Garden Discovery Walks
2020-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Take a stroll with staff horticulturist to discover a deeper appreciation about the plants in the garden.
Oct 5: Wild and Wicked – See what plant killed Lincoln’s mother and flowers used in organic pesticides.
Oct 12: Forage Free! Edible lawn and garden weeds.
Oct 19: Pioneer Kitchen and Prairie – meet at Gray/Campbell Farmstead.
Oct 26: Trees of Use – nuts, bark and berries used by humans and wildlife.
$5/person pay at the gift shop. Meets at Botanical Center except 10/19.

Gigs: Kevin Cott
2020-10-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Peace through People Pavilion, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden, a free concert series at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 20 and Sundays in October 2020 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.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and social distance to enjoy a variety of local performance groups in an extraordinary setting. In the case of inclement weather, Friends of the Garden will livestream the concerts on social media.
Kevin Cott performs on October 4. Influenced by Americana folk roots and classic literature, Cott’s songs are for fans of acoustic music where thoughtful lyrics and contemplative melodies take center stage.
A singer/songwriter originally from Kansas, Cott now resides in Springfield. His music has been called “honest and wonderfully free of clutter.” His songs celebrate providential relationships and leaving behind the hurt of the past. Lyrically, Cott manages to find a remarkable balance between auto-biography and self-absorption — not always an easy line to walk as a song-writer, but one he does with self-assured confidence.
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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.
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.

Gigs: Marideth Sisco
2020-09-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Peace through People Pavilion, 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 Sunday, September 20 and Sundays in October 2020 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.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and social distance to enjoy a variety of local performance groups in an extraordinary setting. In the case of inclement weather, Friends of the Garden will livestream the concerts on social media.
Marideth Sisco performs on September 20 with Blackberry Winter. Sisco sings old-time music from the Ozark hills. She was featured in the film Winter’s Bone for which she assembled a group of musicians which coalesced into the Blackberry Winter Band.

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.
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.

CANCELLED: 1860s Lifestyle Expo
2020-09-19 11:00 - 16:30 | Gray Campbell Farmstead, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
This event has been cancelled.
As fall approaches it is a great time to visit the Gray-Campbell Farmstead. The buildings are open for all to experience. Several booths are set-up for visitors to get a glimpse into farm life in the 1860’s. Many hands on activities for all ages. 11:00 am – 4:30 pm each day.

Japanese Fall Mini Series
2020-09-11 17:30 - 22:00 | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Celebrate Japanese culture, mask and social distance at a series of small outdoor events! Learn more at peacethroughpeople.org.

FOG Board Meeting
2020-08-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Friends of the Garden’s Board of Directors meets every second Tuesday at 5pm. If you are interested in attending a meeting, please contact the FOG office at 417-874-2952 or info@friendsofthegarden.org.

Virtual Butterfly Festival & Young Sprouts
2020-07-13 | MO
11th Butterfly Festival re-imagined amid COVID concerns
For the past decade, the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park has hosted thousands of gardening and butterfly enthusiasts of all ages for a day of celebrating pollinators during the annual Butterfly Festival. This year, however, will look a little different.
Due to public health concerns, organizers will take the free festival online July 13-18, providing a virtual educational and interactive space for the public to enjoy and learn about butterflies, as well as the Roston Native Butterfly House and the Springfield Botanical Gardens.
“This has been a disappointing year for many of us,” said Trysta Herzog, executive director of Friends of the Garden (FOG), the organization who oversees the event. “We didn’t want this to be just another thing that was cancelled, especially since so many kids across our region look forward to it each year.”
FOG will partner again with Young Sprouts in the Garden to host a series of online livestream events, tours, activity videos, social media costume contest and more on the FOG Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as the FOG website, with the hopes to generate excitement about our local pollinators and what we all can do to help preserve their habitats. Young Sprouts is a Master Gardeners of Greene County educational program for children.
“The Butterfly House is a cornerstone of the gardens and of our mission,” Herzog said. “We have a wonderful opportunity, and frankly a duty, to instill in the next generation an appreciation for just how necessary butterflies and bees are to our world.”
The Roston Native Butterfly House is now open to the public. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily — however, the schedule depends on volunteer staffing availability. Call the Botanical Center at 891-1515, ext. 2, to confirm hours. Admission is free, but capacity inside the Butterfly House is limited, based on current city orders.
The Butterfly Festival schedule of events will be posted on the Friends of the Garden Facebook page and on their website, friendsofthegarden.org/butterflyfestival. You may also call 417-874-2952 or e-mail info@friendsofthegarden.org for more information.

