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Escape to the tropics any time of year with a tour of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.

Master the transition from garden bed to dinner plate in this sensory, two-part workshop. We begin with a deep dive into fall herb maintenance, focusing on the specific varieties that withstand the first frost and how to harvest them to ensure the plant's health. We then demonstrate preservation methods that lock in flavor for the winter months ahead.

Look way up high and way down low. How many pinecones will we find? Explore the many different sizes and shapes of the pinecone and discover how they help evergreen trees grow. 

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Look way up high and way down low. How many pinecones will we find? Explore the many different sizes and shapes of the pinecone and discover how they help evergreen trees grow. 

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

The difference between a pleasant picture and an amazing work of art is often the composition. This course begins with a study of how to use compositional elements and principles in your botanical illustrations. Create your own thumbnail compositions and develop more dynamic arrangements to enhance future illustrations.

Look way up high and way down low. How many pinecones will we find? Explore the many different sizes and shapes of the pinecone and discover how they help evergreen trees grow. 

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Look way up high and way down low. How many pinecones will we find? Explore the many different sizes and shapes of the pinecone and discover how they help evergreen trees grow. 

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the Gardens' landscape at its best, whether through the early bulbs of spring or the crackling beauty of fall.

Duration: 1 hour

Price: $20, $12 member, $10 student

The 23rd Annual Rare Plant Symposium is hosted jointly by the Denver Botanic Gardens, the Colorado Natural Heritage Program, and Colorado Parks & Wildlife. This is a great opportunity to get plugged into rare plant conservation efforts, learn about the latest science, and network with other professionals and enthusiasts.

The 23rd Annual Rare Plant Symposium is hosted jointly by the Denver Botanic Gardens, the Colorado Natural Heritage Program, and Colorado Parks & Wildlife. This is a great opportunity to get plugged into rare plant conservation efforts, learn about the latest science, and network with other professionals and enthusiasts.

Look way up high and way down low. How many pinecones will we find? Explore the many different sizes and shapes of the pinecone and discover how they help evergreen trees grow. 

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Take a deeper dive with staff from Denver Botanic Gardens.

Duration: 1 hour

Price: $22, $15 member, $10 student; Price includes general admission to the Gardens.

Location: York Street

Look way up high and way down low. How many pinecones will we find? Explore the many different sizes and shapes of the pinecone and discover how they help evergreen trees grow. 

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Pollination has long been a source of inspiration in artist Erin Hunter’s work. Join this conversation as Erin discusses how to turn ideas into artwork, from initial research to combining multiple field sketches and finally painting a harmonious final composition.

Online: Friday, November 6, 12 - 1 p.m.

Instructor: Erin Hunter

In 1864, a violent event took place along Sand Creek in southeastern Colorado—one that continues to shape conversations about the state’s history today. But how should this event be understood? Was it a battle, a massacre, or something else?

Be a green Girl Scout! Girl Scout Brownies learn about ways to save energy, explore water-smart garden plants, create reusable items and plant an air-purifying house plant to take home. This Exploration Day is designed to support the Brownies Household Elf Badge. Denver Botanic Gardens does not supply activity badges.

Start your weekend right with a rejuvenating sun salutation yoga flow class that welcomes practitioners of all levels. This class includes variations on Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) to get the body and breath moving. This timeless practice is designed to warm the body, build strength and connect the body and mind.

In this collage-based course, participants spend time in the Gardens and in the classroom to explore how to visualize feelings, wishes and memories that are difficult to express in words. Grief is often misunderstood as a sad mind state, but it can also be considered rich and dark like a healthy “soil” from which growth, meaning and beauty can be found.

Jump start your nature journaling practice—and learn how to maintain it. Through monthly class themes, explore ways to document your unique perspective of the natural world, whether urban, wild or in-between. Register for an individual class or take them all for a seasonal journey.

Onsite:

Learn how to prune both deciduous and evergreen shrubs for long term plant health and appearance in this class. Various types of pruning and the situations where they are appropriate will be illustrated. An emphasis will be placed on flowering shrubs and how to prune them for best bloom.

Be a green Girl Scout! Girl Scout Brownies learn about ways to save energy, explore water-smart garden plants, create reusable items and plant an air-purifying house plant to take home. This Exploration Day is designed to support the Brownies Household Elf Badge. Denver Botanic Gardens does not supply activity badges.

Need space to spread out and work outside of class time? Reserve your uninterrupted studio time now—bring your supplies and get started. No instructor will be present. Register at least 24 hours in advance to secure your spot. Scanning services are available by advance request.

Onsite:

May 29, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

June 20, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join past, current and future students onsite at the Freyer – Newman Center for tea, snacks and conversation. Bring art supplies you no longer need to swap with other students and bring a friend.

Onsite: Sunday, November 8, 12:30 - 2 p.m.

Fee: Free

Explore the latest art exhibitions in the Freyer – Newman Center galleries with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.

Plants are more than just roots, stems, leaves and flowers! Look beyond the obvious plant parts and explore on a deeper level as we investigate plant cells and their processes. Discover what makes a plant cell unique, explore photosynthesis and learn how plants "breathe" through their leaves.

Join us virtually to study the native ecosystems of Colorado that range from plains grasslands to the alpine tundra, mountain meadows to sub-alpine forests. Learn to gauge your elevation and location by looking at the plant communities around you. Explore the complex relationships between the plants and wildlife of Colorado through this two-session course.

Study the native ecosystems of Colorado that range from plains grasslands to the alpine tundra, mountain meadows to sub-alpine forests. Learn to gauge your elevation and location by looking at the plant communities around you. Explore the complex relationships between the plants and wildlife of Colorado through this two-session course.

Step into the fragrant, flavorful world of traditional Italian herbs in this immersive class celebrating nature, culture and wellness. Explore the rich history and practical uses of cherished Mediterranean plants, including fennel, mallow, fig and mint—herbs long revered in Italian folk medicine for their healing and nourishing properties.

