May 2024 Adult Programming
MAY we recommend checking out all the amazing spring programming happening this month? Yoga in the Garden | Wednesday, May 1 and 15, 6-7 p.m.Take some time to relax and re-center yourself in the Botanical Garden’s lush conservatory or outdoor gardens. We will focus on a therapeutic style of yoga called somayoga which is a unique blend of [...]
April 2024 Adult Programming
Celebrate spring here at the Botanical Garden with a variety of programs surrounding growth, the outdoors, and all things fresh! Yoga in the Garden | Wednesday, April 3 and 17, 6-7 p.m.Take some time to relax and re-center yourself in the Botanical Garden’s lush conservatory or outdoor gardens. We will focus on a therapeutic style of yoga called [...]
Chocolate Chat: Make Your Own Hot Cocoa Mix
Learn about the plant that makes hot cocoa so tasty while creating your own hot cocoa mix at home! Did you know that chocolate comes from a tree? The chocolate trees, Theobroma cacao, is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Theobroma means "food of the gods" and the word chocolate comes from [...]
March 2024 Adult Programming
Spring is on its way! Celebrate the plants sprouting through the ground and all things growth and renewal with us this month! Houseplant Happy Hour | Friday, March 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. What’s happier than learning about interesting houseplants while enjoying a glass of wine? Our staff will teach you helpful tips on how to keep your houseplants healthy [...]
February 2024 Adult Programming
Love is in the air here at the Botanical Garden. Join us this month for a variety of Valentine's Day themed programming perfect for a date, an evening with friends, or a way to love yourself! Science of Tea | Sunday, February 4, 12:30-2 p.m. Dive deep into the chemistry and biological background of tea. From tea [...]
Painting with Pines
Pines and other evergreens are soaking up their time in the sunlight, or should we say snow light, during the winter months. Pines are well known for their pinecones and lovely evergreen leaves, also known as needles, that remain on the tree for a full year or more. Not only do needles provide a pop of color [...]
New Display – Uncovering Roots!
A new permanent display is now open that will educate, amaze, and instill curiosity within Garden guests on the importance of native root systems. A nine-foot-long preserved prairie root system was awarded to the Botanical Garden via a grant from the Tallgrass Prairie Center at University of Northern Iowa through the support of the Iowa Living Roadway Trust [...]
January 2024 Adult Programming
Brr! Stay warm this winter at the Botanical Garden with a variety of adult programming from tea mixology to sketching in the conservatory: Yoga in the Garden | Various dates January-March, 6-7 p.m. Take some time to relax and re-center yourself in the Botanical Garden’s lush conservatory. Whether you are a yoga expert or looking to try something [...]
Work from Dome
What’s better than working from a tropical oasis? Work from DOME at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and enjoy warmth, beautiful views, and complimentary Wi-Fi! Check out five things to do while working from DOME: Eat lunch at Trellis Café. Enjoy a seasonal menu that rotates monthly. Check out this month’s menu. Take [...]
December 2023 Youth and Family Programming
There's no place like DOME for the holidays! You and your children can celebrate winter and the holidays at one of our upcoming winter-themed programs: Story Sprouts| Fridays in December, 10:3-11 a.m. Join us for this fun, interactive story time tailored toward children ages two to five that will explore winter-themed topics. During each program, participants enjoy stories [...]
Nature Play Grand Opening
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of nature play our brand new outdoor play area! The nature play area is located on the northernmost edge of the Founders Garden and offers youth of all ages the opportunity to engage in safe, unstructured outdoor play. This space includes large logs to [...]
Peculiar Pumpkins
Learn more about these gorgeous gourds, including how to eat them! Pumpkins are an iconic symbol of fall, from jack-o'-lanterns at Halloween to the main ingredient of pumpkin pie. However, unless you're making your own pumpkin puree, the canned pumpkin you use is in fact NOT made from pumpkins! If not [...]