Kick off this holiday season with a special stationery greeting from the Garden Shop. Looking for a gift? Notebooks, coloring books, stickers, and all other stationery are 10% off the entire month of November! Receive special year-round discounts at the Botanical Garden—become a member today! Members receive unlimited admission, free or discounted access to 345+ […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
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 keep coming back to. Members of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden enjoy […]
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. Preregistration not required.
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
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 preregistration is required. Available while supplies last. Admission to the Botanical Garden is not included.
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
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! Registration required
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
This program is full. Add your name to the waitlist to ensure you are notified if spots open up. Take your holiday decorating to the next level with a personalized wreath you make yourself! Choose from an extensive array of fresh evergreen, herbs, and accessories to make your front door turn heads this winter season. Registration […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
This program is full. This program is also offered Tuesday, December 12. What’s better than enjoying a cozy candle this winter? Enjoying one that you customized and decorated! Learn the art of scent selection, candle pouring, and candle decoration With Love, Libby. Select or mix a winter-themed scent to create your favorite candle to light […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
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 keep coming back to. Members of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden enjoy […]
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. Preregistration not required.
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
This program is canceled. Enjoy a glass of wine while learning to design and care for terrariums, then build your own in this hands-on workshop. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity. All participants must be at least 21 years of age. Registration required.
This program is full. Add your name to the waitlist to ensure you are notified if spots open up. Take your holiday decorating to the next level with a personalized wreath you make yourself! Choose from an extensive array of fresh evergreen, herbs, and accessories to make your front door turn heads this winter season. Registration […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
This program is canceled. Learn the traditional outdoor painting techniques while you soak in the beauty of the conservatory. Artist Kelsey Wilson will demonstrate the fundamentals of painting ‘outdoors’ and then assist as you create your own plein air artwork. Registration required.
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
Celebrate the season with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Garden. Learn about what is in bloom, what is coming soon, and timely updates from our director of horticulture, Aaron Harpold. All participants must be at least 21 years of age.
Volunteer contributions are valued and support every aspect of activities and programming offered by the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. The orientation is open to any volunteer, strongly encouraged to all new volunteers, and required for some volunteer roles. It provides an overview of the organization, its mission, gardens, events, and programs. The session also […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
This program is canceled. Calling all emerging artists! Explore essential techniques used in traditional botanical watercolor painting with Kelsey Wilson. Learn about the different brushes, paper, and paints and how to properly load a brush with color for flat washes, graded washes, and dry brush techniques. Then, choose a plant to transfer and paint a […]
Learn more about these easy-to-care-for plants and create unique ornaments to take home and display your new air plant amid your holiday decorations! Each participant creates and takes home three air plant ornaments. Suitable for ages 12 and up. Registration required.
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
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 keep coming back to. Members of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden enjoy […]
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. Preregistration not required.
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
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 keep coming back to. Members of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden enjoy […]
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. Preregistration not required.
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
Create your own living tropical snow globe! Learn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own winter-themed tropical terrarium to take home. This drop-in style activity allows you to work at your own pace. Walk-up registration only. Available while supplies last. Admission not included.
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
Designed for students in first through fifth grade. Winter in the Woods 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. Discovery is the name of the game in this exploration-based camp as we dig up hidden secrets kept by Iowa’s […]
Create your own living tropical snow globe! Learn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own winter-themed tropical terrarium to take home. This drop-in style activity allows you to work at your own pace. Walk-up registration only. Available while supplies last. Admission not included.
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
Designed for students in first through fifth grade. Winter in the Woods 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. Discovery is the name of the game in this exploration-based camp as we dig up hidden secrets kept by Iowa’s […]
Create your own living tropical snow globe! Learn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own winter-themed tropical terrarium to take home. This drop-in style activity allows you to work at your own pace. Walk-up registration only. Available while supplies last. Admission not included.
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
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 keep coming back to. Members of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden enjoy […]
Designed for students in first through fifth grade. Winter in the Woods 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. Discovery is the name of the game in this exploration-based camp as we dig up hidden secrets kept by Iowa’s […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
Create your own living tropical snow globe! Learn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own winter-themed tropical terrarium to take home. This drop-in style activity allows you to work at your own pace. Walk-up registration only. Available while supplies last. Admission not included.
Become a scientist in your own backyard this winter as you document the visiting wildlife! As a family, explore what animals do through the winter and how they rely on plants for food and shelter. Learn the names of commons birds you may find in your backyard and the food they eat. Create bird feed […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
Take some time to relax and re-center yourself in the Botanical Garden’s lush conservatory. Whether you are a yoga expert or looking to try something new, this is the perfect class for you. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat and water bottle. Due to limited capacity, preregistration is required. Series cost (for all 6 […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
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 keep coming back to. Members of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden enjoy […]
There’s no place like Dome for the Holidays Step into a winter wonderland during the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s charming holiday experience, Dome for the Holidays. From Friday, November 17 to February 18, the Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical world of festive delights and natural beauty. In addition to the stunning […]
Join the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for Learn on Saturdays, a weekly educational lecture series presented by experts from across the state of Iowa. Sessions begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets include in-person, virtual, and recorded viewing options. January 6 Behind the Scenes at the Botanical Garden Introduction to Vegetable Gardening January 13 […]