Spring Edition
March 2016
Dubuque Arboretum &
Botanical Gardens is a
non-profit organization
supported by tax-exempt gifts
and contributions. All gardens
are maintained by volunteers.
Every tree, shrub, plant and
seed is gifted from arboretums
and botanical gardens
nurseries, growers and friends
from all over the world.
Mission Statement:
To establish, preserve and
maintain an arboretum and botanical garden to be a source
of information,
education, culture and beauty
for all to know.
No admission fee.
Guided tours are available
on request. Carts are also
available for visitors with
limited walking ability.
Call the Visitors’ Center,
563.556.2100 for
reservations.
Check out our new website: www.dubuquearboretum.net
Takin’ Care
Farewell to the Humes, who have served as the DABG Caretakers for the past eight years.
We are grateful for their faithful service. Mike, Angie and family are moving on and have
purchased their first home (within walking distance of their children’s school).
A hearty welcome to the Block family. Dan and Barb will assume the Caretaker responsibilities.
They will be moving into the old Marshall home early this spring.
Here is a note from the Blocks…
“We are excited about becoming the caretakers at the DABG. We’ve always loved visiting
the gardens, attending summer concerts and taking our visiting guests through the
Arboretum. Barb grew up on W. 32nd St. on a small farm that shared a fence line with
Marshall Park (she actually baled hay on what is now the conifer area). Dan grew up on
the north end of Dubuque. So we’ve both been Dubuquers most of our lives. Dan currently
runs his own business, Teambuilding Blocks, of which a main part is the Four Mounds Ropes
course. Barb is the bookkeeper and events planner for Tri-State Christian School in Galena.
Our daughter Roanna, is a senior at Emmaus Bible College. Our son Jared, is a freshman at
Tri-State Christian School. We look forward to seeing all of you this year at the DABG!”
WELCOME Dan, Barb, Roanna and Jared! We are glad you are here!
Fax: 563.556.2443
Email: [email protected]
dubuquearboretum.net
Garden Hours
1 April-31 October
Daily, 7 a.m. to sunset
Office Hours:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
The Hume Family
1 November-31 March
Office Hours:
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays
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Dan & Barb Block