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
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 […]
Our Junior Master Gardener Series is back with hands-on activities designed to get kids excited about the spring garden season. Students are welcome to attend one or all sessions, and […]
Bring your preschooler for a garden-themed story followed by a fun, science-based activity.
Grade: Kindergarten $3/Student Members of the Ever Green Garden Club will read, "The Frightened Frog." Afterward we'll explore the life cycles of many animals who call the Botanical Gardens home. […]
Grade: First $3/Student The gardens may be sleepy this time of year, but plants and animals leave us clues telling us they've been here. Students will explore the grounds searching for clues such as tracks, scat, bark, seeds, and other winter items in this guided scavenger hunt activity. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]
