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  • 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 on the Great Lawn and Botanical Center roof. Springfield Botanical Gardens 417-891-1515 Age: All ages Time: Mon., 12-2 p.m. Fee: Free, $2/Eclipse glasses

  • 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 p.m. Fee: Free

  • Dish-to-Dirt Home Composting Class

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

    Do you want to learn more about composting in your backyard? Sign up for this Dish to Dirt Home Composting class! We'll share the basics of why do home composting, how to get started, how to maintain a bin year-round and troubleshoot potential problems. This workshop will be presented in collaboration with staff from the […]

  • Garden Walk & Talk: Butterfly Garden

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

    Join us in the butterfly garden with the garden adopters. We'll discuss the plants they chose for the garden and why. Find ideas to take home and help support our native butterflies! Call 891-1515, x4 for more information

  • 2025 Butterfly House Docent Training

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

    Join us for an enchanting experience working with butterflies! We're excited to offer a *free training session* designed for those eager to volunteer at the Roston Native Butterfly House this season. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Chris Barnhart and Tammy Trantham, you’ll dive into the fascinating world of Lepidoptera, gaining the knowledge and skills […]

  • 2025 Butterfly House Docent Training

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

    Join us for an enchanting experience working with butterflies! We're excited to offer a *free training session* designed for those eager to volunteer at the Roston Native Butterfly House this season. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Chris Barnhart and Tammy Trantham, you’ll dive into the fascinating world of Lepidoptera, gaining the knowledge and skills […]

  • Yoga in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

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

    Enjoy the serenity of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden while being led through an intermediate-level yoga session with Yogi Angie Snyder of Blue Pants Yoga. This one-hour session will take place on the moon deck lawn once the garden closes for the evening. $20 registration fee covers admission fee to the garden. Register HERE. Only […]

    $20

  • Growing Mushrooms at Home

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

    Join us as we will learn to collaborate with fungi to grow beautiful, unique, and delicious gourmet mushrooms! Mike Snyder of Wildwise Botanicals will be giving a presentation about how to successfully grow mushrooms at home, focusing on outdoor and low-tech methods. Mike will share a slideshow of his successes and experiences with a variety […]

    $35