For the best experience during your visit, please review the Arboretum Rules.
We’re Hiring!
Please check our Available Positions for details.
Upcoming Events 2023
The Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and Newton Parks & Rec are planning an:
EARTH DAY FAIR
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Save the date! There will be food, fun, & more! Details to come.
Please plan on joining us for our:
ANNUAL SPRING PLANT SALE
Friday, May 5, 2023
This year we will be featuring heirloom vegetables and select perennials. Check back regularly for details and possible collaborations!
DONATE
The Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens relies on the kindness and generosity of individuals, businesses, and organizations. YOU support our growth!
To cultivate the future of the Arboretum, make your tax-deductible donations by using this PDF donation form and sending to:
Project AWAKE
PO Box 321
Newton, Iowa 50208
OR you can make an online donation click here.
VOLUNTEER
It takes many hands to keep the garden growing. Hundreds of volunteer hours are contributed every year. If you have an interest in gardening, would like to serve on the Board of Directors, or want to assist with upcoming events—let us know! Volunteers are always welcome!
Join us! Send in your volunteer application to newtonarboretum@gmail.com
Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens offers ‘Something Unique.’
Personalized, engraved bricks and granite pavers can be purchased to place in the memorial patios around the Arboretum. These Unique mementos can honor someone or commemorate a special occasion. Please consider offering Something Unique as a special gift to the recipient and the Arboretum. A gift that grows it forward! Ideas include:
Wedding Day / Wedding Anniversary
Birth / Death
Graduation / Pet Tribute
To order your Unique gift, fill out the ORDER FORM along with a check payable to Project AWAKE.
Single 4″x8″ brick at $75
Single 8″x8″ paver at $250
Please mail to:
Project AWAKE
PO Box 321
Newton, IA 50208
Connect With Us:
Mail: PO Box 321, Newton, IA 5028
Phone: 641-791-3021