Pollination Investigation (Overland Park, KS)

Love pollinators? So do we! That’s why we invited the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and Smithsonian Gardens to share their exhibit, “Pollination Investigation,” with us. The exhibit will be on display at the LongHouse Visitor Center at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens now through November. Come explore the essential role of pollinators through bilingual panels in English and Spanish featuring bees, butterflies, bats, hummingbirds, flies, moths and more.
Entry into LongHouse and the exhibit is FREE. Admission is only required when entering the gardens.

Best of Missouri Market (St. Louis, MO)

Shop more than 120 of the region’s best vendors of handcrafted items, locally produced food, and much more at this beloved fall festival.

The Best of Missouri Market® features food, crafts, native plants, herbs, beer, wine, craft spirits, custom jewelry, and more.

BugFest (Picayune, MS)

Explore the world of entomology with MSU Extension Entomologists! School groups, nature enthusiasts and the public can enjoy two fun-filled days of exciting, hands-on learning about the environment, ecosystems, wildlife and insects. BugFest offers insect-related displays, interactive exhibits, games and crafts. Biologists, naturalists, entomologists and other experts from Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama will host booths and give presentations. Enjoy seeing live ambassador insects and displays from the NOLA Insectarium, the Hattiesburg Zoo, the Museum of Natural Science and more!

Scarecrow Showdown (Fayetteville, AR)

Scarecrow Showdown is a community art installation during the month of October at BGO. Community members and businesses are invited to register and create a scarecrow to be displayed in the Garden. This year’s Scarecrow Showdown will debut as a part of Autumn Harvest – BGO’s signature fall fundraiser. Scarecrows will remain on display throughout the Garden through Oct. 31.

Propagating Plants at Home (Oklahoma City, OK)

Propagating plants, whether from seed, rootstock, leaf cuttings, or more, is an outstanding and budget-friendly way to increase your indoor or outdoor plant collections. While certain plants ‘propagate’ better than others, we can increase the likelihood of success with a little know-how. Join our Director of Horticulture as he discusses and demonstrates methods and strategies of propagation and what plants propagate best with which methods, timing, and more. You’ll be the star at your next get-together when you show up with a rooted cutting for a friend or family member!

Rose Society of Greater St. Louis Show (St. Louis, MO)

New cultivars and old favorites are shown by the area’s top rose growers, who are on hand to offer plant care advice and share information about their organization. Included with Garden admission.

Celebramos! Marioposa Market (Fort Worth, TX)

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden invites guests to ¡Celebramos! A Celebration of Latin American Culture & Heritage, presented by Charles Schwab Bank, from September 14 through October 27, including performances and exhibitions, dining and shopping opportunities, and more.

Fall Festival (Overland Park, KS)

The Fall Festival returns to Downtown Overland Park on September 27 and 28, 2024.

Join us for a fun-filled extravaganza packed with hands-on activities, live entertainment, friendly vendors and delicious festival food.

Creating a Monarch Waystation (Oklahoma City, OK)

Just in time for the Monarch Migration! Monarch Waystations are garden habitats designed to provide monarchs with the resources necessary to produce successive generations and sustain their migration. Learn how to build your own waystation from the ground up, including planning and design, sourcing host and nectar plants, garden maintenance, and certification. Participants will head home with one host plant and one nectar plant.

Pollinator Plants Watercolor Class (Wichita, KS)

Capture the essence of pollinator plants with a beautiful watercolor painting. This class will teach basic watercolor techniques, composition, and design. Supplies: Provided by instructor, includes watercolor dot cards to take home.
Beginner-level class.