Friends of the Garden

Monarch Butterfly Tag and Release
2019-09-28 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Romance in the Garden
2019-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Friends of the Garden is pleased partner with Farmers Market of the Ozarks for two nights of Romance in the Garden: A Taste of Market Marry-ment. The event takes place on Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. These romantic evenings highlight the nighttime beauty of the stroll garden while celebrating the harmony of garden to table cuisine.
Take a stroll through the serene garden decorated with ambient lights and with romantic background music by acoustic guitarist Shannon Stine on Friday and harpist Drew Holt on Saturday.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., enjoy a special sampling of cuisine from local chefs featuring a variety of meats, vegetables, appetizers and desserts from Bechard Family Farms, Vaught Farms, Peakview Farm, Dove Creek Wagu and Back Forty Bison. Food vendors include Firelight Pizza, Cha Family Foods, A&A Orchards, Gardener’s Orchards, A&M Donuts and more. Purchase wine and beer and a variety of moonshine from Bub’s Distillery.
Tasting tickets include cuisine sampling, one beverage ticket per person and one wishing lantern and may be preordered by visiting loveyourfarmer.com. Advanced tickets are $60/couple and $35/individual. Tickets purchased after Thursday, October 3 are $75/couple and $40/individual.
Strolling only admission is $15/couple or $10/individual and may be purchased in advance or at the gate. Wishing lanterns may be purchased at the gate for $5.
From 6-6:30 p.m., a special marriage ceremony (a mock wedding of “Pea and Carrot”) celebrates the garden to table union of fresh and local cuisine.
All proceeds from this event benefit the enhancement of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and the mission of Farmers Market of the Ozarks.
Formed in 1985, the 7.5-acre Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden is the oldest attraction at the Springfield Botanical Gardens. It is an authentic representation of traditional Japanese landscape design featuring a large koi pond, moon bridge, meditation garden and tea house. The Stroll Garden is maintained through partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Friends of the Garden, Springfield Sister Cities Association and Springfield’s sister city of Isesaki, Japan.
For more information, please call 417-864-1341 or e-mail info@friendsofthegarden.org.
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Garden Nights Out: Pumpkin Centerpieces
2019-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Bring a date, bring a friend, or just bring yourself for a night out in the garden.
Elevate your fall pumpkins with a fun floral design. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies will be provided along with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Registration is required.
Ages 16 and up
$30/Person or $45/Couple
Register Online:
Couple: http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/15261
Single: http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/15260
Or Call 417-891-1515 ext. 2 or 4

Autumn Native Plant Sale
2019-10-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Find a large diversity of native perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees available for purchase from southwest Missouri’s native plant producers: Ozark Soul Native Plants and Smiling Sun Gardens.

The Singer and the Songwriter: Gigs in the Garden
2019-10-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in October 2019 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within the beautiful Kay Cummins Finnie Dogwood Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo.
Gigs in the Garden features a variety of international and local performance groups and offers community members an exciting 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.
The Singer and the Songwriter performs on Sunday, October 6 at 2 p.m.
The Singer and the Songwriter is the musical duo of vocalist/songwriter Rachel Garcia and guitarist/songwriter Thu Tran. “The duo creates soft melodic songs, that could just as easily exist as poems. Beautiful, and full of sound and emotion” (Playlist Play) while their multi-cultural backgrounds bring depth and diversity to the rich traditions of folk, jazz and blues music; genres they navigate between with ease and fluidity.

