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SUMMARY:Story Sprouts
DESCRIPTION: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: Animal Homes
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/story-sprouts-8-29/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Story Time,Youth
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T161252Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Beeswax Wraps
DESCRIPTION:Ready to up your sustainability at home\, join us to create DIY Beeswax Wraps! Learn how to make your own reusable and eco-friendly food wraps using beeswax\, fabric\, and other natural ingredients. The class provides hands-on instruction and materials\, allowing participants to create their own beeswax wraps to replace single-use plastic wraps. All supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 12+. \n$34 Members | $40 Nonmembers \nRegister Here
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/diy-beeswax-wraps/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T193000
DTSTAMP:20250522T190830Z
CREATED:20250522T190830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T190830Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Happy Hours
DESCRIPTION:When the sun starts to set\, nature comes alive. Join us at the Botanical Garden for Summer Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays until 7:30pm. Toast to the weather with drinks and refreshment from Flora or just wander around the most beautiful botanical view in town! Runs until Sep 30.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/summer-happy-hours-8-26-25/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20250307T203048Z
CREATED:20250307T203048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T203048Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Iowa Cactus & Succulent Display and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Discover a succulent paradise at the Mid-Iowa Cactus and Succulent Society’s (MICSS) annual Display and Sale\, hosted by the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Immerse yourself in a stunning display of rare and unusual plants that will leave you awestruck. From charming cacti to enchanting succulents\, this event is a must-see for plant enthusiasts. A large number of plants will be on sale with vendors Chaos Cactus from Oklahoma\, Bedwell Gardens\, and club members. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore these captivating treasures and take some home for your own collection. \nIncluded with admission.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/mid-iowa-cactus-and-succulent-2/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T160000
DTSTAMP:20250307T202826Z
CREATED:20250307T202826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T202826Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Iowa Cactus & Succulent Display and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Discover a succulent paradise at the Mid-Iowa Cactus and Succulent Society’s (MICSS) annual Display and Sale\, hosted by the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Immerse yourself in a stunning display of rare and unusual plants that will leave you awestruck. From charming cacti to enchanting succulents\, this event is a must-see for plant enthusiasts. A large number of plants will be on sale with vendors Chaos Cactus from Oklahoma\, Bedwell Gardens\, and club members. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore these captivating treasures and take some home for your own collection. \nIncluded with admission.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/mid-iowa-cactus-and-succulent/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T193000
DTSTAMP:20250522T190702Z
CREATED:20250522T190702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T190702Z
UID:10000438-1755882000-1755891000@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Summer Happy Hours
DESCRIPTION:When the sun starts to set\, nature comes alive. Join us at the Botanical Garden for Summer Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays until 7:30pm. Toast to the weather with drinks and refreshment from Flora or just wander around the most beautiful botanical view in town! Runs until Sep 30.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/summer-happy-hours-8-22-25/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T110000
DTSTAMP:20250618T172536Z
CREATED:20250618T172536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T172536Z
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SUMMARY:Story Sprouts
DESCRIPTION: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: Fruit
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/story-sprouts-8-22/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Story Time,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T193000
DTSTAMP:20250522T190408Z
CREATED:20250522T190408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T190408Z
UID:10000437-1755622800-1755631800@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Summer Happy Hours
DESCRIPTION:When the sun starts to set\, nature comes alive. Join us at the Botanical Garden for Summer Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays until 7:30pm. Toast to the weather with drinks and refreshment from Flora or just wander around the most beautiful botanical view in town! Runs until Sep 30.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/summer-happy-hours-8-19-25/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T193000
DTSTAMP:20250522T190019Z
CREATED:20250522T190019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T190019Z
UID:10000436-1755277200-1755286200@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Summer Happy Hours
DESCRIPTION:When the sun starts to set\, nature comes alive. Join us at the Botanical Garden for Summer Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays until 7:30pm. Toast to the weather with drinks and refreshment from Flora or just wander around the most beautiful botanical view in town! Runs until Sep 30.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/summer-happy-hours-8-15-25/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T110000
DTSTAMP:20250618T172326Z
CREATED:20250618T172326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T172326Z
UID:10000490-1755253800-1755255600@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Story Sprouts
DESCRIPTION: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: Life at the Pond
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/story-sprouts-8-15-25/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Story Time,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T193000
