Landscape memorial opportunities are available in three options:
- Trees
- Benches
- Donation to the Campus Beautification Fund
Your individual memorial comes with a listing on our inventory with information about your specific memorial which can be updated at any time. While you may see images of previous memorials with plaques, these are currently not allowed. The website listing provides greater flexibility to showcase your memorial to proud Iowa Staters everywhere and is easily editable, unlike plaques.
Site and Species/Material Selection
To maintain the integrity of the existing campus landscape design, the Campus Landscape Architect has final approval of species, material and site selection for landscape memorials, including benches.
If you have a particular species, the Campus Landscape Architect will work closely with you to select the most appropriate area on campus for that species. If you do not have a particular species, the Campus Landscape Architect will suggest a few general areas of the campus and the species appropriate for that area.
Once the species is finalized and the area of campus is identified, a detailed map is drawn up showing the primary location and one alternate location, as needed. Note: The final location is dependent on utility location checks.
Benches will be selected based on specific standards by location. Our Campus Landscape Architect will discuss available options.
For information about landscape memorials at Catt Hall or Reiman Gardens: