Friday, June 21
Open Studio Time
Need space to spread out and work outside of class time? We open our classrooms to students enrolled in the Botanical Illustration Certificate
Seedlings: Pollination Exploration
Join us as we celebrate National Pollinators Week. Learn about the critters that help our gardens grow and create a pollinator friendly project to
Children and Family Make and Take: Pollination Stations
What's the buzz around the Gardens? Pollinators! Join us to discover how plants communicate with pollinators at the Gardens. "Bee" inspired to
Watershed (Shed) Summit '24
The Watershed Summit, or "Shed" as it is affectionately known, has become a Colorado tradition. Each June stakeholders gather to discuss current
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
Full Moon Hike
Discover Aurora's true nature under the light of the full moon and learn a little about its history with this guided nature hike.
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Saturday, June 22
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
Children and Family Make and Take: Pollination Stations
What's the buzz around the Gardens? Pollinators! Join us to discover how plants communicate with pollinators at the Gardens. "Bee" inspired to
Big Bug Day Program: Guess Who Came For Dinner- Recognizing Signs and Symptoms
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
Diagnosis of insect injuries to plants can often be difficult. Often the insects are no longer present when the
Preserving the Season: Jam Edition
In this class we focus on making jams and jellies, using water-bath canning for the final product. You do not need to know how to water-bath can to
Children and Family Make and Take: Pollination Stations
What's the buzz around the Gardens? Pollinators! Join us to discover how plants communicate with pollinators at the Gardens. "Bee" inspired to
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
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
Sunday, June 23
Sketching in the Galleries
Join us on Sunday afternoons in the art galleries of the Freyer - Newman Center to practice your observational skills and learn drawing techniques
Monday, June 24
Farm Camp Week 3: Life on the Farm
Explore the Hildebrand Ranch and learn about what life was like living on a farm in the past. Dig into what farming looks like today and imagine
Garden Camp Week 3: Enchanted Ecology
Get lost in the mystical world of plants and animals while creating nature-inspired artworks. Explore mythological flora and fauna, hone your
Farm Camp Week 3: Life on the Farm (ages 6-12)
Explore the Hildebrand Ranch and learn about what life was like living on a farm in the past. Dig into what farming looks like today and imagine
Tuesday, June 25
Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens
Looking for an amazing place to practice yoga? No studio can match the experience of practicing in nature, surrounded by the stunning landscapes at
Seedlings: Fun in the Sun
Put on your sunglasses as we investigate the power of the sun!
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, June 25, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday
Mommy and Me Mindfulness at Chatfield Farms
The benefits of meditations designed specifically for children include improving mental health, reducing stress, bolstering coping skills and