Backpack Buddy Adventure: Fall Fruits
We're going on a hunt to find the different fruits trees produce. We'll then create our own creatures with them!
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 will be lots of displays and demonstrations, kids' activities, food, live music, and building tours. Don period clothing for the costume parade on Sat. at […]
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 Trees and listen to the podcast here. The tour will start in the northwest parking lot.
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.ย From Springfield, a Monarch can travel about 1,600 miles to its overwintering site in Mexico. Help local experts: tag a butterfly, […]
๐๐๐๐๐ Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy a variety of local performance groups in an extraordinary setting! Beer and wine available for purchase. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ป., ๐ข๐ฐ๐. ๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฝ.๐บ.: ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ณ๐ถ๐ฒ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ 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.
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.
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.
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