, learning and service program is for youth entering grades 5-12. Students can earn silver cord hours and are welcome to participate as often as they are able. Friday activities include helping with Fresh on Friday bouquet assembly, assisting with the Garden Explorers program, preparing tastings from the garden, and selling produce. On Wednesdays, […]
Fresh on Friday Garden Explorers
Kids of all ages love the hands-on activities and different garden experiences with community collaborators that are offered every Friday in the summer in the Bee Happy Discovery Garden. Whether it’s tasting what’s growing in the vegetable garden, learning about plants and insects with magnifying glasses, helping water plants, creating their own nature-themed art work, […]
Fresh on Friday Garden Bouquets and Refreshments
What could be nicer than a freshly picked bouquet of beautiful flowers to grace your table for the busy summer weekend? Talented volunteers create stunning arrangements sold at very reasonable prices every Friday morning. Then head on over to the pavilion patio for complimentary coffee and refreshments. You can also sample veggies and herbs that […]
Line Dance
Enjoy a fun outdoor line dancing class in Central Gardens! All ages and skill levels are welcome. Free.
Gardeners of Tomorrow
This gardening, learning and service program is for youth entering grades 5-12. Students can earn silver cord hours and are welcome to participate as often as they are able. Friday activities include helping with Fresh on Friday bouquet assembly, assisting with the Garden Explorers program, preparing tastings from the garden, and selling produce. On Wednesdays, […]
Gardeners of Tomorrow
This gardening, learning and service program is for youth entering grades 5-12. Students can earn silver cord hours and are welcome to participate as often as they are able. Friday activities include helping with Fresh on Friday bouquet assembly, assisting with the Garden Explorers program, preparing tastings from the garden, and selling produce. On Wednesdays, […]
Fresh on Friday Garden Explorers
Kids of all ages love the hands-on activities and different garden experiences with community collaborators that are offered every Friday in the summer in the Bee Happy Discovery Garden. Whether it’s tasting what’s growing in the vegetable garden, learning about plants and insects with magnifying glasses, helping water plants, creating their own nature-themed art work, […]