Volunteer contributions are valued and support every aspect of activities and programming offered by the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. The orientation is open to any volunteer, strongly encouraged to all new volunteers, and required for some volunteer roles. It provides an overview of the organization, its mission, gardens, events, and programs. The session also [...]
Join the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for Learn on Saturdays, a weekly educational lecture series presented by experts from across the state of Iowa. Sessions begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets include in-person, virtual, and recorded viewing options. January 6 Behind the Scenes at the Botanical Garden Introduction to Vegetable Gardening January 13 [...]
Take a break from the winter cold and warm up in the Botanical Garden’s conservatory while enjoying some of the best blues music in the Midwest. Leave outside food and drinks at home Bring Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Silipint® for 10% off drinks Purchase admission at the door Schedule and Details January 7 Bob Pace [...]
Take a break from the winter cold and warm up in the Botanical Garden’s conservatory while enjoying some of the best blues music in the Midwest. Leave outside food and drinks at home Bring Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Silipint® for 10% off drinks Purchase admission at the door Schedule and Details January 7 Bob [...]
What is better than books and botany? Each month January through June, read a book with us about or involving plants. Escape the Iowa weather and join other botanical book lovers for discussions and refreshments while immersed in the beauty and warmth of the Garden. Registration includes onsite book club meetings in the lush conservatory [...]
Celebrate the season with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Garden. Learn about what is in bloom, what is coming soon, and timely updates from our director of horticulture, Aaron Harpold. All participants must be at least 21 years of age.
Celebrate the season with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Garden. Learn about what is in bloom, what is coming soon, and timely updates from our director of horticulture, Aaron Harpold. All participants must be at least 21 years of age.
Explore the versatile medium of acrylic paint with Kelsey Wilson on a mini canvas. Learn about the different brushes and techniques used to create beautiful works of art with nature as your muse. Choose a plant or flower in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden to bring it to life with your new skills! Great [...]
Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. The perfect date night, girls’ night out, or unique and memorable outing with friends and family, Dome After Dark is an event you’ll want to keep coming back to. Members of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden enjoy [...]
Join the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for Learn on Saturdays, a weekly educational lecture series presented by experts from across the state of Iowa. Sessions begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets include in-person, virtual, and recorded viewing options. January 6 Behind the Scenes at the Botanical Garden Introduction to Vegetable Gardening January 13 [...]