Dive into the exciting world of air plants with Horticulturist Laura Pence and learn the skills required to successfully care for them. Then create some beautiful displays that feature these unique plants. Participants will receive three or more air plants and create their own display to showcase them at home. Registration required. Ages 12+. $25.50 Members, $30 Nonmembers Register Here
Experience plant magic with this hands-on workshop dedicated to botanical dyes! Learn the basics of how to make your own natural dyes from common plants as well as folding techniques to create fun and unique designs. Then dye your own beautiful textiles in a palette of natural colors. Participants receive one silk scarf and one flour sack towel to work with and are encouraged to bring one item of their own to dye as well. Registration required. Ages 18+. $51 Members | $60 Nonmembers Register Here
Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden outdoor summer concert series! It's a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts. Tonight's Act: Surf Zombies Season Pass—Save money and enjoy ALL the concerts* Member Single Adult: $40 Member Single Child: $20 Non-member Single Adult: $100 Non-member Single Child: $50 Buy Season Pass Tickets here Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary
Explore the versatile medium of acrylic painting in an outdoor classroom with Kelsey Wilson. Learn about the different brushes and techniques used to create beautiful works of art with nature as your muse. Choose a plant or flower in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden to bring it to life with your new skills! Enjoy a picnic style lunch from the FLORA Café while creating. Registration required. Ages 18+. $90 Members | $100 Nonmembers Register Here
Take some time to relax and re-center yourself in the Botanical Garden’s lush conservatory. Whether you are a yoga expert or looking to try something new, this is the perfect class for you. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat and water bottle. Due to limited capacity, pre-registration is required. Ages 12+. $17 Members | $20 Nonmembers Register Here
This class will introduce to the wonders of using leaves, flowers, barks, seeds and berries into a range of bases for non alchoholic drinks. Recipes, demostrations and tastings included. Pre registration is required. Ages 18. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here
Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden outdoor summer concert series! It's a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts. Tonight's Act: Son Peruchos Season Pass—Save money and enjoy ALL the concerts* Member Single Adult: $40 Member Single Child: $20 Non-member Single Adult: $100 Non-member Single Child: $50 Buy Season Pass Tickets here Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary
Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden outdoor summer concert series! It's a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts. Tonight's Act: June Bugs Season Pass—Save money and enjoy ALL the concerts* Member Single Adult: $40 Member Single Child: $20 Non-member Single Adult: $100 Non-member Single Child: $50 Buy Season Pass Tickets here Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary
Learn about the adaptations of desert plants and take one home. Choose from a variety of succulent plants and learn how to pot one up like a professional. This drop-in style activity allows you to work at your own pace. Walk-up registration only. Available while supplies last. Admission not included. $10 per project.
Gardens are a lovely place to walk. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has a stunning indoor environment during the winter months and is a unique alternative to a gym or health club, offering warm temperatures and a place where beautiful scenery changes weekly. Walking through the garden is an energizing experience. Join us for Walking Wednesdays to help you fight stress, strengthen your mind and body, and feel rejuvenated. Pre-registration is encouraged Free for Members | $12 Nonmembers Register Here
Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden outdoor summer concert series! It's a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts. Tonight's Act: Weary Ramblers Season Pass—Save money and enjoy ALL the concerts* Member Single Adult: $40 Member Single Child: $20 Non-member Single Adult: $100 Non-member Single Child: $50 Buy Season Pass Tickets here Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary
Explore essential techniques used in traditional botanical watercolor painting. Learn about the different brushes, paper, and paints and how to properly load a brush with color for flat washes, graded washes, and dry brush techniques. Then, choose a plant to transfer and paint a copy of it. Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here
