Bickelhaupt Arboretum

06/22/2026

Our friends in the River City Municipal Band played in the redesigned Gathering Place, generously sponsored by the Albaghdadi family, tonight.

Thanks to everyone that came out and enjoyed the beautiful weather.

06/13/2026

Rooted in green, but living every color in the canopy.

06/09/2026

Three giant trolls. A rich lumber history. A story rooted in community.

Go behind the scenes of Thomas Dambo's The Tree Thieves and discover how Marvin, Warren, and Helmut came to call Clinton, Iowa home.

In this documentary by Ross Lippman, hear from Thomas Dambo and his team as they share the inspiration behind the trolls, the connection to Clinton's lumber heritage, and the incredible volunteer effort that brought these larger-than-life sculptures to life.

Whether you've already visited the trolls or are planning your trip, this film offers a deeper look at the story they tell and the community that helped build them.

🎥 Watch the documentary and discover the magic behind The Tree Thieves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIgIKvOldBE

Shot by Ross Lippman, discover the story and journey behind Thomas ...

06/07/2026

Today marks the first wedding in the newly remodeled event center. Congratulations to the happy couple.

Contact us to see how we can make your event memorable.

06/02/2026

Last week Pix Along The Way took a couple long-exposure shots of Thomas Dambo's creation at the Arb. Thanks to Wes for sharing

05/28/2026

Make sure to check out the tags as you stroll the Arboretum. The number in the bottom left is the year of planting.
This "Sun Power" was planted in 2001.

05/21/2026

Good morning, peonies

05/16/2026

We're searching for food trucks that would like to be an option for our increased weekend traffic throughout the summer. Contact us at [email protected].

05/15/2026

14-year old Izzy is enjoying her time at the Arboretum today.

05/05/2026

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