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Wild Edibles and Medicinal Garden Tour

June 14, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Explore a treasure trove of wild edibles and medicinal plants with clinical herbalist Susan Evans at beautiful Chatfield Farms.

Robert Macfarlane: In Conversation with author Ben Goldfarb

June 16, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Japanese Tea Ceremony

Various Dates and Times

For centuries, the tea ceremony has been considered the epitome of Japanese life, based on harmony, respect, purity, tranquility and elegant simplicity. Come experience the real thing - a traditional ceremony inside our authentic Japanese Tea House.

2025 Transformation Hub Gatherings

Ready to join a movement where collaboration drives impact? Transformation Hub is an ongoing series of gatherings that bring together leaders from diverse fields who share a passion for environmental sustainability and restorative belonging.

Denver Native American Dance Troupe and 4th of July Fireworks

July 4, 2025, 8 - 10 p.m.

Join us to experience Native American dances and songs of the Great Plains. Every performance is supplemented with stories of origin for the different dance styles and explanations of the regalia.

Watershed Summit 2025

June 20, 1 - 5 p.m.

The Watershed Summit, or “Shed” as it is affectionately known, has become a Colorado tradition.

Native Plant Identification

Various Dates, 9 - 11 a.m.

Explore the diversity of Colorado's shortgrass prairie in this immersive Native Plant ID class!

Ethnobotany on the Plains

Various Dates

Uncover the fascinating relationships between people and plants in this hands-on Ethnobotany class on Colorado's shortgrass prairie!

Native American Beading Workshop

May 10, 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Learn about the history of Native American style beading from porcupine quill work to modern-day styles.

Lecture: American Impressionism 3

August 21, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Explore American Impressionist art in Blue Grass, Green Skies: American Impressionism and Realism, from LACMA then dive deeper into the movement with a lecture. Full details on presenters and topics coming soon!

Flourish with Parkinson's

Various Dates, 1 - 2 p.m.

In partnership with Parkinson Association of the Rockies, visitors with Parkinson’s and their Care Partners are invited to come together once a month to experience and learn about the wonderful world of plants.

SPARK!

Various Dates, 1 - 2 p.m.

In partnership with the Colorado chapter of the SPARK! Alzheimer's Association, the Gardens offers a safe, interactive experience for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners to explore the diverse world of plants.

Summer Herbal Certificate Program - Seed to Remedy

June - September 2025

This program offers a unique learning experience to transform each student into a confident, knowledgeable and resourceful steward of plants by introducing practical and powerful herbalism knowledge.

Cucharas River Valley Herbal Excursion

Various Dates and Times

Join the Denver Botanic Gardens for a 3-day excursion in the Cucharas River Valley

Blooms on the Prairie

June 20, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Discover what is blooming on the prairie at different times of year while learning about native and non-native plants.

Sunset Wagon Tours for Artists at Plains Conservation Center

Various Dates and Times

Get to know the prairie through artists' eyes.

Morning Wagon Tours for Artists

Various Dates and Times

Get to know the prairie through artists' eyes.

Sunset Prairie Hike at Plains Conservation Center

May 4, 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Watch the sunset, hang where the pronghorn play and discover one of the most scenic destinations in Aurora.

Cooking on the Wood Burning Stove

June 8, 1 - 3 p.m.

It might be the beginning of summer on the calendar, but to a homesteading family it is the end of winter in the pantry and root cellar.

Art in Nature: Poetry Writing on the Prairie

June 1, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tap into your creativity and enjoy the wonder of the written word! Admire and learn about the prairie's beauty and power while you create you own unique nature poetry.

Introduction to Tea Blending at Plains Conservation Center

May 16, 4 - 6 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to try to create your own tea blends that you KNOW you will enjoy? Learn the basics of matching the flavors and properties of various teas and other ingredients to make your perfect blend.

Basic Felting

June 7, 2 - 4 p.m.

The dense fibers of felt make it amazingly warm as well as water repellent. Turning wool into felt involves nothing more than hot water and some time. We will make a simple bowl while exploring the process of felting.

Pie Baking in the Wood Burning Stove

July 26, 1 - 3 p.m.

Join us in the sod village to bake pies in the wood burning stove. Learn different crust techniques, seasonal fruit blends and recipes to try at home. Come ready to eat some pies!

