Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden: A Missouri Adventure Seasonal Reopening at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Event Date: 
Sun, 04/01/2012

As the Missouri Botanical Garden wakes up from its winter slumber, the Children’s Garden opens with two fun-filled days of hands-on activities. Become a plant detective and explore the plants we eat. Work with staff to help plant our new edible garden and pot an edible plant to take home. Make a seed packet to start your own home garden. Visit with Finn, the Children’s Garden frog mascot, and get your cheek painted with fantastic art. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 3 to 12 with an adult. Admission is $5 for children ages 3 to 12 and $3 for Garden members' children. Adults are included with Garden admission. Missouri Botanical Garden.

More information: mobot.org or (314) 577-5100.

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