Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

A nonprofit organization

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$10,000 Goal

Mission: Enriching lives through nature by providing education, enjoyment, and inspiration.

The Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens were established in 1980. The grounds are open year-round from 7 a.m. to dusk, welcoming around 55,000 visitors from all over the world each year. The Arboretum was created and is maintained entirely by volunteers and three staff members. Currently, we have around 300 volunteers who help in our gift shop, office, gardens, maintenance, planning, and operations. The Arboretum is a popular spot in the community for outdoor weddings, concerts, and special events. The Dubuque Arboretum holds many educational events, and partners with many non-profits and organizations in the local community. Our opportunities are growing with the upcoming addition of the children's garden, this will become a wonderful asset to the community and to all of our guests. The Dubuque Arboretum's beauty and growth are something we all can cherish - thanks to the valuable hours from our volunteers and generous grants and donations that have been provided.

Testimonials

"It has been a great experience and a pleasure volunteering as one of our Dubuque Arboretum tour guides. Guests are blown away with an appreciation of what volunteers have dreamt, implemented, and hope to share for longevity." - Cinda Welu, Volunteer

"This is my third trip to this garden. In summary, it is spectacular. While I would have expected to pay $5 to $10 per person, it is free. That makes it even more surprising." - Trip Advisor Review

"I love coming here with my kids. Bring some quarters for food for the koi fish!" - Google Review

"Our garden club visited....and loved the gardens, staff, and gift shop. The variety of plants are wonderful." - Facebook Comment

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

other names

DABG

Tax id (EIN)

42-1160989

Address

3800 Arboretum Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001

Phone

563-556-2100

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