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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. \nIncluded with general admission. \nEvery Friday from Oct 4 (except on Oct 25 it will be on Oct 26) to Dec 27\, 2024. No Story Sprouts on Nov 15 or Nov 29\, 2024.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/story-sprouts-2-2/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Story Time
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SUMMARY:Resilient Roots: Powering the Future
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, join us to learn more about sustainability and how it effects your community. More details in English here. More details in Spanish here.  \nThe City of Des Moines and Polk County are curating a monthly series of programs to help educate about the City of Des Moines’ Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (ADAPT DSM)\, sustainability efforts by Polk County\, other sustainability efforts happening in the metro\, and how community members can get involved and take climate action. 
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/resilient-roots/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,Drop-In Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T190000
DTSTAMP:20240911T203830Z
CREATED:20240815T144131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T203830Z
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SUMMARY:Bulbs & Brews
DESCRIPTION:Pick up your bulbs from the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Fall Bulb Sale early during this happy hour type event. Horticulture and Education staff will be there to answer your bulb questions and provide advice to help you achieve beautiful blooms in the spring. Local craft beer\, kombucha and light snacks will be provided. Preregistration is required. Ages 21+. \n$12.75 Members | $15 Nonmembers \nRegister
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/bulbs-and-brews/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,Food & Drink,Horticulture & Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T110000
DTSTAMP:20240913T212122Z
CREATED:20240913T212122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T212122Z
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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. \nIncluded with general admission. \nEvery Friday from Oct 4 (except on Oct 25 it will be on Oct 26) to Dec 27\, 2024. No Story Sprouts on Nov 15 or Nov 29\, 2024.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/story-sprouts-8-2/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T200000
DTSTAMP:20240828T171127Z
CREATED:20240809T191205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T171127Z
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SUMMARY:Sips & Sweets 4
DESCRIPTION:Sips & Sweets is a ‘taste’ of our upcoming annual gala fundraiser Champagne & Chocolate on this guided garden tour with Aaron Harpold\, director of horticulture. Enjoy a bubbly beverage as you stroll and vote for your favorite of three Chocolaterie Stam sweets to be the signature chocolate for the November event! Limited to 18 participants. Ages 21+. \nChampagne & Chocolate is the Garden’s premier event raising vital funds to benefit the outreach\, education\, horticulture\, and community programs. Enjoy the festivities of the evening while learning about the partnerships\, impact\, and growth taking place at the Botanical Garden. Tickets available for purchase soon! \n$25.50 Members | $30 Nonmembers \nRegister
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/sips-and-sweets-4/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,Food & Drink,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T183000
DTSTAMP:20240828T171006Z
CREATED:20240809T191049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T171006Z
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SUMMARY:Sips & Sweets 3
DESCRIPTION:Sips & Sweets is a ‘taste’ of our upcoming annual gala fundraiser Champagne & Chocolate on this guided garden tour with Aaron Harpold\, director of horticulture. Enjoy a bubbly beverage as you stroll and vote for your favorite of three Chocolaterie Stam sweets to be the signature chocolate for the November event! Limited to 18 participants. Ages 21+. \nChampagne & Chocolate is the Garden’s premier event raising vital funds to benefit the outreach\, education\, horticulture\, and community programs. Enjoy the festivities of the evening while learning about the partnerships\, impact\, and growth taking place at the Botanical Garden. Tickets available for purchase soon! \n$25.50 Members | $30 Nonmembers \nRegister
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/sips-and-sweets-3/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,Food & Drink,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T200000
DTSTAMP:20240828T170926Z
CREATED:20240809T190801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T170926Z
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SUMMARY:Sips & Sweets 2
DESCRIPTION:Sips & Sweets is a ‘taste’ of our upcoming annual gala fundraiser Champagne & Chocolate on this guided garden tour with Aaron Harpold\, director of horticulture. Enjoy a bubbly beverage as you stroll and vote for your favorite of three Chocolaterie Stam sweets to be the signature chocolate for the November event! Limited to 18 participants. Ages 21+. \nChampagne & Chocolate is the Garden’s premier event raising vital funds to benefit the outreach\, education\, horticulture\, and community programs. Enjoy the festivities of the evening while learning about the partnerships\, impact\, and growth taking place at the Botanical Garden. Tickets available for purchase soon! \n$25.50 Members | $30 Nonmembers \nRegister
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/sips-and-sweets-2/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,Food & Drink,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T183000
DTSTAMP:20240828T170846Z
CREATED:20240809T185417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T170846Z
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SUMMARY:Sips & Sweets 1
