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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 […]

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 […]

Free
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Virtual Butterfly Festival & Young Sprouts

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 […]

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FOG Board Meeting

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 info@friendsofthegarden.org.

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Japanese Fall Mini Series

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, United States

Celebrate Japanese culture, mask and social distance at a series of small outdoor events! Learn more at peacethroughpeople.org.

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CANCELLED: 1860s Lifestyle Expo

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

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 […]

Gigs: Marideth Sisco

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

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 […]

Gigs: Kevin Cott

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

Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden, a free concert series at 2 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 […]

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Garden Discovery Walks

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

Take a stroll with staff horticulturist to discover a deeper appreciation about the plants in the garden. Oct 5: Wild and Wicked - See what plant killed Lincoln's mother and flowers used in organic pesticides. Oct 12: Forage Free! Edible lawn and garden weeds. Oct 19: Pioneer Kitchen and Prairie - meet at Gray/Campbell Farmstead. […]

$5

Virtual Taste of Tlaquepaque

Springfield Sister Cities Association hosts its Taste of Tlaquepaque (tuh-lah-kay-pah-kay) event in Springfield, Mo. each year to celebrate Mexican culture and Springfield’s sister city relationship with Tlaquepaque, Mexico. The in-person […]

$20