For one week only, take part in our self-led scavenger hunt that explores the entire park. Prizes for each hunt completed. Scavenger hunt pages available at the Botanical Center front desk starting March 13. 417-891-1515 Age: 12-18 yrs. Time: Sunrise to sunset Fee: Free
A week-long horticulture day camp with a different focus each day. Register per day or for the whole week. Registration required, limited to 8 students. 417-891-1515 Age: 5-12 yrs. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $20/day, $100/week
Abby Block teaches how to create upcycled garden décor using “throwaway” items that we have lying around our homes or might otherwise trash. 417-891-1515 Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 6-7 p.m. Fee: $5/person
A week-long horticulture day camp with a different focus each day. Register per day or for the whole week. Registration required, limited to 8 students. 417-891-1515 Age: 5-12 yrs. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $20/day, $100/week
A week-long horticulture day camp with a different focus each day. Register per day or for the whole week. Registration required, limited to 8 students. 417-891-1515 Age: 5-12 yrs. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $20/day, $100/week
The Springfield Orchid Society is a local group of orchid lovers. Members grow orchids on a scale as large as a thousand plants in a climate controlled 2000 sf greenhouse, down to growers who have a few plants that thrive on window sills throughout their homes. We meet monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 7 […]
Grab a fully stocked Explorer Backpack from our gift shop and join us monthly on specific Saturdays to look closely at wild things in the garden. 417-891-1515 Age: 4-12 yrs. Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: Free program; $15/Backpack FOG members; $18/Backpack non-members
A guided garden tour where we learn about history and gardening techniques and how to incorporate aspects in your own yard. 417-891-1515 Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 1-2 p.m. Fee: Free
Learn more about how to get involved as a volunteer or supporter of the Farmstead, Liberty School, cultural arts, heirloom gardens, and historic artifacts. Enjoy guest speaker, Dr. Brooks Blevins's presentation of "HOW TO TALK OZARK IN SEVEN SIMPLE STEPS." This meeting will be inside the Botanical Center and is free to the public.
Welcome Spring with the Lily Bulb Sale on the rooftop at the Springfield Botanical Gardens! The Ozark Regional Lily Society will be selling a wide variety of lily bulbs to help give your garden an elegant pop of color!