DESCRIPTION:Sips & Sweets is a ‘taste’ of our upcoming annual gala fundraiser Champagne & Chocolate on this guided garden tour with Aaron Harpold\, director of horticulture. Enjoy a bubbly beverage as you stroll and vote for your favorite of three Chocolaterie Stam sweets to be the signature chocolate for the November event! Limited to 18 participants. Ages 21+. \nChampagne & Chocolate is the Garden’s premier event raising vital funds to benefit the outreach\, education\, horticulture\, and community programs. Enjoy the festivities of the evening while learning about the partnerships\, impact\, and growth taking place at the Botanical Garden. Tickets available for purchase soon! \n$25.50 Members | $30 Nonmembers \nRegister
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/sips-and-sweets-1/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,Food & Drink,Signature Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241008
DTSTAMP:20240930T184015Z
CREATED:20241001T110051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T184015Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Bulb Sale Extended thru Oct 7
DESCRIPTION:Get the Fall bulbs you most want now thru Oct 7! Featuring unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists\, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden\, you can plant now for beautiful blooms come spring. *Subject to availability. CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE STORE \nPickup will be Saturday\, October 12 from 9am-4pm in our parking lot. There will be signage to direct you to the location.  \nThere will be staff there to assist you. There will be no pick up in the lobby of the Botanical Garden. Pickup instructions will be listed upon checkout. \n 
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/fall-bulb-sale-9-30/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Horticulture & Gardening,Member Promotions,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T190000
DTSTAMP:20240827T150624Z
CREATED:20240618T152910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T150624Z
UID:10000046-1727718300-1727722800@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Botany Book Club Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:Each month July through October\, read a book with us about or involving plants. Registration includes onsite book club meetings in the lush conservatory and refreshments. Age18+. Registration does not include books. We encourage purchasing from local bookstores: Beaverdale Books | Raccoon River Press | Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe | Storyhouse Bookpub \nMembers $36 | Nonmembers $45 \nRegister Here
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/botany-book-club-summer-series-3/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTSTAMP:20240917T211542Z
CREATED:20240917T211121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T211542Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Bulb Sale Sept 22-30
DESCRIPTION:Shop this month-long online sale running through Sept 30 featuring unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists\, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden. *Subject to availability. CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE STORE SEPT 22-30 \nPickup will be Saturday\, October 12 from 9am-4pm in our parking lot. There will be signage to direct you to the location.  \nThere will be staff there to assist you. There will be no pick up in the lobby of the Botanical Garden. Pickup instructions will be listed upon checkout. \n 
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/fall-bulb-sale-22-30/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Horticulture & Gardening,Member Promotions,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T190000
DTSTAMP:20240816T215256Z
CREATED:20240814T160932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T215256Z
UID:10000084-1726594200-1726599600@dmbotanicalgarden.com
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
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/botanical-watercolor/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20240917T211500Z
CREATED:20240917T211001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T211500Z
UID:10000141-1726358400-1726444799@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Fall Bulb Sale Sept 15-30
DESCRIPTION:Shop this month-long online sale running through Sept 30 featuring unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists\, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden. *Subject to availability. CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE STORE THRU SEPT 30 ONLY \nPickup will be Saturday\, October 12 from 9am-4pm in our parking lot. There will be signage to direct you to the location.  \nThere will be staff there to assist you. There will be no pick up in the lobby of the Botanical Garden. Pickup instructions will be listed upon checkout. \n 
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/fall-bulb-sale15-30/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Horticulture & Gardening,Member Promotions,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20240816T214936Z
CREATED:20240813T185907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T214936Z
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SUMMARY:Series: Bonsai for Beginners 2
DESCRIPTION:Discover the ancient Japanese art of bonsai\, learn its fascinating history\, how to care for these unique specimens\, and how to wire and shape them into living sculptures. The class fee includes a starter bonsai plant. This is a two-part class. Registration includes both sessions. Registration required. Ages 12+. \n$81 Members | $90 Nonmembers \nRegister Here
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/bonsai-for-beginners-2/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Class,Horticulture & Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T190000
DTSTAMP:20240827T150355Z
CREATED:20240814T151927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T150355Z
UID:10000081-1725989400-1725994800@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Tropical Terrariums
DESCRIPTION: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. Ages 12+. \n$42.50 Members | $50 Nonmembers \nRegister Here
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/tropical-terrariums-2/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Class,Horticulture & Gardening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20240917T211400Z
