Learn about the plant that makes hot cocoa so tasty while creating your own hot cocoa mix at home! Did you know that chocolate comes from a tree? The chocolate trees, Theobroma cacao, is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Theobroma means...
Pines and other evergreens are soaking up their time in the sunlight, or should we say snow light, during the winter months. Pines are well known for their pinecones and lovely evergreen leaves, also known as needles, that remain on the tree for a full year or more....
What’s better than working from a tropical oasis? Work from DOME at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and enjoy warmth, beautiful views, and complimentary Wi-Fi! Check out five things to do while working from DOME: Eat lunch at Trellis Café. Enjoy a seasonal...
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of nature play our brand new outdoor play area! The nature play area is located on the northernmost edge of the Founders Garden and offers youth of all ages the opportunity to engage in safe, unstructured outdoor play....
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