Welcome to The Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
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The Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, managed by the non-profit Project AWAKE, offers a serene place to enjoy the great outdoors. With hundreds of varieties of plants and trees, water features, community art and a nature center, the arboretum and garden offer the perfect spot for a stroll in the park, pursuing a love of nature photography, a family outing or even celebrating a wedding.
Thanks to the generosity of the community and countless hours of work donated by volunteers, Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is a treasured gem for Newton residents and visitors to the community. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Rules: Keep dogs on a leash No Smoking in arboretum
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Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens depend heavily on the kindness and generosity of individuals, businesses and organizations. Donations help to support the upkeep and improvements made to the arboretum and botanical gardens.
Tax-deductible donations can be made to: Project AWAKE PO Box 321 Newton, Iowa 50208 Make an online donation, click the button below. |
To ensure the Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are available for generations to come, hundreds of volunteers donate their time to help plant, weed, mow, clean, promote and and maintain the six-acre area.
If you'd like to help with keeping the arboretum and botanical gardens beautiful, would like to serve on the Project AWAKE board or want to help with upcoming events please contact Project AWAKE by submitting your email address below. |
ARBORETUM NEWS:
Project AWAKE offering 'Something Unique'
Project AWAKE is selling engraved bricks and granite pavers to be used for patios around several seating areas at the Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The bricks and pavers will create a unique memento to honor someone or something special as well as generate beautiful seating areas to be enjoyed by all for years to come. Some suggestions for brick or paver purchases include: honoring a bride and groom on their wedding day; a wedding anniversary;an organization; a graduating class; a memorial to a person or pet; a special event; and your own name or children’s name.
Single 4"x8" bricks are $75 each and 8"x8" pavers are $250. To order your "unique" gift fill out registration form, along with check made payable to Project AWAKE and mail to Project AWAKE, PO Box 321, Newton, IA 50208.
Registration forms can be downloaded at link below.
Single 4"x8" bricks are $75 each and 8"x8" pavers are $250. To order your "unique" gift fill out registration form, along with check made payable to Project AWAKE and mail to Project AWAKE, PO Box 321, Newton, IA 50208.
Registration forms can be downloaded at link below.
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