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Founded in 1996, The Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens is a 501c3 non-profit organization located directly East of Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa. The mission of the Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals through horticulture. We seek to enrich life by nourishing and sharing the beauty of the natural world, the joy of gardening, knowledge of plants, and the diversity of our world. The vision of the Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is to serve as a compelling public resource for the study of plants, a leader in environmental stewardship, a cultural center for the community, and a showcase of Iowa's rich heritage with the land. Come visit us and see what we have to offer. Hours of Operation April 15-October 31 Monday-Saturday, 9am-7pm Sunday, 11am-7pm November 1-April 14 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Last admission is at 6:30pm. * *Hours subject to change based on attendance and weather. We are closed on: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Admission Adults (18+): $3/person Children (5-17): $1/person Children under 5 are free Members and Hawkeye students/employees get in FREE. Wednesdays are FREE ADMISSION day. ==History== The Arboretum was started in the mid nineties by a group of community members wanting a green space in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan area. The firm of Buettner and Associates, Inc. from Fox Point, Wisconsin, teamed with local architect Craig Ritland, from Craig Ritland Landscape Architects to complete the Arboretum’s master plan. The first trees were planted in the spring of 1996 and was named “Sesquicentennial Forest” in honor of Iowa’s 150th anniversary. The Arboretum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, independent organization and depends heavily on its volunteer base and community support. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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