Teddy Bear Picnic
2020-07-10 10:00 - 13:45 | Peace through People Pavilion, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Bring your favorite stuffed bear and celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day at the Peace Through People Pavilion!
Register for a 45-minute session that includes story time, a craft, a game, scavenger hunt, photo ops and popsicles. Bring along a picnic to enjoy before or after your session.
The event is free, but registration is required. To ensure social distancing, each adult is limited to bringing two children. The deadline to register is July 8. A confirmation email will be sent out July 8.
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Virtual/In-Person Caterpillar Rearing Workshop
2020-06-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
The in-person workshop is now full. Please join us virtually!
Learn the tried and true methods of rearing butterflies and moths in your own home from Dr. Chris and Deb Barnhart, curators of the Roston Native Butterfly House. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to take caterpillars and/or eggs home to rear!
The in-person workshop will be limited to 25 participants. Social distancing guidelines will be followed; masks are encouraged but not required.
The virtual workshop will take place via Zoom. You will receive the meeting details after registering.
All ages are welcome; content is geared toward ages 10 and older.

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Postponed: Butterfly Festival and Young Sprouts
2020-06-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
This event has been postponed and will go virtual the week of July 13!
Join us here and on our social media for child-oriented activities and fun designed to nurture an appreciation for gardening and nature.

Caterpillar Hunt with Kids
2020-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Start with pictures and a story about caterpillars, then we will walk into the gardens with our eagle eyes on and inspect known host plants for signs of future butterflies! Limited to 15 people. Fee: any donation to the Roston Native Butterfly House. RSVP to 417-891-1515 ex 3.

CANCELLED: Bohemian Garden Rhapsody Tour
2020-06-13 10:00 - 15:00 | MO
Master Gardeners of the Ozarks in conjunction with the Bonniebrook Historical Society invite you to take a step back in time and join us for our “Bohemian Garden Rhapsody Tour.”
Saturday, June 13th from 10 AM to 3 PM
Learn from the Master Gardeners at a variety of gardens and horticultural Education Stations highlighting Bonniebrook’s beautiful gardens at the Rose O’Neill historic homestead. Enjoy refreshments, music and a variety of artisans, then tour the Rose O’Neill historic home and fine art gallery.
Bonniebrook
485 Rose O’Neill Road
Walnut Shade, MO 65771
Over 16 Bohemian decorated gardens to tour and learn:
1. Welcome Garden – a sun & shade garden featuring Natives and a variety of other plants
2. Rock Wall & Elderberry Garden – an education station on Natives & culinary uses of Elderberry plants
3. Museum Meandering Garden – look and learn about plants that thrive in small places
4. Herb & Potager Garden – an education station on culinary & medicinal benefits of herbs
5. Root Cellar – learn how underground cellars were used to store & preserve foods before refrigeration
6. Liriope Garden – look and learn about erosion control using plants
7. Embrace of the Tree Statue – learn the history & meaning of Rose O’Neill’s statue & favorite plants
8. Dinner Plate Garden – look and learn how to use recycled plates to direct rain water flow
9. Fairy Folklore – an education station on fairies, stories and recycled décor for a fairy garden
10. The Gazebo – learn about bulb naturalizing, local wildflowers and decorating outdoor structures
11. Cemetery – learn the O’Neill family history and enjoy the beautiful Bonniebrook creek
12. Rose Garden & Fauness Statue– learn how to grow & care for roses; and Fauness statue history
13. Pollinator Buffet Garden – an education station on benefits of a pollinator garden
14. Musical Garden – look and learn about unique planting containers and listen to musicians
15. Party Patio – enjoy the unique BOHO decorations while learning about ferns and native plants
16. Rose O’Neill 100 Year Tribute – tour the historic home and fine art gallery
17. and many more points of interest at Bonniebrook.
Advanced Registration: $20 – Pickup “Wristband” @ Bonniebrook Welcome table on day of event.
Registration Day of Tour: $25 – per person. Cash and checks only
Sign Up Online: www.mgozarks.com or mail your check using this form.

