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SUMMARY:Gray/Campbell Farmstead Open House
DESCRIPTION:Visit with volunteer docents to look inside historic buildings and learn more about life in the Ozarks in the 1860s. Open weather permitting.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gray-campbell-farmstead-open-house/2021-09-05/
LOCATION:Gray Campbell Farmstead\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour,Tour
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SUMMARY:Japanese Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Springfield Sister Cities Association\, in partnership with the Springfield- Greene County Park Board\, proudly presents the 25th Japanese Fall Festival on Friday-Sunday\, September 10-12\, 2021\, in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden located within the extraordinary Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, Mo. \nUzumaru\, a yosakoi dance ensemble from San Jose’s Japantown\, headlines the festival. Yosakoi is an energetic style of dance that blends traditional and modern Japanese movements and music. \nYasu Ishida\, storyteller and magician originally from Ube\, Japan\, returns to the festival for an encore performance. Ishida combines traditional Japanese theatre\, music\, origami\, magic and storytelling to bring the enchanting land of Japan to his audiences. \nFavorite performers returning to the festival include St. Louis Osuwa Taiko\, ensemble drummers; Kizuna\, Springfield’s Japan America Friendship Club; and Tracy’s Kenpo Karate Studios of Southwest Missouri\, martial arts demonstrators. \nIn addition to numerous vendor and artisan booths featuring wares authentic to Japanese culture\, guests will enjoy the Nihon bunka taiken tent (Japanese culture experience tent)\, the omiyage and dagashi tent (souvenirs and snacks tent)\, and concessions. \nThe festival offers many cultural opportunities geared toward children including an activity area featuring traditional Japanese games and crafts led by Japanese language students from Kickapoo High School and Japanese art activities led by the Springfield Regional Arts Council. \nBring your glow sticks and enjoy a hologram projected concert\, Miku Matsuri\, organized by Springfield Cosplay on Saturday\, September 11 at 9 p.m. Cosplay Day is Sunday\, September 12; come to the festival in your cosplay (costume role play) to receive $3 admission. In celebration of its 6th anniversary\, Springfield Cosplay presents a cosplay showcase featuring Shiny Dreamers at 5 p.m. \nBeginning at dusk on Friday and Saturday\, September 10 and 11\, hundreds of torches light the garden pathways and soft Japanese music fills the air to create a romantic strolling atmosphere. Purchase a wishing lantern and set your dreams afloat on one of the koi ponds. \nFestival hours are 5 p.m.-10 p.m. on Friday\, September 10; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday\, September 11; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday\, September 12. \nAdmission for adults is $10 on Saturday\, September 11 and $7 on Friday and Sunday\, September 10 and 12. Children 12 and younger are $3 on any day. People dressed in cosplay (costume role play) receive a $3 admission price on Sunday\, September 12. \nFace coverings are strongly encouraged at interaction points. \nMembers of Springfield Sister Cities Association receive free entry all weekend. An annual membership ranges in price from $5 for a student to $50 for a family; join and view additional membership benefits at peacethroughpeople.org/membership. \nHundreds of volunteers are needed to work the Japanese Fall Festival; volunteers receive free entry to the festival on the day of their shift. For more information and to sign up\, please click here. \nNew vendor applications are welcome; proposed booths must be authentic to Japanese culture for consideration. For more information and to apply\, please click here. \nSupport for the Japanese Fall Festival is provided by Queen City Real Estate Company\, Tony and Linda Shalloup\, Tom Finnie and Chase. Sponsorship opportunities are available; learn more at peacethroughpeople.org/sponsorship. \nThe Japanese Fall Festival is a celebration of authentic Japanese culture highlighting Springfield’s 35-year-old sister city relationship with Isesaki\, Japan. In typical years\, Springfield and Isesaki exchange performers to entertain and share culture at each other’s festivals. These exchanges were cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. \nSpringfield Sister Cities Association donates half of the Japanese Fall Festival’s admission proceeds to the maintenance and development of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, sponsored by Simmons Bank. The remaining proceeds benefit cultural programs which further Springfield Sister Cities Association’s mission of “Peace through People.” \nFor more information regarding the Japanese Fall Festival or Springfield Sister Cities Association\, please visit peacethroughpeople.org/jff or call 417-874-2962.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/japanese-fall-festival-2/2021-09-10/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T200000
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Class
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Springfield Astronomical Society as they walk us through the basics of star gazing and moon phases. Telescopes provided. Held on the Botanical Center roof. For ages 12 and up. \nQuestions? Call 891-1515\, ext. 4
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/astronomy-class/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center":MAILTO:kkeith@springfieldmo.gov
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SUMMARY:Fall Bulb Planting
DESCRIPTION:Success for Spring!\nLearn about all the different varieties of spring-blooming bulbs and how to have a successful spring showing.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/fall-bulb-planting/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Program,Gardening Class
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SUMMARY:Garden Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Johnny Appleseed\nThis month we’ll read a story about Johnny Appleseed and make an apple-themed craft!
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/garden-story-time-4/2021-09-16/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T044302Z
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SUMMARY:Backpack Buddy Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Grab a fully stocked Explorer Backpack and join us on third Saturdays to look more closely at the wild things in the garden. \nBotanical Center 891-1515 \nAge: 4-12 yrs.\nTime: 11a.m.-12p.m.\nFee: Free program\,$15/backpack FOG members\,$18/backpack non-members
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/backpack-buddy-adventures/2021-09-18/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center":MAILTO:kkeith@springfieldmo.gov
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UID:3862-1631962800-1631982600@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:30th Annual 1860’s Lifestyle Expo
DESCRIPTION:Rediscover pioneer life at the Gray/Campbell Farmstead\, with apple-butter making\, horseshoes\, hearth cooking\, fiber arts\, crafts\,wood carving and more. Tour the barn\, kitchen\, Liberty Schoolhouse\, and the oldest house in Springfield. Concessions available. \nGray/Campbell Farmstead 891-1515 \nAge: All ages\nTime: Sat.\, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.\, Sun.\, 12-4:30 p.m.\nFee: Free
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/30th-annual-1860s-lifestyle-expo/2021-09-18/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gray Campbell Farmstead":MAILTO:information@graycampbellfarmstead.org
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SUMMARY:Garden Walk & Talk
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Garden\nJoin us as we venture to the Audubon Garden. We will learn about the plants that provide food and habitat for birds. We’ll also view the birds that utilize this favorite spot. Tram available for transport.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/garden-walk-talk/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Program,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center":MAILTO:kkeith@springfieldmo.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260620T085948
CREATED:20210825T051139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T051139Z
UID:3819-1632564000-1632578400@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Fall is the perfect time to plant! Join our vendors on the Botanical Center roof and shop a variety of trees\, shrubs\, and perennials.\nHang around for monarch butterfly tagging afterwards!
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T042658Z
UID:3865-1632578400-1632582000@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tag and Release
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of one of the most remarkable natural events on the planet! Join Friends of the Garden and Monarch Watch to tag and release migratory monarch butterflies. \nBotanical Center 891-1515 \nAge: All ages\, 7 yrs. and up to tag\nTime: 2 p.m.\nFee: Free
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/monarch-tag-and-release/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands On Workshop
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