THE GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN (THE GARDEN) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE FOLLOWING MISSION: EXPLORING, EXPLAINING, AN CELEBRATING THE WORLD OF PLANTS. BEYOND THE BEAUTY AND INSPIRATION OF ITS URBAN SETTING, THE GARDEN IS DEDICATED TO CREATING SIGNATURE, MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES THROUGH PROGRESSIVE GARDEN DESIGN AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.