CANCELLED: Fantastic Friday at Gray-Campbell Farmstead
2020-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Gray Campbell Farmstead, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Imagine life in the past! Visit Springfield’s oldest house at the Gray-Campbell Farmstead located within the Springfield Botanical Gardens. Tour the historical home and visit with volunteer reenactors to learn what life was like in the 1860s when settlers ground their own corn, made their own rope and grew most of the food they ate. The Springfield-Greene County Library District will share stories and activities that add to the fun and learning. The Mobile Library will be parked nearby, so bring your library card.
For more information, please contact the Library Center at 417-882-0714.

Wild Herb Walk
2020-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
This is a series of garden walks getting to know local flora and how it can be used for food, medicine and the story behind the common names. Plants we will visit this week: Spiderwort, Serviceberry, Prickly Pear, Quinine and more! Limited to the first 15 people. Fee $5 meet and pay at the Botanical Center. RSVP 417-891-1515 ext 3.

Postponed: The Garden Gala
2020-06-06 18:30 - 22:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
This event has been postponed to June 2021. Check back later for more information!

Webinar Series: Healthy Yards for Clear Streams
2020-05-18 18:30 - 20:00 | MO
MU Extension presents Healthy Yards for Clear Streams designed to help you be environmentally responsible with lawn and landscape practices. By implementing the practices learned in this program, you will be able to reduce your annual use of fertilizers and pesticides needed to maintain your landscape, and prevent what chemicals you do apply from entering your local waterways. The end result is a beautiful yard that also helps protect water quality.
Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30pm-8pm
• Monday, May 18 – Healthy Soils, Healthy Plants, Jim Quinn
• Thursday, May 21 – Right Plant, Right Place, David Trinklein
• Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day, no class
• Thursday, May 28 – Basic Lawn Care, Lee Miller
• Monday, June 1 – Gardens & Groundcovers, Katie Kammler
• Thursday, June 4 – Basic Tree Care, Hank Stelzer
• Monday, June 8 – Integrated Pest Management, Lee Miller
• Thursday, June 11 – Sustainable Landscaping, Tim Moloney

Cancelled: 3rd Annual Native Plant Market
2020-05-16 09:00 - 14:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Check back for more information!

Virtual Butterfly House Docent Training
2020-05-13 17:30 - 19:00 | MO, United States
You are invited to join our team of dynamic volunteers who are passionate about native Lepidoptera and the habitats that support their life cycles. Dr. Chris Barnhart, Distinguished Professor of Biology at MSU and Roston Native Butterfly House Curator, will lead this basic training on species variety and what it takes to become a docent for the 2020 season.
New Docent Training
Wed., May 13 from 5:30pm-7pm -OR- Sat., May 16 from 10am-11:30am
Both training dates cover the same material. You need only attend one. Children ages 10 or older may volunteer at the Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House along with an adult representative. These sessions are free and will take place via Zoom.

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POSTPONED: Butterfly House Opening Day
2020-05-09 10:00 - 21:00 | Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
The Roston Native Butterfly House, located near the Botanical Center, opens for the season from 10am-Dusk.

CANCELLED: Romance in the Garden
2020-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Enjoy a special evening in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden with local food and beverages provided by Farmers Market of the Ozarks vendors.

Home Gardening Webinar Series
2020-05-05 18:30 - 20:00 | MO
UPDATE 05/18/2020: These classes are now full. Links to the recorded sessions will be posted as they are available.
This is a webinar series that provides research based horticulture information for gardeners and homeowners. They will learn techniques through online one hour classes followed by 30 minutes of questions and answers. Recaps the benefits of maintaining healthy vegetable plantings.
To register, contact Juan Cabrera-Garcia at jcabrera-garcia@missouri.edu or 573-686-8064.
Sessions (6:30pm – 8:00pm)
Planning your garden – 5/5/20 (watch recorded session here)
Crop Fertility – 5/12/20 (watch recorded session here)
Insects in your Garden – 5/19/20
Disease Prevention and Managment – 5/26/20
Cool Season Crops – 6/2/20
Warm Season Crops – 6/9/20
Container Gardening – 6/16/20
Preserving the Harvest – 6/23/20

Virtual: Gigs in the Garden
2020-05-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Peace through People Pavilion, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Enjoy live music sponsored by Central Bank and Central Trust! Typically held at the Peace through People Pavilion, these concerts are moving virtual due to the coronavirus. Visit our Facebook page to view the livestream!

