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| For Immediate Release |
| January 24, 2008 |
OCTOBER EVENTS AT DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS |
FREE DAYS
Enjoy a special free day at both Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, thanks to funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Denver Botanic Gardens: Oct. 18, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The theme is Fall Fair, featuring thematic activities for both children and adults.
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield: Oct. 3, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
2008 BONFILS-STANTON LECTURE SERIES - “GARDEN PERSONALITIES”
Stay up on current trends and innovative gardens by attending lectures by renowned speakers from around the world. Here is your chance to learn from the best.
OCTOBER LECTURE: The Connoisseurs in the Garden Plant-Driven Design
with Scott Ogden and Lauren Springer-Ogden, horticultural consultants and garden designers whose work includes both public and private garden spaces across the country. They have introduced several dozen plants to the nursery trade and are each the author of three books, including Lauren’s “The Undaunted Garden,” named one of the best 100 gardening books of the 20th century. The couple has co-authored a new book to be published by Timber Press in the fall of 2008.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m.
Cost: Pre-registration for individual Bonfils-Stanton programs: $17 member, $22 non-member. Entire series: $109. Day of the event: $25, if space available. Registration: Call 720-865-3580, e-mail registrar@botanicgardens.org or visit www.botanicgardens.org and click on the “classes” link.
CORN MAZE
Every Fri., Sat. and Sun., from Sept. 5 – Oct. 26
Fridays: 4 – 10 p.m., Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sundays: Noon – 10 p.m.
Negotiate the twists and turns of our gigantic Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield – this year carved into an intricate design of a globe, to highlight the Gardens’ commitment to sustainability. The 8.5-acre maze includes two 15-foot tall illuminated observation bridges to aid your navigation. Also be sure to check out the whimsically decorated scarecrows, which will be on display until Oct. 26.
Admission:
Adults $10
Members, Seniors and Students $8
Child member $4
Children (3 -12) $5
Children under 3 are free.
Purchase tickets at the Corn Maze or through TicketsWest at any King Soopers. Visit both the Corn Maze and "The Butcher" haunted house in the same night, and you can take a wild spin in the new Black Hole tunnel for free! This 40-foot attraction is the largest walk-through, spinning tunnel in the world.
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is located at 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road in Littleton, just south of C-470 on Wadsworth Blvd. The presenting sponsor of the Corn Maze is Starbucks Coffee Company.
“THE BUTCHER” HAUNTED HOUSE
Oct. 3-Nov. 1
Sunday through Thursday from 7-10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 6-10 p.m. (last ticket sold at 9:30 p.m.)
New this year, venture through the “The Butcher” haunted house at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. This heart-pounding venue features an insane butcher. Don’t miss this walk-through, dark attraction filled with 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.
Admission: $15.95 per person Bring a canned food item and receive $1 off admission. Visit both "The Butcher" haunted house and the Corn Maze on the same night, and you can take a wild spin in the new Black Hole tunnel for free! This 40-foot attraction is the largest walk-through, spinning tunnel in the world.
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is located at 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road in Littleton, just south of C-470 on Wadsworth Blvd.
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Oct. 11-12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Come search for the perfect pumpkin for all your Halloween and fall festivities! Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield will be filled with exciting children’s activities and vendors selling handcrafted gifts. Additionally, you can discover the 750 acres of native flora, fauna and beautiful wetlands. Explore the myriad of animals at the working farm, try your hand at roping some stationary cattle, visit the working beehives, tour the one-room schoolhouse and historical ranch, and take a walk through some of the 2 ½ miles of nature trails.
Admission for members and nonmembers:
$5 Adult/Senior/Student with ID
$3 Child
$4 Member Adult
$2 Member Child
Children in costume admitted free (ages 3-15)
Admission to the Pumpkin Festival does not include the Corn Maze.
*Save money with the new “Super Ticket,” a combination ticket that includes admission to both the Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival.
$13 Adult/Senior/Student with ID
$7 Child
$12 Member Adult
$6 Member Child
Please note: During the Pumpkin Festival, the Corn Maze opens at 10 a.m. If you plan to attend the maze before 5 p.m., you must buy a Super Ticket. Visit www.botanicgardens.org for details.
