Events

Our club meets monthly, typically on the third Sunday of the month at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

Upcoming Events

Plant Profile: Notocactus

August 16, 1:00 PM

DM Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA (directions)

Come join us to learn about Notocactus, and the broader genus it was reclassified under, Parodia. These are mostly small, globular cacti from South America that aren't too difficult to care for. We'll talk about their habitat, some of the species common in cultivation, and how to grow them. There will also be seeds available so you can grow your own!

MICSS Display and Sale

September 19, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | September 20, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

DM Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA (directions)

Our annual Display and Sale is the club's largest event, with exitic plants on display, multiple cactus & succulent plant vendors, and a chance to chat with the general public about our hobby.

Past Events

2026-07: Tacos & Sundaes
2026-05: Spring Garden Market
2026-04: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Some Infamous Australians
2026-03: Build a Dish Garden at Bedwell Gardens
2026-02: Succulents of Great Bend National Park
2025-12: Holiday Party
2025-11: Growing Succulents From Seed Workshop
2025-10: Plant Swap
2025-09: San Diego Zoo Plant Tour
2025-08: Annual Display and Sale
2025-07: Tacos & Sundaes
2025-06: Repotting & Grooming Tips
2025-05: Bonsai Succulents, Part 2
2025-05: Botanical Garden Spring Market
2025-04: Plant Spotlight: Sarcocaulon & Massonia
2025-03: Build a Dish Garden at Bedwell Gardens
2025-02: Bonsai Succulents, Part 1
2024-12: Holiday Party
2024-11: Seed Planting Workshop
2024-10: Succulents of South Africa's West Coast
2024-09: Plant Swap
2024-08: Annual Display and Sale
2024-07: Tacos & Sundaes
2024-06: Plant Spotlight: Haworthia
2024-05: Propagation Techniques
2024-04: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Tour
2024-03: Build a Dish Garden at Bedwell Gardens
2024-02: VIP (Very Important Plant) Discussion
2023-12: Holiday Party