Get ready to flap your wings as we discover whooooooo flies around the Gardens at night. We'll fly, hunt and hoot as we explore the amazing world of owls.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 12, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the Gardens' landscape at its best, whether through the early bulbs of spring or the crackling beauty of fall.

Duration: 1 hour

Price: $20, $12 member, $10 student

Get ready to flap your wings as we discover whooooooo flies around the Gardens at night. We'll fly, hunt and hoot as we explore the amazing world of owls.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 12, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Get ready to flap your wings as we discover whooooooo flies around the Gardens at night. We'll fly, hunt and hoot as we explore the amazing world of owls.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 12, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

This class brings it all together for watercolor: layering, shading, brush techniques, broad washes and building form. Draw from a live specimen to complete a finished botanical plate in this traditional medium. Discover colors that enhance perspective and depth, then learn invaluable techniques to implement final details and fix those inevitable “mistakes.”

Explore the latest art exhibitions in the Freyer – Newman Center galleries with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.

Get ready to flap your wings as we discover whooooooo flies around the Gardens at night. We'll fly, hunt and hoot as we explore the amazing world of owls.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 12, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Practice this traditional illustration medium using a variety of readily accessible Micron pens to create line, form and texture in gradations of black and white. Expand your drawing repertoire through step-by-step instruction, demonstration and practice. Add expressive lines and stipples to your artistic toolkit for accurate, skillful botanical illustrations.

Escape to the tropics any time of year with a tour of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.

Join local award-winning horticulturist and author, Lauren Springer, and visionary native landscaper, Bryan Fischer, for an inspiring exploration of native plants for beautiful, resilient Rocky Mountain gardens. As our world becomes increasingly removed from nature, many of us seek inspiration in our region’s native landscapes.

Colored pencils are a versatile, affordable and portable medium perfect for sketching on-location, as well as producing stunning illustrations in the studio. Through instruction, demonstration and practice on small studies of botanical subjects, learn more advanced techniques of layering, building and burnishing color.

Price: $63, $58 member

Location: York Street

Instructor: Chris McSpadden

As the gardens awaken, so can you. Join us for a Friday morning practice of gentle yoga, meditation and breathwork designed to harmonize body and mind. This all-levels class offers a supportive reset at the close of the week, inviting participants to release stress, reconnect with their breath and prepare for the weekend.

Get ready to flap your wings as we discover whooooooo flies around the Gardens at night. We'll fly, hunt and hoot as we explore the amazing world of owls.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 12, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Beginning with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration, learn the skills of careful observation for lifelike drawings in graphite pencil. The concepts of line, shading and perspective are introduced. Step-by-step, build upon techniques to render accurate form, texture and detail, and emerge from this class with the tools you need to draw anything.

Get ready to flap your wings as we discover whooooooo flies around the Gardens at night. We'll fly, hunt and hoot as we explore the amazing world of owls.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 12, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Using ink and colored pencils, explore the intricate, complex designs of the Zentangle® Method to create mesmerizing artworks inspired by the natural world. These courses may be taken for elective BI credit.

Online: Friday, November 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Instructor: Stephanie Oliver

October – Pumpkin Patch

November – Fall Mountain Scene

Have you always wanted to know how to make your own home medicine chest stocked with effective homemade remedies for you and your family? In this class you’ll discover how to use easy-to-find ingredients from the garden and grocery for everything from colds and flus to digestive upsets, headaches, and skin rashes.

As we put our outdoor gardens to rest and the winter weather sets in it can be hard to stay connected to nature. In this make-and-take workshop, design and build a mini sensory garden to engage the senses and support calm, mindful moments during the colder months.

Discover a different kind of meditation through the beauty of live acoustic sound. Experience the rich and thoughtfully layered harmonies played by musician and sound artist Ann Martin. Join us for an immersive meditative concert featuring crystal and metal singing bowls, gongs, harps, chimes and other acoustic instruments.

Embrace the changing seasons and create a seasonal wreath using autumnal colors, seed pods and artificial foliage. After you create your wreath, explore the Gardens on your own with a self-guided scavenger hunt that explores nature's beauty during the Fall season.

October – Pumpkin Patch

November – Fall Mountain Scene

Discover a different kind of meditation through the beauty of live acoustic sound. Experience the rich and thoughtfully layered harmonies played by musician and sound artist Ann Martin. Join us for an immersive meditative concert featuring crystal and metal singing bowls, gongs, harps, chimes and other acoustic instruments.

Embrace the changing seasons and create a seasonal wreath using autumnal colors, seed pods and artificial foliage. After you create your wreath, explore the Gardens on your own with a self-guided scavenger hunt that explores nature's beauty during the Fall season.

Embrace the changing seasons and create a seasonal wreath using autumnal colors, seed pods and artificial foliage. After you create your wreath, explore the Gardens on your own with a self-guided scavenger hunt that explores nature's beauty during the Fall season.

Embrace the changing seasons and create a seasonal wreath using autumnal colors, seed pods and artificial foliage. After you create your wreath, explore the Gardens on your own with a self-guided scavenger hunt that explores nature's beauty during the Fall season.

No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the Gardens' landscape at its best, whether through the early bulbs of spring or the crackling beauty of fall.

Duration: 1 hour

Price: $20, $12 member, $10 student

Join us as we travel back in time as paleobotanists to study fossils from ancient plants. Explore how plants become fossils and what fossils can tell us about the past. Use mineral paints to replicate the patterns and colors found in plant fossils. You'll be surprised to find that some fossils are still living today!

Join us as we travel back in time as paleobotanists to study fossils from ancient plants. Explore how plants become fossils and what fossils can tell us about the past. Use mineral paints to replicate the patterns and colors found in plant fossils. You'll be surprised to find that some fossils are still living today!

Escape to the tropics any time of year with a tour of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.

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 technique, and each participant takes home an impressive, one-of-a-kind arrangement. Grab your friends, grab a beverage, and learn how to design a stunning floral arrangement built around seasonal blooms!

