909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50316
USA
Free with regular admission; registration is not required.
All programs are held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Demonstrations:Ask questions and get answers about unique botanical topics.
Tours:Discover what’s in bloom at the Botanical Garden on a 30-minute tour.
Bonsai:See the Iowa Bonsai Association in action as they work on specimens and field questions about the art of bonsai.
Studios:For a hands-on experience, join us to create a botanically inspired craft to take home.
May 11-13: Spring Garden Festival:Assorted games, crafts and activities
May 19: Bonsai:Iowa Bonsai Association demonstration
May 26: Studio:Botanical Drawing
June 2: Demonstration:Understanding the Water Garden
June 9: Tours:Garden Highlights at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
June 16: Bonsai:Iowa Bonsai Association demonstration
June 23: Studio: Sun Prints
July 7: Demonstration:All About Air Plants
July 14: Tour:Garden Highlights at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
July 21: Bonsai:Iowa Bonsai Association demonstration
July 28: Studio:Floral origami
Aug. 4: Demonstration:Let’s Talk Terrariums
Aug. 11: Tour:Garden Highlights at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Aug. 18 Bonsai:Iowa Bonsai Association demonstration
Aug. 25: Studio:Scent Sachets
Sept. 1: Demonstration:Observing Orchids
Sept. 8: Tour:Garden Highlights at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Sept. 15: Bonsai:Iowa Bonsai Association demonstration
Sept. 22: Studio:Leaf art