This month we’re diving into the dirt to learn about mushrooms! Where do they come from? What is their purpose? How many are there? For students age 6-11, $5/student. Registration required, closes Sept. 2. Call 891-1515, x4 to register.
Learn how to design a garden, no matter how small, which engages all five senses. Botanical Center 417-891-1515 Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 6-7 p.m. Fee: Free
Pre-schoolers and family are invited to listen to a garden-themed story followed by a fun craft or activity. Held the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday. Age: All ages Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Fee: Free
Join us to look more closely at the wild things in the garden. Theme changes each month. Meet at the Botanical Center. Springfield Botanical Gardens 417-891-1515 Age: 4-12 yrs. Time: 11 a.m.-Noon Fee: Free
A guided garden tour where we learn about history and gardening techniques and how to incorporate aspects in your own yard. Botanical Center 417-891-1515 Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 1-2 p.m. Fee: Free
Celebrate Missouri’s diversity in people, plants and our natural environment. Designed for homeschoolers with activities, tours, and programs appropriate for multiple grade levels. Registration required. Springfield Botanical Gardens 417-891-1515 Age: 5-18 yrs. Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fee: Free
School-age kids are invited to a variety of classes about nature at Springfield Botanical Gardens. Registration required. Springfield Botanical Gardens 417-891-1515 Age: 6-11 yrs. Time: 10 a.m.-Noon Fee: $5/Student
Join the Springfield Astronomical Society and Springfield-Greene Co. Library District at the Springfield-Greene Co. Botanical Center to learn about the sun and moon during the annular eclipse. Look through special sun-viewing telescopes, check out a book from the Mobile Library, read the temporary StoryWalk story, and more! Kona Ice will also be part of this […]
Have you always wanted to learn how to be a beekeeper (apiarist) but didn't know where to start? Jeff Maddox, President of the Beekeepers Association of the Ozarks teaches this class on beekeeping for beginners. Free event, no registration required. Call 891-1515, x4 for more information.
Learn how to design your own show stopping charcuterie board for the holidays. The fee covers food and materials, which you may eat or take home. Beer and wine are available for purchase during the event. Botanical Center 417-891-1515 Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 6-8 p.m. Fee: $40/Person
