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To register for camp sessions, enter the quantities below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart.
To register for other sessions before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the top left corner to return to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden main page.
Upon registration you will receive an email with a link to the Camper Information form. This form must be filled out before the start of your camp.
A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
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Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
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Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members please click "sign in" above to apply your membership discount. Your login email address is the one associated with your membership. If you have not created an account with your email address, please click register. If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your membership discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Cancellation Policy: Class registrants who cancel five or more days prior to a class will receive a full refund. Cancellations less than five days are non-refundable—please consider your payment a donation to the Botanical Garden. Refunds are not given for missed classes.
In the event a class is canceled, registrants will be fully refunded. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Visit the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s annual Spring Garden Market for a unique shopping experience located in Des Moines’ most beautiful garden setting!
Shop hundreds of plant varieties and tried-and-true favorites selected by our own horticulturalists that flourish in central Iowa. While shopping, enjoy food, fun, and more along with art and other garden-related merchandise from our variety of vendors and community partners. Learn more about some of our region’s most special plants from our local plant societies. Horticulture staff and volunteers will be onsite throughout the event to help answer your questions!
To be among the first to shop the sale, join us for the Spring Garden Market Thursday Evening Preview.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Free Access Programs: Advance online ticketing is not available for the American Horticultural Society's reciprocal admission program, Museums for All, the Adventure Pass Library program and Pineapple Tokens. Please present passes/tokens at the Guest Services kiosk desk upon arrival.
Music in the Garden
Presented by Hy-Vee
Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden concert series! Buy your tickets in advance for single concerts, or purchase a season pass for all concerts. The richly planted walled setting of the celebration lawn is a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts to perform.
Click here to purchase a season pass. New this year, a season pass includes tickets to all concerts in the 2025 season at a discounted price, plus early entry so you can pick your preferred seats!
Music starts at 6:30 pm. General entry starts at 6:00 pm. Season Pass, Garden Giving Club, and member with pre-purchased ticket entry starts at 5:30 pm.
June 5 - RetroSpect
Professional musicians perform a celebration of pop, rock and R&B hits from the 70s to today to make you sway, dance and sing along!
June 12 - Surf Zombies
Surf instrumental group from Iowa that has opened for Dick Dale twice and were featured in the Surf Guitar 101 Festival in Long Beach, CA. They are tons of summer fun!
June 19 - Son Peruchos
Using traditional instruments from Latin America, Son Peruchos plays a mix of Latin American and Caribbean music.
June 26 - June Bugs
A Des Moines cover band highlighting women in the music industry by featuring songs written and/or performed by women.
July 3 - Weary Ramblers
The newly formed Iowa folk duo, Weary Ramblers, bring multi-instrumental performances, tight harmonies, great storytelling years of experience to the stage with award-winning songwriting and chemistry.
July 10 - NOLA Jazz
NOLA Jazz varies from its full 7-piece band to its smaller combos – all led by band leader and jazz clarinet player/vocalist Jeff Kane.
July 17 - Flash in a Pan
Flash in a Pan is a string band from Iowa City playing original and traditional bluegrass, folk, and old-time music.
July 24 - The Crowfoot Rakes
"Irish Music for the Iowish People!" This is the motto of the Des Moines based Irish folk band known as The Crowfoot Rakes.
July 31 - Mango Soul
Refreshing R&B/Funk fusion ensemble that brings the energy! Perfect for fans of Vulfpeck, Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder.
August 7 - Diplomats of Solid Sound
Diplomats of Solid Sound is an American band and songwriting powerhouse featuring a mixture of old school funk, soul, and Americana.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Participants in this program must be 21 years of age or older.
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
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Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
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Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Be among the first to see what’s new at the Spring Garden Market during this evening sip and shop event!
Ticket prices are $35 for the general public and $30 for Botanical Garden members, and include exclusive first access to available plants, a signature drink, and hors d'oeuvres to enjoy while you browse. New this year: local vendors will be exhibiting during the evening with a variety of botanical art, fresh florals, and hand-made goods. Door prize drawings will also be take place for gift baskets featuring a selection of our partner’s wares and Botanical Garden favorites.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
-
Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
-
Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
-
Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
-
Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
-
Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
-
Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
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Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
This is a bundled series of programs. To register for individual events, click "show individual events" below.
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
-
Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
-
Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
-
Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click register. If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.
-
Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
-
Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
-
Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
-
Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
-
If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Please Read:
- To register for a package, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart.
- To register for individual classes, click "show individual events."
- To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.
-
Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
-
Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
-
Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
-
Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
-
If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.