Roll up your sleeves for some harvest fun! Take a nature walk in the Gardens and search for the colors, shapes and sounds of the season. Create an autumn collage to share with your friends.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 18, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 19, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

A whole world of living things exists beyond what we can see with our eyes. In this class, students explore microscopic organisms such as bacteria and other tiny life forms. Using microscopes and hands-on investigations, students observe microscopic life up close and learn how these organisms play important roles in ecosystems and the environment.

Roll up your sleeves for some harvest fun! Take a nature walk in the Gardens and search for the colors, shapes and sounds of the season. Create an autumn collage to share with your friends.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 18, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 19, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

May - Garden Vessel Design

June - Garden Adornments (Bee Cups & Mushrooms)

Roll up your sleeves for some harvest fun! Take a nature walk in the Gardens and search for the colors, shapes and sounds of the season. Create an autumn collage to share with your friends.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 18, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 19, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the latest art exhibitions in the Freyer – Newman Center galleries with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 2 hours

Roll up your sleeves for some harvest fun! Take a nature walk in the Gardens and search for the colors, shapes and sounds of the season. Create an autumn collage to share with your friends.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 18, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 19, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Duration: 2 hours

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 technique, and each participant takes home an impressive, one-of-a-kind arrangement. Grab your friends, grab a beverage, and learn how to design a stunning floral arrangement built around seasonal blooms!

Yoga Nidra in the Gardens

Roll up your sleeves for some harvest fun! Take a nature walk in the Gardens and search for the colors, shapes and sounds of the season. Create an autumn collage to share with your friends.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 18, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 19, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Roll up your sleeves for some harvest fun! Take a nature walk in the Gardens and search for the colors, shapes and sounds of the season. Create an autumn collage to share with your friends.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 18, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 19, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ikebana is an expression of our respect and appreciation towards nature. We observe life through the arrangement of plants. During each class, participants receive hands-on instruction to put together an arrangement to take home.

This workshop is open to all skill levels.

November - Contemporary Ikebana with Namiko Reynolds

Explore the latest art exhibitions in the Freyer – Newman Center galleries with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.

Escape to the tropics any time of year with a tour of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.

No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the Gardens' landscape at its best, whether through the early bulbs of spring or the crackling beauty of fall.

Duration: 1 hour

Price: $20, $12 member, $10 student

Calling all chocolatiers! Explore the journey from bean to bar and discover how cacao beans are transformed into delicious chocolate confections. Unwrap your creativity and join us as we create an assortment of tasty chocolate treats to take home.

No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the Gardens' landscape at its best, whether through the early bulbs of spring or the crackling beauty of fall.

Duration: 1 hour

Price: $20, $12 member, $10 student

Grow your connection with the land around you through the exploration of soil and clay. Join us as we take a closer look at the components of soil. Then try your hand at sculpting with clay.

Grow your connection with the land around you through the exploration of soil and clay. Join us as we take a closer look at the components of soil. Then try your hand at sculpting with clay.

Incorporating pollinators in your artwork requires knowledge of science and mastery of composition. Learn to combine multiple images into one harmonious composition, then practice creating a plant-pollinator portrait, receiving feedback on how to create a realistic and intriguing composition.

Online: Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 5-8 p.m.

Explore the structure, color and detail of holly leaves, ivy and mistletoe and learn how to reproduce these accurately in watercolor in this short class inspired by seasonal plants.

Online: Wednesdays, December 2, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., December 9, 9-11 a.m.

Instructor: Julia Trickey

What happens in the Children’s Garden during the cold fall and winter months? Join us as we investigate how plants and animals prepare for the cold.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 2, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Escape to the tropics any time of year with a tour of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.

What happens in the Children’s Garden during the cold fall and winter months? Join us as we investigate how plants and animals prepare for the cold.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 2, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

What happens in the Children’s Garden during the cold fall and winter months? Join us as we investigate how plants and animals prepare for the cold.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 2, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the latest art exhibitions in the Freyer – Newman Center galleries with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.

What happens in the Children’s Garden during the cold fall and winter months? Join us as we investigate how plants and animals prepare for the cold.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 2, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

As the gardens awaken, so can you. Join us for a Friday morning practice of gentle yoga, meditation and breathwork designed to harmonize body and mind. This all-levels class offers a supportive reset at the close of the week, inviting participants to release stress, reconnect with their breath and prepare for the weekend.

What happens in the Children’s Garden during the cold fall and winter months? Join us as we investigate how plants and animals prepare for the cold.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 2, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

What happens in the Children’s Garden during the cold fall and winter months? Join us as we investigate how plants and animals prepare for the cold.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 2, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

In this extended program, join Dr. Lucy Spelman, founder and executive director of Creature Conserve, for an engaging presentation offering a behind-the-scenes look at how combining art and science can help save species. Hear stories from her time as a zoo and wildlife veterinarian and later as founder of the nonprofit Creature Conserve.

Jump start your nature journaling practice—and learn how to maintain it. Through monthly class themes, explore ways to document your unique perspective of the natural world, whether urban, wild or in-between. Register for an individual class or take them all for a seasonal journey.

Onsite:

A seasoned Front Range xeriscape expert guides you step-by-step through replacing turf with water-smart perennials and ornamental grasses while addressing soil conditions, irrigation adjustments and sustainable design practices. Learn how to create a resilient, habitat-rich landscape—and develop your own design ideas.

A seasoned Front Range xeriscape expert guides you step-by-step through replacing turf with water-smart perennials and ornamental grasses while addressing soil conditions, irrigation adjustments and sustainable design practices. Learn how to create a resilient, habitat-rich landscape—and develop your own design ideas.

As we put our outdoor gardens to rest and the winter weather sets in it can be hard to stay connected to nature. In this make-and-take workshop, design and build a mini sensory garden to engage the senses and support calm, mindful moments during the colder months.

Colorado’s native plants have received a lot more attention in recent years, and for good reason! Join us virtually to learn how native landscapes typically offer great water savings compared to traditional landscapes. Native plants are more resilient in the face of climate change and have reduced maintenance and inputs.

Colorado’s native plants have received a lot more attention in recent years, and for good reason! Native landscapes typically offer great water savings compared to traditional landscapes. Native plants are more resilient in the face of climate change and have reduced maintenance and inputs. They regenerate area biodiversity, provide optimal food for wildlife, and much needed habitat.

