Week of Events
CANCELLED: Botanical Card Crafting: Plant Pressed Cards
CANCELLED: Botanical Card Crafting: Plant Pressed Cards
This program is cancelled. Learn the tips and tricks of pressing flowers, practice drying your own flower and leaves, and then design and create your own beautiful dried floral set to take home.
Free Admission for Veterans
Free Admission for Veterans
Veterans receive free admission to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden all day.
Story Sprouts
Story Sprouts
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 [...]
New Volunteer Info Session
New Volunteer Info Session
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 [...]
Finding Peace Among the Plants
Finding Peace Among the Plants
November 12 is FULL. You can still register for the November 19 program. Take a break from the brisk fall weather to enjoy yoga in the tropical conservatory. Whether you are a yoga expert or looking to try something new, this is the perfect series for you! Join highly experienced instructors Michelle Wilson, Janet [...]