Explore Denver Botanic Gardens with Bloomberg Connects
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Use the app to dig deeper into our gardens, exhibitions, collections and more! Our
Positive Impact of Green Roofs
Green roofs, also known as vegetated roofs or living roofs, are recognized as a sustainable strategy for urban development. These eco-friendly rooftops offer a multitude of environmental, economic and
November Walking Tour – Birds Flock to Denver Botanic Gardens
Chances are you visited the Gardens to see and learn about beautiful and diverse plants. You’ve come to the right place! A query of our living collections database, BG-BASE, provides a snapshot
Bring Out Your Dead! Complex Spaces in the Habitat Gardens
In the world of gardening, we often find ourselves immersed in the beauty of living plants. However, the intricacies of a garden extend far beyond the greenery. In the newly unveiled habitat gardens
The Beauty of Decay
Have you ever thought of how beautiful decay can be? If not, an autumn garden is the perfect time and place to consider this perspective. Gardens may be less vibrant and loud than in their spring and
Make Your Proposal Sparkle at Blossoms of Light
Love is in the air! The holiday season is without a doubt a magical time to propose. If you’re planning to pop the question this winter, Denver Botanic Gardens has the perfect spot. Our Victorian
October Walking Tour – Ornamental Fruit: Berries, Drupes and Pommes
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
Native Plant Treasure Hunt
Ahoy there, me hearties! Gather 'round as we set sail on a swashbucklin' adventure like no other at Denver Botanic Gardens. On the 19th of September, we be celebratin' Talk Like a Pirate Day in style
September Walking Tour – Everything is Connected
When I was in art school, Spiderwoman Theater, an Indigenous women’s performance troupe, performed at the school. During the Q&A, one of my classmates asked the artists what their tribe thought of
August Walking Tour – Water Gardens
With cooler, rainy weather and a late June hailstorm punctuating the early weeks of our growing season, the water gardens got off to a slow start this year. Fortunately, aquatic plants are resilient
Light Up Your Holiday Party at the Gardens
The holiday season is a time for showing appreciation and gratitude toward the people in your life. Celebrate your colleagues and accomplishments at a fabulous end-of-year party. For an unforgettable
Ansel Adams: Revealing Nature in All Its Glory
Ansel Adams (1902–1984) is virtually synonymous with landscape photography. His majestic photographs highlight the grandeur of the American wilderness and convey his lifelong support for conservation