Thursday, July 11
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Seedlings: Homemade Lemonade
Meet the lemon and explore citrus trees as you learn how to make their tart fruit into a sweet refreshing treat.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, July 9
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Seedlings: Homemade Lemonade
Meet the lemon and explore citrus trees as you learn how to make their tart fruit into a sweet refreshing treat.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, July 9
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Flourish with Parkinson's
In partnership with Parkinson Association of the Rockies, visitors with Parkinson's and their Care Partners are invited to come together once a
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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, July 12
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Steppe Symposium - Rooted in Stone: The Interplay of Geology and Plant Diversity
From deep shale formations to protruding igneous extrusions, the geology and soils of the steppes are remarkably diverse. This intricate mineral
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Seedlings: Homemade Lemonade
Meet the lemon and explore citrus trees as you learn how to make their tart fruit into a sweet refreshing treat.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, July 9
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Colored Pencil 1
Colored pencils are a versatile, affordable and portable medium perfect for sketching on-location, as well as producing stunning illustrations in
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Open Studio Time
Need space to spread out and work outside of class time? We open our classrooms to students enrolled in the Botanical Illustration Certificate
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Expert Explorations: Wonders of Bonsai
Join Denver Botanic Gardens' bonsai specialist Larry Jackel on a tour through the Bill Hosokawa Bonsai Pavilion and immerse yourself in stories of
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Seedlings: Homemade Lemonade
Meet the lemon and explore citrus trees as you learn how to make their tart fruit into a sweet refreshing treat.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, July 9
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Color Layering for Colored Pencil [1]
Colored pencil presents a special challenge: mixing color directly on your drawing. Develop your own color workbook to speed color selection and
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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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From Oaxaca with Love: Learn the Art of Authentic Oaxacan Cooking
Join us for an unforgettable interactive culinary experience with a traditional chef from Oaxaca, Mexico, as we share the rich flavors and vibrant
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Prairie Origami
Join instructor Sabrina Xu to learn the art of origami while connecting with nature at the Plains Conservation Center. After an introduction to
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Insects Illuminated
Have you ever wondered what those bugs are that flutter around under your streetlight? Join naturalists Rick Levy and Alissa Iverson at Chatfield
Saturday, July 13
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Steppe Symposium - Rooted in Stone: Sandstone Ranch Field Trip
With its spectacular views, expansive hay meadows, red rock formations, wildlife habitat, historic ranching operation, and 3.5 miles of common
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Herbalism Hike and Plant Identification - 201
In our nature-deficit times, herbalism is a doorway and herbalists hold the key to re-connection and health. On this outing, we engage the
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Plant Propagation 101
Plant Propagation 101 will cover vegetative and seed propagation of indoor and outdoor plants, with the primary focus on houseplant propagation. In
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From Oaxaca with Love: Learn the Art of Authentic Oaxacan Cooking
Join us for an unforgettable interactive culinary experience with a traditional chef from Oaxaca, Mexico, as we share the rich flavors and vibrant
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
For centuries, the tea ceremony has been considered the epitome of Japanese life, based on harmony, respect, purity, tranquility and elegant