Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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909 Robert D. Ray Dr
Des Moines, IA 50309 Get Directions

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  • Junior Botany

    Junior Botanists Summer Camp 6.22-6.26

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

    Learn how plant scientists think, explore, and discover the amazing world of plants as we dive into botanical dissections, plantings, and experiments. With curiosity at its core, Junior Botanists is perfect for young budding scientists looking to grow their understanding of the plant kingdom! 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 REGISTER HERE

    $305
  • extended summer Evenings

    Extended Summer Evenings

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

    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.

    $12
  • Junior Botany

    Junior Botanists Summer Camp 6.22-6.26

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

    Learn how plant scientists think, explore, and discover the amazing world of plants as we dive into botanical dissections, plantings, and experiments. With curiosity at its core, Junior Botanists is perfect for young budding scientists looking to grow their understanding of the plant kingdom! 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 REGISTER HERE

    $305
  • Junior Botany

    Junior Botanists Summer Camp 6.22-6.26

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

    Learn how plant scientists think, explore, and discover the amazing world of plants as we dive into botanical dissections, plantings, and experiments. With curiosity at its core, Junior Botanists is perfect for young budding scientists looking to grow their understanding of the plant kingdom! 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 REGISTER HERE

    $305

  • Fathers Free Visit Day

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

    Fathers free visit day: for Father's Day, we offer complimentary general admission to dads on Sunday from 9 am-4pm. We look forward to your visit. To find out more about our hours, please click here. Looking for details on classes and programs we offer? You can find that on our calendar here. Want to buy tickets to an upcoming event? You can go to our ticket link to buy them now. Curious about our gardens and what's in bloom? Explore our different gardens here. Planning your visit and want to be prepared? Check our visitor's guide. Ready to enjoy more of Des Moines after your visit? Take advantage of the savings offered with the CatchDSM Fun Pass OR Discover Des Moines list of more things to do around town!

    Free

  • Dough with Dads

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

    Flora Café has got your covered this Father’s Day at this homemade pizza workshop! From crafting the dough to enjoying that cheesy slice, you will cover all the pizza basics from making, baking, and of course- eating! Create your very own Italian seasoning blend to take home while the pizza bakes. One ticket includes two participants (one adult & one child age 5+), two non-alcoholic beverages, one personalized pizza, personalized chef instruction, and seasoning blend to take home. $45 Members | $50 Nonmembers REGISTER HERE Father's get in for FREE on Father's Day. Bring Dad back to enjoy all the Botanical Garden has to offer including Sunday Brunch at Flora. See the menu HERE.

    $50
  • Solstice Sunrise Yoga in the Garden

    Sunrise Solstice Yoga in the Garden

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

    Celebrate the Summer with a relaxing sunrise yoga session in the Botanical Garden’s lush atmosphere. Whether you are a yoga expert or looking to try something new, this is the perfect class for all. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat and water bottle. Includes admission to the Garden to enjoy after the program. Not a member yet? Join here. $21.25 Members | $25 Nonmembers REGISTER HERE Explore Wellness in the Garden – presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield The Botanical Garden offers a beautiful setting where people can find peace, rejuvenation, spark memories, evoke feelings, and bring people together. The therapeutic power of nature is well-known and diverse in approaches. Medicinal plants, healthy plant-based foods, peaceful settings for journaling, exercise, and fresh air are just a few ways in which plants and nature support wellness. We partner with experienced instructors and educators from our community to offer year-round wellness programs that encourage people to enhance their well-being. From physical to mental to environmental well-being, this series of programs intends to improve many different dimensions of wellness. Presenting Sponsors:       Supporting Sponsor: Additional Sponsor

    $25

  • Solar Dyed SIlks

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

    Soak up those long sunny days and learn how to solar dye silk fabric with natural dyes! This technique will also work on yarns and other fabrics, but we will be dyeing silk in class. Use flowers, leaves, and other natural dye materials to create your own glass solar dye jar that you’ll take home and leave in a sunny window to finish your silk scarf dye project. $72 Members | $80 Nonmembers REGISTER HERE Longer summer days invite you to take a moment and just get outside at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden as the sun starts to set. Join us in the early evening for Summer Extended Evenings—find out more here. Runs through the end of September. Members and donors enjoy free access and savings on classes plus events. Not a member yet? Join here.  

    $80

  • Pick a Posy Drop-In

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

    Embrace the summer solstice and revel in the most naturally beautiful garden in town. Commemorate the longest day of the year with our Pick a Posy Drop-In activity. Select from a variety of flowers and greenery to build a small hand-tied bouquet! This is a self-guided activity that does not include admission. $12 per posy bouquet. 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 as the sun starts to set. Join us in the early evening for Summer Extended Evenings—find out more here. Runs through the end of September. Members and donors enjoy free access and savings on classes plus events. Not a member yet? Join here.  

    $12

  • Sip & Stroll

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

    Celebrate the start of summer at the Botanical Garden with a glass of wine and guided stroll. Sip & Stroll while you explore the early summer blooms around the Garden, what's coming soon, and get behind-the-scenes updates on our collection from Director of Horticulture Aaron Harpold. All participants must be 21 years of age or older. $17 Members | $20 Nonmembers REGISTER HERE Longer summer days invite you to take a moment and just get outside at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden as the sun starts to set. Join us in the early evening for Summer Extended Evenings—find out more here. Runs through the end of September. Members and donors enjoy free access and savings on classes plus events. Not a member yet? Join here.  

    $20
  • Story Sprouts Children's Story Time

    Story Sprouts Children’s Story Time

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

    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: It's Summer!

    $12
  • extended summer Evenings

    Extended Summer Evenings

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

    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.

    $12