Explore the latest art exhibitions in the Freyer – Newman Center galleries with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.

Calling all chocolatiers! Explore the journey from bean to bar and discover how cacao beans are transformed into delicious chocolate confections. Unwrap your creativity and join us as we create an assortment of tasty chocolate treats to take home.

Escape to the tropics any time of year with a tour of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.

Move beyond the basic potted plant and learn the skills of miniature landscaping. This two-hour class focuses on the principles of scale, focal points and texture using various plants as the medium.

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 technique, and each participant takes home an impressive, one-of-a-kind arrangement. Grab your friends, grab a beverage, and learn how to design a stunning floral arrangement built around seasonal blooms!

Explore the world of special trees that stay green all year long. Use evergreen boughs to create a masterpiece to take home with you.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 9, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the world of special trees that stay green all year long. Use evergreen boughs to create a masterpiece to take home with you.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 9, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the world of special trees that stay green all year long. Use evergreen boughs to create a masterpiece to take home with you.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 9, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the Gardens' landscape at its best, whether through the early bulbs of spring or the crackling beauty of fall.

Duration: 1 hour

Price: $20, $12 member, $10 student

Explore the world of special trees that stay green all year long. Use evergreen boughs to create a masterpiece to take home with you.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 9, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Our emotions are deeply intertwined with the nervous, endocrine and cardiovascular systems. Discover how herbal medicine supports emotional balance, stress recovery and nervous system resilience—addressing both the physiology and energetics of mood regulation.

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 technique, and each participant takes home an impressive, one-of-a-kind arrangement. Grab your friends, grab a beverage, and learn how to design a stunning floral arrangement built around seasonal blooms!

Explore the world of special trees that stay green all year long. Use evergreen boughs to create a masterpiece to take home with you.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 9, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

How do historians know what life was like in the past? The answer lies in primary sources—documents, photographs, objects, and other materials created by people who lived through historical events. In this class, students learn how historians analyze these sources to better understand the past.

Explore the world of special trees that stay green all year long. Use evergreen boughs to create a masterpiece to take home with you.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 9, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

October – Pumpkin Patch

November – Fall Mountain Scene

Create a seasonal wreath using wintry colors, pinecones, evergreen boughs and more! After you complete your wreath, bundle up and stroll around the Gardens with a scavenger hunt that explores the common varieties of evergreens onsite.

Discover a different kind of meditation through the beauty of live acoustic sound. Experience the rich and thoughtfully layered harmonies played by musician and sound artist Ann Martin. Join us for an immersive meditative concert featuring crystal and metal singing bowls, gongs, harps, chimes and other acoustic instruments.

October – Pumpkin Patch

November – Fall Mountain Scene

Discover a different kind of meditation through the beauty of live acoustic sound. Experience the rich and thoughtfully layered harmonies played by musician and sound artist Ann Martin. Join us for an immersive meditative concert featuring crystal and metal singing bowls, gongs, harps, chimes and other acoustic instruments.

Create a seasonal wreath using wintry colors, pinecones, evergreen boughs and more! After you complete your wreath, bundle up and stroll around the Gardens with a scavenger hunt that explores the common varieties of evergreens onsite.

Ikebana is an expression of our respect and appreciation towards nature. We observe life through the arrangement of plants. During each class, participants receive hands-on instruction to put together an arrangement to take home.

This workshop is open to all skill levels.

November - Contemporary Ikebana with Namiko Reynolds

Create a seasonal wreath using wintry colors, pinecones, evergreen boughs and more! After you complete your wreath, bundle up and stroll around the Gardens with a scavenger hunt that explores the common varieties of evergreens onsite.

Create a seasonal wreath using wintry colors, pinecones, evergreen boughs and more! After you complete your wreath, bundle up and stroll around the Gardens with a scavenger hunt that explores the common varieties of evergreens onsite.

Plant fibers are used to make a number of everyday items such as paper, rope or t-shirts. Join us to take a closer look at how plants are used to make paper. Try your hand at making your own unique paper.

Plant fibers are used to make a number of everyday items such as paper, rope or t-shirts. Join us to take a closer look at how plants are used to make paper. Try your hand at making your own unique paper.

Sound is all around us—but how does it work? In this class, students explore how sound is created, how it travels and how we hear it. Through interactive experiments and demonstrations, students investigate vibrations, sound waves, pitch, and volume while discovering how sound behaves in the world around us.

Master the transition from garden bed to dinner plate in this sensory, two-part workshop. We begin with a deep dive into winter herb maintenance, focusing on the specific varieties that withstand the first frost and how to harvest them to ensure the plant's health. We then demonstrate preservation methods that lock in flavor for the cold winter months.

Join Lisa Weddel, owner of Designs Inspired by You, for the new Flower Power Hour - Next Level – your quarterly dose of blooms and bold design. Each session explores a new elevated style or technique—think layered textures, creative mechanics, and pro tips to make your arrangements pop. Each participant still takes home a jaw-dropping, totally unique creation, just with a little more flair.

Taste, smell and explore the many plants that bring us tasty treats of the season. Will it be mint, ginger, chocolate or all three?

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 16, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 17, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the Gardens' landscape at its best, whether through the early bulbs of spring or the crackling beauty of fall.

Duration: 1 hour

Price: $20, $12 member, $10 student

Taste, smell and explore the many plants that bring us tasty treats of the season. Will it be mint, ginger, chocolate or all three?

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 16, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 17, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

May - Garden Vessel Design

June - Garden Adornments (Bee Cups & Mushrooms)

Taste, smell and explore the many plants that bring us tasty treats of the season. Will it be mint, ginger, chocolate or all three?

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 16, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 17, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the latest art exhibitions in the Freyer – Newman Center galleries with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.

Taste, smell and explore the many plants that bring us tasty treats of the season. Will it be mint, ginger, chocolate or all three?

