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.
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.
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: 11 a.m.-Noon Fee: Free
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 […]
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.
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
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.
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
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
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 […]
