Friends of the Garden

Shaun Munday: Sounds of Autumn Concert Series
2018-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Central Bank and Central Trust presents Sounds of Autumn, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in October 2018 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within the beautiful Dogwood Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo.
Sounds of Autumn features a variety of local performance groups and offers community members a new way to enjoy the extraordinary park. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating. In the case of inclement weather, the concerts will move inside the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.
Molly Healey | Sunday, October 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Molly Healey is a violinist/fiddle player, cellist, and singer-songwriter. Her solo work features a looping effects pedal that allows her to record herself and play multiple lines at one time.
Casey and the Atta Boys | Sunday, October 14 at 2pm
Casey and the Atta Boys is a bluegrass band featuring Casey Freeland on the bass, Kelly Freeland on the guitar, Andrew Morton on the fiddle, and Justin George on the banjo.
Shaun Munday | Sunday, October 21 at 2pm
Shaun Munday blends soul-drenched vocals with show-stopping bass guitar technique. He captures audiences with a full band sound and plays the bass better than most people play a guitar.
Dallas Jones | Sunday, October 28 at 2pm
Dallas Jones is a folk rock singer-songwriter born and raised in the Ozarks. He has eight studio albums and more than 300 original songs to his credit.
Sounds of Autumn is organized by Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities Association. Funding for the concert series is made possible through Central Bank and Central Trust’s sponsorship of the Dogwood Garden.
The Peace through People Pavilion was constructed in late 2016 to encourage more cultural performances and community events in the Springfield Botanical Gardens. The Pavilion furthers the Friends of the Garden mission to bring people, nature, and gardens together as well as the Springfield Sister Cities Association mission of Peace through People.
For more information, please click here. You may also call 417-891-1515 or e-mail info@friendsofthegarden.org.
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2018 Springfield's Rock, Gem & Mineral Show
2018-10-20 10:00 - 17:00 | MO
We are proud to present our 51st Annual Springfield Rock, Gem & Mineral Show at the Springfield Expo Center, on Saturday, October 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Sunday, October 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There will be rock & mineral specimens, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, grab bags, educational displays, silent auctions, guest speakers & more.
Children under 12 will receive a free Rock Hound Starter Kit (while supplies last).
Adult: $6.00, Student: $3.00, Child (Under 12): $1.00

Casey and the Atta Boys: Sounds of Autumn Concert Series
2018-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | MO

2018 Learn to Grow in the Garden Series: Creating A Garden Sanctuary
2018-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Tom Lakowske will share ideas and inspirations for your garden, building better paths, rooms, beds, and borders. Also, tricks to make your garden appear larger, six gazebo tips, and adding WOW factor finishing touches. Tom is a Master Gardener and president of Greater Ozarks Hosta Society.

Molly Healey: Sounds of Autumn Concert Series
2018-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 | MO

Grow Native! Workshop and Plant Sale
2018-10-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Workshop featuring Victoria Hatfield of wallflowerdesign
You love native plants, but you want put-together native landscaping that looks great throughout the year. Victoria Hatfield, landscape designer from St. Louis, will help you achieve this, with design considerations, plant selection, and development of a maintenance schedule. A native plant sale, exclusively for workshop attendees, will follow Hatfield’s presentation; at noon, the plant sale will be open to the general public.
$20 for members of Missouri Prairie Foundation and Grow Native!; $25 for non-members (includes light breakfast).
Native Plant Sale
Fall is an excellent time to plant native plants! Two Grow Native! professional members will be on hand after the workshop ends to sell native plants to workshop attendees from 11:00 a.m. until noon. At noon, the plant sale will open to the general public.
For full event information, please click here.

Monarch Butterfly Tag & Release
2018-09-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Be a part of one of the most remarkable natural events on the planet! Join Butterfly House volunteers as we partner with Monarch Watch, a research and conservation program, to tag migratory monarch butterflies. From Springfield, a monarch can travel about 1,600 miles to its overwintering site in Mexico.
Help local experts: tag a butterfly, release it, and receive the tag code and information form Monarch Watch so you can track if and when the butterfly is found. This hands-on program from the University of Kansas is a unique opportunity for all ages to learn about monarchs, their habitat, life cycle, and amazing migration.

Missouri Master Gardener State Conference
2018-09-28 - 2018-09-30 | Free Sounds of Autumn concert series brings music to the Springfield Botanical Gardens
The 2018 Missouri Master Gardener State Conference will be hosted by Master Gardeners of the Ozarks at Chateau on the Lake Spa, Resort and Conference Center, September 28 – 30, 2018 in Branson, MO. The conference is open to the public. This is a video “Save the Date” announcement to inform interested gardening enthusiasts and Master Gardeners in Missouri and surrounding states of this wonderful opportunity to visit the Branson area and learn about gardening.
For more information, visit the Conference Website, Facebook Page or read our mailings and get on the mailing list.