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 16, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 17, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

As the gardens awaken, so can you. Join us for a Friday morning practice of gentle yoga, meditation and breathwork designed to harmonize body and mind. This all-levels class offers a supportive reset at the close of the week, inviting participants to release stress, reconnect with their breath and prepare for the weekend.

Taste, smell and explore the many plants that bring us tasty treats of the season. Will it be mint, ginger, chocolate or all three?

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 16, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 17, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Escape to the tropics any time of year with a tour of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.

Taste, smell and explore the many plants that bring us tasty treats of the season. Will it be mint, ginger, chocolate or all three?

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 16, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 17, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

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 own natural masterpiece.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 6, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 7, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

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 own natural masterpiece.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 6, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 7, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

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 own natural masterpiece.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 6, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 7, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

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 own natural masterpiece.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 6, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 7, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

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 own natural masterpiece.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 6, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 7, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

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 own natural masterpiece.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 6, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 7, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Bring a little green indoors this winter as we create a beautiful terrarium to take home.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 13, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 14, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 15, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Bring a little green indoors this winter as we create a beautiful terrarium to take home.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 13, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 14, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 15, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Bring a little green indoors this winter as we create a beautiful terrarium to take home.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 13, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 14, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 15, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Bring a little green indoors this winter as we create a beautiful terrarium to take home.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 13, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 14, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 15, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Bring a little green indoors this winter as we create a beautiful terrarium to take home.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 13, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 14, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 15, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Bring a little green indoors this winter as we create a beautiful terrarium to take home.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 13, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 14, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 15, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the alphabet while you wander your way through the world of plants and flowers. Make a plant collage in the shape of the first letter of your name.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 20, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 21, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the alphabet while you wander your way through the world of plants and flowers. Make a plant collage in the shape of the first letter of your name.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 20, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 21, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the alphabet while you wander your way through the world of plants and flowers. Make a plant collage in the shape of the first letter of your name.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 20, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 21, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the alphabet while you wander your way through the world of plants and flowers. Make a plant collage in the shape of the first letter of your name.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 20, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 21, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Yoga Nidra in the Gardens

Explore the alphabet while you wander your way through the world of plants and flowers. Make a plant collage in the shape of the first letter of your name.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 20, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 21, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the alphabet while you wander your way through the world of plants and flowers. Make a plant collage in the shape of the first letter of your name.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 20, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 21, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover a different kind of meditation through the beauty of live acoustic sound. Experience the rich and thoughtfully layered harmonies played by musician and sound artist Ann Martin. Join us for an immersive meditative concert featuring crystal and metal singing bowls, gongs, harps, chimes and other acoustic instruments.

What happens in the garden under a blanket of snow? Discover what plants and animals do when it is cold outside.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 27, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 28, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 29, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

What happens in the garden under a blanket of snow? Discover what plants and animals do when it is cold outside.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 27, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 28, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 29, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

What happens in the garden under a blanket of snow? Discover what plants and animals do when it is cold outside.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 27, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 28, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 29, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

What happens in the garden under a blanket of snow? Discover what plants and animals do when it is cold outside.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 27, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 28, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 29, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

What happens in the garden under a blanket of snow? Discover what plants and animals do when it is cold outside.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 27, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 28, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 29, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

What happens in the garden under a blanket of snow? Discover what plants and animals do when it is cold outside.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 27, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 28, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 29, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Warm up this winter while exploring the Gardens' indoor plant displays! Girl Scout Juniors learn about the anatomy of a flower as they dissect flowers, use their creativity to design and construct a paper flower display and explore the beauty of the Gardens' Orchid Showcase. This program is designed to support the Girl Scout Juniors Flowers Badge.

Warm up this winter while exploring the Gardens' indoor plant displays! Girl Scout Juniors learn about the anatomy of a flower as they dissect flowers, use their creativity to design and construct a paper flower display and explore the beauty of the Gardens' Orchid Showcase. This program is designed to support the Girl Scout Juniors Flowers Badge.

Join us as we create miniature lands for our mystical garden friends. Discover which plants fairies fancy as you design, plant and landscape a tiny fairy oasis.

Join us as we create miniature lands for our mystical garden friends. Discover which plants fairies fancy as you design, plant and landscape a tiny fairy oasis.

Experience one of the largest plant families in a whole new way. Orchids are found on every continent except Antarctica. Their captivating flowers range from colorful and complex to dull and dainty.

Experience one of the largest plant families in a whole new way. Orchids are found on every continent except Antarctica. Their captivating flowers range from colorful and complex to dull and dainty.

Explore the colors of flowers and the messages they send!  Create a flower craft to share with a loved one.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the colors of flowers and the messages they send!  Create a flower craft to share with a loved one.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the colors of flowers and the messages they send!  Create a flower craft to share with a loved one.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the colors of flowers and the messages they send!  Create a flower craft to share with a loved one.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Yoga Nidra in the Gardens

Explore the colors of flowers and the messages they send!  Create a flower craft to share with a loved one.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Explore the colors of flowers and the messages they send!  Create a flower craft to share with a loved one.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Flowers and plants are used year-round to send messages of love, happiness and joy. Join us to decorate a Valentine display to share with loved ones using a variety of dried natural plant parts and crafting items. After you complete your valentine, explore the Gardens' Orchid Showcase with a self-guided scavenger hunt that takes a closer look at these amazing flowers.

Flowers and plants are used year-round to send messages of love, happiness and joy. Join us to decorate a Valentine display to share with loved ones using a variety of dried natural plant parts and crafting items. After you complete your valentine, explore the Gardens' Orchid Showcase with a self-guided scavenger hunt that takes a closer look at these amazing flowers.

Flowers and plants are used year-round to send messages of love, happiness and joy. Join us to decorate a Valentine display to share with loved ones using a variety of dried natural plant parts and crafting items. After you complete your valentine, explore the Gardens' Orchid Showcase with a self-guided scavenger hunt that takes a closer look at these amazing flowers.

Flowers and plants are used year-round to send messages of love, happiness and joy. Join us to decorate a Valentine display to share with loved ones using a variety of dried natural plant parts and crafting items. After you complete your valentine, explore the Gardens' Orchid Showcase with a self-guided scavenger hunt that takes a closer look at these amazing flowers.

Learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count while we explore birds in the wintery garden and find out what plants they use to keep snuggly and safe!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count while we explore birds in the wintery garden and find out what plants they use to keep snuggly and safe!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count while we explore birds in the wintery garden and find out what plants they use to keep snuggly and safe!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count while we explore birds in the wintery garden and find out what plants they use to keep snuggly and safe!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count while we explore birds in the wintery garden and find out what plants they use to keep snuggly and safe!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count while we explore birds in the wintery garden and find out what plants they use to keep snuggly and safe!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Flowers and plants are used year-round to send messages of love, happiness and joy. Join us to decorate a Valentine display to share with loved ones using a variety of dried natural plant parts and crafting items. After you complete your valentine, explore the Gardens' Orchid Showcase with a self-guided scavenger hunt that takes a closer look at these amazing flowers.

Join us as we create miniature lands for our mystical garden friends. Discover which plants fairies fancy as you design, plant and landscape a tiny fairy oasis.

Join us as we create miniature lands for our mystical garden friends. Discover which plants fairies fancy as you design, plant and landscape a tiny fairy oasis.

Take a journey back in time and roar like a dinosaur as we discover the plants that dinosaurs liked to eat.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 17, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 18, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 19, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Take a journey back in time and roar like a dinosaur as we discover the plants that dinosaurs liked to eat.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 17, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 18, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 19, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Take a journey back in time and roar like a dinosaur as we discover the plants that dinosaurs liked to eat.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 17, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 18, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 19, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Take a journey back in time and roar like a dinosaur as we discover the plants that dinosaurs liked to eat.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 17, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 18, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 19, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Take a journey back in time and roar like a dinosaur as we discover the plants that dinosaurs liked to eat.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 17, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 18, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 19, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Take a journey back in time and roar like a dinosaur as we discover the plants that dinosaurs liked to eat.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 17, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 18, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 19, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

The lymphatic system is one of the body’s most vital yet often overlooked systems of defense and detoxification. Explore how the lymph network, immune system and circulatory system work together to maintain balance, filter waste and protect the body from infection. Learn how congestion or stagnation in the lymph can lead to fatigue, swelling, chronic inflammation and lowered immunity.

Discover a different kind of meditation through the beauty of live acoustic sound. Experience the rich and thoughtfully layered harmonies played by musician and sound artist Ann Martin. Join us for an immersive meditative concert featuring crystal and metal singing bowls, gongs, harps, chimes and other acoustic instruments.

Is it a plant, an animal or something else altogether? Take a closer look at some unique mushroom specimens and learn what makes them grow.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 24, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 25, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Is it a plant, an animal or something else altogether? Take a closer look at some unique mushroom specimens and learn what makes them grow.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 24, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 25, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Is it a plant, an animal or something else altogether? Take a closer look at some unique mushroom specimens and learn what makes them grow.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 24, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 25, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Is it a plant, an animal or something else altogether? Take a closer look at some unique mushroom specimens and learn what makes them grow.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 24, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 25, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Is it a plant, an animal or something else altogether? Take a closer look at some unique mushroom specimens and learn what makes them grow.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 24, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 25, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Is it a plant, an animal or something else altogether? Take a closer look at some unique mushroom specimens and learn what makes them grow.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 24, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 25, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Investigate the different seeds that are good for planting in cool weather. Dig in the garden and plant a vegetable seed of your very own!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Investigate the different seeds that are good for planting in cool weather. Dig in the garden and plant a vegetable seed of your very own!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Investigate the different seeds that are good for planting in cool weather. Dig in the garden and plant a vegetable seed of your very own!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Investigate the different seeds that are good for planting in cool weather. Dig in the garden and plant a vegetable seed of your very own!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Investigate the different seeds that are good for planting in cool weather. Dig in the garden and plant a vegetable seed of your very own!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Investigate the different seeds that are good for planting in cool weather. Dig in the garden and plant a vegetable seed of your very own!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 3, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 5, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Girl Scout Juniors and Brownies explore the beauty of nature as they become natural art explorers and creators. Girl Scouts discover how nature inspires art, explore the visual interests of natural textures, search for hidden patterns and design and plant a terrarium to take home with them.

Girl Scout Juniors and Brownies explore the beauty of nature as they become natural art explorers and creators. Girl Scouts discover how nature inspires art, explore the visual interests of natural textures, search for hidden patterns and design and plant a terrarium to take home with them.

Take a trip to the tropics without booking a flight. Explore the complex relationships and layered ecosystems of the flora and fauna who make the rainforest their home. Complete a self-guided journey through the Boettcher Tropical Conservatory then plant and decorate a miniature jungle-inspired terrarium to take home.

Take a trip to the tropics without booking a flight. Explore the complex relationships and layered ecosystems of the flora and fauna who make the rainforest their home. Complete a self-guided journey through the Boettcher Tropical Conservatory then plant and decorate a miniature jungle-inspired terrarium to take home.

Discover the tiny tools and mighty machines gardeners and farmers use as we dig, dump, pick and pull in the soil.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 12, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover the tiny tools and mighty machines gardeners and farmers use as we dig, dump, pick and pull in the soil.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 12, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover the tiny tools and mighty machines gardeners and farmers use as we dig, dump, pick and pull in the soil.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 12, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover the tiny tools and mighty machines gardeners and farmers use as we dig, dump, pick and pull in the soil.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 12, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover the tiny tools and mighty machines gardeners and farmers use as we dig, dump, pick and pull in the soil.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 12, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover the tiny tools and mighty machines gardeners and farmers use as we dig, dump, pick and pull in the soil.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 10, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 11, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 12, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover the legend of the leprechaun as you design and create a miniature garden to attract these mischievous garden friends.

Discover the legend of the leprechaun as you design and create a miniature garden to attract these mischievous garden friends.

Discover the legend of the leprechaun as you design and create a miniature garden to attract these mischievous garden friends.

Discover the legend of the leprechaun as you design and create a miniature garden to attract these mischievous garden friends.

