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  • Spring Break in the Garden: Lake Walk

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

    Explore our water resources as we take a walk around Lake Drummond followed by a fun game. Pay at the gift shop then meet at the Mosaic. Ages: Kindergarten-6th Grade

    $5

  • Spring Break in the Garden: Woodpeckers

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

    Come find out more about these noisy garden residents as we learn to "speak" woodpecker. Then we'll make some fun woodpecker treats. Meet at the Botanical Center. Ages: Kindergarten-6th Grade

    $5

  • Japanese Stroll Garden – Docent Training

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

    Become part of an amazing network of people who maintain the gardens and connect people with plants, nature, and parks. Learn about park volunteer requirements and how you can join our efforts to make the Botanical Gardens an extraordinary place! This particular training is specifically for those interested in assisting Parks staff in caring for […]

    Free

  • Spring Break in the Garden: Japanese Garden Tour

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    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.

    $5

  • Spring Break in the Garden: Clover and Peanuts and Redbuds, Oh My!

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

    Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, we'll discover the relatives of your lucky four-leaf clover, the fabulous fabaceae family. Then we'll create a special St. Patrick's Day craft that's sure to keep those pinchers away. Meet at the Botanical Center. ALLERGY WARNING: Peanuts will be present.

    $5

  • Sensory Garden Symposium

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

    An invitation to learn more about Springfield's up and coming Sensory Garden! Topics will include: Memory Care with Alzheimer patients using Plants Kelly McGowan, Horticulture Specialist, MU Extension Adaptative Gardening and Disability Sensitivity Amanda Primm, Access and Technology Specialist, Southwest Council for Independent Living Differentiated Learning in the Garden Becky Day, Interpretive Horticulturist, Botanical Center […]

    $18

  • Springfield Sister Cities Association – Annual Meeting

    Join us for dinner and entertainment at our annual membership celebration! This event is free to members. Memberships may be purchased at the door or at peacethroughpeople.org. The Annual Meeting […]

    Free to members

  • Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Opens for Season

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    The Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden opens today! The garden is open daily from 10:00am-7:00pm April-September and 10:00am-6:00pm in October. It is closed November-March.

    $3.00

  • Early Risers in the Japanese Stroll Garden

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    See the Japanese Garden in the early morning light. A great time for amateur and professional photographers! Photo passes sold separately for professional shoots and clients.

    $5

  • Roston Native Butterfly House – New Docent Training

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

    You are invited to join our team of dynamic volunteers who are passionate about native Lepidoptera and the habitats that support their life cycles. Dr. Chris Barnhart, Distinguished Professor of Biology at MSU and Butterfly House Curator, will lead this basic training on species variety and what it takes to become a docent for the […]

    Free