Plein Air Painting in the Dome
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IAChoose a plant or flower in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden conservatory to bring it to life in a plein air painting.
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Zumba
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IAAdmire 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
Pressed Floral Pumpkins
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IACome 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
Scary Succulents
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IAGet 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
Boo-tanical Brews
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IAEats, 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
Spooky Terrariums
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IAPitcher 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
Halloween Happy Hour 2
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IAJoin 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
Halloween Happy Hour 3
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IAJoin 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
Iowa Regional Lily Society’s Fall Symposium
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IALearn all about lilies at the Iowa Regional Lily Society’s Fall Symposium, hosted by the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. A variety of lily bulbs will be available for purchase and experts will be on hand to answer all your lily questions. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore these beautiful garden staples and take some home for your own garden. Included with general admission. Iowa Regional Lily Society information Fall Symposium Schedule 9:00 am–Bulb Sale opens 9:30 am–Peggy Nerdahl “Jewels of the Garden” 10:15 am–Break: Door prizes 10:30 am–Forrest Peiper “Hybridizing Lilies for Beginners” 11:20 am–Break: Door prizes 11:30 am–Rick Rodich “Lily Seed Starting for the Serious and the Inquisitive” 12:30 pm–Bulb sale, Door prizes and bulb sharing Speaker Bios Peggy Nerdahl started growing lilies in 2008. She has hundreds of lilies in 13 raised beds in Chaska, Minnesota – about 25 martagons, numerous Asiatics, about 10 MN hybrids, oriental trumpets, trumpets, regale, dauricum, davidii, davidii berry red, pumilum, concolor and canadense species. Besides being a big purchaser at the fall and spring NSLS bulb sales, Peggy starts lilies from scales and from bulbils. Peggy is concentrating hybridizing efforts on trumpets. She has about […]
Fall Wreath Making
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IACreate a beautiful, grapevine wreath to celebrate the fall season. Crafted with all-natural materials, this workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge to create a stunning wreath for your home. Registration required. Ages 14+. $42.50 Members | $50 Nonmembers Register
Intro to Orchids
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IAAre you an aspiring orchid grower? This beginner's workshop will familiarize you with the orchid family and teach you how to maintain and propagate healthy plants. You will receive your own orchid to start your collection! Registration is required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here
Champagne & Chocolate 2024
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IAJoin 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. Champagne & Chocolate tickets can no longer be purchased online. If you would like to find out if tickets remain available, call Bill Hitt at 515.323.6265 Tis the season to give. Become a generous supporter of this event. Contact Steve Biever at 515.402.4280 for more information.