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As cold settles in and plants go dormant, you may think there's not much going on at the Gardens in winter. It's an easy mistake to make! Inside and out, Denver Botanic Gardens is hustling and bustling all year long. One of the best ways to learn about what we're up to is by joining a tour, led by knowledgeable volunteers and expert staff.

What better way to warm up on a cold winter day than to take a tour of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory? After many months of closure, the Tropical Conservatory is back in business and ready for visitors. On a Tropical Trails Tour , learn about the more than 2,000 species in the Tropical Collection, representing plants from Central and South America, Australia and Africa. Take a break from Colorado's dry winter air and soak in the humidity of the Tropical Conservatory. Trust me, your skin will thank you later.

Have you explored our art galleries? The Freyer – Newman Center is home to three galleries with exhibitions that celebrate the natural world. During an Art at the Gardens Tour , learn about the artworks on display and the artists who made them. This year's exhibition lineup includes strange and delightful sculptures and paintings by Ash Eliza Williams, botanical artworks from the collection of seed company Botanical Interests LLC, lifelike drawings of fire and forests by local artist Anna Kaye and so much more. Exhibitions rotate regularly, offering fresh perspectives on the intersection of art and science.

Curious to know more about what, exactly, all the plants are up to over the winter? Join a Seasonal Discoveries Tour to explore the Gardens' ever-changing landscapes with a friendly guide. Discover the quiet beauty of frost covered gardens and learn how plants spend the winter months preparing for spring. Season to season and day to day, Denver Botanic Gardens is constantly changing, so there is always something new to see.

Whether you've never been to the Gardens or you've been a member for decades, taking a tour is a great way to discover the plants, people, architecture and art that make Denver Botanic Gardens great, no matter what time of year. Register for a tour today!

Language Without Words image credit: Language Without Words: Works by Ash Eliza Williams (2024) at Denver Botanic Gardens. Photo by Scott Dressel-Martin

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