Friends of the Garden

Garden Story Time
2018-11-14 09:00 - 09:45 (America/Chicago) | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Join us at the Botanical Center for Garden Story Time.
Preschoolers and their families will enjoy a garden-themed story followed by a fun, age-appropriate activity. For more information, contact the Botanical Center at 417-891-1515 ext. 4
This is a free event.

Homeschool Horticulture: High School
2018-11-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Plant Propagation
Aligns with Missouri Learning Standard 9-12. LS3. B.1
Students will compare and contrast sexual and asexual plant reproduction by exploring plant propagation techniques. This will be a hands-on course providing practical applications for STEM concepts.
Join us in the gardens for plant science programs that supplement your homeschool STEM curriculum. Designed to meet specific grade levels needs, but all ages are welcome.
Registration required, space is limited.
Register online at http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/12648.

Evening Strolls in the Japanese Stroll Garden
2018-11-30 17:30 - 20:30 | about-us-1
The Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden typically closes for the winter on October 31; this winter, November 30-December 22, we invite the public to enjoy evening strolls in the garden on Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30-8:30pm. Take in winter’s subtle beauty and festive lighting.
$4 for adults; children 12 and younger are free.

Holiday Train Garden Display
2018-12-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
The magic of miniature landscapes and moving model trains transforms the Botanical Center atrium into a holiday wonderland. Presented by the Ozark Garden Railway Society. Donations accepted.

Christmas at the Farmstead
2018-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Pink Dogwood Garden Club
Join volunteers at the Gray-Campbell Farmstead to celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas. Decorate the tree with hand-made vintage ornaments. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and carols.

Handmade Wreath Workshop
2018-12-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Create your own wreath with fresh greenery and dried natural ornaments from the garden. Classes limited to 12, registration required. Or book your own group for a private decorating party anytime through the holidays!
Participants: ages 12 and older

Garden Story Time
2019-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
A garden-themed story in the Botanical Center, followed by a fun science-based activity. Botanical Center 891-1515

Friends of the Garden Annual Meeting
2019-01-10 05:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Join us for our Annual Meeting as we celebrate 2018 accomplishments and look toward our exciting goals for 2019!

Volunteer Orientation: General
2019-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Green thumbs not required! If you have a heart for Springfield Botanical Gardens and want to share it with others, learn more about our wide range of opportunities! Registration required. Botanical Center 891-1515
Jan. 21, 10 a.m.: General Orientation
Jan. 21, 12 p.m.: Into the Wild
Feb. 12, 10 a.m.: Ornamental Gardens
March 6, 10 a.m.: Japanese Garden Guides
March 6, 12 p.m.: Kids and Crafts
April 17, 5:30 p.m.: Butterfly House
April 20, 9 a.m.: Butterfly House

Volunteer Orientation: Into the Wild
2019-01-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Orientation | Master Gardeners of Greene County
2019-01-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Required orientation meeting for potential new members of Master Gardeners of Greene County and for anyone interested in 2019 MU Extension Master Gardener core training. Registration required. MU Extension 881-8909

Homeschool Horticulture: Grades 1-2
2019-01-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Plant science programs that supplement home school STEM curriculum. Designed to meet specific grade level needs, but all ages are welcome. Registration required, space is limited. Botanical Center 891-1515

Potting Shed University - Starting Your Own Kitchen Garden
2019-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
The Master Gardeners of Greene County is proud to announce eight new Potting Shed University classes for 2019. All eight classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Botanical Center, beginning on February 4, 2019 and running through April 1, 2019. The fee for all classes is $5 per class; please pay at the door. Registration begins at 5:30pm. For a list of the 2019 classes, visit our Potting Shed University web page and mark your calendar to invest in gardening skills for life!
The February 4 session on Starting Your Own Kitchen Garden features Pat DeWitt, Advanced Master Gardener: For new gardeners or gardeners who are starting over you will learn the basic foundations for a successful garden. Topics covered will include starting your seeds, planning and location of your garden, how to amend the soil, and how to use containers, raised beds or in ground gardening and other gardening tips. All participants will receive a handy booklet that contains all the basic information on starting a vegetable garden, a planting calendar, and useful information on challenges and benefits to growing your own food. We will also discuss ways to store and use the bounty of your harvest. Booklet is provided through the Grow Well Missouri program, Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security, University of Missouri.

Homeschool Horticulture: Grades 3-4
2019-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Potting Shed University - Mediterranean Herbs
2019-02-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
The Master Gardeners of Greene County is proud to announce eight new Potting Shed University classes for 2019. All eight classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Botanical Center, beginning on February 4, 2019 and running through April 1, 2019. The fee for all classes is $5 per class; please pay at the door. Registration begins at 5:30pm. For a list of the 2019 classes, visit our Potting Shed University web page and mark your calendar to invest in gardening skills for life!
The February 11 session on Mediterranean Herbs features Jana Belk, Master Gardener: The health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet is proving to be in part to the Herbs used in meal preparation. Information on growing and benefits of Herbs will be presented by Jana Belk and Joanie Bass – members of the Springfield Area Herb Society.

Volunteer Orientation: Ornamental Gardens
2019-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Homeschool Horticulture: Grades 5-6
2019-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Valentine's Romance in the Garden
2019-02-14 16:30 - 19:30 | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Friday Weather Update: 02/15/19 at 12:50pm
The event will proceed as scheduled; Parks staff is keeping roadways, pathways and parking lots pertinent to the event treated and cleared.

