Thursday, May 14
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Bugs
Explore the big wonders of the tiny creatures we call bugs. How many legs do they have? What do they eat? Where do they live? Learn the answers to
Drawing Inspiration from Naturalists
Join this drawing class that focuses on the essential elements of drawing for pleasure, while learning about the history of American female
Art at the Gardens Tour
Explore the latest art exhibitions in the Freyer – Newman Center galleries with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.
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Expert Explorations
Take a deeper dive with staff from Denver Botanic Gardens.
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $22, $15 member, $10 student; Price includes general admission to
Light on Form
The secret to portraying light and shadow on your subjects lies in understanding the science of lighting as it applies to different three-dimensional
Working with Light and the Environment - Photo Workshop
Friday, May 15
Flourish: Gentle Yoga & Breath at the Gardens
Drawing Bonsai in Pen & Ink
Tour the Bill Hosokawa Bonsai Pavilion to view specimens, then learn to capture the gesture and unique posture of your subject with loose pencil
Research Revealed
Explore our natural history collections behind-the-scenes with a scientist who will share the secrets and surprises of our plant, fungi and insect
Visitas guiadas: maravillas de la temporada
A lo largo del año, pasee por los jardines en esta visita guiada de una hora que resalta la belleza de la temporada.
Durante esta visita de una hora
Embroidery as Meditation: Connecting to the Natural World
Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Saturday, May 16
Mindful Birdwatching
Girl Scout Make and Take: Mini Pollinator 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
Stained Glass Workshops at the Gardens
Orchids 201
Sketching and Painting in the Gardens
Painting and drawing en plein air is delightful. Learn to translate the light, shadow and lush surroundings of the Gardens at York Street or the
Edible Wild Foods Gourmet Workshop - Identification, Harvesting and Use of Wild Plants
Girl Scout Make and Take: Mini Pollinator 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