Thursday, August 22
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Exploring Charcoal Drawing
Explore the bold, dramatic medium of charcoal drawing through fun, mark-making exercises and creative investigations into organic forms. Take
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Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Birds
Come meet the birds of the Colorado prairie! Learn about birds through scavenger hunts, hiking in the shortgrass, and dissecting an owl pellet.
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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
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Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Birds
Come meet the birds of the Colorado prairie! Learn about birds through scavenger hunts, hiking in the shortgrass, and dissecting an owl pellet.
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Japanese Garden - Guided Walk and Tea Experience
Denver Botanic Gardens is home to the beautiful Shofu-en, or the Garden of Pine and Wind, a traditional Japanese stroll garden. Shofu-en draws
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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
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Show and Tell with David Morrison
During this special evening, renowned color pencil artist David Morrison brings a selection of his finished and in-progress works to share and
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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
Friday, August 23
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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
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Achieving Realism with David Morrison
Renowned colored pencil artist David Morrison returns to Denver for a special three-day in-person workshop. Working from live botanical subjects
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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
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Spirit Guides Outdoor Art Tour
Experience the wonder and awe of Spirit Guides in the gardens on this tour that explores the outdoor sculpture exhibition as well as related plant
Saturday, August 24
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Summer Low Sensory Mornings
Experience Denver Botanic Gardens without the crowds. York Street gardens will open at 8:00 a.m. on select Saturday mornings for those who wish to
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Photographing Light and Shadow
After visiting the Freyer - Newman Center exhibition Shadow and Light: Patrick Marold, hear educator and photographer Kevin Hoth discuss how he
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Beginning Bonsai
Are you mystified by the many centuries old Japanese tradition of bonsai? Join us for an entertaining and informative class that debunks the myths
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Building an Apothecary With Food-Based Remedies - 201
This is a two-part class.
Part 1: Food-Based Remedies
Learn to create tasty and practical foods and beverages packed with herbal benefits,
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Invitation to Ikebana
Ikebana is an expression of our respect and appreciation towards nature. We observe life through the arrangement of plants. During each class
Sunday, August 25
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Spirit Guides Outdoor Art Tour
Experience the wonder and awe of Spirit Guides in the gardens on this tour that explores the outdoor sculpture exhibition as well as related plant
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Spirit Guides Outdoor Art Tour
Experience the wonder and awe of Spirit Guides in the gardens on this tour that explores the outdoor sculpture exhibition as well as related plant
Monday, August 26
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Seasonal Discoveries Tour
No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the