Ferns are great indoor houseplants that offer a tropical feel with minimal care. Come learn about ferns and pot a new fern friend to take home with you. $10 per project. No registration required. Available while supplies last.
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.
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
Use evergreen branches, ribbon, and other décor to create a seasonal decoration for your home! This activity will allow participants to work at their own pace. No preregistration is required. Available while supplies last. Admission to the Botanical Garden is not included. $7 per project
Learn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own winter-themed tropical terrarium to take home! Walk-up registration available while supplies last. $12 per terrarium
Learn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own winter-themed tropical terrarium to take home! Walk-up registration available while supplies last. $12 per terrarium
Learn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own winter-themed tropical terrarium to take home! Walk-up registration available while supplies last. $12 per terrarium
Learn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own winter-themed tropical terrarium to take home! Walk-up registration available while supplies last. $12 per terrarium
Marimo moss balls are unique, easy to care for, and so cute! Create and decorate a tiny aquarium for your own miniature marimo moss balls. $10 fee for Adults No registration required. Available while supplies last.
Learn more about these unique plants that do not require soil to grow, then decorate a glass orb with natural materials to house your very own air plant. This is a self-guided activity that allows guests to work at their own pace. $10 per project. Walk-up registration only. Available while supplies last.
Learn more about these unique plants that do not require soil to grow, then decorate a glass orb with natural materials to house your very own air plant. This is a self-guided activity that allows guests to work at their own pace. Enjoy Dome After Dark after! $10 per project. Walk-up registration only. Available while supplies last.
Learn more about these unique plants that do not require soil to grow, then decorate a glass orb with natural materials to house your very own air plant. This is a self-guided activity that allows guests to work at their own pace. $10 per project. Walk-up registration only. Available while supplies last.
