Calendar
Film Schedule
See the schedule for films in the Freyer – Newman Center Sturm Family Auditorium. Included with admission. No reservations required.
Classes and programs are facilitated in English unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, August 20
Botany for the Botanical Illustrator (3-Day Intensive)
What is the difference between a carpel and a pistil? Your botanical art improves when you understand the science of your subjects. Learn plant
Seasonal Discoveries – Chatfield Farms
Stroll through the Gardens at any time of the year with this tour that highlights the seasonal beauty of our ever-changing landscapes.
During these
Art at the Gardens Tour
Explore the latest art exhibitions in the Freyer – Newman Center galleries with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.
Denver Botanic Gardens is
Seedlings: Curious Corn
Take an up-close look at an ear of corn and discover its many unusual uses. Discover its artful side as we explore the parts and creative uses of the
Introduction to Plant Identification
Learn the characteristics of common plant families like mint, bean, carrot, aster and more. Go into the gardens to examine different plant families up
Flower Happy Hour
Join Lisa Weddel, co-owner of DIY Designs Inspired by You, for a new kind of monthly happy hour! Each session features a different design style and
Sip and Stroll
Yoga Alignments: Explore and Refine
Film Screening: Can You Hear Me?
What does it mean to make something that transforms the way people see the world? Can You Hear Me? takes audiences on a journey around the globe with
Food with a Story: A Timeline of Food in Colorado
Presented by Marczyk Fine Foods
In celebration of Colorado’s 150th anniversary, join Bill St. John and Marczyk Fine Foods for a three-part series
Friday, August 21
Seedlings: Curious Corn
Take an up-close look at an ear of corn and discover its many unusual uses. Discover its artful side as we explore the parts and creative uses of the
Flourish: Gentle Yoga & Breath at the Gardens
Growing Healthy Flower Gardens for all Seasons
Discover the art and science of growing a thriving cut flower garden that keeps your home vibrant through every season. This hands on class offers
Painting with Natural Pigments
Engage with the practice of creating watercolor paints and inks from plants and mushrooms in this hands-on half-day workshop grounded in art, ecology
The Basics of Fountain Pens
Natural History Collections Tour
Not only do
History for Homeschoolers at Plains Conservation Center: White Gold - Colorado's Sugar Beet
In the late 1800s, a new crop arrived in Colorado that would transform the state’s agriculture and economy: the sugar beet. Sometimes called “white
Seedlings: Curious Corn
Take an up-close look at an ear of corn and discover its many unusual uses. Discover its artful side as we explore the parts and creative uses of the
Garden to Gallery Tour
What do gardeners and artists have in common? More than you might think. Experience a selection of Jaume Plensa’s iconic sculptures on this 90-minute
Color Stories from Fungi
Mushrooms offer a world of vibrant pigments waiting to be uncovered and transformed into dyes, inks and paints. Artist Julie Beeler reveals the