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 is...
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 can see more than just the natural beauty of its tropical oasis. Running through the end of March, “Hot Glass”,...
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...
Time to Dig In & Learn

Time to Dig In & Learn

Dreaming of better weather? Winter’s respite from the growing season doesn’t mean you should stop growing as a gardener! When the weather chills down, come join us in the always friendly climate of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Here warm, smiling faces want...