Earth Day

at the Botanical Garden Sat Apr 19

Bloom Magazine

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Nature Play Open!

(weather dependent)

First Fridays

We’re open until 7:30pm Fri May 2, Jun 6, Aug 1, Sep 5

Easter & Mother's Day Brunch

Call Flora for Reservations 515.323.6288

Flora Wine Dinner

Wed Apr 30 starts at 5:30pm

Iowa Bonsai Association

 Spring Show & Sale Fri Apr 18 Sat Apr 19
included with admission

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Benefits of Outdoor Summer Concerts

How are summer concerts good for you? One of the greatest enjoyments every June into August in Iowa is attending the Music in the Garden summer concerts at...

Sowing Seeds of a Greener Future with Cornell College

Cultivating Outreach  The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a connection point between people, plants and the natural world. So naturally, when Cornell...

Spring Into the Garden

Grow Happy. Looking for something unique for your home garden? Ready to become a plant parent? Interested in learning more about lilies, hostas, African...

Earth Day at the Botanical Garden

Earth Day: Fact or Fiction? Earth Day was created by a Senator. FACT. Gaylord Nelson, a Democratic senator from Wisconsin, after a massive oil spill in Santa...

Spring Break: Get Away Close By

Stay Close, Feel Far away. Punxsutawney Phil predicted a long cold winter for the Midwest this year. If you’re looking to get away while staying close by,...

Winter Art Scene Heats Up

Hot Glass 'Heats Up' the Garden Experience Baby, it's cold outside, but inside at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, you have the opportunity to see...

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