Create a festive fall centerpiece using a pumpkin or gourd for the container and filling it with live succulents. Ages 12 and older welcome! Advanced registration required by calling the Botanical Center 417-891-1515. Class size limited to 12 people.
Join Botanical Center staff during their read of Victoria Kann's "Pinkalicious: Fairy House." After the read, participants will be given the opportunity to create their very own Fairy House to take home! Free, but registration required: 417-891-1515.
Come and go opportunity to craft personalized greeting cards with flowers dried from the garden. All materials included. Suitable for ages 12 and older. Cost is $3 per card.
Create your own wreath or table ring with fresh greenery and dried natural pods, seeds, and flowers from the garden. Classes limited to 12. Register by Dec. 17 by calling 417-891-1515. Suitable for ages 12 and older. Cost is $30 per wreath.
Join staff for lessons connected to working in and enjoying the outdoors! Feb. 11: Winter Hike Preparedness, age 10 yrs. and up, includes notebook, pen and mini first aid March 11: All About MO Wildlife, age 5 yrs. and up, includes notebook, pen and wildlife ID worksheet April 7: Gardening 101, age 8 yrs. and […]
Enjoy the subtle beauty of a winter landscape while listening for owls and early spring peepers on this staff-guided walk around Lake Drummond. Hot chocolate and treats included. Feb. 13: Far out and Far from Valentine’s Feb. 27: Full Moon Hike March 26: Full Moon Hike AGE 5 yrs. and up DATE Feb. 13, Feb. […]
Join us inside the Botanical Center Workshop for a garden season-themed story followed by a fun environmental-based activity. Attend in person or watch later on Facebook! AGE Preschoolers and family DATE Thurs., Feb. 18, March 18, April 15 TIME 10 a.m. LOCATION Springfield Botanical Center FEE Free
Gain hands-on work experience in the Mizumoto Japanese Garden with a series of special projects and skill demonstrations. Includes lunch. Fri., March 19: Meditation Zen Garden – Rock, Rake, and Knot Tying Fri., May 14: Candling Pine Fri., June 11: Pruning Maples and Spring Blooms AGE 17 yrs. and up DATE March 19, May 14, […]
Free screening of a family movie with an environmental message. Come early for tree activities and take-aways. Movie begins at dusk at the Peace Through People Pavilion. AGE All ages DATE Sat, April 24 TIME 7 p.m. LOCATION Peace Through People Pavilion FEE Free