2018 Learn to Grow in the Garden Series: Twilight Gardens
2018-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
If you like outdoor living and entertaining, but work during the day or want to avoid the hottest part of the day, twilight gardens are for you! Learn about plants that are most fragrant and vibrant near sunrise and sunset. Learn about garden accessories and building materials that will help you maximize the use of your great outdoor room! Katie Keith, coordinator of the Springfield Botanical Gardens, will present on this exciting topic.

Family Fridays in the Garden: From Garden to Grocer
2018-08-31 19:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Bring the whole family out on select Friday nights this summer to discover the plants, animals, and history of the garden. Meet on the rooftop garden.

Family Fridays in the Garden: Gone Batty
2018-08-17 19:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

2018 Learn to Grow in the Garden Series: Crepe Myrtle
2018-08-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Join Becky Nicholas, Garden Center and Landscape Designer from Wickman’s Garden Village, for an exciting program all about Crepe Myrtles. Becky will share her wealth of information about the types and care of these lovely bloomers. Becky’s programs are always an informative and fun addition to the Learn To Grow In the Garden Series.

Family Fridays in the Garden: From Trail of Tears to Greenway Trail
2018-07-20 19:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

National Teddy Bear Picnic
2018-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Bring your favorite stuffed toy for an evening at the Springfield Botanical Gardens celebrating National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Pack a picnic supper and blanket, and enjoy music, games and popsicles. We’ll sing the Teddy Bears Picnic song at 7 p.m. Free, but registration is requested at ParkBoard.org.

2018 Learn to Grow in the Garden Series: Container Water Gardening
2018-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Linda Siler is the Water Garden Specialist at Wickman’s Garden Center. Linda will present a program about water gardening container style. Participants will come away with new ideas ideas on container types, plants, and fish for smaller water gardens. Linda’s programs are always very creative and full of new ideas.

Family Fridays in the Garden: Neat Natives
2018-07-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Garden Concert Series: Bill Haymes
2018-06-24 14:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Musical guests perform at the new Peace Through People Pavilion. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Donations benefit garden projects.

Garden Concert Series: Izabel Crane
2018-06-23 19:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Daylily Display
2018-06-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
At the height of the season, visit the Daylily Garden, nationally registered as an American Hemerocallis Display Garden, with more than 800 named varieties of daylilies. The Ozark Daylily Society presents a flower display in the Botanical Center.

Butterfly Festival with Young Sprouts in the Garden
2018-06-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Celebrate gardening, nature and butterflies. Visit the Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House and caterpillar petting zoo, enter the pollinator costume contest, “pollinate” flowers, see the Fishin’ Magicians, observe ladybugs and more. Gray-Campbell Farmstead and Liberty School open for tours.

Family Fridays in the Garden: Nocturnal Insects
2018-06-22 19:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Lilium Show
2018-06-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Learn more about the true lilies from the genus Lilium. Exhibits and artistic designs presented by the Ozark Regional Lily Society in the Botanical Center.

2018 Learn to Grow in the Garden Series: Roses
2018-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
We love our rose garden here at the Botanical Gardens, and are excited to present William Aldrich, Master Gardener and Curator, Springfield Botanical Gardens’ Rose Garden as this month’s presenter. The rose holds a unique place in horticulture—cherished for its beautiful blooms, feared for its thorns, scorned by many homeowners for its seemingly daunting care routine. Join Bill for a look at how to succeed with garden roses—from those that care for themselves to those that prefer more than a little nurturing. Take a walk to the Rose Garden for an olfactory treat and meet our newest “treasure”—Elizabeth of Glamis. (Weather permitting)

Garden Concert Series: Liz Moriondo
2018-06-10 14:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Family Fridays in the Garden: Sunset Stroll
2018-06-08 19:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Fantastic Friday
2018-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
The Book Mobile visits the garden! In addition to being able to check out books from the Springfield-Greene County Library district, join us for stories and songs, visit the Butterfly House and explore the gardens and play structures as you engage in our sensory scavenger hunt!

Garden Concert Series: Artist to be Announced
2018-06-03 14:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Butterfly Rearing Workshop
2018-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Join us for an educational and hands-on workshop designed to help you raise Missouri native butterflies and moths in your own home! Learn about the variety of species, their necessary host plants for the larval stage, and best practices for successful rearing.
This workshop is presented free of charge by Dr. Chris Barnhart, Roston Native Butterfly House Curator and Distinguished Professor of Biology at MSU, in conjunction with Friends of the Garden. Registration is requested by calling the Friends of the Garden office at 417-874-2952 or by emailing info@friendsofthegarden.org.

Family Fridays in the Garden: Garden Predators
2018-05-25 19:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Romance in the Garden
2018-05-11 19:30 - 21:30 | about-us-1
Enjoy the full moon and serene landscape of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at dusk. Tiki torches and lanterns light the pathway. Wishing lanterns for floating on the ponds available for purchase. A special experience for graduation or Mother’s Day weekend! Ages 17 and up. $10/person or $15/couple.
