Earth Day at the Botanical Garden

Earth Day at the Botanical Garden

Earth Day: Fact or Fiction? Earth Day was created by a Senator. FACT. Gaylord Nelson, a Democratic senator from Wisconsin, after a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, Calif. in January 1969, had the idea to launch a nationwide, environmentally focused teach-in on...
Spring Break: Get Away Close By

Spring Break: Get Away Close By

Stay Close, Feel Far away. Punxsutawney Phil predicted a long cold winter for the Midwest this year. If you’re looking to get away while staying close by, consider a staycation that includes a local tropical destination: the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. It’s...
Winter Art Scene Heats Up

Winter Art Scene Heats Up

Hot Glass ‘Heats Up’ the Garden Experience Baby, it’s cold outside, but inside at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, you have the opportunity to see more than just the natural beauty of its tropical oasis. Running through the end of March,...
Best Blues in town?

Best Blues in town?

Des Blues in Des Moines While blues and jazz may have originated in the southern part of the United States, Des Moines has its own ties to the genre. In the middle of a musical migration According to a Little Village article featuring Kevin B.F. Burt, International...
Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights

What’s the perfect date night? According to AI, a great date night consists of these things: Meaningful conversation Shared activity Positive atmosphere Attention to detail Spontaneity Focus on each other It goes on to suggest you do something creative,...
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