annual fund

Denver Botanic Gardens is a non-profit organization that relies on the generous support of our members, friends and donors.

Your gift to the Annual Fund helps us to:

Sustain and increase our plant collections
Fund vital educational programs for children and adults
Protect our biodiversity and restore degraded lands
Expand our understanding of the environment through innovative research

How can you help?

All we do is made possible through your gift to the Annual Fund.

Your gift of:

$25 can buy a new Discovery Backpack for self-guided garden exploration, or pay for signage to identify unusual plants
$50 can fund admission for an entire class of elementary school students, or fund training for an essential volunteer
$100 can replace a snow-damaged tree, or provide a bed of colorful annuals

Your generous support will help ensure that our gardens flourish year-round, providing you with a beautiful and peaceful respite, no matter the season.

For more information on other giving opportunities, please call the Development Office at 720-865-3528.

Make your gift today!

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garden spotlight

Children's Secret Path at York Street

Especially for kids: Get your hands dirty in the soil station!

It's a fact: The alligator drum and giant amadinda are musical instruments made from plants.

Botanical interest: Children are encouraged to interact with plants, including smelling fragrant chives (Allium schoenoprasum), touching lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) and soft artemisia (Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’).

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for the kids

Looking for a fun way to entertain the kids? Check out a Family Guide at our Information Desk. Enjoy fun activities and kid-friendly information about our gardens and plants. Family Guides are free with admission.