Come for a special early tour of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden that's just for kids! Then we'll make fish print art. Meet at the Japanese garden entrance. Pay at the gift shop then meet at the Japanese Garden entrance. Ages: Kindergarten-6th Grade.
Ride a solar tram on a 20-minute guided tour of the 112-acre Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. Weekday fieldtrips and private tours available for a fee.
Experience the sounds of a spring garden under the moonlight. Guided with an interpreter, you will learn the calls of frogs and other wildlife. Registration required. Botanical Center 891-1515 All ages
The Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden will open for the season on Mon., Mar. 30 from 10am-7pm. The Stroll Garden is open every day of the week until Sat., Oct. 31. From April through September, the Stroll Garden hours are 10am-7pm. In October, the Stroll Garden hours are 10am-6pm. Last entry is 30 minutes prior to […]
Master Gardeners of the Ozarks in conjunction with the Bonniebrook Historical Society invite you to take a step back in time and join us for our “Bohemian Garden Rhapsody Tour.” Saturday, June 13th from 10 AM to 3 PM Learn from the Master Gardeners at a variety of gardens and horticultural Education Stations highlighting Bonniebrook’s […]
The Roston Native Butterfly House closes for the season on Sunday, October 3. Stop by before then to enjoy Missouri's first native butterfly house. Hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-7:30pm and Saturday-Sunday, 10am-6pm (hours vary based on volunteer availability – please call the Botanical Center at 417-891-1515 to confirm).
Chase the winter blues away as we build a plant terrarium. Bring a clear container to transform into a tiny greenhouse environment. Registration required. Fee covers the cost of materials […]
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
Celebrate Earth Day with an outdoor picnic (pack your own or purchase concessions), crafts and activities. Enjoy a screening of, "The Bee Movie" Arrive early to witness the annual Arbor Day Mayor's Proclamation Activities begin at 6 p.m. Movie begins at dusk Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Age: All ages Time: 6-9 p.m. Fee: FREE
Step back in time while visiting the Gray/Campbell Farmstead for the Second Saturday Showcases. The farmstead will feature specific aspects of pioneer living from the mid-1800s. Tour the farmstead buildings, listen to live music, and see demonstrations on gardening, homespun clothing, quilts, home arts, and cooking over an open fire. This particular Saturday Showcase will […]
