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Garden Artists Summer Camp 7.20-7.24
Our collection of plants and unique garden spaces inspire creativity to artists of all ages. With unlimited prompts from nature, campers will explore their…
Music in the Garden: The Feel Right
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
Extended Summer Evenings
From June through September, the Botanical Garden stays open late on Tuesdays and Fridays—giving you more time to enjoy the beauty of summer, your way. Come…
Story Sprouts Children’s Story Time
Join us for Story Sprouts Children’s Story Time on Fridays this summer! This fun, interactive story time explores nature and plants in the naturally inspiring…
Sound Bath in the Garden
Sound Bath in the Garden is a sanctuary for deep rest. It’s an invitation to step out of autopilot and into presence. This is where the body can settle, the…
Yoga in the Garden
Take some time to relax and re-center yourself in the Botanical Garden’s lush conservatory. Whether you are a yoga expert or looking to try something new, this…
Cyanotype Print Making
Explore the creative and versatile process of using the sun to create beautiful botanical prints. Delve into the history of cyanotype print making before…
Mini Succulent Drop-In
Looking to add a new succulent to your houseplant collection? Select from a variety of mini succulents to pot up and take home. This is a self-guided activity…
Botany Book Club
What is better than books and botany? Each month during the program, read a book with us about or involving plants. Start your season off right by joining…
Garden Artists Summer Camp 7.27-7.31
Our collection of plants and unique garden spaces inspire creativity to artists of all ages. With unlimited prompts from nature, campers will explore their…
Toast to Terrariums
Enjoy a glass of wine while learning to design and care for terrariums, then build your own in Toast to Terrariums. All materials are provided—just bring your…
Music in the Garden: The Swallowtails
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
Bonsai for Beginners Part 1
Discover the ancient Japanese art of bonsai, learn its fascinating history, how to care for these unique specimens, and how to wire and shape them into living…
Dragons in the Garden Summer Camp 8.3-8.7
Enter the world of Dragons in the Garden! Discover plant-like dragons and dragon-like plants, uncovering how they all adapt to deserts, mud, rain, and other…
Herbal Soap Making
Explore the art and science of making handcrafted herbal soap from scratch. Using the centuries old cold-process soapmaking technique, you’ll combine…
Salsa Flight Tour
Flora Café knows not all salsas are alike. Taste the wide range of vibrant flavors included in this curated salsa flight featuring multiple homemade salsas.…
Music in the Garden: The Crowfoot Rakes
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
First Fridays
The Botanical Garden is open until 7:30 pm for First Fridays in the East Village. Come enjoy our urban oasis and the warmer weather. Join us at Flora inside…
Bonsai for Beginners Part 2
Discover the ancient Japanese art of bonsai, learn its fascinating history, how to care for these unique specimens, and how to wire and shape them into living…
Dragons in the Garden Summer Camp 8.10-8.14
Enter the world of Dragons in the Garden! Discover plant-like dragons and dragon-like plants, uncovering how they all adapt to deserts, mud, rain, and other…
Music in the Garden: The Finesse
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
Summer Happy Hours
When the sun starts to set, nature comes alive. Join us at the Botanical Garden for Summer Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays until 7:30pm. Toast to the weather…
Music in the Garden: Retrospect
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
Sip & Stroll
Celebrate the season with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Garden. Learn about what is in bloom, what is coming soon, and timely updates from…