DTSTAMP:20250522T185851Z
CREATED:20250522T185851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T185851Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Happy Hours
DESCRIPTION:When the sun starts to set\, nature comes alive. Join us at the Botanical Garden for Summer Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays until 7:30pm. Toast to the weather with drinks and refreshment from Flora or just wander around the most beautiful botanical view in town! Runs until Sep 30.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/summer-happy-hours-8-12-25/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T193000
DTSTAMP:20250522T185713Z
CREATED:20250522T185713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T185713Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Happy Hours
DESCRIPTION:When the sun starts to set\, nature comes alive. Join us at the Botanical Garden for Summer Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays until 7:30pm. Toast to the weather with drinks and refreshment from Flora or just wander around the most beautiful botanical view in town! Runs until Sep 30.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/summer-happy-hours-8-8-25/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T110000
DTSTAMP:20250618T172144Z
CREATED:20250618T172144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T172144Z
UID:10000489-1754649000-1754650800@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Story Sprouts
DESCRIPTION: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: All About Trees
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/story-sprouts-8-8/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Story Time,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T210000
DTSTAMP:20250402T205407Z
CREATED:20250325T183306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T205407Z
UID:10000385-1754589600-1754600400@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Music in the Garden: Diplomats of Solid Sound
DESCRIPTION: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 \nSingle Concert Tickets* \n\nMember Adult: $6\nMember Senior: $5\nMember Child: $3\nNon-member Adult: $12\nNon-member Senior: $11\nNon-member Child: $9\n\nBuy Single Concert Tickets here \n*Garden Giving Club\, Pineapple Membership\, Museums for All—complimentary
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/music-in-the-garden-diplomats-of-solid-sound/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Signature Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T210000
DTSTAMP:20250722T211438Z
CREATED:20250722T205641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T211438Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Garden: The Crowfoot Rakes NEW DATE!
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED FROM JULY 24 \nJoin 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 \nSingle Concert Tickets* \n\nMember Adult: $6\nMember Senior: $5\nMember Child: $3\nNon-member Adult: $12\nNon-member Senior: $11\nNon-member Child: $9\n\nBuy Single Concert Tickets here \n*Garden Giving Club\, Pineapple Membership\, Museums for All—complimentary
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/music-in-the-garden-crowfoot-rakes-new-date/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Signature Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T190000
DTSTAMP:20250723T200252Z
CREATED:20250410T190826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T200252Z
UID:10000400-1754415000-1754420400@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Intro to EcoPrinting
DESCRIPTION: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+. \n$42.50 Members | $50 Nonmembers \nRegister Here
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/intro-to-ecoprinting/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Art & Design,Hikes,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T160000
DTSTAMP:20250110T201639Z
CREATED:20250108T221243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T201639Z
UID:10000290-1754298000-1754668800@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Plants & People Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nFive-Day Camps: \n\nMembers $255\nNonmembers $295\n\nWAIT LIST
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/plants-people-summer-camp-2/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Class,Summer Camp,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T193000
DTSTAMP:20250327T165631Z
CREATED:20250317T191121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T165631Z
UID:10000372-1754067600-1754076600@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:First Fridays
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nAug 1\nSep 5
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/first-fridays-aug-1/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T110000
DTSTAMP:20250618T171722Z
CREATED:20250618T171722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T171722Z
UID:10000488-1754044200-1754046000@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Story Sprouts
DESCRIPTION: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: Slugs & Bugs
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/story-sprouts-8-1/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Story Time,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T210000
DTSTAMP:20250402T205446Z
CREATED:20250325T182933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T205446Z
UID:10000384-1753984800-1753995600@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Music in the Garden: Mango Soul
DESCRIPTION: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 \nSingle Concert Tickets* \n\nMember Adult: $6\nMember Senior: $5\nMember Child: $3\nNon-member Adult: $12\nNon-member Senior: $11\nNon-member Child: $9\n\nBuy Single Concert Tickets here \n*Garden Giving Club\, Pineapple Membership\, Museums for All—complimentary
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/music-in-the-garden-mango-soul/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Signature Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T193000
DTSTAMP:20250522T184941Z
CREATED:20250522T184941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184941Z
UID:10000432-1753808400-1753817400@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Summer Happy Hours
DESCRIPTION:When the sun starts to set\, nature comes alive. Join us at the Botanical Garden for Summer Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays until 7:30pm. Toast to the weather with drinks and refreshment from Flora or just wander around the most beautiful botanical view in town! Runs until Sep 30.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/summer-happy-hours-7-29-25/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T190000