The duo has been captivating audiences across the US with their intimate live shows at house concerts, theaters, listening rooms and coffeehouses. At times heartbreaking and at times hilarious, their performances are open-hearted conversations with the audience where they share their stories full of honesty, humor and wit, while delivering their songs with riveting, economical precision.
Garcia’s voice is “rich and mellow, strong and elegant, delicate and turbulent” (The Huffington Post) while Tran’s dynamic guitar-playing “shimmies and swings like Django Reinhardt” (Nooga). They have released 3 critically-acclaimed albums, and are currently touring the US.
Connect with The Singer and the Songwriter
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About Gigs in the Garden
Gigs in the Garden is organized by Ric Mayer, maintainer of the Kickapoo Edge Prairie, and Linda Chorice, former Springfield Conservation Nature Center Manager. The series is managed by Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities Association in cooperation with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Funding for the concert series is made possible through Central Bank and Central Trust’s sponsorship of the Dogwood Garden. Though the concerts are free to attend, donations are accepted to benefit and improve the Springfield Botanical Gardens.
For more information, please click here.
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Homeschool Horticulture: Move that Seed!
2019-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Grade: second
Join us at the Botanical Center for these hands-on classes designed to complement your homeschool curriculum.
Registration encouraged. Space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 extension 2 or 4 or e-mail Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.

Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble: Gigs in the Garden
2019-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in October 2019 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within the beautiful Kay Cummins Finnie Dogwood Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo.
Gigs in the Garden features a variety of international and local performance groups and offers community members an exciting 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.
Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble performs on Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m. Directed by Bob Holden, this group has a “big band” sound and is made up of Springfield community members.

Connect with Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble
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About Gigs in the Garden
Gigs in the Garden is organized by Ric Mayer, maintainer of the Kickapoo Edge Prairie, and Linda Chorice, former Springfield Conservation Nature Center Manager. The series is managed by Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities Association in cooperation with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Funding for the concert series is made possible through Central Bank and Central Trust’s sponsorship of the Dogwood Garden. Though the concerts are free to attend, donations are accepted to benefit and improve the Springfield Botanical Gardens.
For more information, please click here.
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Claude Bourbon: Gigs in the Garden
2019-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in October 2019 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within the beautiful Kay Cummins Finnie Dogwood Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo.
Gigs in the Garden features a variety of international and local performance groups and offers community members an exciting 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.
Claude Bourbon performs on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m. Based in the UK, Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories.
Bourbon’s inimitable style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur. Thousands of people in the UK, Europe and USA have enjoyed listening to this virtuoso and for the majority of his audience it is an experience that compels them to return again and again to hear and watch him play, as his fingers lightly dance over the strings of his guitar and create a unique sound that is ’Claude’.

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It is very hard to describe the almost endless amalgam of different influences in Bourbon’s playing, all melting into each other as he moves from classical openings across a whole continent of cultural roots – from the Balearic’s to the Balkans, then across to the Mississippi Delta and shoehorned into all that is music that would not have been out of place in the courts of Emperors and Kings.
Bourbon weaves his songs through the audience as if on a journey through life taking in different flavors of Europe and beyond. His Spanish medieval blues evolved into Gypsy, Eastern European, with a splash of Paco de Lucia, Delta Blues and more, holding audience attention under a musical spell.
It’s not easy to begin to describe the breadth or mastery of the music you will hear if you are fortunate to catch one of Bourbon’s gigs; it is a sort of sensory experience like no other. A top master of his craft and never appearing to be rushed, he has impeccable timing and makes things that one can only marvel at seem simple.
Based in the UK, Bourbon has played countless venues including Glastonbury Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Colne Great British & Blues Festival, Rock O’Z Arene, Avenches and Switzerland among others. He has shared the stage in Europe and the USA with countless musicians: Calvin Russel, Charlie Morgan (Elton John, Gary Moore), Jan Akkerman (Focus), Steve Grossman (Miles Davis), Herbie Armstrong (Van Morisson), Jose barrense Dias and many more.
Connect with Claude Bourbon
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About Gigs in the Garden
Gigs in the Garden is organized by Ric Mayer, maintainer of the Kickapoo Edge Prairie, and Linda Chorice, former Springfield Conservation Nature Center Manager. The series is managed by Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities Association in cooperation with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Funding for the concert series is made possible through Central Bank and Central Trust’s sponsorship of the Dogwood Garden. Though the concerts are free to attend, donations are accepted to benefit and improve the Springfield Botanical Gardens.
For more information, please click here.
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LTG: Winterizing Your Garden
2019-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Master Gardeners of Greene County present
Learn to Grow in the Garden
Third Mondays, June 17 – October 21, 2019
6 PM – 7 PM
The Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO 65807
417-891-1515 or see mggreene.org
$5.00 per person per class, pay at the door
Registration begins at 5:30 PM
June 17: Deer Resistant Perennials for our Southwest Missouri Gardens
Oscar Cross, Hilltop Farms
Are you tired of your hosta becoming deer candy? Oscar will provide a short examination of a variety of selected native and nonnative perennials suited for our conditions.
July 15: Hydrangeas
Becky Nicholas, Landscape Designer, Wickman’s Garden Village
Join Becky for an exciting program all about hydrangeas. Becky will share her wealth of information about the types and care of these lovely bloomers. Becky’s programs are always informative and a fun addition to the Learn To Grow In the Garden Series.
Aug. 19 Backyard Insects
Kelly McGowan, Horticulture Specialist, MU Extension
Did you know that most insects are either harmless or even beneficial? In this class, you will learn about common backyard insects, tips to attract beneficial insects, and tips to control harmful insects using Integrated Pest management strategies.
Sept 16: Plant in the Fall, Bloom in the Spring
Pat Ware, Master Gardener of Greene County
Tired of daffodils, tulips, and crocus? Learn about more unusual bulbs like Snake’s Head Iris, Guinea Hen Flower, Schubertii Allium, and more.
Oct. 21: Winterizing Your Garden
Brenda Agee, Master Gardener of Greene County
Does your garden need a kick start for next spring? Come join Brenda as she gives tips on mulching, pruning, composting, and more to put your garden to bed for the winter.