Share the beauty of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden with someone you love. Enjoy the garden decorated in festive lights with romantic music playing softly in the background. Make it special by pre-ordering a picnic basket with a snuggly plush throw, sparkling juice, and Valentine’s cake to enjoy while watching the sunset. Proceeds support garden improvements.
Age: 17 yrs. and up only
Date: Thurs., Feb. 14, and Fri., Feb. 15
Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Fee: $10/person, $15/couple, or $40/picnic basket (includes admission for two)
Member Discount: Friends of the Garden members receive a $2 discount on admission by showing their membership card at the gate.
Advance ticket orders may be placed below or via the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center Gift Shop, 417-891-1515 ext. 2.
Baskets must be preordered by Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. Order below or via the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center Gift Shop, 417-891-1515 ext. 2. In case of weather cancellations, baskets may be picked up at the Botanical Center Mondays-Saturdays between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or Sundays between 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Vouchers for a future “Romance” event will be provided.

Online Ticket and Basket Sales
Online registration is closed. Tickets are available for purchase at the entrance gate.

Potting Shed University - Introduction to Plant Propagation
2019-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
The Master Gardeners of Greene County is proud to announce eight new Potting Shed University classes for 2019. All eight classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Botanical Center, beginning on February 4, 2019 and running through April 1, 2019. The fee for all classes is $5 per class; please pay at the door. Registration begins at 5:30pm. For a list of the 2019 classes, visit our Potting Shed University web page and mark your calendar to invest in gardening skills for life!
The February 18 session on Plant Propagation features Brandon Barnhart, Master Gardener: Would you like to know how to turn one tomato plant into ten? Brandon will show you the basic principles of cloning plants through cuttings, proper tool use and help ID plants that can be easily cloned. Brandon successfully clones 300 to 500 tomato plants annually for Grow Well Missouri Springfield’s seed and plant distributions to local food pantries.

Intro to Civil War Era Costuming and Home Arts
2019-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
For living historians and hobbyists with an interest in the rural Ozarks life in the mid-19th century. Focus on authentic women’s costuming and accoutrements. Discover the life of an apron, quilt patterns and how to construct the Missouri bonnet. Sewing experience preferred. Registration required, contact Nancy Thee at 417-751-2498. For ages 16 and older.

Homeschool Horticulture: Grades 7-8
2019-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Grow Your Community Garden
2019-03-01 08:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
This workshop, sponsored by Great Southern Bank, is designed to support area nonprofit organizations as they learn to grow their community gardens. It is targeted for staff and clients from area nonprofits who have or who would like to start a community garden. Participation in this event is free, but attendees are asked to register below.
Schedule
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Instructors are Kelly McGowan, MU Horticulture Educator; Ken Bass, Master Gardener and Coordinator/Founding Member of the Schweitzer United Methodist Community Garden; and Carl Redmon, Master Gardener and Coordinator/Founding Member of the Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood Community Garden.
This program is hosted in conjunction with the Master Gardeners of Greene County, Springfield, MO whose mission is to help others learn to grow.
A special thanks to the Springfield-Greene County Park Board and their support of educational programming at the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park.
For more information, please e-mail info@friendsofthegarden.org or call 417-874-2952.

Register
Online registration is closed.

Potting Shed University - Frugal Gardening
2019-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
The Master Gardeners of Greene County is proud to announce eight new Potting Shed University classes for 2019. All eight classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Botanical Center, beginning on February 4, 2019 and running through April 1, 2019. The fee for all classes is $5 per class; please pay at the door. Registration begins at 5:30pm. For a list of the 2019 classes, visit our Potting Shed University web page and mark your calendar to invest in gardening skills for life!
The March 4 session on Frugal Gardening features Lois Zerrer, Master Gardener: Come learn practical tips and hints to make your gardening dollars go farther. For flower or vegetable enthusiasts, you will pick up new ideas to find plants, tools and time savers for the garden.

Volunteer Orientation: Japanese Garden Guides
2019-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Volunteer Orientation: Kids and Crafts
2019-03-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Free Lecture: Bees to Honey
2019-03-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Free lecture hosted by Ozark Daylily Society
“Bees to Honey” by Dr. Jon and Amy Turner
Saturday, March 9, 2-4 p.m.

Spring Break in the Botanical Gardens
2019-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Kids may spend Spring Break experiencing the nature and culture of the gardens, with programs that encourage creativity and active play. Meet at the Botanical Center. Sign up for one day or the whole week. Botanical Center 891-1515
5-12 yrs.
1-3 p.m., March 11: Lake Walk
1-3 p.m., March 12: It’s Alive! All about Soils
1-3 p.m., March 13: Japanese Garden Tour and Fish Printing
1-3 p.m., March 14: Container Herb Gardening for Kids
1-3 p.m., March 15: The Botanical Gardens Take Flight
$5/Day
$15/Week

Potting Shed University - Blueberries in the Home Garden
2019-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
The Master Gardeners of Greene County is proud to announce eight new Potting Shed University classes for 2019. All eight classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Botanical Center, beginning on February 4, 2019 and running through April 1, 2019. The fee for all classes is $5 per class; please pay at the door. Registration begins at 5:30pm. For a list of the 2019 classes, visit our Potting Shed University web page and mark your calendar to invest in gardening skills for life!
The March 11 session on Blueberries in the Home Garden features Patrick Byers, MU Extension Horticulture Specialist: Blueberries are delicious and good for you! Learn how to grow this sometimes challenging plant, both in the garden and in containers. Selecting the best cultivar, preparing the soil, planting and caring for your bushes, and enjoying the harvest will be the class topics.

Homeschool Horticulture: High School
2019-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Orchid Show and Sale
2019-03-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
The Springfield Orchid Society brings a juried display of beautiful, rare and exotic orchids to the Botanical Center. Orchids available for purchase. Botanical Center 891-1515