DTSTAMP:20250410T191207Z
CREATED:20250410T191207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T191207Z
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SUMMARY:Botany Book Club
DESCRIPTION:What is better than books and botany? Each month during the program\, read a book with us about or involving plants. Start your season off right by joining other botanical book lovers for discussions and refreshments while immersed in the beauty of the Garden. Registration includes onsite book club meetings and refreshments. Registration does not include books. Pre-registration required. Ages 18+. \n$10 Members | $15 Nonmembers \nRegister Here
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/botany-book-club-july/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,Horticulture & Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T160000
DTSTAMP:20250110T202047Z
CREATED:20250108T220321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T202047Z
UID:10000288-1753693200-1754064000@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Garden Rebels Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nFive-Day Camps: \n\nMembers $255\nNonmembers $295\n\nWAIT LIST
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/garden-rebels-summer-camp-2/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Class,Summer Camp,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T193000
DTSTAMP:20250522T184802Z
CREATED:20250522T184802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184802Z
UID:10000431-1753462800-1753471800@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Summer Happy Hours
DESCRIPTION:When the sun starts to set\, nature comes alive. Join us at the Botanical Garden for Summer Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays until 7:30pm. Toast to the weather with drinks and refreshment from Flora or just wander around the most beautiful botanical view in town! Runs until Sep 30.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/summer-happy-hours-7-25-25/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T110000
DTSTAMP:20250618T171512Z
CREATED:20250618T171512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T171512Z
UID:10000487-1753439400-1753441200@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Story Sprouts
DESCRIPTION: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: Vegetables
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/story-sprouts-7-25/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Story Time,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T210000
DTSTAMP:20250722T205230Z
CREATED:20250325T182728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T205230Z
UID:10000383-1753380000-1753390800@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Music in the Garden: The Crowfoot Rakes RESCHEDULED
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED TO AUG 5 \nJoin 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 \nSingle Concert Tickets* \n\nMember Adult: $6\nMember Senior: $5\nMember Child: $3\nNon-member Adult: $12\nNon-member Senior: $11\nNon-member Child: $9\n\nBuy Single Concert Tickets here \n*Garden Giving Club\, Pineapple Membership\, Museums for All—complimentary
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/music-in-the-garden-crowfoot-rakes/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T193000
DTSTAMP:20250716T142305Z
CREATED:20250410T184643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T142305Z
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SUMMARY:Botanical Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Explore essential techniques used in traditional botanical watercolor painting. Learn about the different brushes\, paper\, and paints and how to properly load a brush with color for flat washes\, graded washes\, and dry brush techniques. Then\, choose a plant to transfer and paint a copy of it. Registration required. Ages 12+. \n$34 Members | $40 Nonmembers \nRegister Here
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/botanical-watercolor-2/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Art & Design,Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T193000
DTSTAMP:20250624T204043Z
CREATED:20250522T184610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T204043Z
UID:10000430-1753203600-1753212600@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Summer Happy Hours
DESCRIPTION:When the sun starts to set\, nature comes alive. Join us at the Botanical Garden for Summer Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays until 7:30pm. Toast to the weather with drinks and refreshment from Flora or just wander around the most beautiful botanical view in town! Runs until Sep 30.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/summer-happy-hours-7-22-25/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T160000
DTSTAMP:20250108T221741Z
CREATED:20250108T221552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T221741Z
UID:10000291-1753088400-1753459200@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Dragons In the Garden Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:NEW! Enter the world of Dragons in the Garden! Discover plant-like dragons and dragon-like plants\, uncovering how they all adapt to deserts\, mud\, rain\, and other environments. Create your own Garden Guardian and discover your plant in this playful\, imaginative camp! 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! \n\nFive-Day Camps: \n\nMembers $255\nNonmembers $295\n\nWAIT LIST
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/dragons-in-the-garden-summe-camp/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Class,Summer Camp,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T193000
DTSTAMP:20250522T184434Z
CREATED:20250522T184434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184434Z
UID:10000429-1752858000-1752867000@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Summer Happy Hours
DESCRIPTION:When the sun starts to set\, nature comes alive. Join us at the Botanical Garden for Summer Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays until 7:30pm. Toast to the weather with drinks and refreshment from Flora or just wander around the most beautiful botanical view in town! Runs until Sep 30.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/summer-happy-hours-7-18-25/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,All Ages,Special Events
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