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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Tour - Color Contrast and Movement Inside the Gardens

Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 4:15 p.m.
York Street
Tour - Bonfils-Stanton Series| Adults

Have you ever wondered how plant choices get made behind the scenes at Denver Botanic Gardens? Here is your opportunity to get the real dirt straight from our very own horticulture staff!

Tour - Color Contrast and Movement Inside the Gardens

Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 5:30 p.m.
York Street
Tour - Bonfils-Stanton Series| Adults

Have you ever wondered how plant choices get made behind the scenes at Denver Botanic Gardens? Here is your opportunity to get the real dirt straight from our very own horticulture staff!

Totally Tomato

Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6 p.m.
York Street
Class - Lifelong Learning| Adults

The most sought after vegetable for home gardeners. Is the perfect tomato out of your grasp? Do you long for that sweet, juicy firm bite of tanginess and just can't make it happen in your garden?

Lecture - Jazzing up the Garden with Color, Contrast and Movement

Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 7 p.m.
York Street
Lecture - Bonfils-Stanton Series| Adults

Renowned garden photographer, writer and lecturer Karen Bussolini provides simple, intuitive ways of thinking about combining plants that anyone can easily use – without angst or a color wheel.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Workshop - Naturescape Your Yard with Karen Bussolini

Friday, May 24, 2013 - 9 a.m.
York Street
Class - Bonfils-Stanton Series| Adults

Karen will show how gardeners have learned from the processes of nature to create environmentally friendly landscapes that reduce maintenance and costs, while increasing wildlife, beauty and enjoyment.

Catalyst: Colorado Sculpture Tour

Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10 a.m.
York Street
Tour - Exhibit Related Programs| Adults

NEW! Bring a friend and join one of our group tours.

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Catalyst: Colorado Sculpture Tour

Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 10 a.m.
York Street
Tour - Exhibit Related Programs| Adults

NEW! Bring a friend and join one of our group tours.

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Colorado Connections Tour

Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 10 a.m.
York Street
Tour - Adult Guided Tours| Adults

NEW! Bring a friend and join one of our group tours.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Seedlings: Berry Bonanza

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 9:30 a.m.
York Street
Class - Seedlings| 18 -24 month olds

 Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.

• Ages 18-24 months: Tuesday, May 28, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

• Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, May 30, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Seedlings: Berry Bonanza

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 10:45 a.m.
York Street
Class - Seedlings| 18 -24 month olds

 Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.

• Ages 18-24 months: Tuesday, May 28, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

• Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, May 30, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Seedlings: Berry Bonanza

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 9:30 a.m.
York Street
Class - Seedlings| 3-6 year olds

 Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.

• Ages 18-24 months: Tuesday, May 28, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

• Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, May 30, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Colorado Connections Tour

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 10 a.m.
York Street
Tour - Adult Guided Tours| Adults

NEW! Bring a friend and join one of our group tours.

Seedlings: Berry Bonanza

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 11 a.m.
York Street
Class - Seedlings| 3-6 year olds

 Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.

• Ages 18-24 months: Tuesday, May 28, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

• Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, May 30, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Seedlings: Berry Bonanza

Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 9:30 a.m.
York Street
Class - Seedlings| 24-36 month olds

 Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.

• Ages 18-24 months: Tuesday, May 28, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

• Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, May 30, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Special Guest Tour - Lisa Eldred

Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 10 a.m.
York Street
Tour - Exhibit Related Programs| Adults

Gardens’ Director of Exhibitions

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We are privileged to be joined by luminaries who will provide their own perspective of Catalyst. Enjoy a guided tour through the Gardens while getting a glimpse of the exhibition through the eyes of these special guests.

Seedlings: Berry Bonanza

Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 10:45 a.m.
York Street
Class - Seedlings| 24-36 month olds

 Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.

• Ages 18-24 months: Tuesday, May 28, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

• Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, May 30, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Color Layering for Colored Pencil

Friday, May 31, 2013 - 9 a.m.
York Street
Class - Botanical Illustration| Adults

Colored pencil presents a special challenge: mixing color directly on your drawing! Learn to use a simple color mixing method adapted to the application of colored pencils.

BI Pencil I in Steamboat Springs

Friday, May 31, 2013 - 9 a.m.
Offsite
Class - Botanical Illustration| Adults

Class will be held at Yampa River Botanic Park in Steamboat Springs. Visit yampariverbotanicpark.org for additional info.

Catalyst: Colorado Sculpture Tour

Friday, May 31, 2013 - 10 a.m.
York Street
Tour - Exhibit Related Programs| Adults

NEW! Bring a friend and join one of our group tours.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Cherokee Summer Nature Hike - At Cherokee Ranch and Castle

Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 8 a.m.
Offsite
Lecture - Symposia & Joint Programs| Adults

Those lucky enough to have hiked Cherokee Ranch know that there are a wealth of habitats and a rich flora that distract your eyes downwards, even as the vistas of the rugged backbone of the Rockies and distant misty towers of downtow