Calendar
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Film Schedule
See the schedule for films in the Freyer – Newman Center Sturm Family Auditorium. Included with admission. No reservations required.
Classes and programs are facilitated in English unless otherwise noted.
Friday, May 2
Seedlings: Teddy Bear Picnic
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a very special picnic! Meet a variety of soft and furry plants and share a snack with your friends at our Teddy
Food for Thought: Scientific Illustration's Many Paths - ONLINE
Ezra Edwards, a science illustrator and recent graduate of the California State University Monterey Bay Science Illustration Graduate program, will
Spring Plant Sale Pregame: Crops in Pots
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
It is possible to grow vegetables without a plot of soil! This class is great for apartment, condo and patio home
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 3
Water-Wise Landscape for Non-Designers - ONLINE
Rocky Mountain Gardening Required Course
This course is offered live online. Recordings are available for 16 days after class ends. Interested in
Water-Wise Landscape for Non-Designers
Rocky Mountain Gardening Required Course
Interested in planning a landscape better suited to a dry climate AND your needs? While low-water use plants
Spring Plant Sale Pregame: Go Native! Landscapes Made for Colorado
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
The xeriscape concept has become mainstream, and now is the time to take the next step to develop or convert
Pruning and Training Your Roses
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
Pruning increases your rose's vigor and helps them reach their peak blooming power. Learn the when, how, and why of
Spring Plant Sale Pregame: Japanese Garden Design Fundamentals
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
Do you want to create your own Japanese garden but don't know where to start? This class demystifies the
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
Spring Plant Sale Pregame: Converting Lawn to Xeriscape
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
Do you want to beautify your landscape and save water at the same time? Learn in expert detail how to replace some
Prairie Origami
Sunday, May 4
Tropical Trails Tour
Escape to the tropics any time of year with a tour of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory. Immerse yourself in the multisensory experience
Sunset Prairie Hike at Plains Conservation Center
Monday, May 5
Colored Pencil 2 - ONLINE
Develop more advanced color pencil skills and gradually learn to create a layered drawing by experimenting with different surfaces and solvents for
Watercolor 2 - ONLINE
This class brings it all together for watercolor: layering, shading, brush techniques, broad washes and building form. Draw from a live specimen to
Tuesday, May 6
Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens
Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center
Strolling Stories at Chatfield Farms: Buds, Blossoms and Blooms
Help us celebrate National Wildflower Week and explore the beautiful colors and shapes of flowers growing along the trail. What plants will we find
Expert Explorations: Signs of Spring
Search for the botanical signs of spring with Vanessa, the Nerdy Naturalist, also known as our assistant manager of learning engagement. Learn how