Join us as we take a close look at shamrocks.  Explore these three-leafed wonders and discover what makes this plant so special. 

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 17, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 18, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 19, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Join us as we take a close look at shamrocks.  Explore these three-leafed wonders and discover what makes this plant so special. 

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 17, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 18, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 19, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Join us as we take a close look at shamrocks.  Explore these three-leafed wonders and discover what makes this plant so special. 

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 17, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 18, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 19, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Join us as we take a close look at shamrocks.  Explore these three-leafed wonders and discover what makes this plant so special. 

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 17, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 18, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 19, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Yoga Nidra in the Gardens

Join us as we take a close look at shamrocks.  Explore these three-leafed wonders and discover what makes this plant so special. 

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 17, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 18, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 19, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Join us as we take a close look at shamrocks.  Explore these three-leafed wonders and discover what makes this plant so special. 

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 17, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 18, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 19, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Get close to the ground to find bright green shoots, spring crocus and other new discoveries that signal the start of spring.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 24, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 25, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 26, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Get close to the ground to find bright green shoots, spring crocus and other new discoveries that signal the start of spring.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 24, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 25, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 26, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Get close to the ground to find bright green shoots, spring crocus and other new discoveries that signal the start of spring.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 24, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 25, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 26, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Get close to the ground to find bright green shoots, spring crocus and other new discoveries that signal the start of spring.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 24, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 25, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 26, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover a different kind of meditation through the beauty of live acoustic sound. Experience the rich and thoughtfully layered harmonies played by musician and sound artist Ann Martin. Join us for an immersive meditative concert featuring crystal and metal singing bowls, gongs, harps, chimes and other acoustic instruments.

Get close to the ground to find bright green shoots, spring crocus and other new discoveries that signal the start of spring.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 24, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 25, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 26, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Get close to the ground to find bright green shoots, spring crocus and other new discoveries that signal the start of spring.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 24, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 25, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 26, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Investigate the unique leaves of succulent plants and discover why some succulents have thorns. Take a closer look at what makes succulents so unique.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 31, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 1, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Investigate the unique leaves of succulent plants and discover why some succulents have thorns. Take a closer look at what makes succulents so unique.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 31, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 1, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Yoga Nidra in the Gardens

Investigate the unique leaves of succulent plants and discover why some succulents have thorns. Take a closer look at what makes succulents so unique.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 31, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 1, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Investigate the unique leaves of succulent plants and discover why some succulents have thorns. Take a closer look at what makes succulents so unique.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 31, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 1, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Investigate the unique leaves of succulent plants and discover why some succulents have thorns. Take a closer look at what makes succulents so unique.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 31, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 1, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Investigate the unique leaves of succulent plants and discover why some succulents have thorns. Take a closer look at what makes succulents so unique.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 31, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 1, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Using the plants at the Botanic Gardens for subject matter and inspiration, participants will use different techniques to develop patterns and shapes that they will then translate into an embroidery piece. The observation of the plantings, drawing and stitching will all be guided, meditative practices.

Join us as we look for birds keeping busy at Chatfield Farms. Where will they be? Flying high in the sky or perched in a tree?

Join us as we look for birds keeping busy at Chatfield Farms. Where will they be? Flying high in the sky or perched in a tree?

Look closely as we examine what happens to a tree when it becomes a log on the forest floor.  Discover what lives in, under and around a fallen log as we take a walk through the Gardens and explore logs both big and small.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 7, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Look closely as we examine what happens to a tree when it becomes a log on the forest floor.  Discover what lives in, under and around a fallen log as we take a walk through the Gardens and explore logs both big and small.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 7, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Look closely as we examine what happens to a tree when it becomes a log on the forest floor.  Discover what lives in, under and around a fallen log as we take a walk through the Gardens and explore logs both big and small.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 7, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Look closely as we examine what happens to a tree when it becomes a log on the forest floor.  Discover what lives in, under and around a fallen log as we take a walk through the Gardens and explore logs both big and small.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 7, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Look closely as we examine what happens to a tree when it becomes a log on the forest floor.  Discover what lives in, under and around a fallen log as we take a walk through the Gardens and explore logs both big and small.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 7, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Look closely as we examine what happens to a tree when it becomes a log on the forest floor.  Discover what lives in, under and around a fallen log as we take a walk through the Gardens and explore logs both big and small.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 7, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Who rocks? We rock! Investigate the different types of rocks found in Colorado and discover their variety of shapes, colors and textures

Who rocks? We rock! Investigate the different types of rocks found in Colorado and discover their variety of shapes, colors and textures

Discover the delicious treats that come to us from the rainforest as we journey deep into the jungle.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 14, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 15, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 16, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover the delicious treats that come to us from the rainforest as we journey deep into the jungle.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 14, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 15, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 16, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Yoga Nidra in the Gardens

Discover the delicious treats that come to us from the rainforest as we journey deep into the jungle.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 14, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 15, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 16, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover the delicious treats that come to us from the rainforest as we journey deep into the jungle.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 14, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 15, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 16, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover the delicious treats that come to us from the rainforest as we journey deep into the jungle.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 14, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 15, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 16, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover the delicious treats that come to us from the rainforest as we journey deep into the jungle.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 14, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 15, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 16, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Join us to celebrate Earth Day as we search the farm for changes that Spring brings. Learn how we can help our environment.

Join us to celebrate Earth Day as we search the farm for changes that Spring brings. Learn how we can help our environment.

Celebrate Earth Day while exploring the garden and enjoying the beauty of nature. Plant seeds in an ecofriendly planting container.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 21, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 22, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 23, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Celebrate Earth Day while exploring the garden and enjoying the beauty of nature. Plant seeds in an ecofriendly planting container.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 21, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 22, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 23, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover a different kind of meditation through the beauty of live acoustic sound. Experience the rich and thoughtfully layered harmonies played by musician and sound artist Ann Martin. Join us for an immersive meditative concert featuring crystal and metal singing bowls, gongs, harps, chimes and other acoustic instruments.

