SAT . MAY 4 . from 6a-11a: During the Dubuque Area HeartWalk on Saturday morning, the DABG grounds will be limited to foot traffic ONLY -- NO vehicle traffic!
Events Calendar 2023
SAT . APRIL 29 . 9a-5p
MAY 1-31 . 7a-dusk
THU . MAY 4 . 6-7p
Tree Planting
- Tree selection/architecture
- Correcting encircling roots
- Planting depth
- Watering
$0 / no sign-up required
Location:
Meet at The Heinemann Visitor Center
Tree donated by:
SAT . MAY 6 . 8a
2023 Dubuque Area HeartWalk
Join the American Heart Association in the fight against heart disease and stroke at the Dubuque Area Heart Walk!
Heart Walk is a great way to socially connect and get moving -- all while making a great impact in our community and saving lives.
TUE . MAY 9 . 6-7:30p
Bees in the (Legacy) Trees
Intro to Bees: hive structure, different bee jobs, honey, pollination, resources, and more.
$0 / no sign-up required
Location: Meet at The Heinemann Visitor Center
WED . MAY 17 . all day
Great Give Day 2023!
Please mark your calendar for this year's Great Give Day.
A 24-hour charitable challenge organized by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, this great day of generosity offers an opportunity for you to support and share your love for this beautiful place!
SUN . MAY 21 . 11a-2p
JUNE 1-30 . 7a-dusk
SUN . JUNE 4 . 6:30-8:30p
TUE . JUNE 6 . 6-7:30p
Beauty in a Container
A step-by-step tutorial on container gardening, recommended plants, and a few insider ideas from years of planting up containers.
$0 / no sign-up required
Location: Meet at The Heinemann Visitor Center
Hosted by:
SUN . JUNE 11 . 6:30-8:30p
MON-WED . JUNE 12-14
Nature Play Camp
A fun nature camp by Dandelion Discoveries Nature School, this 3-day program is facilitated by certified teachers. Students will explore and discover the many beautiful gardens and natural areas.
Each day: 9:15a-12:15p
Ages: 3-5
TUE . JUNE 13 . 6-7p
Mowing to Monarchs
Ever wondered why your yard doesn't have monarch butterflies or other sensitive pollinators? Learn site preparation methods, plant selections, and more. If you build it they will come!
$0 / no sign-up required
Location: Meet at The Heinemann Visitor Center
FRI . JUNE 16 . 10-11a
Tom Pease | Kids' Musical Concert
Music + storytelling + humor!
$0 / no sign-up required
Location: Packard Pavilion Amphitheater. [If it rains, the library moves it somewhere else.]
SUN . JUNE 18 . 6:30-8:30p
MON-WED . JUNE 19-21
Nature Art Camp
A fun nature camp by Dandelion Discoveries Nature School, this 3-day program is facilitated by certified teachers. Young artists will explore and discover the many beautiful gardens as they create art inspired by nature.
Each day: 9:15a-12:15p
Ages: 4-7
SUN . JUNE 25 . 9a-1p
HerbFest 2023
Sponsor: Herb Society of Dubuque
Location: Herb Garden | Admission: Free
SUN . JUNE 25 . 6:30-8:30p
TUE . JUNE 27 . 6-7:30p
Prairie Plants
From mini-plantings in home gardens to larger scale plantings. Advantages. Costs. Maintenance. More.
$0 / no sign-up required
Location: Meet at The Heinemann Visitor Center
FRI . JUNE 30 . 10-11a
Jay & Leslie's Laughing Matters
Juggling + miming + magic + more!
$0 / no sign-up required
Location: Packard Pavilion Amphitheater. [If it rains, the library moves it somewhere else.]
JULY 1-31 . 7a-dusk
SUN . JULY 2 . 6:30-8:30p
FRI . JULY 7 . 10-11a
Beaux the T-Rex
Interactive dinosaur fun + facts!
$0 / no sign-up required
Location: Packard Pavilion Amphitheater. [If it rains, the library moves it somewhere else.]
SUN . JULY 9 . 6:30-8:30p
TUE . JULY 11 . 6-7:30p
More than Just a Perennial
Plant selection, preparing the plant, actual planting, and suggestions for successful performance.
$0 / no sign-up required
Location: Meet at The Heinemann Visitor Center
SUN . JULY 16 . 6:30-8:30p
TUE . JULY 18 . 6-7p
Edible Flowers
$0 / no sign-up required
Location: Herb Garden
FRI . JULY 21 . 10-11a
Will Stuck | Choose Your Own M.E.S.S.
Music + education + science + stories!
$0 / no sign-up required
Location: Packard Pavilion Amphitheater. [If it rains, the library moves it somewhere else.]
SUN . JULY 23 . 6:30-8:30p
TUE . JULY 25 . 6-7p
Herbal Vinegar
$0 / no sign-up required
Location: Garden Room | Heinemann Visitor Center
SUN . JULY 30 . 6:30-8:30p
AUGUST 1-31 . 7a-dusk
TUE . AUGUST 1 . 6-7:30p
Lovely Hydrangeas
A basic tutorial about types of hydrangeas, selection, and care needs (pruning + winter).
$0 / no sign-up required
Location: Meet at The Heinemann Visitor Center
SUN . AUGUST 6 . 2-3:30p
Sundaes in the Gardens! Ice Cream Social
Sponsor:
Jim Matz Family in honor of the late Elaine Matz
Admission: Free
Location: McKay Plaza
SUN . AUGUST 6 . 6:30-8:30p
SUN . AUGUST 13 . 6:30-8:30p
TUE . AUGUST 15 . 6-7p
Harvesting + Drying Herbs
$0 / no sign-up required
Location: Herb Garden
SUN . AUGUST 20 . 6:30-8:30p
SUN . AUGUST 27 . 6:30-8:30p
SEPTEMBER 1-30 . 7a-dusk
OCTOBER 1-31 . 7a-dusk
SAT . OCTOBER 21 . 9a-noon
SAT . OCTOBER 28 . 9a-noon
SAT . OCTOBER 28 . 9a-5p