News & Wanderings

Wanderwood Grand Opening June 23

The Forest of Make Believes and Discovery is ready to welcome you.

Final Details Come Together

The little magical details of the Forest of Make-Believes and Discovery are coming to life.

Spring Is Bringing Wanderwood to Life

Finishing touches, playful details, and moments of wonder are becoming real across Wanderwood.

The Cottage Is Taking Shape

The Learning and Enrichment Center at Wanderwood will be a place for events and programming for years to come.

A New Year of Wonder in Progress

Kicking off 2026 with exciting construction updates. The gardens will come to life this year.

Wanderwood Memberships Are Now Live!

Individual +, Household, and Household+ Memberships are now live!

Magic Progress in the Garden

Early hints of fall are already weaving into the gardens, adding warmth, texture, and a new layer of color that makes Wanderwood feel even more alive!

Building the Forest of Make-Believe

From planting and pathways to playful details and finishing touches, Wanderwood is coming to life one magical layer at a time.

Mid-Summer Construction Magic

The Garden Grows: June Construction Update

Spring Construction Update

The Wanderwood Garden's construction is in full swing this spring in Dubuque.

A Magical Groundbreaking Ceremony

The Wanderwood Gardens Appoints Jared McGovern as Director, Paving the Way for Enchanting Woodland Play in Dubuque.

The Wanderwood Gardens, an immersive woodland playground for day-dreamers of all ages that is currently under construction in Dubuque, is elated to announce the appointment of Jared McGovern, long-time Dubuque educator and conservation leader, as their Director.

The Wanderwood Gardens Appoints Jared McGovern as Director, Paving the Way for Enchanting Woodland Play in Dubuque.

The Wanderwood Gardens, an immersive woodland playground for day-dreamers of all ages that is currently under construction in Dubuque, is elated to announce the appointment of Jared McGovern, long-time Dubuque educator and conservation leader, as their Director.

Tree Clearing Begins at The Wanderwood Gardens

The Wanderwood Gardens Announcement

The announcement of The Wanderwood Gardens at the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens fundraiser last night. A magical night was had by all. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support.

The Wanderwood Gardens Immersive Play Experience -  Breaking Ground in Dubuque in Summer 2024

The Wanderwood Gardens Immersive Play Experience -  Breaking Ground in Dubuque in Summer 2024