• Romance in the Garden 2025

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

     Explore the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden after hours with your sweetheart or bestie during Romance in the Garden 2025   Friday, June 6 | 7-9 p.m.   Enjoy romantic music, lights and a charcuterie picnic  Floating water lanterns, and beer and wine available for purchase.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED by May 29. FEE: $50/Couple, ages 21 yrs. and up only. Includes an […]

    $50
  • Caterpillar Care Workshop

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

    Learn the tried and true methods of rearing butterflies and moths in your own home from Dr. Chris and Deb Barnhart, curators of the Roston Native Butterfly House. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to take caterpillars and/or eggs home to rear! Register HERE!

  • 2025 Butterfly Festival

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

    Friends of the Garden’s Butterfly Festival marks 16 years of celebrating pollinators alongside the Springfield/Greene County Park Board and local partners! Join us Saturday, June 14, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm! More info is COMING SOON!

  • 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 on the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday. Age: All ages Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Fee: Free

  • Garden Story Time

    Recurring
    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 on the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday. Age: All ages Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Fee: Free

  • Story Times at the Roston Native Butterfly House

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

    Butterfly House Docent Lindsey leads a new butterfly-focused story time this summer! Each story time will include reading a butterfly-themed book, followed by a walk through the caterpillar cafe. Designed for toddlers to children 7 years old. Each story time will begin near the butterfly house. The stories chosen are: 7/9: The Little Butterfly That […]

  • Garden Story Time

    Recurring
    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 on the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday. Age: All ages Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Fee: Free

  • Plant Mounting & Care Class

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

    Join The Plant Room for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to mount a Staghorn fern or other epiphytic plant. For just $35 per person, they'll provide all the materials and step-by-step instructions. Registration required, limited to 20 participants. Call 891-1515, ext. 4 for more information.

  • Garden Story Time

    Recurring
    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 on the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday. Age: All ages Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Fee: Free

  • Backpack Buddy Adventure: Ladybugs!

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

    Did you know a ladybug can eat up to 75 aphids a day? They are nature's pest control on plants but their populations are in decline. This month, we will learn about native varieties of ladybugs, study their lifecycle, and search for them in the garden. We will also learn about 'Lost Ladybug Project' where […]