Celebrate the arrival of Spring and experience the seasonal changes in the Garden with an afternoon of “Forest Bathing.” “Forest Bathing” or Forest Therapy, is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, a holistic practice which uses immersion in natural environments to enhance health and wellness. Join Forest Therapy Guide Emmie Brenzel, for a slow […]
Our Director of Horticulture, Berni Kurz, will teach us about growing herbs! Each guest will transplant herbs into a window planter for their home indoor window garden. Guests will also be served infused water and will receive recipes to utilize the herbs they will grow.
Come learn how to grow strawberries with us! Strawberries are the most popular small fruit grown in home gardens for many reasons. This class discussion will help you decide what variety is best for your needs and give you an understanding of the cultural requirements that strawberries need to produce the tastiest berries. All participants […]
Come to the Garden and join our Director of Horticulture, Berni Kurz, for a hands-on pruning class. Guests will not only learn about pruning trees and shrubs in winter, but they will also walk around the Garden to identify trees that need pruning and do some pruning themselves.
Contribute to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks during the greatest day in NWA! You are invited to join the epic 12 hours of giving on Thursday, April 6 from 8:00 - 8:00 PM for NWA Gives Day. Early giving begins on March 31st. To celebrate 15 years of BGO being open to the public, […]
Socialize, learn something new, and enjoy spring in the Garden at “Birds and Beverages,” a special collaboration with Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation and Wild Birds Unlimited. The event will kick-off with a meet-and-greet where guests can enjoy complimentary beverages while gathered around a nearby bird feeder. Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation will inform guests about the […]
Join us on April 12 from 9:30-11:00 AM for story-time, songs, crafts, and enjoying the beauty of the Garden’s new spring flowers together! Special Surprise: Wholesome Smoothies! Wholesome Smoothies will be parked in BGO’s front lot with snacks, drip coffee, and $1 OFF kids smoothies for sale. If you are a BGO member, you will […]
Join us for this hands-on training for new volunteers interested in helping with field trips, garden tours, education stations, Little Sprouts & Garden Buds, and adult tours. If you already have been to a training you do not need to come, but if you want a refresher you are welcome to join us. We will […]
Butterfly Gardening is more than just planting pretty flowers! By gardening for butterflies, we help to improve the environment in a variety of ways. In this class our Butterfly House Mentor, Kitty Sanders, will discuss the basics of developing a butterfly garden. The class will include what host and nectar plants you need, tips on […]
TWO SESSIONS: 9:30 - 11:00 AM OR 12:30 - 2:30 PM Each spring students celebrate Earth Day at the Garden with activities exploring conservation and Earth stewardship. Registration is required. *For schools & students only*
Celebrate Earth Day 2023 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks on Friday, April 21, from 3 to 6 pm. This outdoor event includes family-friendly hands-on, interactive activities, crafts, and games. Enjoy live music by “March to August,” be amazed by a magic show with Alan Burdick, visit booths featuring a variety of community partners, […]
If you have been to this event before, you know that items sell out fast! So, we give BGO members exclusive access on Friday (4/28) before the plant sale opens to the public on Saturday (4/29). Get excited to browse and shop for a wide variety of plants, garden art, pottery, baskets, local raw honey, […]
If you have been to this event before, you know that items sell out fast! So, we give BGO members exclusive access on Friday (4/28) before the plant sale opens to the public on Saturday (4/29). Get excited to browse and shop for a wide variety of plants, garden art, pottery, baskets, local raw honey, […]
Little Sprouts is a botanically-themed interactive story and activity time for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. These 40 minute sessions are held every Wednesday morning May-October. 9:30 AM Session: geared toward infants – 2 yr. olds 10:30 AM Session: geared toward 3 – 5 yr. olds
Little Sprouts is a botanically-themed interactive story and activity time for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. These 40 minute sessions are held every Wednesday morning May-October. 9:30 AM Session: geared toward infants – 2 yr. olds 10:30 AM Session: geared toward 3 – 5 yr. olds
Enjoy the Botanical Gardens and the celestial skyline while experiencing “Forest Bathing” under the energy of the “Flower” Full Moon. “Forest Bathing” or Forest Therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, a holistic practice which uses immersion in natural environments to enhance health and wellness. Join Forest Therapy Guide Emmie Brenzel, for a […]
Join us every Saturday morning from May 6th - July 29th (with the exception of July 15th) for Yoga in the Garden taught by instructors from the Fayetteville Athletic Center. Please note that this is an outside event and will be canceled for weather.