Butterfly Festival
The Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Gardens are open 9:00am-7:30pm. Admission to the Japanese Stroll Gardens is free during festival hours.
The Gray-Campbell Farmstead will be open from 1:00-4:00pm each day of the festival.
The Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center will be open on Saturday from 8:00am-8:00pm, and on Sunday from 11:00am-6:00pm.
HOURS:
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am- 6 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 5 pm - Dusk
Free Tram Saturday & Sunday: 1 pm - 4:30 pm
Open April - September
100% VOLUNTEER:
Want to spend some time enjoying the butterflies in our Butterfly House, while teaching others about these important animals? It’s easy to become a Butterfly House Volunteer Docent, Butterfly Collector or to get involved with Friends of the Garden. For group tours call 417.891-1515. To become a Butterfly House docent contact Scott at jscottc55@hotmail.com or 417.860.8272.
The Dr. Bill Roston Butterfly House is maintained completely by volunteers. We’re funded only by your private donations. Your investment will help us expand our service to the community.
Mail donations payable to:
Friends of the Garden
PO Box 8566 | Springfield, MO 65801
We’re individuals & families who support the Botanical Center & Gardens in its mission to provide outstanding botanical, horticultural and environmental education opportunities for people of all ages. Anyone with an interest or appreciation in nature who wish to support the progress of the gardens is encouraged to join this non-profit organization Friends of the Garden. As a member, you’re a partner in the future of the these gardens.
The Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
2400 S. Scenic Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
417.891.1515
Botanical Center & Gardens Brochure (782.17 kB) Park Bench Winter 2011-2012 (3.32 MB)The Friends of the Garden mission is to "inspire the discovery, understanding and appreciation of nature by creating and maintaining gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park and by supporting the mission of the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center and Park Board."
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