Pick up your bulbs from the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Fall Bulb Sale early during this happy hour type event. Horticulture and Education staff will be there to answer your bulb questions and provide advice to help you achieve beautiful blooms in the spring. Local craft beer, kombucha and light snacks will be provided. Preregistration is required. Ages 21+. $12.75 Members | $15 Nonmembers Register
Once a month, join us to learn more about sustainability and how it effects your community. More details in English here. More details in Spanish here. The City of Des Moines and Polk County are curating a monthly series of programs to help educate about the City of Des Moines’ Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (ADAPT DSM), sustainability efforts by Polk County, other sustainability efforts happening in the metro, and how community members can get involved and take climate action.
Pick up your unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden TODAY. All orders must be placed on or before Sept. 30, 2024 in our online store. Pickup will be Saturday, October 12 from 9 am-4 pm in our parking lot. There will be signage to direct you to the location. There will be staff there to assist you. There will be no pick up in the lobby of the Botanical Garden. Pickup instructions will be listed upon checkout. *Plant quantities are limited and subject to availability from the grower. Any unavailable items will be refunded. In the case that there are backordered bulbs, there will be an additional pickup time scheduled on a later day.
Embrace the spooky season with the Cauldron Succulent Drop In activity! In this self guided activity, you’ll have the opportunity to plant a vining succulent in a mini cauldron. This activity is perfect for plant lovers and Halloween enthusiasts alike! No registration needed. Ages 10+. $10 per adult participant
Choose a plant or flower in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden conservatory to bring it to life in a plein air painting.
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
Come decorate a novelty pumpkin with pressed florals. We provide pressed flowers, faux pumpkins, and all materials, you bring your creativity! We will provide a variety of shapes and sizes of pumpkins, so this workshop is great for all ages and skillsets. Registration required. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here
Get into the Halloween spirit with us! Craft a boo-tiful and eerie mini garden for your home with gorgeous and spooky succulents! Learn how to safely plant and care for succulents along with all the growing tips and tricks you need. Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register here
Eats, treats, and drinks available for 21+. • Sample seasonal brews from local breweries • Mystical and magical entertainment throughout our enchanted conservatory • Costumes encouraged - best dressed in each category wins • 21+ only with valid ID – ticket includes General Admission for the event • Indoor event Get your tickets here! Sponsored by Voya
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 for two adults. $51 Members | $60 Nonmembers Register
