by Shay Magaraci | Jul 5, 2023 | Activities, Education
When life gives you lemons, make invisible ink! Need to send a secret message? Create invisible ink with lemon juice! Materials Lemons Water Bowl and spoon Cotton swab White paper Lamp Instructions: Squeeze lemon juice into bowl, add a few drops of water and mix with...
by Shay Magaraci | Jun 20, 2023 | Activities, Education, Horticulture, Youth & Family
Create your own mini-ecosystem using materials from your home and yard! Explore the plant world in your own backyard as a family with this at-home summer activity. Did you know…a terrarium is a closed or mostly-closed container with soil and plants in it. In...
by Shay Magaraci | Jun 19, 2023 | Education
Introducing our newest Wellness in the Garden series: Dance in the Garden! Join us for a captivating dance experience amidst the enchanting splendor of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden! Discover the perfect harmony of nature and movement as we present a...
by Shay Magaraci | Jun 6, 2023 | Activities, Education, Youth & Family
Create your own plant press at home to preserve plants from your backyard! This family-friendly craft uses supplies at home and plants found in a backyard or on a walk. Plant pressing is a technique used to flatten and dry out plant samples. Dried plant material can...
by Shay Magaraci | Apr 7, 2023 | Education
The garden commons is getting a colorful update! Local artist Marissa Hernandez is working with youth from Children’s Cancer Connection and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa to create a mural for the Botanical Garden. The mural will be in the garden commons...
by Shay Magaraci | Oct 22, 2019 | Education, Horticulture
An Ecological State of Mind When I first interviewed for my role at the Garden a year and a half ago, I was thrilled to hear about the ecologically sound practices the horticulture team deploys. With my background in ecology, I felt right at home. As I got to know...
