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Junior Master Gardener II Day Camp

Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

Ages: 12-15 Fee: $60/Camper; $45/Friends of the Garden Members This camp is designed specifically for middle schoolers. Activities include plant experiments, creating inventions, planning a horticulture business, completing a service project, and much more. Campers will become certified Junior Master Gardeners. Register online or by phone: 417-891-1515 ext. 4. Friends of the Garden members should […]

Family Fridays: Ozarks Woodpeckers

Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

Learn about Ozarks woodpeckers. Registration is free but required and space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 ext. 2 or 4 to reserve your space. All ages welcome!

LTG: Backyard Insects

Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

Master Gardeners of Greene County present Learn to Grow in the Garden Third Mondays, June 17 - October 21, 2019 6 PM – 7 PM The Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO 65807 417-891-1515 or see mggreene.org $5.00 per person per class, pay at the door Registration begins at 5:30 PM […]

$5

How to Build a Water Garden

Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

Join Christian County Master Gardeners for an opportunity to learn more about water gardens as led by Katie Keith, Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center Coordinator. Register by calling the University of Missouri Extension office in Christian County: 417-581-3558.

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Junior Master Gardener Nights

Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

Ages: 8-15 Get your hands dirty each month at Junior Master Gardener nights this fall. Each class features a fun, hands-on activity Horticulture activity designed for kids. Registration is encouraged. Call: 417-891-1515 ext. 4 Or email Becky Day, Horticultural Interpreter: bsday@springfieldmo.gov

$5

Homeschool Horticulture: Caterpillar Chow

Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

Grade: kindergarten Join us at the Botanical Center for these hands-on classes designed to complement your homeschool curriculum. Registration encouraged. Space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 extension 2 or 4 or e-mail Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.

$3

Garden Nights Out: Salsa Canning

Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

Bring a date, bring a friend, or just bring yourself for a night out in the garden! Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of cold pack canning? In this class, participants will make a tasty salsa recipe and can it. All supplies will be provided along with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Registration is […]

LTG: Plant in the Fall, Bloom in the Spring

Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

Master Gardeners of Greene County present Learn to Grow in the Garden Third Mondays, June 17 - October 21, 2019 6 PM – 7 PM The Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO 65807 417-891-1515 or see mggreene.org $5.00 per person per class, pay at the door Registration begins at 5:30 PM […]

$5

Homeschool Horticulture: Mega Metamorphosis

Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

Grade: first Join us at the Botanical Center for these hands-on classes designed to complement your homeschool curriculum. Registration encouraged. Space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 extension 2 or 4 or e-mail Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.

$3
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Monarch Butterfly Tag and Release

Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

Be a part of one of the most remarkable natural events on the planet! Join Butterfly House volunteers as we partner with Monarch Watch, a research and conservation program, to tag migratory monarch butterflies. From Springfield, a monarch can travel about 1,600 miles to its overwintering site in Mexico. Help local experts: tag a butterfly, […]

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