Prairie Origami

May 3, 2025, 2 - 4 p.m.

Join instructor Sabrina Xu to learn the art of origami while connecting with nature at the Plains Conservation Center.

Watercolor and Ink Nature Journaling at Plains Conservation Center

Various Dates, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Develop a personal connection to the beauty and importance of the prairie through observation and journaling techniques using meta-data, questions, thoughts and art.

Visitas guiadas: de arte en español

Junio 13, 2 - 3 p.m.

Expert Explorations: Native and Naturalistic Gardening

June 18, 10 - 11 a.m.

Explore naturalistic gardening with horticulturist Elena Shtern at Mordecai Children’s Garden and learn how it supports biodiversity and ecology.

Expert Explorations: Colorado Ecosystems

June 11, 10 - 11 a.m.

Join horticulturist Elena Shtern on a tour of Mordecai Children’s Garden to explore Colorado’s diverse ecosystems in a 3-acre urban oasis.

Expert Explorations: Sensational Scents

May 30, 10 - 11 a.m.

Join Julia Nguyen for a fragrant stroll through Denver Botanic Gardens, exploring spicy herbs, citrus blooms, and lilacs in bloom.

Expert Explorations: Green Roof Gardens

June 25, 10 - 11 a.m.

Explore one of Colorado’s largest green roofs with horticulturist Elena Shtern and learn about planning and cultivating a green roof.

Expert Explorations: Signs of Spring

May 6, 10 - 11 a.m.

Join Vanessa, the Nerdy Naturalist, on a sensory spring tour to discover how plants awaken from winter at Denver Botanic Gardens.

Research Revealed

May 2, 10 - 11 a.m.

Explore our natural history collections behind-the-scenes with a scientist who will share the secrets and surprises of our plant, fungi and insect specimens.

Curator Conversations Tour

Various Dates, 10 - 11 a.m.

Join us for a stroll through current art exhibitions in our state-of-the-art Freyer – Newman Center galleries with a curatorial staff member.

Summer Nights: Sunset Yoga with Silent Disco

Various Dates

Join us to celebrate summer in the Gardens with an all levels, vinyasa-style practice for a unique experience through breath, movement and music with silent disco.

Visitas guiadas: maravillas de la temporada

Varias Fechas, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

American Impressionism: Garden to Gallery

Various Dates, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Explore nature's beauty in the gardens and connect it to American Impressionism in the gallery on a guided 90-minute tour with Hannah Craft and Katie Foster.

Full Moon Hike

Various Dates and Times

Discover Aurora's true nature under the light of the full moon and learn a little about its history with this guided nature hike.

Native Plant Gardening Through the Seasons

Various Dates, 1 - 3 p.m.

For year-round beauty, water conservation, low maintenance and providing food and habitat for local wildlife and pollinators, you can't beat a native plant garden!

Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center

Various Dates and Times

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 pronghorn antelope and birds of prey.

A Brush With American Impressionism

Various Dates, 11 a.m. - noon

Step into a world of color and light on this indoor gallery tour of Blue Grass Green Skies: American Impressionism and Realism from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on view in the Freyer – Newman Center.

Art at the Gardens Tour

Various Dates and Times

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

Natural History Collections Tour

Various Dates and Times

Peek behind-the-scenes of the Kathryn Kalmbach Herbarium of Vascular Plants, Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi and Arthropod Collection.

Seasonal Discoveries Tour

Various Dates and Times

Discover seasonal treasures on guided tours of the Gardens, from spring bulbs to fall's vibrant beauty, at their peak throughout the year.

Summer Solstice Yoga

June 18, 7 - 8 p.m.

Welcome summer with a special summer solstice yoga class outdoors at the Gardens!

Landscape Design with Perennials

June 14, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective

Learn from a landscape expert how to choose and plant perennials to create your own beautiful landscape with year-round color and interest.

Photography Zen Part 2: Continuing the Exploration of Contemplative Photography

June 12, 4 - 7 p.m.

Join us for the second part of our Photography Zen series where we will continue our exploration of the symbiotic relationship between mindfulness and the art of photography.

Tropical Trails Tour

Various Dates and Times

Escape to the tropics with a tour of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory, exploring lush plants and learning houseplant care tips.

