FREE DAYS
Colorado residents can enjoy a special free day at the Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, thanks to funding from the SCFD.
Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street location): Monday, Jan. 21
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield: Friday, Jan. 4

EXHIBITS & ART AT THE GARDENS
Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the premiere locations for world-class art, special exhibits and innovative programs.
Exhibition details subject to change. Visit www.botanicgardens.org [1] for details.
 

GATES GARDEN COURT GALLERY EXHIBITION
 
CONTEMPORARY TRADITIONS: BOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATION
Through Feb 5, 2013
Gates Garden Court Gallery
Denver Botanic Gardens
The Botanical Art & Illustration Certificate Program combines scientific exactitude and creative self-expression to produce beautiful and accurate plant portraits. Noted British botanical artist Ann Swan juries this year’s exhibition, which includes calligraphy, bookbinding and papermaking.

2012 ORANGERY DISPLAY
Through first week of January 2013: Holiday Display

Jan. 10 - Feb 24: Orchid Showcase 

EVENTS AT DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS
Our calendar includes many more events, classes and lectures.
Visit www.botanicgardens.org [1] or call 720-865-3585 for details. 

KUNDALINI YOGA
Monday evenings
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Morrison Center
Denver Botanic Gardens
The ancient and sacred practice of Kundalini yoga is the oldest form of yoga, kept secret by advanced yogis until recently. From your very first class, you'll reap the rewards –  including relief from back pain, stress, addiction, depression and insomnia, and weight control. Kundalini yoga promises you peace of mind. Elevate and experience yourself through this ancient science! All levels welcome; no experience required. Please bring water and a yoga mat.
Cost: Single session: $8 member, $10 non-member/drop-in rate.
Instructor: Chris Anne Coviello

BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT – Lighting Up the City
Through Jan. 1
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Denver Botanic Gardens
One million colorful lights draped in elegant designs will illuminate the plants and hardscape features throughout the Gardens. Romantic and popular kissing spots will return, as well as strolling choirs on select evenings, warm beverages and tasty treats and the popular HoloSpex glasses, which magically transform the lights into shimmering 3-D shapes. Guests will have a chance to get warm in Marnie’s Pavilion and the Orangery.
 
TRAIL OF LIGHTS – Lighting Up the Country
Through Jan. 1
5:30.-9:30 p.m.
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
With the Colorado foothills as a backdrop, the spectacular Trail of Lights display will be draped in elegant designs along the countryside, illuminating the plants, trees and hardscape features. Not only will our popular children’s play area and tree house be blanketed in bright lights, but the lights will also change to holiday music playing in the background. NEW THIS YEAR: A synthetic skating rink will be open in December for $5 a person. The rink is eco-friendly and made from a recyclable, polymer compound. It feels much like skating on a frozen pond! Additionally, the lights will be synchronized to holiday music near the barn and silo. Guests can also enjoy warm drinks to ward off the chill during the walk through the Gardens’ trail. The popular HoloSpex glasses, which magically transform the lights into shimmering 3-D shapes, will be available.

BEHIND-THE-SCENES DAYS
Saturdays
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Denver Botanic Gardens
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience behind-the-scenes areas of Denver Botanic Gardens. Members of the Gardens’ library, research, herbaria and laboratories will be on hand inside Gates Garden Court with displays on each of these important areas of the Gardens. In addition, mini-tours of these areas will be available every half hour to allow visitors even greater behind-the-scenes access.

FIRE-SCAPING FOR COLORADO HOMES
Saturday, Jan.19
9 a.m.
Denver Botanic Gardens
2012 was a year that saw dramatic and devastating Western fires sweep across the landscape, and tragically, some of them reached homes. This symposium addresses western landscapes, homes and the real-world lessons from recent history. Experts from different fields of study from across the West will show that anyone’s landscape can be attractive, low maintenance and fire resistant if you design your landscape to defend homes.
Cost: $50 members, $60 nonmembers.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES AND CAMPS
SEEDLINGS CLASSES FOR TODDELERS AND PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 18 MONTHS TO 6 YEARS)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning mid-January
Denver Botanic Gardens
Seedlings classes offer a fun, hands-on way for young children, ages 18 months to six years, to explore the plant world while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants and their impor¬tance. Classes include interactive explorations, nature walks and stories for children and their caregivers. Seedlings programs are offered for three different age groups and are modified to fit the developmental needs of each group.

GARDEN CAMPS FOR KIDS (AGES 6-12)
WEEK-LONG CAMPS
Beginning mid-January
Denver Botanic Gardens
Grow your mind, plant a new friend and dig into the Gardens with our week-long day camps. Each camp contains a variety of activities that allow you discover the world of plants through art, science, cooking, gardening and outdoor exploration.

GARDEN CAMPS FOR KIDS (AGES 6-12)
MINI-CAMPS
Beginning mid-January
Denver Botanic Gardens
Spend your day off of school at the Gardens exploring the amazing world of plants. We’ll fill each day with garden explorations, games, activities, projects and take-home gardens.

HELEN FOWLER LIBRARY & ARCHIVES
Our hours support the novice and professional plant enthusiast. Make use of journals, books, and video resources. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day but Friday.

GARDENING HELP
We have answers to your gardening questions! Colorado Master Gardeners are available to answer questions.
• January 21, noon – 4 p.m. (Free Day)
Master Gardeners are also on site Tuesdays, noon – 4 p.m.
Access our experts the following ways:
• In-person at the Gardens' Helen Fowler Library
• By phone: 720-865-3575
• Via e-mail: gardeninghelp@botanicgardens.org [2]

Gardening Help is a joint program of Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Denver Botanic Gardens.