• Harvesting Black Walnuts

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

    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!

  • Monarch Butterfly Tag and Release

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

    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.ย  From Springfield, a Monarch can travel about 1,600 miles to its overwintering site in Mexico. Help local experts: tag a butterfly, […]

  • Gigs in the Garden Concert Series

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

    ๐€๐๐Ž๐”๐“ Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy a variety of local performance groups in an extraordinary setting! Beer and wine available for purchase. ๐’๐‚๐‡๐„๐ƒ๐”๐‹๐„ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ป., ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜. ๐Ÿฎ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐Ÿฎ ๐—ฝ.๐—บ.: ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—๐—ฎ๐˜‡๐˜‡ ๐—˜๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ Robert Holden started the Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble 13 years ago to help keep big band music alive in […]

  • Homeschool Horticulture Series: Insects!

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

    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.

  • Crafting with Pumpkins

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

    Fully embrace pumpkin season! This month we're creating a fall floral arrangement in a real pumpkin. Flowers based on seasonal availability. $20 per person. Fee covers cost of materials, registration is required. Call 891-1515, x4 for more information.

    $20
  • Garden Story & Craft Time

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

    Pre-schoolers and family are invited to listen to a garden-themed story, followed by a fun craft or activity. This months theme is pumpkins! We'll read about a town that was overrun with pumpkin plants and make a craft using pumpkin seeds! Meet at the Botanical Center.

  • Garden Story Time

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

    Pre-schoolers and family are invited to listen to a garden-themed story, followed by a fun craft or activity. Held third Thursdays and Saturdays. Meet at the Botanical Center. Botanical Center 417-891-1515 Age: ย All ages Time: ย Thurs. or Sat., 10-10:30 a.m. Fee: ย Free

  • Gardens Aglow Members Night

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

    Get a sneak peak before anyone else! This special preview is only open to Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities members. Your membership card gets you in free! You can purchase a membership here! More than 175,000 festive lights accent the unique structures and landscaping of the Stroll Garden and capture the winter […]

  • Backpack Buddy Adventures

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

    Grab a fully stocked Explorer Backpack and join us on third Saturdays to look more closely at the wild things in the garden. Botanical Center 417-891-1515 Age: ย 4-12 yrs. Time: ย 11 a.m.-Noon Fee: ย Free program, $15/Backpack FOG members, $18/Backpack non-members

  • Garden Walk and Talk: Gray/Campbell Farmstead

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

    A guided garden tour where we learn about history and gardening techniques and how to incorporate aspects in your own yard. Botanical Center 417-891-1515 Age: ย 18 yrs. and up Date: Sat., Nov. 19: Gray/Campbell Farmstead Time: ย 1-2 p.m. Fee: ย Free