Soak up the last month of autumn with the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Join us for programs that offer new experiences, new tastes, and new plant friends—and do it all from the beauty of the Botanical Garden.
CANCELED: Fern Friends | Wednesday, November 1, 5:30-7 p.m.
Learn all about ferns from those that make great houseplants to their strange and unusual way of reproduction. Plant up and take home your very own fern friend. Ferntastic!
CANCELED: Macramé Plant Hangers | Thursday, November 2, 5:30-7 p.m.
Plant hangers are a unique and fun way to display your houseplants at home! Join Macramé by Jess in this introductory course and design your own one-of-a-kind macramé plant hanger using your choice of white, black, mint, or wine-colored cord. Then take home a 4-inch terra cotta pot and plant to display in your plant hanger! Registration required.
Sip and Stroll | Thursday, November 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. or 7-8 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Garden. Learn about what is in bloom, what is coming soon, and timely updates from our director of horticulture, Aaron Harpold. All participants must be at least 21 years of age.
Members $17 Nonmembers $20
Register for 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Fall Florals | Friday, November 10, 5:30-7 p.m.
Get a jump on the seasonal spirit with a night of floral design fun! Combine fresh fall florals, a variety of dried florals, and fun accents in an artful arrangement.
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Members $34 Nonmembers $40
FULL: Charcuterie 101 | Wednesday, November 15, 5:30-7 p.m.
Join us for a fun, tasty workshop, led by Boards by Heidi, to learn the tips and tricks to make your own beautiful charcuterie boards! All ingredients and materials will be provided for everyone’s board. We will cut, style, and arrange the cheese, meats, and accompaniments on the charcuterie board. Registration required. Must be 21 or older.
Members $72 Nonmembers $80
Tropical Terrariums | Tuesday, November 21, 5:30-7 p.m.
Combine plants, science, and design to create miniature worlds. Learn how to design and care for terrariums, then build your own. All materials are provided, just bring your creativity! Registration required.
Members $34 Nonmembers $40
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