Tropical Terrariums
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IALearn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own tropical terrarium to take home. Drop in any time during the program. Groups will work at their own pace. No pre-registration. Register onsite, available while supplies last.
Winter Break Day Camp: Tropical Adaptations
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IADesigned for sixth- through eighth-graders. Investigate how plants have adapted to survive in the tropical rainforest using microscopes, chlorophyll meters, soil moisture meters, and more! We also offer a Winter Break Day Camp for first through fifth grades; Jungle Safari. This day camp is offered Tuesday, December 27, Wednesday, December 28, and Thursday, December 29.
Tropical Terrariums
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IALearn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own tropical terrarium to take home. Drop in any time during the program. Groups will work at their own pace. No pre-registration. Register onsite, available while supplies last.
Winter Break Day Camp: Jungle Safari
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IADesigned for first- through fifth-graders. Discover the fascinating plants and animals that lurk in the depths of tropical rainforest using our lush conservatory as a guide. This is a one-day camp offered multiple days over winter break. These camps are identical, so there’s no need to register for more than one. This camp is also [...]
Tropical Terrariums
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IALearn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own tropical terrarium to take home. Drop in any time during the program. Groups will work at their own pace. No pre-registration. Register onsite, available while supplies last.
Winter Break Day Camp: Jungle Safari
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IADesigned for first- through fifth-graders. Discover the fascinating plants and animals that lurk in the depths of tropical rainforest using our lush conservatory as a guide. This is a one-day camp offered multiple days over winter break. These camps are identical, so there’s no need to register for more than one. This camp is also [...]
Tropical Terrariums
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IALearn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle as you create your own tropical terrarium to take home. Drop in any time during the program. Groups will work at their own pace. No pre-registration. Register onsite, available while supplies last.
Winter Break Day Camp: Jungle Safari
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IADesigned for first- through fifth-graders. Discover the fascinating plants and animals that lurk in the depths of tropical rainforest using our lush conservatory as a guide. This is a one-day camp offered multiple days over winter break. These camps are identical, so there’s no need to register for more than one. This camp is also [...]
Dome After Dark
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IAExperience the Botanical Garden in a new light! Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. Trellis Café will have shared plates, drinks, and mocktails available for purchase in the café. They will also serve concessions, drinks, and mocktails in the garden commons.
Dome After Dark
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IAExperience the Botanical Garden in a new light! Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. Trellis Café will have shared plates, drinks, and mocktails available for purchase in the café. They will also serve concessions, drinks, and mocktails in the garden commons.
Dome After Dark
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IAExperience the Botanical Garden in a new light! Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. Trellis Café will have shared plates, drinks, and mocktails available for purchase in the café. They will also serve concessions, drinks, and mocktails in the garden commons.
Dome After Dark
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IAExperience the Botanical Garden in a new light! Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. Trellis Café will have shared plates, drinks, and mocktails available for purchase in the café. They will also serve concessions, drinks, and mocktails in the garden commons.
Botanical Card Crafting: Block Printing Cards
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IALearn to make a one-of-a-kind stationary using the art of block printing in this unique, hands on workshop. Lilah Anderson of Fiddlehead Studio will go over the basics of relief printing and guide participants in carving a block and printing their card design. With the Garden as inspiration, create a set of beautiful cards to [...]
Homemade Pumpkin Bread
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IAFull of warm autumn spices and fresh pumpkin flavor, this homemade pumpkin bread is sure to be a winner for all ages. Learn more about these iconic fall plants as we explore basic cooking skills, create fresh pumpkin purée and prepare a loaf to take home and enjoy. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. [...]
Air Plant Homes
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IALearn more about these unique plants that do not require soil to grow, then decorate a glass orb with natural materials to house your very own air plant. This is a self-guided activity that allows guests to work at their own pace. All of the materials and instructions will be provided. No pre-registration required. Available [...]
Botanical Card Crafting: Plant Pressed Cards
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IALearn the tips and tricks of pressing flowers, practice drying your own flower and leaves, and then design and create your own beautiful dried floral set to take home. This class is part of our Botanical Card Crafting series. Interested in more? Purchase the series to receive a discount!
Native Plants for Your Backyard
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IALearn how to incorporate native plants in your own backyard. Learn how and where you can plant native plants to create a beautiful and ecologically friendly habitat. Participants receive a personal native seed mix to take home. Pre-registration is required.
Botanical Card Crafting: Embroidery Cards
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IAUse a needle and thread to design handcrafted stationery that is beautiful beyond be-leaf. Explore basic leaf anatomy and the science behind fall color while you learn to embroider leaf patterns onto paper. No embroidery experience necessary. This class is part of our Botanical Card Crafting series. Interested in more? Purchase the series to receive [...]
Pilates and Plants
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IAClub Pilates will provide a 45 minute mat Pilates session that will benefit your core and small muscle groups. Much of the time will be spent on your mat (on your seat). Please bring your own mat and water. This program will take place outside as weather permits.
Pilates and Plants
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IAClub Pilates will provide a 45 minute mat Pilates session that will benefit your core and small muscle groups. Much of the time will be spent on your mat (on your seat). Please bring your own mat and water. This program will take place outside as weather permits.
Pilates and Plants
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IAClub Pilates will provide a 45 minute mat Pilates session that will benefit your core and small muscle groups. Much of the time will be spent on your mat (on your seat). Please bring your own mat and water. This program will take place outside as weather permits.
Pilates and Plants
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IAClub Pilates will provide a 45 minute mat Pilates session that will benefit your core and small muscle groups. Much of the time will be spent on your mat (on your seat). Please bring your own mat and water. This program will take place outside as weather permits.
Pilates and Plants
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IAClub Pilates will provide a 45 minute mat Pilates session that will benefit your core and small muscle groups. Much of the time will be spent on your mat (on your seat). Please bring your own mat and water. This program will take place outside as weather permits.
Music in the Garden
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IADon't miss Music in the Garden, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden summer concert series presented by EMC Insurance Companies. Concerts will be held live and in person in the outdoor Koehn Garden with sound provided by DSM Dance Party DJs. Event Details Thursdays, June 16 through September 29. Doors open at 6 p.m. and [...]
Music in the Garden
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IADon't miss Music in the Garden, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden summer concert series presented by EMC Insurance Companies. Concerts will be held live and in person in the outdoor Koehn Garden with sound provided by DSM Dance Party DJs. Event Details Thursdays, June 16 through September 29. Doors open at 6 p.m. and [...]
