Earth Day Event: An Introduction to the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens Perennial and Shrub Trial Program

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Date/Time:Tuesday, 22 Apr 2025 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Location Location:Anderson Sculpture Garden, Morrill Hall, south lawn
Cost Cost:Free
URL URL:https://www.museums.iastate.edu/calendar...al-program
Contact Contact:University Museums
Phone Phone:515-342-3342
Channel Channel:University Museums
Categories Categories:Arts, performances
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Visit the University Museums' Anderson Sculpture Garden on Earth Day with Fatima Najar (ISU Alum, B.S. in Forestry '22) to learn about the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens' new Perennial and Shrub Trial Program. Discover how plants are tested in Iowa's climate and evaluated for landscape quality to guide gardeners in choosing the best plants for success.

Visit the University Museums' Anderson Sculpture Garden on Earth Day with Fatima Najar (ISU Alum, B.S. in Forestry '22) to hear about the new Perennial and Shrub Trial Program at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens! Learn about how plants are put to the test in Iowa's climate as well as evaluated for their landscape merits. Hundreds of varieties are scrutinized over several years to help inform the public about what plants are the best for success in their gardens. Finally, hear about how you can get involved in sharing your opinions, your tastes, and help inform the industry about what you'd like to see more of in the future!