Ticket sales end one hour in advance of Maze closure.
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is located at 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road in Littleton, just south of C-470 on Wadsworth Blvd.
The presenting sponsor of the Pumpkin Festival is Starbucks Coffee Company.
*2008 SIGNATURE EXHIBITION* URBAN NATURE
Through Nov. 30
“Urban Nature” explores the intersection of the urban environment and the natural world through art and horticultural practices, outlining strategies that all city dwellers can employ to evoke the natural world as green space diminishes amid concrete and steel. Site-specific murals were created for the Gardens by 16 local and internationally known street-style painters, including Lady Pink, Mac, and Siloette. Investigate the ways that these urban artists thoughtfully respond to nature.
URBAN NATURE PROGRAMS
Digital Nature: An Evening of Multimedia Arts
Thursday, Oct. 9, 7-10 p.m.
Enjoy this juried show in a lounge atmosphere with snacks and a bar. Digital artists will present works that are inspired by nature, featuring work of David Fodel, Natascha Seideneck and Rebecca Dolan, Corey Scott and Dafe Hughes, The Normal Ones, Sarah h.dot, and Ten and Tracer.
Hip Hop Showcase
Thursday, Oct. 16, 7-9 p.m.
Revel in a celebration of “Urban Nature” at this performance of dance, poetry and music. Supported by the Colorado Council on the Arts, Denver Botanic Gardens presents the Hip Hop Feminist Nation, Sonya Renee, Princess of Controversy, The Original Woman, Miss Mona, Naomi Bullick, Joy C., Khadijah, and DJ SD.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude at the Gardens
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Hear Christo and Jeanne-Claude talk about their temporary, large-scale environmental works of art completed in both urban and rural environments. The artists have collaborated on projects all over the world since 1961. They will discuss their innovative works of art which contain elements of architecture, urban planning, painting and sculpture – a true example of “Urban Nature.” Their Colorado “Over the River” project will consist of 5.9 miles of silvery luminous fabric panels suspended high above the water along a 42-mile stretch of the Arkansas River, between Cañon City and Salida. The artists are presenting this lecture as a gift to Denver Botanic Gardens. Suggested donation: $5. All proceeds benefit the Gardens. To register, visit the Gardens’ Web site under “classes” or call 720-865-3580.
Edens Lost and Found: Philadelphia Film Screening and Community Discussion
Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m.
View a PBS film that highlights grassroots urban renewal projects. Investigate the issues that are unique to Denver with Michael Buchenau, Denver Urban Gardens; Patrick DuPays, Z Cuisine Restaurant; Erin Trapp, Office of Cultural Affairs; Wiser and Keith White, Your Name in Graffiti; and Stella Yu, Arts Street.
The presenting sponsor of “Urban Nature” is Wells Fargo. Visit www.botanicgardens.org for more information.
BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: A STUDENT ART SHOW
Gates Garden Court
Sept. 6 – Nov. 2
Students of the Gardens’ certificate program display their best work from various classes exploring botanical art and illustration. Many of the paintings will be for sale; proceeds benefit the Botanical Illustration program.
GARDENING HELP
We have answers to your gardening questions! This winter, Colorado Master Gardeners are available to answer questions in-person in the Helen Fowler Library from 12-4 p.m. on the following dates: Oct. 14, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Nov. 25, Dec. 13, Dec. 30, Jan. 13, Jan. 27, Feb. 7 and Feb. 24. You can also access our experts by phone at 720-865-3575 or via e-mail at gardeninghelp@botanicgardens.org.
Gardening Help is a joint program of Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Denver Botanic Gardens.
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About Denver Botanic Gardens: Denver Botanic Gardens is located at 1005 York Street in Denver, Colorado. Visit us at www.botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3500 for more information. Denver Botanic Gardens thanks the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. |
Contacts: Will Jones, 720-865-3552 |
A shift in seasons is bringing significant change to Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield:
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