Foundations of Herbalism

June 12, 4 - 6 p.m.

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of herbal medicine.

Drip Irrigation for Home Gardeners - ONLINE

June 7, 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective

Drip irrigation is easy for home gardeners to purchase and install themselves. It conserves water and solves many awkward plant watering dilemmas around the home.

Drip Irrigation for Home Gardeners

June 7, 2025 at 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective

Drip irrigation is easy for home gardeners to purchase and install themselves. It conserves water and solves many awkward plant watering dilemmas around the home.

Mommy and Me Mindfulness at Chatfield Farms

Various Dates, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

This series will familiarize children with mindfulness and meditation through activities designed to acquaint them with breathing exercises, emotion recognition and self-regulation.

Edible Wild Foods Gourmet Workshop - Identification, Harvesting and Use of Wild Plants

May 24, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Explore the fascinating world of wild edibles. Discover the optimum nutrition and delicious tastes provided by plants you usually weed and toss in the compost pile.

Birds and Botany: Connecting to Life in Spring

May 30, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Come see who and what is emerging as the spring days lengthen and warm! In this nature connection and education walk along the cottonwoods of Deer Creek, you will be guided to listen, learn, observe and blend.

Mindful Birdwatching

Various Dates - 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Open to all experience levels! Join us for a guided leisurely outing through the Gardens as we try to find different birds and learn how to identify them, why they are important to our ecosystem, and many other fun facts.

Photography Zen Part 1: Cultivating Creativity Through Mindfulness

May 22, 4 - 7:30 p.m.

In this interactive class, through the practice of mindfulness and a series of exercises in contemplative photography you will experience a deeper connection to your photography as a true expression of yourself.

Exploring Cheeses with So Damn Gouda

Various Dates, 5 - 6 p.m.

Throughout the year, this class highlights different styles of cheeses and food cultures around the world along with discussing potential wine or beverage pairings for these cheeses.

Guided Meditations: A Monthly Series

Various Dates and Times

Join us for a meditative stroll in the Gardens. Meditative walks in nature have been found to have emotional, psychological and physiological benefits.

Orchid and Air Plant Living Sculpture Workshop

May 17, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Have you taken Air Plants 101 and Orchids 101, and want to take it to the next level? Are you already epiphyte-savvy, and just want to create some living art for your home? Then come join us for our Orchid and Air Plant Living Sculpture Class!

Advanced Bonsai Design - A Performance

May 17, 1 - 4 p.m.

Join us for a beautiful evening of bonsai design at Denver Botanic Gardens' Sturm Family Auditorium with Bonsai Specialist Larry Jackel and three artists from the Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society.

Embroidery as Meditation: Connecting to the Natural World

May 15, 22, 29, 4 - 6 p.m.

With the plants at the Gardens as inspiration, we use various techniques to create patterns and shapes that we then translate into an embroidery piece.

Journaling for Beginners

May 14, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to journal but don’t know how to get started? Then this class is for you! In this class we will discuss the many different types of journals that you can keep.

Vinyasa, Violins and Vino

Various Dates, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Yoga with a twist. Enjoy vinyasa yoga, live violin music and a picnic! Relax in nature as Blake Burger, certified instructor and Gardens’ horticulturist, leads an hour-long class in the Gardens.

Macro Photography at Denver Botanic Gardens with Mike's Camera

Various Dates and Times

Take your macro photography to higher levels with this three-part macro photography workshop with photoshoot at Denver Botanic Gardens!

Feedback Session

June 20, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

This feedback session offers one-on-one time with our botanical illustration instructors. Bring a few works in progress to show or questions about specific art media in this casual group critique setting.

Totally Tomato

May 6, 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective

Tomato is the most sought-after vegetable for home gardeners. This class is an in-depth study of the most prized garden vegetable.

Guided Meditation Series at Chatfield Farms

Various Dates, 10 - 11 a.m.

Meditative walks in nature have been found to have emotional, psychological and physiological benefits. Each week, a specific intention will guide our walks through the Gardens, providing opportunities for reflection and rejuvenation.

