CELEBRATE HEALTHY EATING AT DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS AT CHATFIELD’S ANNUAL CORN MAZE

August 27, 2012

CELEBRATE HEALTHY EATING AT DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS AT CHATFIELD’S ANNUAL CORN MAZE

DENVER—Navigate the challenging twists and turns of the cornstalk labyrinth this fall at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield’s annual Corn Maze. Two 15-foot-tall illuminated bridges will overlook the tall stalks of the newly designed 8-acre Corn Maze. The winding pathways have a fruits-and-vegetables-theme, designed to pay tribute to Denver Botanic Gardens’ Community Supporting Agriculture (CSA) program. Shares of the CSA are sold to members of the public who then receive portions of the garden’s fresh produce during the harvest season, from June through October.

The McDonald’s Mini-Maze is FREE for the little ones. Hayrides, and horse and pony rides are available for an additional cost. An array of food vendors will offer fall foods favorites.

New this year: On Friday and Saturday nights, venture through our 2-acre haunted maze at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. This heart-pounding trek features terrifying live actors, amazing special effects and incredible monsters – an experience sure to send chills down your spine! This attraction is for teenagers and adults only. Please check www.botanicgardens.org for details on hours and prices.

New this year: On Sunday, Oct. 21 from 1 until 3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 28 from 1 until 3 p.m., children 12 and under can enjoy “Trick or Treat in the Trail” in the FREE McDonald’s Mini-Maze. Mascots from local professional sports teams will be on hand to share candy with the kids!!!

Corn Maze is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 14 - Oct. 28 and is sponsored by Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Hours: Fridays: 4-9 p.m.
             Saturdays: noon – 9 p.m.
             Sundays: noon – 6 p.m.

Admission: $10 adults
                     $8 adult members, seniors and students with ID
                     $6 children (3-12 years)
                     $4 child members
                     Free for children 2 and under

Once you have conquered the corn maze, explore the tree house and water feature in Deer Creek Discovery, check out the wildlife observation area and visit our barnyard friends.

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is located at 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road in Littleton, just south of C-470 on Wadsworth Blvd. The site is an affiliate of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and features 750 acres of plants, wildlife, grasslands and protected wetlands.

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About Denver Botanic Gardens:

Green inside and out, the Gardens is considered one of the top botanical gardens in the United States and a pioneer in water conservation. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Gardens’ living collections encompass specimens from the tropics to the tundra, showcasing a plant palette chosen to thrive in Colorado’s semi-arid climate. The Gardens' dynamic, 24-acre urban oasis in the heart of the city is now in its 53rd year, offering unforgettable opportunities to flourish with unique garden experiences for the whole family – as well as world-class education and plant conservation research programs. Additional sites at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, a 750-acre wildlife and native plant refuge in Jefferson County; and Mount Goliath, a high-altitude trail and interpretive site on the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, extend this experience throughout the Front Range. For more information, visit us online at www.botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3500.