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Marimo Moss Ball Drop In

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

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. This drop-in style activity allows you to work at your own pace. Stations are sanitized between groups. Tickets do not include admission to the Garden. Walk-up registration only-available while supplies last. $10 fee per project. No registration required. Available while supplies last.

Story Sprouts

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

Join us for a fun, interactive story time that explores nature and plants. During each program participants will enjoy stories and an activity based on the week’s theme. Story Sprouts is geared toward children ages two to five. Included with general admission. This week's theme: Caterpillars

Garden Artists Summer Camp

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

Our collection of plants and unique garden spaces inspire creativity to artists of all ages. With unlimited prompts from nature, campers will explore their creative side as they grow their artistic expression through painting, sculpting, garden design, flower arranging, and more! All camps run 9 am-4 pm and are designed for students entering first through fifth grade in fall 2025. Members: be sure to sign in at the top of the registration page to apply your member discount! Five-Day Camps: Members $255 Nonmembers $295 SIGN UP HERE

Story Sprouts

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

Join us for a fun, interactive story time that explores nature and plants. During each program participants will enjoy stories and an activity based on the week’s theme. Story Sprouts is geared toward children ages two to five. Included with general admission. Theme of the week: Flowers

Magic in the Garden Summer Camp

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

Experience the magic of the Garden through science experiments and imagination. Students will channel their inner wizard as they are sorted into houses, assigned a plant patronus, and create their own magic wand! Enrollment will ensure proficiency in botanical potions, herbology, plant defenses against the dark arts, and more! All camps run 9 am-4 pm and are designed for students entering first through fifth grade in fall 2025. Members: be sure to sign in at the top of the registration page to apply your member discount! Five-Day Camps: Members $255 Nonmembers $295 SIGN UP HERE

Story Sprouts

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

Join us for a fun, interactive story time that explores nature and plants. During each program participants will enjoy stories and an activity based on the week’s theme. Story Sprouts is geared toward children ages two to five. Included with general admission. This week's theme: Bees

Garden Artists Summer Camp

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

Our collection of plants and unique garden spaces inspire creativity to artists of all ages. With unlimited prompts from nature, campers will explore their creative side as they grow their artistic expression through painting, sculpting, garden design, flower arranging, and more! All camps run 9 am-4 pm and are designed for students entering first through fifth grade in fall 2025. Members: be sure to sign in at the top of the registration page to apply your member discount! Five-Day Camps: Members $255 Nonmembers $295 SIGN UP HERE

Story Sprouts

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

Join us for a fun, interactive story time that explores nature and plants. During each program participants will enjoy stories and an activity based on the week’s theme. Story Sprouts is geared toward children ages two to five. Included with general admission. This week's theme: Mud

Garden Rebels Summer Camp

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

NEW! Buckle up, secure your goggles, and dive into the wacky world of plants that break the rules. Dissect, experiment, and explore while investigating the most unusual and rebellious plant species around the globe. All camps run 9 am-4 pm and are designed for students entering first through fifth grade in fall 2025. Members: be sure to sign in at the top of the registration page to apply your member discount! Five-Day Camps: Members $255 Nonmembers $295 WAIT LIST

Story Sprouts

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

Join us for a fun, interactive story time that explores nature and plants. During each program participants will enjoy stories and an activity based on the week’s theme. Story Sprouts is geared toward children ages two to five. Included with general admission. This week's theme: Play Outside!

Plants & People Summer Camp

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

NEW! Investigate how plants around the world revolutionize art, music, science, conservation, and cuisine in amazing ways! From fiber arts and design to foods across continents, learn how plants and people work together to change the world. All camps run 9 am-4 pm and are designed for students entering first through fifth grade in fall 2025. Members: be sure to sign in at the top of the registration page to apply your member discount! Five-Day Camps: Members $255 Nonmembers $295 WAIT LIST

Story Sprouts

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

Join us for a fun, interactive story time that explores nature and plants. During each program participants will enjoy stories and an activity based on the week’s theme. Story Sprouts is geared toward children ages two to five. Included with general admission. This week's theme: Summer Colors

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