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, May 30
Seedlings: Edible Flowers
Some flowers are beautiful, some are useful, and some taste great! Come explore which flowers you can eat and even try a few for yourself.
Ages 3
Color Layering for Colored Pencil
Colored pencil presents a special challenge: mixing color directly on your drawing. As you develop your own color workbook to speed color selection
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
Seedlings: Edible Flowers
Some flowers are beautiful, some are useful, and some taste great! Come explore which flowers you can eat and even try a few for yourself.
Ages 3
Drawing in Pencil 1 [1]
This entry-level course is a prerequisite for all required courses. Beginning with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration
Friday, May 31
Seedlings: Edible Flowers
Some flowers are beautiful, some are useful, and some taste great! Come explore which flowers you can eat and even try a few for yourself.
Ages 3
Birds and Botany: Connecting to Life in Spring
Come see who and what is emerging as the spring days lengthen and warm! In this nature connection and education walk along the cottonwoods of Deer
Blooms on the Prairie
Discover what is blooming on the prairie at different times of year while learning about native and non-native plants. This guided nature hike
Seedlings: Edible Flowers
Some flowers are beautiful, some are useful, and some taste great! Come explore which flowers you can eat and even try a few for yourself.
Ages 3
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
Saturday, June 1
Contrast & Value in Watercolor - ONLINE
Learn how greater contrast and vibrancy can boost your botanical paintings. Through demonstrations, uncover techniques and be guided through a
Adventures in Zoological Illustration
Visit the Denver Zoo to draw a variety of animal species from life. In an outdoor classroom, study the internal muscular and skeletal structure
Sunday, June 2
Painting En Plein Air with a Limited Palette
Learn how efficient it can be to mix a full palette of colors using a simple selection of watercolor paint. Discover infinite color mixing
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
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, June 3
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
Tuesday, June 4
Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens
Looking for an amazing place to practice yoga? No studio can match the experience of practicing in nature, surrounded by the stunning landscapes at
Seedlings: Nature's Art
Roll up your sleeves for some garden art fun! Discover the many ways plants inspire art, then explore the Gardens for inspiration and create your
Mommy and Me Mindfulness at Chatfield Farms
The benefits of meditations designed specifically for children include improving mental health, reducing stress, bolstering coping skills and
Seedlings: Nature's Art
Roll up your sleeves for some garden art fun! Discover the many ways plants inspire art, then explore the Gardens for inspiration and create your