October 2019
Homeschool Horticulture: Environmental Intruders
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.
Find out more »Last Garden Hoorah
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.
Find out more »November 2019
Garden Nights Out: Pie Clinic
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…
Find out more »Junior Master Gardener Nights
Ages: 8-15 Get your hands dirty each month at Junior Master Gardener nights this fall. Each class features a fun, hands-on activity Horticulture activity designed for kids. Registration is encouraged. Call: 417-891-1515 ext. 4 Or email Becky Day, Horticultural Interpreter: bsday@springfieldmo.gov
Find out more »Homeschool Horticulture: The Eyes Have It
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.
Find out more »Garden Story Time
Join us the second Wednesday of every month for a garden-themed story followed by a fun, science-based activity. This is a FREE event.
Find out more »Homeschool Horticulture: It’s Alive! All About Soils
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.
Find out more »December 2019
Junior Master Gardener Nights
Ages: 8-15 Get your hands dirty each month at Junior Master Gardener nights this fall. Each class features a fun, hands-on activity Horticulture activity designed for kids. Registration is encouraged. Call: 417-891-1515 ext. 4 Or email Becky Day, Horticultural Interpreter: bsday@springfieldmo.gov
Find out more »Garden Nights Out: Holiday Ornament Terrarium
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
Find out more »Garden Story Time
Join us the second Wednesday of every month for a garden-themed story followed by a fun, science-based activity. This is a FREE event.
Find out more »Homeschool Horticulture: Super Succulents
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.
Find out more »Handmade Wreath Workshop
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
Find out more »School’s Out: Holiday Crafts
Join us in the Botanical Center Meeting Room to make nature-themed holiday crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Topiary Trees and Swags Workshop
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
Find out more »Homeschool Horticulture: Backyard Birding Basics
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.
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