An interesting Monday morning read for you all: "Adding natural elements to playgrounds can help depression in kids" ctvnews.ca/health/adding-…

Check the great press about the Des Moines Tree Tours sponsored by the Brenton Arboretum! desmoinesregister.com/story/money/bu…

Crabapple 'Mary Potter' buds #spring #flowers @ The Brenton Arboretum instagram.com/p/BEb-XmCCjZI/

What reminds you of your grandmother's garden? The scent of roses? ow.ly/YZqgN #tbt #NationalGardenMonth

#iowa #naturewalk #spring Brenton Arboretum

Participating in #EarthDay celebrations @dm_garden. Come and see us! #iowa #spring #springflowers

This database is filled w/ citizen science projects across the country! Find one near you: 1.usa.gov/1SjPKR1

Welcome to your new home #honeybees! #iowa #spring

Crabapple tree at high noon #iowa #trees #naturewalk #crabapple #thebrentonarboretum @ The… instagram.com/p/BEolm1lijf-/

Just another day on the job. #iowa #trees #spring

May the 4th be with you! Favorite "Star Wars" characters are closer than you might think bit.ly/1NLDq4O

Hooray for the great recognition the City of Des Moines is getting for their tree planting efforts! desmoinesregister.ia.newsmemory.com/publink.php?sh…

This sketch just took our breath away! Thank you Mark Marturello for sharing your lovely talent with Iowa! x.com/MMarturello/st…

Want your city to be the best for kids/nature? Here are ten goals that can be measured. childrenandnature.org/2015/11/23/10-…

The #adelsweetcornfestival parade starts in about 15 minutes!

They've fired up the grills and kettle corn at the #adelsweetcornfestival and I realize I should have had a bigger breakfast!

You know it's summertime when they throw out Popsicles at a parade! #adelsweetcornfestival!

“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.” Ralph Waldo Emerson #quotes

Beautiful night to visit and smell the crabapples!!