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  • Postponed: The Garden Gala

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

    This event has been postponed to June 2021. Check back later for more information!

    $60 – $75

  • Wild Herb Walk

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

    This is a series of garden walks getting to know local flora and how it can be used for food, medicine and the story behind the common names. Plants we will visit this week: Spiderwort, Serviceberry, Prickly Pear, Quinine and more! Limited to the first 15 people. Fee $5 meet and pay at the Botanical […]

    $5

  • CANCELLED: Fantastic Friday at Gray-Campbell Farmstead

    Gray Campbell Farmstead 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, United States

    Imagine life in the past! Visit Springfield’s oldest house at the Gray-Campbell Farmstead located within the Springfield Botanical Gardens. Tour the historical home and visit with volunteer reenactors to learn what life was like in the 1860s when settlers ground their own corn, made their own rope and grew most of the food they ate. […]

  • CANCELLED: Bohemian Garden Rhapsody Tour

    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 […]

  • Caterpillar Hunt with Kids

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

    Start with pictures and a story about caterpillars, then we will walk into the gardens with our eagle eyes on and inspect known host plants for signs of future butterflies! Limited to 15 people. Fee: any donation to the Roston Native Butterfly House. RSVP to 417-891-1515 ex 3.

    Donation

  • Postponed: Butterfly Festival and Young Sprouts

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

    This event has been postponed and will go virtual the week of July 13! Join us here and on our social media for child-oriented activities and fun designed to nurture an appreciation for gardening and nature.

  • Virtual/In-Person Caterpillar Rearing Workshop

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

    The in-person workshop is now full. Please join us virtually! Learn the tried and true methods of rearing butterflies and moths in your own home from Dr. Chris and Deb Barnhart, curators of the Roston Native Butterfly House. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to take caterpillars and/or eggs home to rear! The in-person workshop […]

    Free

  • Teddy Bear Picnic

    Peace through People Pavilion 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    Bring your favorite stuffed bear and celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day at the Peace Through People Pavilion! Register for a 45-minute session that includes story time, a craft, a game, scavenger hunt, photo ops and popsicles. Bring along a picnic to enjoy before or after your session. The event is free, but registration is […]

    Free

  • Virtual Butterfly Festival & Young Sprouts

    Recurring

    11th Butterfly Festival re-imagined amid COVID concerns For the past decade, the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park has hosted thousands of gardening and butterfly enthusiasts of all ages for a day of celebrating pollinators during the annual Butterfly Festival. This year, however, will look a little different. Due to public health concerns, […]

  • FOG Board Meeting

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

    Friends of the Garden's Board of Directors meets every second Tuesday at 5pm. If you are interested in attending a meeting, please contact the FOG office at 417-874-2952 or [email protected].