Celebrate gardening on a small scale and draw inspiration from fairies, gnomes, and sprites to create your own miniature garden. This drop-in style activity allows you to work at your own pace. Stations are sanitized between groups. Tickets do not include admission to the Garden. Walk-up registration only–available while supplies last.
Join us for this fun, interactive story time for children ages 2 to 5 that explores nature and plants. During each program participants will enjoy stories and activity based on the week’s theme. Story Sprouts is geared toward children ages 2-5. Saturday, May 7 Pollinators: Spring Garden Festival
Reservations are no longer being accepted for this event. Please contact Trellis Café at 515.323.6288 or email eventsales@trelliscafedsm.com for questions about a current reservation.
FREE ADMISSION! Welcome spring in a place that plants joy! Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is proud to support community well-being through free admission to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Saturday, May 14. Enjoy our new self-guided wellness activities throughout the Garden and meet community partners who will share ways to support all [...]
Want to learn about volunteer options at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden? Join us for a “walk and talk” to review the many volunteer roles that exist as well as current openings. Pre-registration is not required so you may drop in or let us know to expect you by emailing volunteer@dmbotanicalgarden.com. You are welcome [...]
This class is full. If interested, you can join our waitlist here. Discover the ancient Japanese art of bonsai and learn its fascinating history, how to care for these plants, and how to wire and shape them into living sculpture. Bonsai for Beginners consists of two 3-hour sessions and a starter bonsai plant. Your ticket includes [...]
Practice this ancient form of exercise in the beauty and tranquility of the Garden. Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to increase strength, flexibility, range of motion and balance, while also fighting stress and promoting serenity. Thank you to our wellness sponsor, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield! All summer wellness programs will take place [...]
Learn to calm the mind and relax the body to promote a healthier, more productive life. This simple meditation technique is designed for all skill levels to improve circulation and lower blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. This program is free and takes place at the Robert D. Ray Asian Garden on Robert D. Ray Drive. [...]
Volunteer contributions are important and support every aspect of what the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden offers our guests and community. Get a sense of the big picture of the Botanical Garden to help you feel generally knowledgeable about the organization, its mission, events, and programs. Pre-registration is required. To register for the orientation, email [...]
This class is full. If interested, you can join our waitlist here. Discover the ancient Japanese art of bonsai and learn its fascinating history, how to care for these plants, and how to wire and shape them into living sculpture. Bonsai for Beginners consists of two 3-hour sessions and a starter bonsai plant. Your ticket includes [...]