Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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

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  • Succulent Cauldron ACTIVITY

    Succulent Cauldron Drop-In

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

    Embrace the spooky season with the Succulent Cauldron Drop-In activity! Select a vining succulent and then pot it up in a mini cauldron planter to take home. This activity is perfect for plant lovers and Halloween enthusiasts alike! This is a self-guided activity that does not include admission. Available while supplies last. No preregistration required. Want to buy tickets to the BOOtanical Garden? Go Here. Walk-up registration available while supplies last. $12 per cauldron Members and donors enjoy free general admission and savings on classes plus events. Interested in becoming a member? Join here.

    $12
  • Succulent Cauldron ACTIVITY

    Succulent Cauldron Drop-In

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

    Embrace the spooky season with the Succulent Cauldron Drop-In activity this Halloween! Select a vining succulent and then pot it up in a mini succulent cauldron planter to take home. This activity is perfect for plant lovers and Halloween enthusiasts alike! This is a self-guided activity that does not include admission but can make your visit more fun! Want to buy tickets to the BOOtanical Garden? Go Here. No preregistration required. Walk-up registration available while supplies last. $12 per cauldron Members and donors enjoy free general admission and savings on classes plus events. Interested in becoming a member? Join here.

    $12
  • Succulent Cauldron ACTIVITY

    Succulent Cauldron Drop-In

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

    Embrace the spooky season with the Succulent Cauldron Drop-In activity this Halloween! Select a vining succulent and then pot it up in a mini succulent cauldron planter to take home. This activity is perfect for plant lovers and Halloween enthusiasts alike! This is a self-guided activity that does not include admission but can make your visit more fun! Want to buy tickets to the BOOtanical Garden? Go Here. No preregistration required. Walk-up registration available while supplies last. $12 per cauldron Members and donors enjoy free general admission and savings on classes plus events. Interested in becoming a member? Join here.

    $12
  • Book Club: An opened book with the pages being flipped. This class falls within the wellness category.

    Botany Book Club

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

    Join our monthly botany book club nestled in the beauty of the Botanical Garden. Enjoy refreshments and discussions about the latest read "The Bog Wife" by Kay Chromister. Registration includes meetings and refreshments (books not included). Pre-registration required. Ages 12+. $12 Members | $15 Nonmembers Register Here

    $15

  • Yoga in the Garden Glow Flow

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

    A hauntingly fun evening of movement and relaxation. This special glow flow class will be illuminated by glowing lights and festive spooky decor, creating an enchanting atmosphere for practice. Relax and re-center yourself in the Botanical Garden’s lush atmosphere surrounded by eerie ambiance and halloween vibes. Flow through an all-levels yoga session designed to build strength, improve flexibility, and promote mindfulness. Whether you come in costume or comfortable workout attire, you'll leave feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to celebrate the season. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat and water bottle. Interested in becoming a member and saving on classes? 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 […]

    $25.00
  • Succulent Cauldron ACTIVITY

    Succulent Cauldron Drop-In

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

    Embrace the spooky season with the Succulent Cauldron Drop-In activity this Halloween! Select a vining succulent and then pot it up in a mini succulent cauldron planter to take home. This activity is perfect for plant lovers and Halloween enthusiasts alike! This is a self-guided activity that does not include admission but can make your visit more fun! Want to buy tickets to the BOOtanical Garden? Go Here. No preregistration required. Walk-up registration available while supplies last. $12 per cauldron Members and donors enjoy free general admission and savings on classes plus events. Interested in becoming a member? Join here.

  • Succulent Cauldron ACTIVITY

    Succulent Cauldron Drop-In

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

    Embrace the spooky season with the Succulent Cauldron Drop-In activity this Halloween! Select a vining succulent and then pot it up in a mini succulent cauldron planter to take home. This activity is perfect for plant lovers and Halloween enthusiasts alike! This is a self-guided activity that does not include admission but can make your visit more fun! Want to buy tickets to the BOOtanical Garden? Go Here. No preregistration required. Walk-up registration available while supplies last. $12 per cauldron Members and donors enjoy free general admission and savings on classes plus events. Interested in becoming a member? Join here.

    $12

  • Carnivorous Plants Container

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

    Pitcher plants, Venus fly traps, and sundew! OH MY! Learn about a variety of carnivorous plants, their bizarre adaptations for survival, and how to take care of them. After this hair-raising lesson, plant up a container of carnivorous plants to take home. Plant varieties are subject to availability. Includes admission to Eerie Evenings to enjoy after the program. Find out more about BOOtanical Garden Halloween here. $51 Members | $60 Nonmembers REGISTER HERE Members enjoy savings on classes and more! Interested in becoming one? Join here.

    $60
  • Succulent Cauldron ACTIVITY

    Succulent Cauldron Drop-In

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

    Embrace the spooky season with the Succulent Cauldron Drop-In activity this Halloween! Select a vining succulent and then pot it up in a mini succulent cauldron planter to take home. This activity is perfect for plant lovers and Halloween enthusiasts alike! This is a self-guided activity that does not include admission but can make your visit more fun! Want to buy tickets to the BOOtanical Garden? Go Here. No preregistration required. Walk-up registration available while supplies last. $12 per cauldron Members and donors enjoy free general admission and savings on classes plus events. Interested in becoming a member? Join here.

    $12
  • 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 Fall! 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, weather permitting. 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.

    $14
  • Succulent Cauldron ACTIVITY

    Succulent Cauldron Drop-In

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

    Embrace the spooky season with the Succulent Cauldron Drop-In activity this Halloween! Select a vining succulent and then pot it up in a mini succulent cauldron planter to take home. This activity is perfect for plant lovers and Halloween enthusiasts alike! This is a self-guided activity that does not include admission but can make your visit more fun! Want to buy tickets to the BOOtanical Garden? Go Here. No preregistration required. Walk-up registration available while supplies last. $12 per cauldron Members and donors enjoy free general admission and savings on classes plus events. Interested in becoming a member? Join here.

    $12

  • BOOtanical Halloween Happy Hour

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

    Haunt the Greater Des Moines BOOtanical Garden after hours as you dive into the spooky world of plants during Halloween Happy Hour. From poisonous plants, to bat pollination, to carnivorous plants, learn about the creepy and wild side of the plant world from BOOtanical Garden staff while enjoying adult refreshments. Then participate in a live carnivorous plant feeding before taking home one to keep! All participants must be at least 21 years of age. Registration required. Includes admission to Eerie Evenings to enjoy after the program. Find out more about BOOtanical Garden Halloween here. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers REGISTER HERE Members enjoy savings on classes and more! Interested in becoming one? Join here.

    $40