Growing Benefits

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens recently celebrated their 40th birthday! Kelly Reilly, Director of Marketing, and Laurie Haeder, Events and Venue Coordinator, discuss the wide range of services the gardens has to offer that benefit your business, staff, family, and overall well-being. It's not a plant museum, it's a destination wedding, a lively boardroom, and a dynamic ever-changing adventure. From City Management to Non-profit, learn the history of the gardens and a summary of services designed for everyone. So many spaces, venue spaces are available from small office meetings, to large conferences, and weddings. Educational classes: Vegetable Gardens 101, Ecologically Minded Advanced Classes, Youth and Family Classes, and the Botanical Break. A meeting or retreat interactive workshop to energize your group! Concert Series: Summer and Winter Series. Botanical Blues, January - March, Sundays 2-4 PM blues music. Free with admission. Trellis Cafe: Open for lunch Tuesday - Sunday 11 AM - 2 PM. Menu changes every month.