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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Butterfly Festival returns to Springfield Botanical Gardens
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board and Friends of the Garden are holding a festival on Saturday, June 14. According to a Springfield-Greene County Park press release, the 16th annual Butterfly Festival is happening from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Clone Memorial Park in Springfield. Springfield exhibit to showcase Route 66's unique attractions The event includes local vendors, conservation booths, a caterpillar petting zoo, tours of the Roston Native Butterfly House and free admission to the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, the release says. Visitors are encouraged to view the importance of caterpillars, butterflies, moths and other pollinators during the activities. For more information, visit the park's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
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New pavilion at Springfield city park is cooperative effort of MDC and other partners
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Thanks to a cooperative effort of the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), and other partners, Springfield's Lost Hill Park can now serve as a focal point for outdoor education. A May 21 ceremony at the scenic park on the north side of Springfield officially opened the Lost Hill Park Environmental Educational Pavilion. Half of the funding for this $98,157 project was provided by MDC. Funding for this project was also provided by Bass Pro Shops and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The pavilion will be the site of a variety of events coordinated through the park board's Outdoor Initiatives and Conservation program. This program provides outdoor-oriented programs and education efforts. 'The love of conservation starts with the love of nature; that's why the Department partnered with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board on this project,' said MDC Southwest Region Recreational Use Specialist Phillip Stearns in a news release. 'We hope that this project helps the next generation gain a love for the outdoors.' In addition to its outdoor educational purposes, Lost Hill Park's pavilion will also be available for general use and rentals. The pavilion was built by Hambey Construction of Springfield. More details about the Springfield-Greene County Park Board's Outdoor Initiative programs can be found at MDC's funding assistance with this project is an example of the community conservation assistance that may be available for conservation-related urban projects. More information about MDC's community conservation efforts can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Splash & Sizzle 2025 kickoff lets people donate food for free pool admissions
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Ozarks Food Harvest and Springfield-Greene County Park Board have started their kickoff for the 2025 Splash & Sizzle event, which gives special discounts on pool admissions for those who donate canned food. According to Browning, this is one of Ozarks Food Harvest's longest-running partnerships, which began back in 2001. Starting now through September 1, people can get admission into all of the Springfield-Greene County Park Boards' outdoor pools between 5:30-6:30 p.m. by either donating $1 or one canned food item per person. Pool locations are as follows: Fassnight Pool – 1305 S. Main Ave. Grant Beach Pool – 1401 N. Grant Ave. Meador Pool – 2600 S. Fremont Ave. Silver Springs – 1100 N. Hampton Ave. Westport Pool – 3157 W. Mt. Vernon St. Learn more at Splash & Sizzle 2025 – Ozarks Food Harvest Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Climate
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Tuesday storm uproots historic tree in Jordan Valley Park
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board says a landmark of Jordan Valley Park was lost to the severe storms that hit Springfield on Tuesday. The Horton Alexander Hackberry tree — called the oldest tree in Jordan Valley Park — was toppled Tuesday morning. It was the first tree to be designated under the Tree City USA program, which began in 1985. The Park Board estimates the tree to have been 150-200 years old. '[The tree] stood as a symbol of strength and legacy in the heart of our city,' the Park Board stated in a Facebook post. 'Though we're saddened by its loss, we're grateful for the decades it watched over our downtown and inspired our community.' The hackberry tree was named in part after Jan Knauer Horton, who was the first executive director of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the Park Board says. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Easter events happening around Springfield next weekend
Springfield, MO. – Several family-friendly events will take place over several days in and around Springfield on Easter weekend, ranging in price from free to $25.3444 S. Campbell Ave Suite O, Springfield, MO 10:00 a.m. to noon $20 covers the price of the event and open play afterwards There will be professional photos with the Easter bunny done by Erin Nicole Photography, an egg painting craft, snacks, and Easter-themed gamesMcCauley Park – 701 N. Taylor Way, Nixa MO 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Food trucks on-site with food for purchase This free family-friendly event includes face painting, inflatables, games, a helicopter egg drop, and visits with the Easter Bunny 9:25 AM Helicopter Egg Drop (weather permitting) 9:30 AM – 6 months to 2 years 9:35 AM – 3 to 5 years 9:40 AM – 6 to 8 years 9:45 AM – 9 to 12 years 10:30 AM – Sensory Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza at Glendale Christian Church 2110 S. Blackman Rd, Springfield, MO 10:00 a.m. to noon Family-friendly interactive event that brings the true story of Easter to life Kids will have the opportunity to experience and engage with different parts of the Easter story in a fun and meaningful way Beyond the interactive Easter experience, children can enjoy bounce houses, yard games, and other exciting activities Egg scrambles at 10:50 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. for kids to collect Easter eggsChesterfield Family Center: 2511 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO Noon to 4:00 p.m hosted by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board *registration required* $15 to $25 Kids splash, swim and plunge in the pool to gather floating Easter eggs and win prizes Bring a waterproof basket or bucket Easter Event at Renegade Harley-Davidson 3980 W. Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bring the kids to hunt easter eggs, take photos with the Easter bunny, enjoy some food and get your bike blessed Easter Egg Hunt at Campbell United Methodist Church 1747 E. Republic Rd, Springfield MO 1:00 p.m. There will be hunts of varying difficulty for kids of all ages, infant through elementary For those with allergies, there will also be small toys in place of candy at Sunset Church of Christ 1222 W. Sunset St, Springfield, MO 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free walk-through style egg hunt featuring 20,000 candy-filled eggs, inflatables, bunny pictures, a petting zoo, police cars, and a fire truck While supplies last500 W. Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Egg-stravaganza featuring a scavenger hunt throughout the Aquarium! Seek out hidden Easter treasures using the Mission Conservation app Those who collect all 10 treasures and complete the special mission can redeem for an extra special Easter prize Free for all children with general admission tickets (GA kids' tickets are typically about $25) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
