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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

Your botanical illustration journey begins here! This class is a window into the methods and materials used in botanical illustration. Students

Escape to the tropics any time of year with a tour of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory. Immerse yourself in the multisensory experience

What is the difference between a carpel and a pistil? Your botanical art improves when you understand the science of your subjects. Learn plant

No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the

Explore the possibilities of using paper to create botanically accurate flowers and plants. Essential paper sculpting techniques are demonstrated

Develop more advanced colored pencil skills and gradually learn to create a layered drawing by experimenting with different surfaces and solvents for

Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective

Tour the Gardens’ natural history collections to draw inspiration from pressed plant specimens, then make color illustrations in gouache. Learn how