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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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].
Celebrate Japanese culture, mask and social distance at a series of small outdoor events! Learn more at peacethroughpeople.org.
This event has been cancelled. As fall approaches it is a great time to visit the Gray-Campbell Farmstead. The buildings are open for all to experience. Several booths are set-up for visitors to get a glimpse into farm life in the 1860's. Many hands on activities for all ages. 11:00 am - 4:30 pm each […]
Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20 and Sundays in October 2020 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within the beautiful Kay Cummins Finnie Dogwood Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. Bring your lawn […]