Homeschool Horticulture: Environmental Intruders
2019-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Grade: third
Join us at the Botanical Center for these hands-on classes designed to complement your homeschool curriculum.
Registration encouraged. Space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 extension 2 or 4 or e-mail Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.

Sensory Garden Fountain Dedication
2019-10-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Please join us for the opening of the Sensory Garden fountain made possible by Marge and Hearld Ambler. Refreshments provided by Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

Last Garden Hoorah
2019-10-26 15:00 - 20:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Mark the end of the season with a variety of garden tours, programs and activities. Includes carnivorous plants, bats, bulb planting and more. Event is followed by a free 6:30 screening of “Hotel Transylvania 3” at the Peace Through People Pavilion. This is also the last weekend of the season for Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden season and tram tours.

The Lacewings: Gigs in the Garden
2019-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in October 2019 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within the beautiful Kay Cummins Finnie Dogwood Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo.
Gigs in the Garden features a variety of international and local performance groups and offers community members an exciting 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.
The Lacewings performs on Sunday, October 27 at 2 p.m. Locals Liz Carney of Bella Donna and Molly Healey of Big Smith team up to create a unique and atmospheric sound unlike any you’ll hear around the area.

Connect with The Lacewings
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About Gigs in the Garden
Gigs in the Garden is organized by Ric Mayer, maintainer of the Kickapoo Edge Prairie, and Linda Chorice, former Springfield Conservation Nature Center Manager. The series is managed by Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities Association in cooperation with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Funding for the concert series is made possible through Central Bank and Central Trust’s sponsorship of the Dogwood Garden. Though the concerts are free to attend, donations are accepted to benefit and improve the Springfield Botanical Gardens.
For more information, please click here.
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Garden Nights Out: Pie Clinic
2019-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Bring a date, bring a friend, or just bring yourself for a night out in the garden.
Get ready for the holiday baking season, and learn to use those fruits you have in the freezer with this pie clinic. Participants will make pie crust and filling from scratch then go home with a pie to bake or freeze. This class will be taught at a beginner level, but all skill levels are welcome. All supplies along with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Registration is required.
Ages 16 and up
$30/Single or $45/Couple
Register Online:
Single: http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/15262
Couple:
http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/15263
Or Call 417-891-1515 ext. 2 or 4

Historic Clothing Specialist – From the Skin Out
2019-11-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Learn how women of the 19th century created a neat, lady-like appearance. The secret was in the undergarments! Participants receive a chemise pattern, learn about various undergarments and discuss when it was appropriate to wear a crinoline hoop skirt. RSVP directly to the instructor, Nancy Thee: jesnan.thee@yahoo.com or 417-751-2498 by Oct. 30.
16 years and older

Homeschool Horticulture: The Eyes Have It
2019-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Grade: fourth
Join us at the Botanical Center for these hands-on classes designed to complement your homeschool curriculum.
Registration encouraged. Space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 extension 2 or 4 or e-mail Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.

