Virtual Vegetable Gardening Class
ZoomPlanning is essential to a successful vegetable garden. Learn about soil health, garden location, and other considerations. Registration is required by midnight on January 31.
$5
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Educational Program
Homeschool Horticulture Series
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United StatesJoin staff for lessons connected to working in and enjoying the outdoors! Feb. 11: Winter Hike Preparedness, age 10 yrs. and up, includes notebook, pen and mini first aid March 11: All About MO Wildlife, age 5 yrs. and up, includes notebook, pen and wildlife ID worksheet April 7: Gardening 101, age 8 yrs. and […]
$5
Winter Twilight Hikes
Springfield Botanical Gardens 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO, United StatesEnjoy the subtle beauty of a winter landscape while listening for owls and early spring peepers on this staff-guided walk around Lake Drummond. Hot chocolate and treats included. Feb. 13: Far out and Far from Valentine’s Feb. 27: Full Moon Hike March 26: Full Moon Hike AGE 5 yrs. and up DATE Feb. 13, Feb. […]
$2 – $3
Garden Story Time (in-person or virtual)
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United StatesJoin us inside the Botanical Center Workshop for a garden season-themed story followed by a fun environmental-based activity. Attend in person or watch later on Facebook! AGE Preschoolers and family DATE Thurs., Feb. 18, March 18, April 15 TIME 10 a.m. LOCATION Springfield Botanical Center FEE Free
Free
Japanese Gardening Series
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United StatesGain hands-on work experience in the Mizumoto Japanese Garden with a series of special projects and skill demonstrations. Includes lunch. Fri., March 19: Meditation Zen Garden – Rock, Rake, and Knot Tying Fri., May 14: Candling Pine Fri., June 11: Pruning Maples and Spring Blooms AGE 17 yrs. and up DATE March 19, May 14, […]
$20
Butterfly House Docent Training
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United StatesYou are invited to join our team of dynamic volunteers who are passionate about native Lepidoptera and the habitats that support their life cycles. Dr. Chris Barnhart, Distinguished Professor of Biology at MSU and Roston Native Butterfly House Curator, will lead this basic training on species variety and what it takes to become a docent […]
Free
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Butterfly Festival
Springfield Botanical Gardens 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO, United StatesButterfly Festival marks 12 years of celebrating pollinators Join us as we celebrate the Roston Native Butterfly House and the native butterflies and moths it supports! Friends of the Garden’s […]
Astronomy Class
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United StatesJoin members of the Springfield Astronomical Society as they walk us through the basics of star gazing and moon phases. Telescopes provided. Held on the Botanical Center roof. For ages […]
Fall Bulb Planting
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United StatesSuccess for Spring! Learn about all the different varieties of spring-blooming bulbs and how to have a successful spring showing.
Backpack Buddy Adventures
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United StatesGrab a fully stocked Explorer Backpack and join us on third Saturdays to look more closely at the wild things in the garden. Botanical Center 891-1515 Age: 4-12 yrs. Time: […]
Free – $18