Expert Explorations

Take a deep dive with a Denver Botanic Gardens’ staff member. Together, you will explore hidden gems of the Gardens guided by an expert.  

Fee: $22, $15 member, $10 student 

Location: York Street 

Dates and Times:  

May 6, 10am: Search for signs of spring with Nerdy Naturalist Vanessa Callahan 

May 30, 10am: Discover sensational scents around the gardens with Julia Nguyen 

June 11, 10am: Explore Colorado’s ecosystems in Mordecai Children’s Garden with horticulturalist Elena Shtern 

June 18, 10am: Walk away with the fundamental ideas of native and naturalistic gardening with horticulturalist Elena Shtern 

June 25, 10am: Explore one of Denver’s green roof gardens in Mordecai Children’s Garden with horticulturalist Elena Shtern 

July 8, 11am: Discover what makes great pollinator gardens with horticulturalist Sonya Anderson 

July 14, 10am: Explore the Gardens’ bonsai collection with horticulturalist Larry Jackal 

August 3, 10am: Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of our wonderful water gardens with horticulturalist Tamara Kilbane 

August 4, 10am: Learn about the healing connection between humans and medicinal plants with horticulturalist Blake Burger 

September 29, 10am: Discover more about the artistry involved in the maintenance of our Japanese garden with horticulturalist Henry Basile 

Special Instructions: All tours meet in Boettcher Memorial Center lobby, except June 11, June 18 and June 25. All tours of Mordecai Children’s Garden meet in the Welcome Pavilion on the upper level of the public parking garage. Price includes admission to the Gardens.