Member Speaker Series: Water Lily Evening

Doors open at 5 p.m. | Presentations at 5:30 and 7 p.m. 

For this special installment of the Member Speaker Series, spend an evening with one of the Garden’s most captivating summer displays—water lilies in full bloom. Discover the history and legacy of legendary Garden horticulturist George H. Pring, “the father of tropical water lilies,” during a 45-minute docent talk offered twice throughout the evening. Then, step out to the reflection pools to meet the horticulturists who care for our aquatic collections and connect with Garden scientists, local water gardening experts, and plein air painters along the way.

Free for members | registration required
When registering, you will need to select a time to attend the docent talk, 5:30 or 7 p.m. All other activities will take place throughout the evening.

Registration available soon

The Member Speaker Series is presented by Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is committed to providing an inclusive environment by ensuring that the Garden and our events are accessible to everyone. For accessibility accommodations such as American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, assisted listening devices, braille or large print handouts, and audio description when applicable, please contact (314) 782-8760 or [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the event (if possible).

Manual wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and strollers are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center during normal Garden hours. Wheelchair rental is free. Learn more about accessibility at the Garden.

View recordings of past Member Speaker Series programs here.