2025 PPA National Symposium

Tour stops:
Three Oaks Garden (Norris and McKinney Private Garden)
Enabling Garden
​Linda Grieve Private Garden
​Krause Gateway Center and Lunch
​Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden
​Susan Appleget-Hurst Private Garden
​Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
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Tour stops:
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Brandy and Mosa Shayan Private Garden
Wilson's Orchard & Farm + Lunch
The Harkin Institute
Oak Park Restaurant and Edible Prairie
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
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*This tour is recommended for those with accessibility needs.

This is a walking tour of Downtown Des Moines. Bus transportation will be provided back to the hotel from the Botanical Garden.
Tour Stops:
Cowles Commons
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Robert D. Ray Asian Garden
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
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Join us for an afternoon filled with exploration, learning, and community at one of Des Moines’ most cherished natural spaces!

Take our private coach to and from the hotel to the Garden and explore stunning landscapes, diverse plant collections, vibrant flower beds, and serene water features. Socialize over light refreshments and visit learning stations hosted by Garden Staff during your visit. All Monday Tours conclude at this gathering, making this "Meet Me in the Garden" option ideal for Attendees arriving that day who can’t participate in a full tour.