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  • Summer Nature Series: Amphibians vs. Reptiles

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

    Join us in June as we are going to compare and contrast amphibians and reptiles! For children age 6-11, $5/student. Call 891-1515, x 4 to register. Registration closes June 2.

  • Foraging Missouri with Rachael West

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

    Join us as Rachael, owner and founder of Eating the Ozarks, teaches us about the abundance of food in our own landscapes. This will be an outside event, starting at the botanical center. Free event, no registration needed. Call 891-1515, x4 for more information.

  • Fantastic Friday at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

    Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, United States

    The Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park is a beautiful place to learn more about Japanese culture. Enjoy stories and songs, and explore the beautiful gardens. Admission is free from 10 a.m.-noon. Bring your library card -- the Mobile Library will be parked nearby for all of these events.

  • Backpack Buddy Adventure: Fall Fruits

    Springfield Botanical Gardens 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO, United States

    Join us to look more closely at the wild things in the garden. Theme changes each month. Meet at the Botanical Center. Springfield Botanical Gardens 417-891-1515 Age: 4-12 yrs. Time: […]

  • Annular Eclipse Party on the Roof

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

    Join the Springfield Astronomical Society and Springfield-Greene Co. Library District at the Springfield-Greene Co. Botanical Center to learn about the sun and moon during the annular eclipse. Look through special […]

  • Beekeeping 101

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

    Have you always wanted to learn how to be a beekeeper (apiarist) but didn't know where to start? Jeff Maddox, President of the Beekeepers Association of the Ozarks teaches this class on beekeeping for beginners. Free event, no registration required. Call 891-1515, x4 for more information.

  • Spring Break Scavenger Hunt

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

    A self-led scavenger hunt exploring Springfield Botanical Gardens. Prizes for completion! Start your hunt at the Botanical Center front desk. Botanical Center 417-891-1515 Age: 6-18 yrs. Time: Sunrise to sunset Fee: Free

  • Backpack Buddy Adventure: Backyard Safari

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

    For our first adventure of the year, we're taking a closer look at the habitats around us and the animals that live there. The adventure starts in the botanical center atrium at 11 am sharp. Free event, no registration needed. Call 891-1515, x4 for more information.

  • April Solar Eclipse

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

    While parts of Missouri experience a total solar eclipse, Springfield will reach 97% obscurity at about 1:54 p.m. Celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event with viewing and activities at Springfield Botanical Gardens […]

  • Astronomy Night on the Roof

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

    Join the Springfield Astronomical Society on the Botanical Center roof as we view the waxing crescent moon and Jupiter. Springfield Botanical Gardens 417-891-1515 Age: All ages Time: Fri., 5 p.m.-9 […]