CREATED:20240917T210846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T211400Z
UID:10000140-1725753600-1725839999@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Fall Bulb Sale Sept 8-30
DESCRIPTION:Shop this month-long online sale running through Sept 30 featuring unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists\, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden. *Subject to availability. CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE STORE THRU SEPT 30 \nPickup will be Saturday\, October 12 from 9am-4pm in our parking lot. There will be signage to direct you to the location.  \nThere will be staff there to assist you. There will be no pick up in the lobby of the Botanical Garden. Pickup instructions will be listed upon checkout. \n 
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/fall-bulb-sale-8-30/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Horticulture & Gardening,Member Promotions,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20240816T214449Z
CREATED:20240813T190505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T214449Z
UID:10000079-1725699600-1725710400@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Series: Bonsai for Beginners 1
DESCRIPTION:Discover the ancient Japanese art of bonsai\, learn its fascinating history\, how to care for these unique specimens\, and how to wire and shape them into living sculptures. The class fee includes a starter bonsai plant. This is a two-part class. Registration includes both sessions. Registration required. Ages 12+. \n$81 Members | $90 Nonmembers \nRegister Here
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/bonsai-for-beginners-1/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Class,Horticulture & Gardening,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T190000
DTSTAMP:20240816T214140Z
CREATED:20240813T191925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T214140Z
UID:10000080-1725645600-1725649200@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Flower Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Grab your friends\, grab a beverage\, and learn how to design a stunning floral arrangement built around seasonal blooms! All materials are provided. All participants must be ages 21 or older. Registration required. \n$34 Members | $40 Nonmembers \nRegister here
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/flower-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Adult,Art & Design,Class,Food & Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTSTAMP:20240813T160045Z
CREATED:20240625T214258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T160045Z
UID:10000066-1725148800-1725235199@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Fall Bulb Sale Sept 1-30
DESCRIPTION:Shop this month-long online sale starting Sept 1 and running through Sept 30 featuring unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists\, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden. *Subject to availability. Shop will open on Sept 1 CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE STORE SEPT 1-30 ONLY \nPickup will be Saturday\, October 12 from 9am-4pm in our parking lot. There will be signage to direct you to the location.  \nThere will be staff there to assist you. There will be no pick up in the lobby of the Botanical Garden. Pickup instructions will be listed upon checkout. \n 
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/fall-bulb-market-october-14/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Horticulture & Gardening,Member Promotions,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T150000
DTSTAMP:20240703T201417Z
CREATED:20240618T152224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T201417Z
UID:10000043-1725102000-1725116400@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Fern Friends Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Ferns are great indoor houseplants that offer a tropical feel with minimal care. Come learn about ferns and pot a new fern friend to take home with you. \n$10 per project. \nNo registration required. Available while supplies last.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/fern-friends-drop-in/
LOCATION:KPSL
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T110000
DTSTAMP:20240809T173925Z
CREATED:20240617T201902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T173925Z
UID:10000031-1725013800-1725015600@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.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/story-sprouts-8/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T210000
DTSTAMP:20240805T132155Z
CREATED:20240625T190143Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Garden August 29 Damon Dotson
DESCRIPTION:All concerts will be held live and in person in the outdoor Koehn Garden. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m. The Botanical Garden will close at 9 p.m.\, music conclusion time will vary. This is a rain or shine event. In the event of inclement weather\, the concert will be moved indoors. Please check our Facebook page for weather related updates. Music in the Garden attendees are encouraged to bring their own folding\, outdoor seating\, or picnic blankets. These items will also be available for purchase in the Garden Shop. \nMembers can pre-purchase discounted tickets to get early concert access at 5:30 pm. We will have a limited amount of pre-sale tickets for members available one week in advance for each concert. \nMEMBER PRESALE TICKETS \nLineup: \nDamon Dotson\n \nDamon Dotson has opened for legendary performers like BB King\, Willie Nelson\, The Beach Boys\, Huey Lewis and The News\, as well as modern artists like Matt Nathanson\, The Band Perry\, Edwin McCain\, and The Lone Bellow. He was named Des Moines’s “Best Local Musician” of 2022 by CITYVIEW Magazine.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/music-in-the-garden-august-29/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T190000
DTSTAMP:20240827T150509Z
CREATED:20240618T152801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T150509Z
