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Come out to the Plains Conservation Center and learn about the birds that frequent the prairie and then complete a bird project together.

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The Jurassic period began over 200 million years ago. When you think of the Jurassic, you might think of plant-eating brachiosaurs and diplodocus

Pen and ink is at the heart of botanical illustration. Expand your drawing repertoire as you learn techniques to create line, form and texture in

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Discover Aurora's true nature under the light of the full moon and learn a little about its history

Cacti are botanical subjects that present all kinds of fun perspective challenges! In this class, discover how cacti conform to basic geometric

Handwriting is becoming a lost art since email and text messaging are now our primary written communication methods. Researchers suggest that

Ferns predate most other plant species on Earth, and the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory is home to specimens of many varieties that

Learn to draw! Begin with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration. Learn the skills of careful observation and realistic

The arrangement of line, shape and color in artwork is itself an art form. The difference between a pleasant picture and amazing artwork is often

Learn the basics of depicting objects in space, and one-, two- and three-point perspective. Learn about elliptical and aerial perspective. After

Join us for engaging and educational evening hikes on the prairie with an experienced guide and end with one of the most spectacular sunsets in the

Take your pen and ink skills to a new level of sophistication. Explore the Gardens limitless world of color, texture and complex botany and

Rocky Mountain Gardening Required Course Group I

This class details all the specifics necessary to grow plants successfully in the Rocky Mountain

We are fascinated by process, so lets start at the beginning and illustrate the seed first. Learn how to sprout a bean seed for observation and

Youve learned to layer colored pencil; now learn techniques to draw effectively in this medium. Apply your drawing skills and learn new methods

Visit an interesting rock outcrop at the Plains Conservation Center as you join us for a tour of the property that will include a wagon ride

Learn to draw! Begin with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration. Learn the skills of careful observation and realistic

Have you used Adobe Lightroom for simple edits but want to learn more about what is possible for your images? Learn the basics of photo editing

Do you need fresh ideas for your pots and containers? Here at the Gardens, we have outdoor containers year-round that go beyond the expected with

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Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of the high plains shortgrass prairie through a guided