Explore the creative and versatile process of using the sun to create beautiful botanical prints. Delve into the history of cyanotype print making before creating your very own using a variety of dried natural materials during this hands-on workshop. Includes admission to the Garden to enjoy after the program. Members save on classes and more. Interested in becoming a member? Sign up here. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers REGISTER HERE
Looking to add a new succulent to your houseplant collection? Select from a variety of mini succulents to pot up and take home. This is a self-guided activity that does not include admission. Available while supplies last. Members enjoy free access. Not a member yet? Join here. $10 per potted plant No preregistration required. Available while supplies last. Longer summer days invite you to take a moment and just get outside at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Have you visited Nature Play™ yet? Or had chance to eat on the patio at Flora? Find out what's on the menu here.
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 $265 Nonmembers $305 THIS CAMP IS FULL. Please add your name to the WAITLIST HERE.
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 $265 Nonmembers $305 THIS CAMP IS FULL. Please add your name to the WAITLIST HERE.
From June through September, the Botanical Garden stays open late on Tuesdays and Fridays—giving you more time to enjoy the beauty of summer, your way. Come early. Stay late. Or arrive just in time for sunset. Wander paths in full bloom, relax on the lawn, or take in the glow of golden hour across the gardens. Whether you’re meeting friends, planning a date night, or enjoying a family outing, Extended Summer Evenings offer a flexible, welcoming way to experience the Botanical Garden. PLAN YOUR EVENING of golden hours filled with flowers. Members and donors enjoy free access. Not a member yet? Join here.
Grab a friend (or two) and join us for this fun sip & plant, Toast to Terrariums workshop. Enjoy a glass of wine while learning to design and build your own terrarium. All instruction & materials are provided, including care tips —just bring your creativity. All participants must be at least 21 years of age. Members save on classes and more. Interested in becoming a member? Sign up here. $51 Members | $60 Nonmembers REGISTER HERE
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 $265 Nonmembers $305 THIS CAMP IS FULL. Please add your name to the WAITLIST HERE.
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 $265 Nonmembers $305 THIS CAMP IS FULL. Please add your name to the WAITLIST HERE.
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings in the picturesque Koehn Garden. Surrounded by lush plantings and the Botanical Garden’s signature walled landscape, the setting provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop for an evening of live music. Each week features regional and local bands performing a variety of musical styles, creating a relaxed and lively atmosphere for gathering with friends, enjoying great food and drinks, and celebrating summer in the Garden. Tickets may be purchased in advance online or at the door throughout the concert season. Single Concert Tickets* Members Adult — $7 Senior — $6 Child — $4 Non-Members Adult — $14 Senior — $13 Child — $11 *Children’s pricing applies to ages as defined by standard Botanical Garden admission categories.
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 $265 Nonmembers $305 THIS CAMP IS FULL. Please add your name to the WAITLIST HERE.
From June through September, the Botanical Garden stays open late on Tuesdays and Fridays—giving you more time to enjoy the beauty of summer, your way. Come early. Stay late. Or arrive just in time for sunset. Wander paths in full bloom, relax on the lawn, or take in the glow of golden hour across the gardens. Whether you’re meeting friends, planning a date night, or enjoying a family outing, Extended Summer Evenings offer a flexible, welcoming way to experience the Botanical Garden. PLAN YOUR EVENING of golden hours filled with flowers. Members and donors enjoy free access. Not a member yet? Join here.
Join us for Story Sprouts Children's Story Time on Fridays this summer! This fun, interactive story time explores nature and plants in the naturally inspiring setting of the Botanical Garden. During each program participants enjoy stories and an activity based on the week’s theme. Story Sprouts is geared toward children ages two to five. Explore the indoor or outdoor gardens with your kids, including Nature Play™, before or after the program. Your children will love it! Story Sprouts is included with general admission. Members enjoy free access. Not a member yet? Sign up here to enjoy free general admission and discounts to classes and events all season long. Theme: Sun and the Clouds