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
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
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.