• Winter Twilight Hikes

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    Springfield Botanical Gardens 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO, United States

    Enjoy the subtle beauty of a winter landscape while listening for owls and early spring peepers on this staff-guided walk around Lake Drummond. Hot chocolate and treats included. Feb. 13: […]

    $2 – $3
  • Garden Story Time (in-person or virtual)

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

    Join us inside the Botanical Center Workshop for a garden season-themed story followed by a fun environmental-based activity. Attend in person or watch later on Facebook! AGE Preschoolers and family […]

    Free
  • Japanese Gardening Series

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

    Gain hands-on work experience in the Mizumoto Japanese Garden with a series of special projects and skill demonstrations. Includes lunch. Fri., March 19: Meditation Zen Garden – Rock, Rake, and […]

    $20
  • Annual Lily Bulb Sale

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

    Join the Ozark Regional Lily Society for their annual bulb sale at the pavilion outside the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden located within the Springfield Botanical Gardens. The sale begins at 11am and ends at 2pm or when all of the bulbs are sold. They have approximately 500 bulbs for sale in numerous colors and varieties, […]

  • CANCELLED: Kite and Pinata Festival

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

    Springfield Sister Cities is so disappointed to cancel this event due to the poor weather forecast. The Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden will still be open for free admission from 10am-7pm, and the Gray/Campbell Farmstead will still be open for free viewing from 1:30-4:30pm. Celebrate spring with the Springfield Sister Cities Association. Bring a kite to […]

    Free
  • Butterfly House 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 Roston Native Butterfly House Curator, will lead this basic training on species variety and what it takes to become a docent […]

    Free
  • Garden Society Plant Sale

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

    Presented by park partner garden societies. Sale includes annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, bulbs, grasses, vines, ground covers, shrubs and trees. Cash or check only. Held rain or shine. Arrive early for best selection. AGE All ages DATE Sat., April 24 TIME 8 a.m.-2 p.m. LOCATION Springfield Botanical Gardens FEE Free admission, prices vary per plant

  • Earth Fair & Movie Night

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

    Free screening of a family movie with an environmental message. Come early for tree activities and take-aways. Movie begins at dusk at the Peace Through People Pavilion. AGE All ages DATE Sat, April 24 TIME 7 p.m. LOCATION Peace Through People Pavilion FEE Free

    Free