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.
Wednesday, May 6
Chi Kung For High-Level Wellness
Yoga at the Gardens
Expert Explorations - Chatfield Farms
Take a deeper dive with staff from Denver Botanic Gardens.
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $18, $12 member, $10 student; Price includes general admission to
Watercolor 1
Drawing skills and color mixing experience are combined to further explore watercolor paint. From flat and graded washes to highlights and drybrush
Seasonal Discoveries
No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the
Introduction to Perspective - ONLINE
Even experienced illustrators sometimes struggle with foreshortening and demonstrating depth. Closely observe botanical subjects that demonstrate each
Evening Yoga
Chai Craftsmanship: Learn to Blend Your Own Spiced Tea
Literature of the Land: Spring Book Club
Join us for the Spring 2026 sessions of Literature of the Land, a book club series hosted by the Helen Fowler Library. We read three books over three
Thursday, May 7
Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens
From Concrete to Canopy: Creating Green Roofs
Ever wondered what it takes to grow a garden on a rooftop? Learn how green roofs work, why they’re becoming more popular, and the many ways they make
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
Literature of the Land: Spring Book Club - ONLINE
Join us for the Spring 2026 sessions of Literature of the Land, an online book club series hosted by the Helen Fowler Library. We read three books
Mixed Media Collage
Explore various collage techniques with a variety of papers, ephemera and even your own drawings to incorporate into your artmaking repertoire. Most
Friday, May 8
Forest Bathing at Chatfield Farms
Reconnect with nature at Chatfield Farms with our forest bathing experience. Step away from the noise of daily life and into the peaceful embrace of
History for Homeschoolers at Plains Conservation Center
Join us on the prairie to learn about the history of Colorado and beyond!
History for Homeschoolers is a series of classes geared towards students
Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Sunday, May 10
Make Your Own Moss Art
Learn the techniques of working with preserved mosses and ferns to craft a vibrant, maintenance-free masterpiece that will bring a touch of greenery
Beaded Bouquet Earrings
Learn a common beading technique, the beadweaving brick stitch, followed by other creative and intuitive uses of seed beads. Make hanging flower
Monday, May 11
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