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This is less of a walking tour and more of a destination exploration. The striking installation on the eastern end of the boardwalk in Denver Botanic Gardens' Birds and Bees Walk was designed to

A longstanding tradition during Denver Arts Week is Night at the Museums. For one night only, Saturday, November 8, participating museums throughout the city offer free admission and keep their doors

This winter, make your holiday gathering truly unforgettable by hosting it during Blossoms of Light®, Denver’s beloved holiday tradition—now celebrating 40 sparkling years. With more than a million

Last August, the Research and Conservation Department received a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to “advance the North American Botanic Garden Strategy for Alpine Plant

When we think about late-season garden interest, fall asters and tawny grass textures might come to mind, or perhaps the smoldering reds and oranges of autumn foliage. But plants can also offer

A new school year has arrived, the light is changing, and the final days of summer are coming to an end, which means autumn is around the corner. When people think about autumn in Colorado they think

The Waterlily Weigh-Off, led by Denver Botanic Gardens, challenges an impressive list of public gardens and zoos around the world to see how much weight their Victoria waterlily leaves can hold. The

August is a great month to take a walk around the water gardens to see our aquatic plants in their full glory. Begin your stroll at the small pool in the Ellipse garden, home to the Chihuly sculpture

After the gift of a wetter‑than‑usual spring, the garden has settled into its familiar summertime rhythm of bright sun and low humidity. The shift is palpable the moment you step onto the path

Summer is almost here! What better way to enjoy this season than to take a stroll through our gardens and see what has woken up with the incoming heat. The Yurt Garden has a heavy penstemon influence

Colorado is home to an array of shrubs. At lower elevations rabbitbrush with sunny yellow flowers brightens the landscape, while Artemisia, with its silvery and gray shades, subdues. In the foothills

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Denver Botanic Gardens’ CEO, Brian Vogt. Brian, CEO of the Gardens since 2007, was an exceptional leader, mentor and friend. The Gardens would not be the