Butterfly 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 […]
Join 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 […]
Success for Spring! Learn about all the different varieties of spring-blooming bulbs and how to have a successful spring showing.
Grab 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: […]
Audubon Garden Join us as we venture to the Audubon Garden. We will learn about the plants that provide food and habitat for birds. We'll also view the birds that utilize this favorite spot. Tram available for transport.
Learn how best to prune trees, taught by a certified arborist. Each attendee will be able to practice on provided material.
Fabulous Fungi! The month of October we're studying fungi. There's more to them than just toadstools. We'll dissect edible mushrooms and learn why they are so important for our world. $5 per student, for students age 5-12, registration required. Call 891-1515 to register.
School-age kids are invited to a variety of classes about nature. Second Thursday of the month. Registration required. Botanical Center 891-1515 Age: 5-12yrs. Time: 10-11a.m. Fee: $5/student
Master Gardener Demonstration Garden
Houseplants are more popular than ever. Learn how to care for their individual needs so they can thrive. Botanical Center 891-1515 Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fee: Free
