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Music in the Garden: NOLA Jazz

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

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: NOLA Jazz 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

Seasonal Shinrin-yoku

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Experience the Garden using ALL of your senses at our Seasonal Shinrin-yoku Series! Shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing," is the Japanese philosophy of immersing yourself in the forest atmosphere in order to reap the restorative benefits. Forest bathing boosts immunity, lowers blood pressure and stress hormones, prevents and relieves stress and anxiety and increases cognitive functioning. Guided forest bathing walks are appropriate for all ages and abilities. Each session will end with a nature-based tea ceremony. Sign up for one, or all the sessions in this series and experience the Garden through the seasons. Enjoy complimentary admission to the Garden included with event registration! AND enjoy the Garden a full hour before it opens to the public during this morning experience! Ages 16+. $25.50 Members, $30 Nonmembers Register Here

Kokedama

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

A floating garden is the perfect way to add some green and interest to your home. Kokedama is a unique gardening style from Japan that allows people to create a garden outside of a pot! In this class, learn the history of kokedama, gardening skills, and care tips while creating your own floating garden! Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here

Music in the Garden: Flash in a Pan

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

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: Flash in a Pan 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

Pressed Floral Art

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

In this class we’ll show you how to press your own flowers from your garden and planters, plus how to put them to use. You’ll also create you very own beautiful framed flower art using a frame and pre-pressed flowers. Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here

Prairie Hike at Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge

Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge

Take a hike through Iowa’s natural heritage on this prairie hike at Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge. Join Botanical Garden staff as we travel through time and explore the wide-open prairie. Take in the sights, sounds, and scents of plant and animal life on the open plains. The hike will occur on a paved path. Ages 8+. $17 Members | $20 Nonmembers Register Here

Summer Tea Mixology

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

This lively class covers everything you need to make your own summer inspired herbal loose leaf tea blends. Mix your own herbal blends with Ryan and Mary from Red Dragon Herbs & Teas, with stories and anecdotes along the way. Registration required.  Ages 12+. $42.50 Members | $50 Nonmember Register Here

Intro to EcoPrinting

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

With summer in full swing, now is the time to celebrate the season and create beautiful Eco-Printed fabrics! Eco Printing is a natural dyeing technique that uses leaves, flowers, and other plant materials to create patterns and colors on fabric or paper. The process involves bundling plant materials and fabric together, then steaming or boiling the bundle to transfer the color and patterns from the plants to the fabric. In this creative class you will get to dye your own beautiful textiles in a palette of natural colors and shapes to create your own of a kind textile. 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 12+. $42.50 Members | $50 Nonmembers Register Here

Music in the Garden: The Crowfoot Rakes

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

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: The Crowfoot Rakes 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

Music in the Garden: Mango Soul

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

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: Mango Soul 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

First Fridays

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

The Botanical Garden is open until 7:30 pm for First Fridays in the East Village. Come enjoy our urban oasis and the warmer weather. Join us at Flora inside for happy hour from 4-7 pm. Begin your weekend enjoying light bites & exclusive drink specials paired with a gorgeous view. Remember–FREE parking in our lot and along Robert D Ray Drive! Aug 1 Sep 5

Music in the Garden: Diplomats of Solid Sound

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

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: Diplomats of Solid Sound 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

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