January 19, 2013
Winter Color Walk
There may not be many plants blooming, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find color in the Garden. Join us as we search out common, and some not so common, colors in the Garden.
February 16, 2013
Art in the Garden
Join us as we search for sculptures, mosaics and other art in the Garden.
March 16, 2013
Getting the Garden Ready
Let’s explore the vegetable garden before it’s planted. What would you plant in your very own vegetable garden?
April 20, 2013
Getting to Know Trees
Let’s celebrate Arbor Day by getting to know some of the Garden’s trees.
May 18, 2013
Interesting Insects
Which insects call the Garden their home? We’ll search the Garden for insects and spiders that make their home in the Garden.
June 15, 2013
George Washington Carver
Peanuts, right? If this is all that comes to mind, then join us as we explore the George Washington Carver Garden and learn more about the important work he did as an American scientist, educator and humanitarian.
July 20, 2013
Discover Missouri Natives
We’ll learn about the plants of Missouri’s prairies and woods and how to protect the remaining native ecosystems.
August 17, 2013
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Join us as we explore the vegetable and fruit gardens to learn what it takes for these plants to grow and produce the food we eat.
September 21, 2013
Exploring the Sensory Garden
Did you know that plants help to flavor some of our favorite foods? Join us as we use all of our senses to explore the Sensory Garden.
October 19, 2013
Weather Watcher
Join us as we observe and identify changes in the weather and how this seasonal change affects the plants in the Garden.
November 16, 2013
Who’s Here Now?
Lots of animals are migrating, but what about the animals that stay here? Let’s explore the Garden for animals that are here now and learn what they eat and how they survive the winter.
December 21, 2013
Tropical Treats
Did you know that many of our yummy treats come from plants in the tropical rainforest? Come along as we explore in the Climatron®.