Water-Wise Landscape for Non-Designers - ONLINE

May 3, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Rocky Mountain Gardening Required Course

Interested in planning a landscape better suited to a dry climate AND your needs? Learn how to think through your landscape before you plant to ensure success and a put-together look.

Water-Wise Landscape for Non-Designers

May 3, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Rocky Mountain Gardening Required Course

Interested in planning a landscape better suited to a dry climate AND your needs? Learn how to think through your landscape before you plant to ensure success and a put-together look.

Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center

Various Dates and Times

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 pronghorn antelope and birds of prey.

Lecture: Marta McDowell - Cultivation and Canvases: Gardening and American Impressionism

September 11, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join Marta McDowell for a lecture on how American Impressionism merged landscape history, horticulture, and art, with access to the "Blue Grass Green Skies" exhibit.

Lecture: Marta McDowell - Cultivation & Canvases: Gardening and American Impressionism - ONLINE

September 11, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join Marta McDowell for a lecture on how American Impressionism merged landscape history, horticulture, and art, with access to the "Blue Grass Green Skies" exhibit.

Lecture: Anna Marley - The Artist's Garden: American Impressionism and the Garden Movement - ONLINE

July 16, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join Anna Marley for a hybrid lecture on American artists, Impressionism, and the rise of gardening as a leisure pursuit in the early 20th century.

Lecture: Anna Marley - The Artist's Garden: American Impressionism and the Garden Movement

July 16, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join Anna Marley for a lecture on American artists, Impressionism, and the rise of gardening in the early 20th century, with access to the "Blue Grass Green Skies" exhibit.

Pruning and Training Your Roses

May 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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 pruning from a Master Rosarian with the American Rose Society.

Spring Plant Sale Pregame: Japanese Garden Design Fundamentals

May 3, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective

Do you want to create your own Japanese garden but don't know where to start? This class demystifies the fundamentals of Japanese gardens.

Spring Plant Sale Pregame: Go Native! Landscapes Made for Colorado

May 3, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective

The xeriscape concept has become mainstream, and now is the time to take the next step to develop or convert existing landscapes into native plant and insect sanctuaries.

DIY Kaleidoscopes

June 27, 5 - 7 p.m.

Design and build your own kaleidoscope in this class, exploring light, color, and pattern while crafting a unique, mesmerizing creation.

Curator's Lecture: American Impressionism with Dr. Shannon Vittoria - ONLINE

June 26, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join Dr. Shannon Vittoria for a hybrid lecture on the rise of American Impressionism and Realism, from the northeast to California's coastline.

Spring Plant Sale Pregame: Crops in Pots

May 2, 1:30 - 4 p.m.

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 dwellers who are short on outdoor space.

Curator's Lecture: American Impressionism with Dr. Shannon Vittoria

June 26, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join Dr. Shannon Vittoria for a conversation on American Impressionism and Realism, with early access to the "Blue Grass, Green Skies" exhibition.

Impressionism-Inspired Painting in the Gardens

Various Dates, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Be inspired by the "Blue Grass: Green Skies" exhibit and learn plein air watercolor techniques to create your own Impressionist masterpiece by the Monet Pool.

Irises in Transparent Acrylics - ONLINE

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1 - 4 p.m.

Denver is abloom with dazzling irises in early summer! Tackle these challenging flowers with transparent acrylics. Step-by-step instruction, demos and exercises reveal the damp-on-damp painting process using luminous washes.

Children and Family Make and Take: Pollination Stations

Various Dates, 9:30 - 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

What's the buzz around the Gardens? Pollinators! Join us to discover how plants communicate with pollinators at the Gardens. "Bee" inspired to create a pollinator friendly feeder to take home with you.

Children and Family Workshop: From Garden to Art - Pressing Plants

June 7, 6:30 - 8 pm.

Join us for an evening of exploring and creating as we take a closer look at the beautiful patterns, shapes and colors found hiding among plants in the Gardens.

Children and Family Workshop: From Plants to Paper

Various Dates, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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 plant fibers are used to make paper then try your hand at making your own unique paper.

Illustrating from Photos - ONLINE

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Learn to create artwork from photos by sourcing, combining, and altering images accurately while avoiding copyright issues in this hands-on class.

Garden-inspired Murals

June 1 & 8, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Learn mural creation from concept to execution in this two-day class, including site analysis, scaling, and painting your own small mural panel.