Celebrate Earth Day while exploring the garden and enjoying the beauty of nature. Plant seeds in an ecofriendly planting container.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 21, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 22, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 23, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Celebrate Earth Day while exploring the garden and enjoying the beauty of nature. Plant seeds in an ecofriendly planting container.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 21, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 22, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 23, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Celebrate Earth Day while exploring the garden and enjoying the beauty of nature. Plant seeds in an ecofriendly planting container.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 21, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 22, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 23, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Celebrate Earth Day while exploring the garden and enjoying the beauty of nature. Plant seeds in an ecofriendly planting container.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 21, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 22, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 23, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Girl Scout Daisies search for patterns, colors and sounds in the Gardens as they use math to create art. Daisies learn to use nature as a measuring tool, explore shadows and create art inspired by nature to take home. This Exploration Day is designed to support the Daisy Outdoor Art Maker and the Daisy Math in Nature 2 badges. Denver Botanic Gardens does not supply activity badges.

Girl Scout Daisies search for patterns, colors and sounds in the Gardens as they use math to create art. Daisies learn to use nature as a measuring tool, explore shadows and create art inspired by nature to take home. This Exploration Day is designed to support the Daisy Outdoor Art Maker and the Daisy Math in Nature 2 badges. Denver Botanic Gardens does not supply activity badges.

Treat yourself to a luxurious getaway at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm, where 25 acres of gardens and lavender fields provide a serene backdrop for an unparalleled experience.

Close your eyes, open your ears, and discover what sounds are near! Join us as we listen to the sounds of nature and use natural materials to make sounds of our own.

Close your eyes, open your ears, and discover what sounds are near! Join us as we listen to the sounds of nature and use natural materials to make sounds of our own.

Discover the spring weather that a garden loves as we explore the importance of rain and search for flowers that make up the colors of a rainbow.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 28, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 29, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover the spring weather that a garden loves as we explore the importance of rain and search for flowers that make up the colors of a rainbow.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 28, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 29, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Yoga Nidra in the Gardens

Discover the spring weather that a garden loves as we explore the importance of rain and search for flowers that make up the colors of a rainbow.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 28, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 29, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover the spring weather that a garden loves as we explore the importance of rain and search for flowers that make up the colors of a rainbow.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 28, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 29, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Price: $65, $59 member

Location: York Street

Instructor: Chris McSpadden

Discover the spring weather that a garden loves as we explore the importance of rain and search for flowers that make up the colors of a rainbow.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 28, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 29, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Discover the spring weather that a garden loves as we explore the importance of rain and search for flowers that make up the colors of a rainbow.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 28, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 29, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Start your weekend right with a rejuvenating sun salutation yoga flow class that welcomes practitioners of all levels. This class includes variations on Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) to get the body and breath moving. This timeless practice is designed to warm the body, build strength and connect the body and mind.

Help us celebrate National Wildflower Week and explore the beautiful colors and shapes of flowers growing along the trail. What plants will we find emerging from their winter slumber?

Help us celebrate National Wildflower Week and explore the beautiful colors and shapes of flowers growing along the trail. What plants will we find emerging from their winter slumber?

Are seeds smooth? Is bark bumpy? Join us and find out as we use our fingers to feel the different textures we find along the trail.

Are seeds smooth? Is bark bumpy? Join us and find out as we use our fingers to feel the different textures we find along the trail.

Join us for a leisurely, guided birding walk through the lush landscapes of Denver Botanic Gardens. Learn basic bird identification and explore the vital role birds play in our ecosystem. Discover which native plants you can add to your own yard to attract local and migratory species.

What veggies like the cool, crisp air? Join us to explore Chatfield Farms’ vegetable patch and discover animals that call the farm home.

What veggies like the cool, crisp air? Join us to explore Chatfield Farms’ vegetable patch and discover animals that call the farm home.

Yoga Nidra in the Gardens

All levels of Girl Scout are invited to join us as we celebrate pollinators. Explore the Gardens' magnificent spring blooms, look for pollinators in action and plant and decorate a miniature pollinator garden to take home.

All levels of Girl Scout are invited to join us as we celebrate pollinators. Explore the Gardens' magnificent spring blooms, look for pollinators in action and plant and decorate a miniature pollinator garden to take home.

All levels of Girl Scout are invited to join us as we celebrate pollinators. Explore the Gardens' magnificent spring blooms, look for pollinators in action and plant and decorate a miniature pollinator garden to take home.

What do butterflies, bees and birds have in common? They all help our flowers grow! Join us as we explore pollinators helping our plants grow along the trail.

What do butterflies, bees and birds have in common? They all help our flowers grow! Join us as we explore pollinators helping our plants grow along the trail.

Yoga Nidra in the Gardens

Start your weekend right with a rejuvenating sun salutation yoga flow class that welcomes practitioners of all levels. This class includes variations on Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) to get the body and breath moving. This timeless practice is designed to warm the body, build strength and connect the body and mind.

Start your weekend right with a rejuvenating sun salutation yoga flow class that welcomes practitioners of all levels. This class includes variations on Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) to get the body and breath moving. This timeless practice is designed to warm the body, build strength and connect the body and mind.

Join us for a leisurely, guided birding walk through the lush landscapes of Denver Botanic Gardens. Learn basic bird identification and explore the vital role birds play in our ecosystem. Discover which native plants you can add to your own yard to attract local and migratory species.

Yoga Nidra in the Gardens

Start your weekend right with a rejuvenating sun salutation yoga flow class that welcomes practitioners of all levels. This class includes variations on Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) to get the body and breath moving. This timeless practice is designed to warm the body, build strength and connect the body and mind.

Yoga Nidra in the Gardens

Join us for a leisurely, guided birding walk through the lush landscapes of Denver Botanic Gardens. Learn basic bird identification and explore the vital role birds play in our ecosystem. Discover which native plants you can add to your own yard to attract local and migratory species.

Start your weekend right with a rejuvenating sun salutation yoga flow class that welcomes practitioners of all levels. This class includes variations on Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) to get the body and breath moving. This timeless practice is designed to warm the body, build strength and connect the body and mind.