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. […]
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!
Celebrate spring with the Springfield Sister Cities Association. Bring a kite to fly or build one with us on the Great Lawn. Whack a piñata nearby. Enjoy Japanese and Mexican children’s crafts at the Botanical Center, and free admission to the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden as it reopens for the season. Admission is free. Kite […]
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 for the 2022 season. New Docent Training Wednesday April 13 at 6 pm and Saturday April 16 at 10:00 am. Both training dates cover […]
Learn to make lightweight, porous hypertufa pots for your garden. Each participant takes their creation home. Registration required; fee covers cost of materials provided. 417-891-1515 Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 6-7 p.m. Fee: $15/person
Celebrate Earth Day with an outdoor picnic (pack your own or purchase concessions), crafts and activities. Enjoy a screening of, "The Bee Movie" Arrive early to witness the annual Arbor Day Mayor's Proclamation Activities begin at 6 p.m. Movie begins at dusk Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Age: All ages Time: 6-9 p.m. Fee: FREE
Shop from hundreds of plants grown and nurtured by members of the Master Gardeners of Greene County at their annual plant sale. The selection includes trees, shrubs, bulbs, perennials, annuals, grasses, ground covers, vegetables, herbs, houseplants and other garden-related items. Master Gardeners will be on site to assist with purchases and answer questions. Cash, checks […]
About Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and social distance to listen to live, local music in an extraordinary setting! The concerts are free to attend; a $10 donation is suggested to support garden projects (cash or card accepted). Location Peace through People Pavilion in the Kay Cummins Finnie Memorial Dogwood Garden at the Springfield […]
