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CANCELLED: Homemade Pumpkin Bread

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

This program has been cancelled.    Full of warm autumn spices and fresh pumpkin flavor, this homemade pumpkin bread is sure to be a winner for all ages. Learn more about these iconic fall plants as we explore basic cooking skills, create fresh pumpkin purée and prepare a loaf to take home and enjoy. Youth [...]

Members $20 Youth/Adult Pair, $15 Additional Youth; Nonmembers $30 Youth/Adult Pair, $20 Additional Youth

Family Yoga

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Families, connect to one another through movement and mindfulness practices. This class gives each member of the family a chance to move, imagine, play, and relax together.

Members $5 Nonmember $10

CANCELLED: Chocolate Chat

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

This program is cancelled, but registration is still available for the same program at 12:30-1:45 p.m. Have fun learning about chocolate and eating it too! See the cacao tree in our conservatory, learn how chocolate is made, indulge in a chocolate taste test, and make your own batch of delicious hot chocolate mix. These hands-on [...]

Members $20 Youth/Adult Pair, $15 Additional Youth; Nonmembers $30 Youth/Adult Pair, $20 Additional Youth

Chocolate Chat

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Have fun learning about chocolate and eating it too! See the cacao tree in our conservatory, learn how chocolate is made, indulge in a chocolate taste test, and make your own batch of delicious hot chocolate mix. These hands-on workshops offer a fun, creative experience for youth and an adult to build a take-home project [...]

Members $20 Youth/Adult Pair, $15 Additional Youth; Nonmembers $30 Youth/Adult Pair, $20 Additional Youth

CANCELLED: Bulb Beauties

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

This program is cancelled. For more family workshops click here. During the coolest time of year, learn all about bulbs and how to force them into bloom. Take with you a variety of bulbs planted in your own miniature bulb garden to make spring come early in your home.  Family workshops offer a fun, creative [...]

Members $20 Youth/Adult Pair, $15 Additional Youth; Nonmembers $30 Youth/Adult Pair, $20 Additional Youth

FULL: Chocolate Chat

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

This program is full. You can find more upcoming family workshops here. Have fun learning about chocolate and eating it too! See the cacao tree in our conservatory, learn how chocolate is made, and indulge in a chocolate taste test. Make your own batch of chocolate chip cookies for somebody you love! Family workshops offer [...]

Members $20 Youth/Adult Pair, $15 Additional Youth; Nonmembers $30 Youth/Adult Pair, $20 Additional Youth

Needle Felting for Families

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Learn the art of needle-felting! Step-by-step and creative guidance will be provided as you learn needle-felting techniques while creating a shamrock. Choose from a variety of colors and get as creative as you wish! Because we’ll be using sharp needles, adult assistance is required for this workshop. Each child will create one felted wool artwork, [...]

Members $30 Youth/Adult Pair, $25 Additional Youth; Nonmembers $35 Youth/Adult Pair, $30 Additional Youth

CANCELLED: Family Workshop: Botanical Egg Dyeing

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

This program is cancelled.  Learn techniques for creating and using plant-based dyes and botanical decorations to participate in this lovely spring tradition. This workshop is designed for youth ages 5 to14 and an accompanying adult to build a take-home project together. One adult is required for every three youth participants.  

Members $20 youth/adult pair, $15 additional youth  Nonmembers $30 youth/adult pair, $20 additional youth 

FULL: Family Workshop: Fairy Gardening

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

This program is full.  Attract fairies to your home by creating your own miniature world with plants and other natural materials. This workshop is designed for youth ages 5 to 14 and an accompanying adult to build a take-home project together. One adult is required for every three youth participants.  

Members $20 youth/adult pair, $15 additional youth  Nonmembers $30 youth/adult pair, $20 additional youth 

FULL: Family Workshop: Cooking with Cacti

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Have a budding chef at home? Learn how to prepare and incorporate these prickly plants into several tasty dishes. This workshop is designed for youth ages 5 to 14 and an accompanying adult to build a take-home project together. One adult is required for every three youth participants.

Members $20 youth/adult pair, $15 additional youth  Nonmembers $30 youth/adult pair, $20 additional youth 

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