We are excited about the 2024 Bus Trip to Iowa City!
GARDEN TOUR - IOWA CITY, IA
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Organized by Polk County Master Gardeners
Open to the Public - Cost Is $95 (meal included)
3 hrs. Continuing Education for Master Gardeners
Itinerary:
- Stop at the Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, a six-acre, nonprofit, privately managed, public garden.
- University of Iowa Arboretum: Explore the diverse collection of trees on the University of Iowa’s campus, an accredited arboretum with two American Conifer Society reference gardens. Enjoy a presentation by university staff on the unique trees on campus (eligible for MG education credit).
- Admire two beautiful gardens in the Iowa City area. One private garden and Plum Grove Gardens, a Johnston County Master Gardner Project.
- Nursery stops, which will include shopping opportunities:
- Iowa City Landscaping & Garden Center (Iowa City) - A well-known nursery with an impressive collection of plants and unique offerings.
- Forever Green (Coralville) - A garden center, nursery and greenhouse. Enjoy a presentation on native plants (eligible for MG education credit).
- Note: Lunch will be at Pizza Ranch, the cost is included in the registration fee.
Registrants are to meet at the ISU Polk County Extension Office, bus loading begins at 6:15am and bus departs at 6:45am. Bus is to return at the Extension Office at 6:30pm. Please email Carolyn Magnani at cersgarden@aol.com with any questions about the tour. Questions about registration? Please contact Gina Buelow at 515-957-5785.Cancellation Policy: Cancellations by April 15, 2024, will be refunded the registration fee, minus a $10 processing fee per registrant. If the trip is canceled due to low registration, you will be notified no later than May 1, 2024, and will receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee per registrant.