POSTPONED: Master Gardener Plant Sale
2020-04-25 08:00 - 14:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
UPDATE: The Master Gardeners of Greene County hope to host an online plant sale in late May; check back later for details.
Presented by the Master Gardeners of Greene County and other garden societies. Sale includes annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, bulbs, grasses, vines, ground covers, shrubs and trees. Master Gardeners accept credit cards. Other societies accept cash or check only. Held rain or shine. Arrive early for best selection.

RESCHEDULED: Butterfly House Docent Training
2020-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Docent training has been rescheduled for Wed., May 13 and Sat., May 16. It will be held virtually.
Learn how to be a docent at the Roston Native Butterfly House. To sign up, please contact us.

Virtual Home Horticulture Town Hall
2020-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 | MO
MU Extension offers free virtual home horticulture town hall meetings every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Get your lawn and garden questions answered by MU Extension Horticulture Specialists from around the state.
To participate, you can use your landline, cell phone, computer, tablet, etc. To register (and submit a question), please submit the form found here: ipm.missouri.edu/townHalls. After submitting the form, you will receive an e-mail with directions to join the Zoom meeting.
MU Extension also offers Town Halls on commercial horticulture, forages/livestock, and field crops.

CANCELLED: Kite and Pinata Festival
2020-04-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
UPDATE: Kite and Piñata Festival Cancelled
Springfield Sister Cities Association invites you to welcome culture and the spring season at the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival on Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. The free event for all ages highlights Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki, Japan and Tlaquepaque, Mexico.
Bring a kite to fly on the great lawn and line your little ones up to try their hand at breaking piñatas filled with candy. Build and decorate your own kite or mini piñata for $5 while supplies last.
Enjoy performances by Japanese magic storyteller Yasu Ishida, Mariachi Flor de Missouri, Kizuna Japan America Friendship Group, Grupo Latinoamericano, Springfield Cosplay and Lancaster Station.
Treat yourself to Japanese, Mexican or American cuisine provided by local vendors and Springfield-Greene County Park Board Concessions. Browse the market of Japanese and Mexican snacks, candies, beverages and souvenirs.
Additional activities are provided by Missouri State University’s Foreign Language Institute and International Friends program, Parents as Teachers, Kickapoo High School’s Japanese Language Club, Springfield Cosplay and Springfield Regional Arts Council.

CANCELLED: Potting Shed University – Blackberries: Delicious, Nutritious, and Thornless!
2020-03-30 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 2020. All eight classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Botanical Center, beginning on February 10, 2020 and running through March 30, 2020. The fee for all classes is $5 per class; please pay at the door. Registration begins at 5:30pm. For a list of the 2020 classes, visit our Potting Shed University web page and mark your calendar to invest in gardening skills for life!
The March 30 session on Blackberries features Patrick Byers, Horticulture Field Specialist: Everyone can grow and enjoy blackberries. Learn how to choose the best cultivars, prepare a garden site for long term success, and nurture this easy-to-grow fruit.

POSTPONED: Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden opens for the season
2020-03-30 10:00 - 19:00 | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
The Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden will open for the season on Mon., Mar. 30 from 10am-7pm. The Stroll Garden is open every day of the week until Sat., Oct. 31. From April through September, the Stroll Garden hours are 10am-7pm. In October, the Stroll Garden hours are 10am-6pm. Last entry is 30 minutes prior to close.
Admission is $4 per adult, $2 for children ages 3-12, and free for children ages 2 and younger.
Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities members receive free entry.

CANCELLED: Potting Shed University – Pollinator Gardens: Build It and They Will Come
2020-03-23 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 2020. All eight classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Botanical Center, beginning on February 10, 2020 and running through March 30, 2020. The fee for all classes is $5 per class; please pay at the door. Registration begins at 5:30pm. For a list of the 2020 classes, visit our Potting Shed University web page and mark your calendar to invest in gardening skills for life!
The March 23 session on Pollinator Gardens features Jessie and Carl Haworth, Springfield Plateau Chapter, Missouri Master Naturalists: The creation and maintenance of habitat for native pollinators. Native plants can be beneficial and beautiful at the same time. Attract native pollinators such a bees, butterflies, and other insects while planting and propagating beautiful native flowers, shrubs and trees.

CANCELLED: Orchid Show and Sale
2020-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
The Springfield Orchid Society presents a dazzling juried display of beautiful, rare and exotic orchids, some which are available for purchase.
