We will be reading 'Carle and the Meaning of Life' by Deborah Freedman, creating our own earth worms out of knee highs, and there will be real worms to touch!
The Gold Star memorial plaque is a gift from the Springfield Council of Federated Garden Clubs. This plaque has been installed near the Blue Star memorial, which honors all who have served […]
The Iris Society of the Ozarks will hold their Annual Fall Iris Rhizome sale 9:00 a.m. – until all iris are sold,(this is usually by 11:00 in the morning!) Saturday, […]
We're going on a hunt to find the different fruits trees produce. We'll then create our own creatures with them!
Join us on September 17 and 18 for the 31st Annual 1860s Lifestyles Expo at the Gray/Campbell Farmstead. Experience what life was like for pioneer families in the 1860s. There […]
Learn about a special planting of trees representing the multiple cultures that make up the people of Springfield. You can learn more about about the Ethnic Life Stories Trail of […]
Did you know Missouri is the world's top producer of black walnuts? Join speaker Hammons Black Walnuts and learn what you need to harvest walnuts as a homeowner!
Be a part of one of the most remarkable natural events on the planet! Join Friends of the Garden as we partner with Monarch Watch, a research and conservation program, to tag migratory monarchs. From Springfield, a Monarch can travel about 1,600 miles to its overwintering site in Mexico. Help local experts: tag a butterfly, […]
𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy a variety of local performance groups in an extraordinary setting! Beer and wine available for purchase. 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝗦𝘂𝗻., 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝘇𝘇 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 Robert Holden started the Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble 13 years ago to help keep big band music alive in […]
School-age kids are invited to a variety of classes about nature on the second Friday of the month. This months class will focus on insects! Registration required, call the Botanical Center to register.
