Mordecai children's garden
The Children’s Garden offers a place to play, explore and discover every spring, summer and fall (presently closed for the season). Because the natural environment constantly changes, no two visits in this magical 3-acre oasis will be alike.
While exploring the Children’s Garden, young naturalists will have the opportunity to:
- Learn unique characteristics of plants living in the Rooftop Alpine Garden
- Discover how plants and animals live together on Marmot Mountain
- Race pinecones down Springmelt Stream next spring
- Hunt for bugs in the Glorious Grasslands and observe aquatic life at Pipsqueak Pond
- Enjoy a story and pretend to be a favorite character on Sagebrush Stage
NEW! Dig into Nature with Digger
Bundle up and take a winter walk with a grown-up and see how many winter wonders you can find outside using this scavenger hunt.- Have you ever noticed that some trees stay green in the winter? Trees that stay green all year round are called evergreen trees. Here are some evergreen tree-related activities.
Become a volunteer for the Mordecai Children’s Garden! Activity Leaders and and other leaders needed to help engage children and families in activities and exploration play. Find out how you can help.
find the children's garden
Location:
York Street
On top of the parking structure
720-865-3681
Hours:
Closed for the season
Marmots like Digger, the mascot for the Children’s Garden, hibernate over the winter to ensure they return the following spring refreshed and ready for the warmer weather. Much like marmots, the Children’s Garden is closed for ‘hibernation.’ It is scheduled to reopen on March 1, 2013.
Admission:
Free for Members
Included in regular admission for
non-members
Free for children 2 and under
Invest in Future Adventures
Learn more about how gifts to Mordecai Children’s Garden help support educational programming while ensuring the vibrancy of the garden, or download a printable donation form. Name a leaf ($500) or a flower ($1,500) on the new donor trellis!
Many thanks from Denver Botanic Gardens to our generous donors for their gifts of $500 or more to the Children’s Garden.
