Thursday, July 25
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Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Cooking in the 1800s
Work together to cook a meal on the wood burning stove in the sod village. Learn how to peel, chop, measure, and mix to prepare fresh applesauce
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Art of Smartphone Photography
This is the class for anyone who uses their smartphone camera to create photographs. Whether you are new to photography or a seasoned pro, there is
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Drawing Animals in Graphite: Mammals & Birds - ONLINE
Learn how to draw mammals and birds and discuss how to use photo references while respecting the copyright of the photographers. Each class
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Flower Happy Hour
Join Lisa Weddel, co-owner of DIY Designs Inspired by You, for a new kind of monthly happy hour! Each session features a different design style and
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Beginning Mushroom Identification
Whether you want to collect mushrooms to learn about them or to eat them, you will want to be able to identify them. These two evening lectures
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Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Friday, July 26
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Seedlings: Mismatched Vegetable Patch
Meet some vegetables with unusual colors and see how they taste compared to the vegetables we are used to eating.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, July 23
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From the Vault
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see works from Denver Botanic Gardens' art collection up close-from 19th-century botanical prints to work by
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Seedlings: Mismatched Vegetable Patch
Meet some vegetables with unusual colors and see how they taste compared to the vegetables we are used to eating.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, July 23
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From the Vault
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see works from Denver Botanic Gardens' art collection up close-from 19th-century botanical prints to work by
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Working with Light and the Environment - Photo Workshop
Knowing how to work with light and your environment is an important part of photography. In this course, we look at ways to use available light
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Spirit Guides Outdoor Art Tour
Experience the wonder and awe of Spirit Guides in the gardens on this tour that explores the outdoor sculpture exhibition as well as related plant
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Summer Nights: Sunset Yoga and Silent Disco
Join us to celebrate summer in the Gardens with an all levels, vinyasa-style practice for a unique experience through breath, movement and music
Saturday, July 27
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Summer Low Sensory Mornings
Experience Denver Botanic Gardens without the crowds. York Street gardens will open at 8:00 a.m. on select Saturday mornings for those who wish to
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Capturing the World with Your Smartphone: Travel Photography Made Easy
Explore the art of travel photography with just your smartphone! This course delves into the fundamentals of composition, lighting, and
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Introduction to Water-Bath Canning
In this class we will be introducing the participants to water bath canning. We will make at least one pickled product and one fruit in syrup
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Culturally Inspired Design
Explore cultural motifs, symbols and designs from around the world to create a colorful and highly unique work of art. Bring objects, textiles
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Above it All: The Art of Map-Making
Using the exhibition River's Voice: Textiles by Alexandra Kehayoglou as inspiration, this class blends creativity and cartography. Master the
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Invitation to Ikebana
Ikebana is an expression of our respect and appreciation towards nature. We observe life through the arrangement of plants. During each class
Sunday, July 28
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Children and Family Make and Take: Fantastical Creatures
Encounter fantastical creatures as you view Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles on display