• Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Mushrooms and Fungi

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

    A week-long horticulture day camp with a different focus each day. Register per day or for the whole week. Registration required, limited to 8 students. 417-891-1515 Age: 5-12 yrs. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $20/day, $100/week

  • Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Hibernation and Diapause

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

    A week-long horticulture day camp with a different focus each day. Register per day or for the whole week. Registration required, limited to 8 students. 417-891-1515 Age: 5-12 yrs. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $20/day, $100/week

  • Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Birds and Migration

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

    A week-long horticulture day camp with a different focus each day. Register per day or for the whole week. Registration required, limited to 8 students. 417-891-1515 Age: 5-12 yrs. Time: […]

  • Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Streams and Lakes

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

    A week-long horticulture day camp with a different focus each day. Register per day or for the whole week. Registration required, limited to 8 students. 417-891-1515 Age: 5-12 yrs. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $20/day, $100/week

  • Backpack Buddy Adventure

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

    Grab a fully stocked Explorer Backpack from our gift shop and join us monthly on specific Saturdays to look closely at wild things in the garden. 417-891-1515 Age: 4-12 yrs. Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: Free program; $15/Backpack FOG members; $18/Backpack non-members

  • Butterfly House Docent Training

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

    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 for the 2022 season. New Docent Training Wednesday April 13 at 6 pm and Saturday April 16 at 10:00 am. Both training dates cover […]

  • Hypertufa How-To Class

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

    Learn to make lightweight, porous hypertufa pots for your garden. Each participant takes their creation home. Registration required; fee covers cost of materials provided. 417-891-1515 Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 6-7 p.m. Fee: $15/person

  • Fantastic Friday

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

    Explore the amazing culture of Japan at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden! Join us for the art of fish printing (Gyotaku), stories, songs and explore the beautiful gardens. Age: 3 yrs. to Grade 5 Time: 10 a.m.-Noon Fee: Free

  • Summer Nature School

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

    School-age kids are invited to a variety of classes in the garden. Registration required. Call the number below to register. Age: 6-12 yrs. Time: Thurs., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $5/student

  • Rain Gardens and Barrels

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

    Drawing from our on-site rain garden, we’ll discuss the importance and how to capture rainwater at home. Call for more info Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 6-7 p.m. Fee: Free