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  • Botanical Blues

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

    January 5 to March 30, 2025. Shows start at 1 pm. Your favorite Sunday Blues in Des Moines is BACK! March 2 Drama Kings Sponsored by Nationwide

  • Botanical Blues 2

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

    January 5 to March 30, 2025. Shows start at 3 pm. Your favorite Sunday Blues in Des Moines is BACK! March 2 Drama Kings Sponsored by Nationwide

  • All About Air Plants

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

    Dive into the exciting world of air plants with the horticultural team at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and learn the skills required to successfully care for them. Then create some beautiful displays that feature these unique plants. Participants will receive three or more air plants and create their own display to showcase them at home. Registration required. $25.50 Members | $30 Nonmembers Register 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.

  • Dome After Dark

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

    January 3 to March 28, 2025. 6-10 pm every Friday Night. Light up your Friday Nights at Dome After Dark at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden where the weather is warm and the vibe is chill. Extend your weekend in our warm, tropical urban oasis filled with lights, music and refreshment. Get your tickets now or at the door.  

  • Learn on Saturdays

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

    Each week features an expert speaker and gives you the chance to enjoy the warm, tropical setting of the Botanical Garden. Growing as a gardener during the winter will result in amazing home gardens in the summer. March 8 –  Growing a Greener Garden: Native Garden implementation and Management by Dan Schutte Price per Saturday  $12 member | $18 nonmember Tickets include in-person, virtual, and recorded viewing options. REGISTER HERE

  • Botanical Blues

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

    January 5 to March 30, 2025. Shows start at 1 pm. Your favorite Sunday Blues in Des Moines is BACK! March 9 Steve E. George Sponsored by Nationwide

  • Tea Mixology

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

    This lively class covers everything you need to make your own herbal loose leaf tea blends. Mix your own herbal blends with Ryan and Mary from Red Dragon Herbs & Teas, with stories and anecdotes along the way. Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here

  • Botanical Blues 2

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

    January 5 to March 30, 2025. Shows start at 3 pm. Your favorite Sunday Blues in Des Moines is BACK! March 9 Steve E. George Sponsored by Nationwide

  • SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

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

    Stay close. Feel Far away. Enjoy a variety of Spring Break activities for everyone including: Flora Farm to-Table Dinner created by Chef Suman Hoque, featuring beef from Grand View Beef and wine pairings by Abu Nawas Beverage. Tickets for this special collaboration are $150 per person for three courses and four wines (includes tax and gratuity.) Mar 13 from 6 – 9pm Dome After Dark Extra Nights Friday & Saturday Mar 14 + 15 and Mar 21 + 22 from 6 – 10pm LINK Spring Break Camp: Guardians of the Garden Mar 18 + 19 OR Mar 20 + 21 from 9am – 4pm Hurry--spots fill fast. LINK Air Plant Homes drop-in activity: Learn about these plants that do not require soil to grow, then decorate a glass orb with natural materials to house your air plant. Mar 18-22 LINK Sip & Stroll: Celebrate the break with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Garden conservatory with director of horticulture, Aaron Harpold. Mar 20 5:30 – 6:30 pm OR 7 – 8 pm. LINK Story Sprouts: Join us for a fun, interactive story time that explores nature and plants. Mar 21 10:30 – 11am. LINK Botanical Blues: Live concert series […]

  • 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.

  • Dome After Dark

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

    January 3 to March 28, 2025. 6-10 pm every Friday Night. Light up your Friday Nights at Dome After Dark at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden where the weather is warm and the vibe is chill. Extend your weekend in our warm, tropical urban oasis filled with lights, music and refreshment. Get your tickets now or at the door.