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  • 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

  • Summer Happy Hours

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

    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.

  • Kokedama

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

    A floating garden is the perfect way to add some green and interest to your home. Kokedama is a unique gardening style from Japan that allows people to create a garden outside of a pot! In this class, learn the history of kokedama, gardening skills, and care tips while creating your own floating garden! Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here

  • Pressed Floral Art

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

    In this class we’ll show you how to press your own flowers from your garden and planters, plus how to put them to use. You’ll also create your very own beautiful framed flower art using a frame and pre-pressed flowers. Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here

  • Music in the Garden: Flash in a Pan

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

    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: Flash in a Pan Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary

  • 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

  • Summer Happy Hours

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

    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.

  • Dragons In the Garden Summer Camp

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

    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! Five-Day Camps: Members $255 Nonmembers $295 WAIT LIST

  • Summer Happy Hours

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

    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.

  • Botanical Watercolor

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

    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+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here

  • Music in the Garden: The Crowfoot Rakes RESCHEDULED

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

    RESCHEDULED TO AUG 5 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: The Crowfoot Rakes Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary

  • 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: Vegetables