Cyanotype for Beginners

May 22, 5 - 7 p.m.

Explore the art of cyanotypes in this hands-on workshop, using sunlight and natural materials to create stunning blue-tone prints.

Expanding Composition in Mixed Media

May 21, 28, June 11, 18, 25, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Draw inspiration from contemporary botanical illustrators and create an evolving composition, focusing on placement, layering, and materials each week.

Photographing Your Artwork and Specimens

May 16, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Learn photography tips with Scott Dressel-Martin, covering lighting, composition, and equipment for capturing accurate plant and artwork photos.

Abstracting the Japanese Garden in Acrylic

May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 1 - 4 p.m.

Explore the Japanese Garden and learn to simplify its beauty into shapes, then create an abstracted acrylic painting inspired by the serene environment.

Watercolor 2 - ONLINE

May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9, 5 - 8 p.m.

Learn essential watercolor techniques—layering, shading, and brushwork—while creating a botanical plate from a live specimen and refining your skills.

Welcome to the Kitchen: A Seasonal Cooking Series

Various Dates and Times

Regardless of your skill level, we want to welcome you into the kitchen. Whether you are looking for new ideas, or intimidated by the spice cabinet, each month this series offers an invitation to try something new.

Seedlings: I Love Lavender

July 22, 2025 - July 25, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Discover the smell, feel and color of the lovely lavender plant.

Farm Animal Feeding

Various Dates

Meet and feed the ambassador farm animals who live in the replica 1880's settler homestead village at the Plains Conservation Center.

Denver Native American Dance Troupe and 4th of July Fireworks

July 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Join us to experience Native American dances and songs of the Great Plains. Every performance is supplemented with stories of origin for the different dance styles and explanations of the regalia.

Guided Discovery Tours

Various Dates, 10 - 11 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m.

Guided Discovery Tours, led by a Denver Botanic Gardens' educator, are a great way to engage your group with the natural world while exploring one of the many amazing garden spaces at our York Street location.

Mindfulness at the Gardens

Various Dates, 6 - 7 p.m.

Each month will focus on a particular subject of mindfulness with the intention to train attention, focus, awareness and to achieve a clear mind and emotional calm.

Seedlings: Magical Monarchs

August 26, 2025 - August 29, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Explore the life cycle of a butterfly and discover the magnificent monarch!

Seedlings: Curious Corn

August 19, 2025 - August 22, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Take an up-close look at an ear of corn and discover its many unusual uses. Discover its artful side as we explore the parts and creative uses of the corn plant.

Seedlings: Sunflowers Galore

August 12, 2025 - August 15, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Explore the many wonders, big and small, of the sunflower.

Seedlings: Berry Bonanza

August 5, 2025 - August 8, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.

Seedlings: Edible Flowers

July 29, 2025 - August 1, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Some flowers are beautiful, some are useful, and some taste great! Come explore which flowers you can eat and even try a few for yourself.

Seedlings: Homemade Lemonade

July 15, 2025 - July 18, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Put on your sunglasses as we investigate the power of the sun!

Seedlings: Fun in the Sun

July 8, 2025 - July 11, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Put on your sunglasses as we investigate the power of the sun!

Seedlings: Mismatched Vegetable Patch

June 24, 2025 - June 27, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Meet some vegetables with unusual colors and see how they taste compared to the vegetables we are used to eating.

Seedlings: Pollination Exploration

June 17, 2025 - June 20, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Join us as we celebrate National Pollinators Week. Learn about the critters that help our gardens grow and create a pollinator friendly project to bring home with you.

Food for Thought: Scientific Illustration's Many Paths - ONLINE

May 2, noon - 1 p.m.

Ezra Edwards, a science illustrator and recent graduate of the California State University Monterey Bay Science Illustration Graduate program, will discuss their art journey and the expansive pathways in science illustration.

Seedlings: Pick a Salad

June 10, 2025 - June 13, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Explore the Home Harvest Garden with your taste buds and discover how salad is more than lettuce.

Seedlings: Life in the Pond

June 3, 2025 - June 6, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Peek into the depths of Pipsqueak Pond to discover water plants and animals.

Seedlings: Nature's Art

May 28, 2025 - May 30, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 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.

