Pitcher plants, Venus fly traps, and sundew! OH MY! Learn about a variety of carnivorous plants, their bizarre adaptations for survival, and how to take care of them. After this hair-raising lesson, plant and decorate your own spooky terrarium to take home. Plant varieties are subject to availability. Registration required. $42.50 Members | $50 Nonmembers Register Here
Join us for Halloween Happy Hour to learn more about the spooky world of plants – perfect for a date night or an event with friends! Enjoy a glass of wine as we discover the creepy and ghoulish side of the botanical world from peculiar pumpkins to the deadliest plants. After feeding some hungry carnivorous plants, each couple will take a carnivorous plant home! All participants must be at least 21 years of age. Registration required. Ticket price includes program admission for two adults. $51 Members | $60 Nonmembers Register
Join us for Halloween Happy Hour to learn more about the spooky world of plants – perfect for a date night or an event with friends! Enjoy a glass of wine as we discover the creepy and ghoulish side of the botanical world from peculiar pumpkins to the deadliest plants. After feeding some hungry carnivorous plants, each couple will take a carnivorous plant home! All participants must be at least 21 years of age. Registration required. Ticket price includes program admission and event admission to Boo-tanical Brews for two adults. $51 Members | $60 Nonmembers Register
Admire the Garden as you work out during this outdoor Zumba class! Zumba is a dance fitness program that combines Latin and international music to create an easy, fun, and effective workout anyone can do. Cristina Rodriguez, a certified Zumba instructor and ZIN™ member with eight years of experience, will teach this class. Ages 12+. $17 Members | $20 Nonmembers Register Here
Join us for a festive and enlightening evening in support of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This bright and energetic celebration is the perfect experience to welcome the holiday season. Delight in an elegant gala event as you enjoy the sights and sounds, scrumptious food and drink, all things sweet, and eclectic entertainment. Champagne & Chocolate is the Garden’s premier event raising vital funds to benefit the outreach, education, horticulture, and community programs. Enjoy the festivities of the evening while learning about the partnerships, impact, and growth taking place at the Botanical Garden. Take part in The Giving Tree, presented by Josephs Jewelers, and gift the Garden while gifting yourself! Donate to the Garden, select your gift and take your chance to win one of three lovely packages from Josephs or one of a variety of fun items or activities! Tickets available for purchase soon! Tis the season to give. Become a generous supporter of this event. Contact Steve Biever at 515.402.4280 for more information. Honorary Hosts - $10,000 Sparkling Sponsors - $5,000 Velvet Sponsors - $2,500 Garden Gala Friends - $1,000
Admire the Garden as you work out during this outdoor Zumba class! Zumba is a dance fitness program that combines Latin and international music to create an easy, fun, and effective workout anyone can do. Cristina Rodriguez, a certified Zumba instructor and ZIN™ member with eight years of experience, will teach this class. Ages 12+. $17 Members | $20 Nonmembers Register Here
Learn to make a one-of-a-kind stationary using the art of block printing in this unique, hands on workshop. We will go over the basics of relief printing and guide participants in carving a block and printing their card design. With the Garden as inspiration, create a set of beautiful cards to share this holiday season. Registration is required. Great for ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register