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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
All are welcome to join us for a free educational event to be held on Saturday, April 21 from 1:00-3:00pm at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center. Patti Waterman will speak about her daylily program. She has been hybridizing for 24 years at Waterman Gardens located in a creek valley in rural Osage County, Missouri which […]
Come early to see our large selection of perennials, Missouri Natives, veggies, herbs, shrubs, trees, grasses and more at the Botanical Center in Nathanael Greene Park at 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield MO 65807 Check our Website mggreene.org/plantsale for an updated list of plants for sale, like us on FaceBook or call 417-874-2963. CASH - CHECK […]
