CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Experience the Botanical Garden in a new light! Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. The perfect date night, girls’ night out, or unique and memorable outing with friends and family, Dome After Dark is an event you’ll want to […]
Join us for this fun, interactive story time tailored toward children ages two to five that explores nature and plants. During each program, participants enjoy stories and an activity based on the week’s theme. Pre-registration not required. Saturday, October 1 (at Robert D. Ray Asian Garden) Paper Theater October 7 Apples October 14 Seeds October […]
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.
Use evergreen branches, ribbon, and other décor to create a seasonal decoration for your home! This activity will allow participants to work at their own pace. No pre-registration, available while supplies last.
This program is cancelled, but it is also available Thursday, December 8 and there are spots remaining. Learn how to create beautiful polymer clay botanical earrings inspired by winter plants with McCabe Artistry. Take home two unique sets of earrings you create during the workshop. No prior knowledge of clay jewelry is required. This workshop […]
Learn how to create beautiful polymer clay botanical earrings inspired by winter plants with McCabe Artistry. Take home two unique sets of earrings you create during the workshop. No prior knowledge of clay jewelry is required. This workshop is great for ages 14 and up!
Join us for this fun, interactive story time tailored toward children ages two to five that explores nature and plants. During each program, participants enjoy stories and an activity based on the week’s theme. Pre-registration not required. Saturday, October 1 (at Robert D. Ray Asian Garden) Paper Theater October 7 Apples October 14 Seeds October […]
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 […]
Use evergreen branches, ribbon, and other décor to create a seasonal decoration for your home! This activity will allow participants to work at their own pace. No pre-registration, available while supplies last.
What is better than birds and botany? Learn about important plants that create essential habitat for birds to survive Iowa winters, common birds that you might encounter in your backyard habitat, and how to attract birds to your neck of the woods!
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Experience the Botanical Garden in a new light! Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. The perfect date night, girls’ night out, or unique and memorable outing with friends and family, Dome After Dark is an event you’ll want to […]
Join us for this fun, interactive story time tailored toward children ages two to five that explores nature and plants. During each program, participants enjoy stories and an activity based on the week’s theme. Pre-registration not required. Saturday, October 1 (at Robert D. Ray Asian Garden) Paper Theater October 7 Apples October 14 Seeds October […]
Use evergreen branches, ribbon, and other décor to create a seasonal decoration for your home! This activity will allow participants to work at their own pace. No pre-registration, available while supplies last.
Due to inclement weather, Dome After Dark has been cancelled Friday, December 23. Individuals with pre-purchased tickets for tomorrow night’s event will be contacted to reschedule. We apologize for any inconvenience, stay warm, and happy holidays. Experience the Botanical Garden in a new light! Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and […]
The Greater Des Moines Botanical is closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We will reopen for regular hours Tuesday, December 27. Happy holidays!
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 day camp is full, but there are spots available for Wednesday, December 28. Or you can add your name to the waitlist to ensure you are notified if spots open up. Designed for students in first through fifth grade. Discover the fascinating plants and animals that lurk in the depths of tropical rainforest using our lush […]
Learn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own tropical terrarium to take home. Drop in any time during the program. Groups will work at their own pace. No pre-registration. Register onsite, available while supplies last.
Designed for first- through fifth-graders. Discover the fascinating plants and animals that lurk in the depths of tropical rainforest using our lush conservatory as a guide. This is a one-day camp offered multiple days over winter break. These camps are identical, so there’s no need to register for more than one. This camp is also […]
Learn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own tropical terrarium to take home. Drop in any time during the program. Groups will work at their own pace. No pre-registration. Register onsite, available while supplies last.
This day camp is full, but there are spots available for Wednesday, December 28. Or you can add your name to the waitlist to ensure you are notified if spots open up. Designed for students in first through fifth grade. Discover the fascinating plants and animals that lurk in the depths of tropical rainforest using our lush conservatory […]
Learn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own tropical terrarium to take home. Drop in any time during the program. Groups will work at their own pace. No pre-registration. Register onsite, available while supplies last.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Experience the Botanical Garden in a new light! Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. The perfect date night, girls’ night out, or unique and memorable outing with friends and family, Dome After Dark is an event you’ll want to […]
Designed for students in sixth through eighth grade. Investigate how plants have adapted to survive in the tropical rainforest using microscopes, chlorophyll meters, soil moisture meters, and more! We also offer a Winter Break Day Camp for first through fifth grades; Jungle Safari. This day camp is offered Tuesday, December 27, Wednesday, December 28, and […]
Join us for this fun, interactive story time tailored toward children ages two to five that explores nature and plants. During each program, participants enjoy stories and an activity based on the week’s theme. Pre-registration not required. Saturday, October 1 (at Robert D. Ray Asian Garden) Paper Theater October 7 Apples October 14 Seeds October […]
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 […]
Learn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own tropical terrarium to take home. Drop in any time during the program. Groups will work at their own pace. No pre-registration. Register onsite, available while supplies last.
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 […]