Seedlings: Dig It!

May 21, 2025 - May 23, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Come on a sensory adventure that you can really dig into as we explore some soil!

Seedlings: Musical Garden

May 14, 2025 - May 16, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Join us as we explore the sounds of nature and the music of plants!

Open Studio: Printmaking

Various Dates, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Come use the printing press in this uninstructed open studio time. A classroom monitor will be present in the room to assist with the press as needed.

Seedlings: A Rainbow of Wildflowers

May 7, 2025 - May 9, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Discover some of our favorite plants as we explore the beautiful colors of the wildflowers growing in the Gardens.

Open Studio: Botanical Illustration

Various Dates, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Need space to spread out and work outside of class time? Bring your supplies and works in progress for some uninterrupted studio time.

Seedlings: Teddy Bear Picnic

April 30, 2025 - May 2, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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 Bear Picnic.

Nature Journaling for Homeschoolers at Chatfield Farms: Miniature Landscapes

May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Join us as we focus on the scenery and landscapes of Chatfield Farms, all while capturing our questions and observations in pages for a natural journal.

Homeschool Day: Tree-Mendous Trees

May 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Become a tree detective as you learn how to identify several common trees found in Colorado, explore how trees grow and discover how different tree parts are used to produce products we use in our everyday lives.

Girl Scout Juniors: Create a Garden Exploration Day

May 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Junior Girl Scouts discover the basics of garden design as they learn how to plan for a successful garden! Each Girl Scout will plant and decorate a miniature container garden to take home with them.

Literature of the Land: Spring Book Club

Various Dates, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Join the Helen Fowler Library staff for the Spring 2025 sessions of Literature of the Land Book Club. We read three books over three months that focus on a specific topic of interest and enjoy engaging discussion about the books and authors.

Strolling Stories at Chatfield Farms: Buds, Blossoms and Blooms

May 6, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

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?

Strolling Stories at Chatfield Farms: Shapes and Patterns Galore!

May 13, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

From spotted petals to heart shaped leaves nature is full of hidden shapes and patterns. Join us as we investigate the shapes and patterns hidden in our plants.

Strolling Stories at Chatfield Farms: Fun on the Farm

May 20, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

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

Strolling Stories at Chatfield Farms: Pollinator Explorers

May 27, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

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.

Family Make and Take at Plains Conservation Center: Bee Hotel

May 10, 2025

Family Make and Take programs offer a space for children and their grownups to connect with natural materials and create together.

Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Life on the Farm

26th June, Various Times

Explore life on the 1800s prairie by visiting a sod homestead village. Experience children's games, chores, and help plant vegetables in the garden. Finish by feeding and brushing the farm animals, learning how people got their food before grocery stores.

Invitation to Ikebana

Various Dates, 1 - 3 p.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.

Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center

Various Dates, 9 - 10 a. m.

Prairie Pup Adventures at the Plains Conservation Center offers a fun way for preschool aged children to learn about the animals, plants and people who call the prairie home.

Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Animal Interactions

22nd May, Various Times

Students will explore animal interactions through games and crafts, learning about social behaviors, predator-prey relationships, and the food chains and webs they create.

Homeschool Science Supplement at Plains Conservation Center: Acid and Base Lab

18th June, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

In this chemistry class, students will explore acids and bases, learning about the pH scale, their properties, and how they interact. Using indicators, they'll test common household materials to identify acids and bases.

Singing Bowls at the Gardens

Various Dates, 5:30 - 7 p. m.

Join intuitive sound artist, Ann Martin, and her family of singing bowls and gongs for a harmonious, sound healing meditation. Experience first-hand how to stop the mind chatter and bring the brain and body to a place of uncommon peace.

Homeschool Science Supplement at Plains Conservation Center: Studying Animal Populations

May 13, 10 - 12 p.m.

Explore how scientists estimate plant and animal populations. Students will learn about methods used by City of Aurora employees in open spaces and study local plant and animal populations at the Plains Conservation Center.

Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: The Cheyenne

May 24, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Join us to learn about the Cheyenne Native Americans and how they utilized natural resources to survive on the prairie in the 1800s. We will venture to the tipis to examine artifacts, play traditional Cheyenne games and even build a small tipi together.