UID:10000045-1724694300-1724698800@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Botany Book Club Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:Each month July through October\, read a book with us about or involving plants. Registration includes onsite book club meetings in the lush conservatory and refreshments. Age18+. Registration does not include books. We encourage purchasing from local bookstores: Beaverdale Books | Raccoon River Press | Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe | Storyhouse Bookpub \nMembers $36 | Nonmembers $45 \nRegister Here
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/botany-book-club-summer-series-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:20240823T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T110000
DTSTAMP:20240809T173845Z
CREATED:20240617T201815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T173845Z
UID:10000030-1724409000-1724410800@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.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/story-sprouts-7/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T210000
DTSTAMP:20240805T132110Z
CREATED:20240625T185930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T132110Z
UID:10000061-1724349600-1724360400@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Music in the Garden August 22 Brad & Kate
DESCRIPTION:All concerts will be held live and in person in the outdoor Koehn Garden. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m. The Botanical Garden will close at 9 p.m.\, music conclusion time will vary. This is a rain or shine event. In the event of inclement weather\, the concert will be moved indoors. Please check our Facebook page for weather related updates. Music in the Garden attendees are encouraged to bring their own folding\, outdoor seating\, or picnic blankets. These items will also be available for purchase in the Garden Shop. \nMembers can pre-purchase discounted tickets to get early concert access at 5:30 pm. We will have a limited amount of pre-sale tickets for members available one week in advance for each concert. \nMEMBER PRESALE TICKETS \nLineup: \nBrad & Kate\n \nBrad & Kate is a pop-folk group lead by husband and wife duo\, Kate and Brad Myers. Charming and dynamic\, the duo have grown an organic following around Iowa and the Midwest in a few short years. Their first full-length album\, released May 2022\, boasts a variety of sounds from their newly released pop single\, “You Right Next to Me” to indie-folk-rock\, “Better on My Own” to a reflective\, “Dreams Change.” \n 
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/music-in-the-garden-august-22/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T200000
DTSTAMP:20240703T201144Z
CREATED:20240617T214701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T201144Z
UID:10000039-1724266800-1724270400@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Sip and Stroll
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMembers $17\, Nonmembers $20 \nRegister Here
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/sip-and-stroll-4/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T183000
DTSTAMP:20240703T201135Z
CREATED:20240617T214315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T201135Z
UID:10000038-1724261400-1724265000@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Sip and Stroll
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMembers $17\, Nonmembers $20 \nRegister Here
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/sip-and-stroll-3/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T110000
DTSTAMP:20240809T173453Z
CREATED:20240617T201728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T173453Z
UID:10000029-1723804200-1723806000@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.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/story-sprouts-6/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T210000
DTSTAMP:20240805T132035Z
CREATED:20240625T185751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T132035Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Garden August 15 Randy Burk & the Prisoners
DESCRIPTION:All concerts will be held live and in person in the outdoor Koehn Garden. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m. The Botanical Garden will close at 9 p.m.\, music conclusion time will vary. This is a rain or shine event. In the event of inclement weather\, the concert will be moved indoors. Please check our Facebook page for weather related updates. Music in the Garden attendees are encouraged to bring their own folding\, outdoor seating\, or picnic blankets. These items will also be available for purchase in the Garden Shop. \nMembers can pre-purchase discounted tickets to get early concert access at 5:30 pm. We will have a limited amount of pre-sale tickets for members available one week in advance for each concert. \nMEMBER PRESALE TICKETS \nLineup: \nRandy Burk & the Prisoners\n \nIn the rich tradition of artists like Steve Earle\, Johnny Cash\, and Dave Alvin\, artist Randy Burk creates music that is at once exciting and familiar\, honest and soulful\, fearless and introspective. Burk has an unparalleled blue-collar work ethic that he’s easily applied to the cutthroat world of music with a midwestern sensibility that for the last 23 years has enabled him to play more than 200 shows a year across the Midwest\, West Coast\, and Europe with the Prisoners.
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/music-in-the-garden-august-15/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T190000
DTSTAMP:20240703T201109Z
CREATED:20240617T211047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T201109Z
UID:10000037-1723743000-1723748400@dmbotanicalgarden.com
SUMMARY:Honey Tastings
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a sweet night at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden with Katie Flinn\, trained honey sommelier and owner of Milk & Honey Orchard and Apiary. Learn about the important botanicals behind the different types of honeys\, while tasting and experiencing a variety of unifloral honeys. Includes admission to Music in the Garden. Registration is required.  Age 12+ \nMembers $42.50\, Nonmembers $50 \nRegister Here
URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/honey-tastings-2/
LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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