Homeschool Horticulture: It's Alive! All About Soils
2019-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Grade: fifth and sixth
Join us at the Botanical Center for these hands-on classes designed to complement your homeschool curriculum.
Registration encouraged. Space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 extension 2 or 4 or e-mail Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.

Gardens Aglow
2019-11-29 17:00 - 20:30 | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Gardens Aglow is cancelled on Sat., Dec. 28 due to inclement weather. Thank you for a great season!
Bring the whole family to walk Gardens Aglow, a botanical-themed light festival in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden.
More than 75,000 festive lights accent the unique structures and landscaping of the Stroll Garden and capture the winter beauty of nature. Light features include firecracker lights, framed installations, up lighting and string lights.
$5/person, FREE/12 and younger, FREE/Friends of the Garden or Sister Cities members
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Holiday Train Garden Display
2019-12-01 11:00 - 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 Ozarks Garden Railway Society. Donations accepted.

Garden Nights Out: Holiday Ornament Terrarium
2019-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Bring a date, bring a friend, or just bring yourself for a night out in the garden.
Celebrate the season by creating a living ornament using an air plant. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies will be provided along with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Registration is required.
Ages 16 and up
$30/Person or $45/Couple
Register Online:
Single:
http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/15265
Couple:
http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/15270
Or Call 417-891-1515 ext. 2 or 4

Christmas at the Farmstead
2019-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Gray Campbell Farmstead, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
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.

Homeschool Horticulture: Super Succulents
2019-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Grade: seventh
Join us at the Botanical Center for these hands-on classes designed to complement your homeschool curriculum.
Registration encouraged. Space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 extension 2 or 4 or e-mail Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.

Handmade Wreath Workshop
2019-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Create your own holiday wreath with fresh greenery and dried natural ornaments from the garden. Classes limited to 12. Register by Dec. 11.
12 years and older

School’s Out: Holiday Crafts
2019-12-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Join us in the Botanical Center Meeting Room to make nature-themed holiday crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Topiary Trees and Swags Workshop
2019-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Create your tabletop tree or swag for tables, mantles or door hangings, using an oasis form with fresh greenery and dried natural ornaments from the garden. Classes limited to 12. Register by Dec. 12.
12 years and older

Homeschool Horticulture: Backyard Birding Basics
2019-12-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Grade: high school
Join us at the Botanical Center for these hands-on classes designed to complement your homeschool curriculum.
Registration encouraged. Space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 extension 2 or 4 or e-mail Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.

Junior Master Gardener Nights
2020-01-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Our Junior Master Gardener Series is back with hands-on activities designed to get kids excited about the spring garden season.
Students are welcome to attend one or all sessions, and previous participation is not required. Classes count toward a Junior Master Gardener Certification.
Registration is encouraged. Call 417-891-1515 ext. 4 or email Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.
$5/Student
Ages: 8-18

Garden Storytime
2020-01-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Bring your preschooler for a garden-themed story followed by a fun, science-based activity.

Homeschool Horticulture: Garden Club Read Along
2020-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Grade: Kindergarten
$3/Student
Members of the Ever Green Garden Club will read, “The Frightened Frog.” Afterward we’ll explore the life cycles of many animals who call the Botanical Gardens home. Registration is encouraged. Call 417-891-1515 or email Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.

FOG Annual Meeting 2020
2020-01-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Please join us as we celebrate our 2019 accomplishments and look toward our goals for 2020!
Friends of the Garden
Annual Meeting
Thu., Jan. 9, 2020
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO
5:30-6 p.m. | Social – enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres
6-7:30 p.m. | Program
