Week of Events
Spring Break Scavenger Hunt
For one week only, take part in our self-led scavenger hunt that explores the entire park. Prizes for each hunt completed. Scavenger hunt pages available at the Botanical Center front desk starting March 13. 417-891-1515 Age: 12-18 yrs. Time: Sunrise to sunset Fee: Free
Sunday, March 13, 2022
No events on this day.
Monday, March 14, 2022
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March 14, 2022 -Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Trees Structure, Dormancy and Bud Break
Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Trees Structure, Dormancy and Bud Break
A week-long horticulture day camp with a different focus each day. Register per day or for the whole week. Registration required, limited to 8 students. 417-891-1515 Age: 5-12 yrs. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $20/day, $100/week
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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March 15, 2022 -Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Mushrooms and Fungi
Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Mushrooms and Fungi
A week-long horticulture day camp with a different focus each day. Register per day or for the whole week. Registration required, limited to 8 students. 417-891-1515 Age: 5-12 yrs. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $20/day, $100/week
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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March 16, 2022 -Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Hibernation and Diapause
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March 16, 2022 -Upcycled Garden Decor
Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Hibernation and Diapause
A week-long horticulture day camp with a different focus each day. Register per day or for the whole week. Registration required, limited to 8 students. 417-891-1515 Age: 5-12 yrs. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $20/day, $100/week
Upcycled Garden Decor
Abby Block teaches how to create upcycled garden décor using “throwaway” items that we have lying around our homes or might otherwise trash. 417-891-1515 Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 6-7 p.m. Fee: $5/person
Thursday, March 17, 2022
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March 17, 2022 -Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Birds and Migration
Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Birds and Migration
A week-long horticulture day camp with a different focus each day. Register per day or for the whole week. Registration required, limited to 8 students. 417-891-1515 Age: 5-12 yrs. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $20/day, $100/week
Friday, March 18, 2022
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March 18, 2022 -Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Streams and Lakes
Spring Break Horticulture Camp: Streams and Lakes
A week-long horticulture day camp with a different focus each day. Register per day or for the whole week. Registration required, limited to 8 students. 417-891-1515 Age: 5-12 yrs. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $20/day, $100/week
Saturday, March 19, 2022
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March 19, 2022 - RecurringOrchid Show and Sale
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March 19, 2022 - RecurringBackpack Buddy Adventure
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March 19, 2022 -Garden Walk and Talk: Master Gardener Demonstration Garden
Orchid Show and Sale
The Springfield Orchid Society is a local group of orchid lovers. Members grow orchids on a scale as large as a thousand plants in a climate controlled 2000 sf greenhouse, down to growers who have a few plants that thrive on window sills throughout their homes. We meet monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 7 […]
Backpack Buddy Adventure
Grab a fully stocked Explorer Backpack from our gift shop and join us monthly on specific Saturdays to look closely at wild things in the garden. 417-891-1515 Age: 4-12 yrs. Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: Free program; $15/Backpack FOG members; $18/Backpack non-members
Garden Walk and Talk: Master Gardener Demonstration Garden
A guided garden tour where we learn about history and gardening techniques and how to incorporate aspects in your own yard. 417-891-1515 Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 1-2 p.m. Fee: Free