Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center

Phone 417-891-1515
Email kkeith@springfieldmo.gov
Website http://sgfbot.org

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  • Fall Astronomy Night

    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    Join the Springfield Astronomical Society for star gazing and moon phases. Telescopes provided. Arrive early to view the sun! Call 891-1515, extension 4 for more info!

  • Homeschool Horticulture Series: Soils

    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    This month we're getting dirty! We will study the ground beneath our feet and why it's more than just dirt! Designed for students 6-12. $5/student, please call 891-1515 to register.

    $5

  • Garden Story Time: Earthworms!

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    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    We will be reading 'Carle and the Meaning of Life' by Deborah Freedman, creating our own earth worms out of knee highs, and there will be real worms to touch!

  • Backpack Buddy Adventure: Fall Fruits

    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    We're going on a hunt to find the different fruits trees produce. We'll then create our own creatures with them!

  • Harvesting Black Walnuts

    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    Did you know Missouri is the world's top producer of black walnuts? Join speaker Hammons Black Walnuts and learn what you need to harvest walnuts as a homeowner!

  • Homeschool Horticulture Series: Insects!

    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    School-age kids are invited to a variety of classes about nature on the second Friday of the month. This months class will focus on insects! Registration required, call the Botanical Center to register.

  • Crafting with Pumpkins

    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    Fully embrace pumpkin season! This month we're creating a fall floral arrangement in a real pumpkin. Flowers based on seasonal availability. $20 per person. Fee covers cost of materials, registration is required. Call 891-1515, x4 for more information.

    $20

  • Garden Story & Craft Time

    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    Pre-schoolers and family are invited to listen to a garden-themed story, followed by a fun craft or activity. This months theme is pumpkins! We'll read about a town that was overrun with pumpkin plants and make a craft using pumpkin seeds! Meet at the Botanical Center.

  • Garden Story Time

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    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    Pre-schoolers and family are invited to listen to a garden-themed story, followed by a fun craft or activity. Held third Thursdays and Saturdays. Meet at the Botanical Center. Botanical Center 417-891-1515 Age:  All ages Time:  Thurs. or Sat., 10-10:30 a.m. Fee:  Free

  • Backpack Buddy Adventures

    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    Grab a fully stocked Explorer Backpack and join us on third Saturdays to look more closely at the wild things in the garden. Botanical Center 417-891-1515 Age:  4-12 yrs. Time:  11 a.m.-Noon Fee:  Free program, $15/Backpack FOG members, $18/Backpack non-members