Get your hands dirty at one of the prettiest places in town. Springfield Botanical Gardens relies on volunteers to deadhead flowers, pull weeds, and keep the gardens looking their best. If you don’t have a green thumb, you could also help lead tours, provide education, present special events or be part of projects. Learn about […]
Ladies, grab your girlfriends for an adult craft night. Create a watercolor painting with Gypsy Girl Shop and enjoy a delicious charcuterie board! Beer & wine available for purchase. $40 fee covers food and art supplies. Register by Feb 1, 48 spots available. For more information, call 891-1515, x4. (Actual paintings may vary from photo.)
New this year! Start your Saturday with girlfriends! Led by Hannah Upton, owner of Olive Leaf & Co., create an acrylic art painting and enjoy a delicious brunch. $40 fee covers food and art supplies. Register online only; registration closes on Feb. 3. Call 891-1515, x4 for more information. (Actual painting may vary from picture.)
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
Spring is coming! Get ready to plant beautiful lilies in your garden with the Ozark Regional Lily Society's spring bulb sale. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:00 am sharp on Saturday, March 9th in the Meeting Room at the Springfield Botanical Center, located at 2400 South Scenic, in Springfield. Don't miss the opportunity […]
2024 Annual Springfield Orchid Society Show, March 16th and 17th. The Springfield Orchid Society is a local group of orchid lovers. Members grow orchids on a scale as large as a thousand plants in a climate controlled 2000 sf greenhouse, down to growers who have a few plants that thrive on windowsills throughout their homes. […]
Have you ever wanted to raise chickens but didn't know where to start? This class is for you! Michelle Rogers, Youth Program Associate with MU Extension, leads this class on the basics of raising and keeping chickens. It is a free event; no registration is needed. Call 891-1515, x4 for more information. Held in the […]
Pre-schoolers and family are invited to listen to a garden-themed story followed by a fun craft or activity. Held the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday. Age: All ages Time: 10-10:30 a.m. 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.
This month, we'll walk the .7-mile loop around Lake Drummond. We'll learn more about Anne Drummond, visit the new human sundial, and check out some of the hidden gems in the park. The walk will start at the Kachel fountain at 1 pm. For more information, call 891-1515, x4.
