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Denver Botanic Gardens is a nonprofit, Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes people seeking careers or internships. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.

Positions at Denver Botanic Gardens (1005 York St., Denver, CO 80206)

Gardener/Glass House | Full-Time  | Job Summary:  Under day-to-day supervision provides support to the Horticulture department and DBG as whole through applying appropriate horticultural techniques to a wide variety of plant materials ensuring gardens of the highest horticulture standards.  Addresses issues and problems using prescribed rules, policies or procedures.  Specifically, assists Curator of Tropical Plant Collections and Conservatory Horticulturist with day-to-day maintenance of tropical collections and displays.  May also assist propagator during peak production periods. ... Read More »

Children's Program Instructor, Temporary | Seasonal  | Teach school programs at Denver Botanic Gardens, including guided programs and outreach. Work alongside volunteers and staff to implement interactive, hands-on, plant-based curriculum to PreK-12 grade students.  Coordinate confirmations to schools and volunteers. Maintain program supplies.    Position is for 32 hours per week, during January through mid-June and mid-August through December.  May include occasional Saturday or Sunday workdays.     ... Read More »

Positions at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield (8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton, CO)

No positions available.

Please click here for information about Denver Botanic Gardens College Internship Opportunities.

 

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garden spotlight

Children's Secret Path at York Street

Children's Secret Path

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

Denver Botanic Gardens Kids CampsLooking 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.