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Scattered about the Gardens are winter displays that celebrate our passion for plants. Many are in homage to summer beds; others showcase the changing textures and colors of fall. All speak to our

Plan something to look forward to and book a fabulous event for 2023. Our rental calendar opens on January 3 for 2023 dates. Our venue spaces are whimsical and picturesque, perfect for hosting your

Each year we strive to add new color combinations and displays to Blossoms of Light™, and this year is no exception: We are thrilled to debut our spectacular new 200-foot-long tunnel of animated

If you are familiar with our climate in Denver, you know that we normally experience low precipitation, dry air and a fluctuating range of temperatures during our fall and winter months. As of Monday

We can grow together. Denver Botanic Gardens is excited to announce Colorado Gives Day coming up on Tuesday, December 7. For 24 hours, Colorado comes together to raise funds for local nonprofits and

When you set foot in Blossoms of Light™, you immediately realize you’re in the presence of something extraordinary. More than a million lights glow and flicker in every imaginable way amidst diverse

“Tot controversiae inter Auctores! Tot mala nomina! Tanta confusio!” “So many controversies among authors! So many bad names! So much confusion!” This is Carl Linnaeus in 1737, frustrated by plant

Launched in the mid-1980s as a way to increase visitation to the Gardens during the winter, Blossoms of Light™ has evolved into a blockbuster, sellout event celebrated as one of the top holiday light

Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms opens Friday, November 26. Here are some reasons why you must experience it for yourself this holiday season. Trail of Lights really is an enchanting, glittering

This summer I had the opportunity to work in Denver Botanic Gardens’ database, (BG-Base) entering photos documenting the species in the Rock Alpine Garden. This project gave me a foundational

I am in the very fortunate position that I can translate my work at Denver Botanic Gardens into a doctorate in integrative and systems biology from the University of Colorado, Denver. I’m gaining new

At Chatfield Farms, our CSA team is committed to investing in regenerative systems. Amidst mounting threats such as climate and environmental change that cause erratic farming conditions, we seek to