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Irish Show
Learn more about Iris and see artistic designs presented by the Iris Society. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515
| Age: | All ages |
| Date: | Sat, May 6 |
| Time: | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Fee: | Free |
National Public Gardens Day
Celebrate the beauty of your local public garden as the Dr. Roston Native Butterfly House opens for the season. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515
| Age: | All ages |
| Date: | Fri., May 12 |
| Time: | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Fee: | Free |
Romance in the Garden
Enjoy the full moon and serene landscape of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at dusk. Tiki torches and lanterns light the pathway. Wishing lanterns for floating on the ponds available for purchase. A special experience for graduation or Mother's Day weekend! Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515
| Age: | 17 yrs. and up |
| Date: | Fri., May 12 & Sat., May 13 |
| Time: | 7:30-9:30 p.m. |
| Fee: | $10/person or $15/couple |
Garden Concert Series
Musical guests perform at the new Peace Through People Pavilion. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Donations benefit garden projects. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515
| Age: | All Ages |
| Date: | Sat., June 24 - The Shortleaf Band Sun., Oct. 22 - Patrick Mureithi |
| Time: | The Shortleaf Band - 7:30 p.m. Patrick Mureithi - 3 p.m. |
| Fee: | Free admission, $10 requested donation |
Learn to Grow in the Gardens
Meet a Master Gardener for a guided garden tour and talk about special topics. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515
| Age: | All Ages |
| Date: | Mon., June 12 - Climbers and Vines Mon., July 10 - Lilies Mon., Aug. 14 - Dwarf Conifer Garden Mon., Sept. 11 - Herbs Mon., Oct. 9 - Garden Journaling |
| Time: | 6:30-7:30 p.m. |
| Fee: | $5, pay at the door |
Xeriscape/Water Wise Garden 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Xeriscape/Water Wise Garden celebrates its 25th anniversary with music, guided tours of the garden, an information on landscaping with less water. The Garden is near National Avenue and Linwood Street, south of the Springfield Art Museum and the Perry Tennis Courts. Master Gardeners of Greene County 881-8909
| Age: | All Ages |
| Date: | Sat., June 3 |
| Time: | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Fee: | Free |
Butterfly Festival with Young Sprouts in the Garden
Celebrate gardening, nature and butterflies. Visit the Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House and caterpillar petting zoo, enter the pollinator costume contest, “pollinate” flowers, see the Fishin’ Magicians, observe ladybugs and more. Gray-Campbell Farmstead and Liberty School open for tours. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515| Age: | All Ages |
| Date: | Sat., June 24 |
| Time: | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Fee: | Free |
Daylily Display
At the height of the season, visit the Daylily Garden, nationally registered as an American Hemerocallis Display Garden, with more than 800 named varieties of daylilies. The Ozark Daylily Society presents a flower display in the Botanical Center. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515| Age: | All Ages |
| Date: | Sat., June 24 |
| Time: | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Fee: | Free |
Lilium Show
Learn more about the true lilies from the genus Lilium. Exhibits and artistic designs presented by the Ozark Regional Lily Society Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515| Age: | All Ages |
| Date: | Sat., July 8 |
| Time: | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Fee: | Free |
National Teddy Bear Picnic
Bring your favorite stuffed toy for an evening at the Springfield Botanical Gardens celebrating National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Pack a picnic supper and blanket, and enjoy music, games and popsicles. We’ll sing the Teddy Bears Picnic song at 7 p.m. Free, but registration is requested at ParkBoard.org Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park 864-1049| Age: | All Ages |
| Date: | Mon., July 10 |
| Time: | 6-8 p.m. |
| Fee: | Free |
Dig and Divide Hosta Seminar and Sale
Meet the Greater Ozarks Hosta Society in the garden to learn how you can multiply your plant count by plant division. You’ll learn proper techniques for a successful hosta garden. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515| Age: | 18 yrs. and up |
| Date: | Sat., Aug. 19 |
| Time: | 10 a.m.-Noon |
| Fee: | Free admission, prices vary per plant |