Tickets are valid for general admission only.

-Tickets are valid any day during regular admission hours.

-Tickets are not valid for Blossoms of Light or other specially ticketed events.

-Tickets are non-refundable.

**The Gardens will close at 4 p.m. daily November 29-January 3 for Blossoms of Light**

Winter Hours

October 1, 2018- May 11, 2019

Every day: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summer Hours

May 12, 2019 - Sept. 29, 2019

Every day: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Grounds close at 9 p.m.)

Mordecai Children's Garden Hours

March 1 - October 31

Every day 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Denver Botanic Gardens occasionally closes early for special events. A list of early closure dates can be found by following this link.

www.botanicgardens.org/early-closings

Denver Botanic Gardens reserves the right to change terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.

Bromeliads, a family of more than 3,300 species, provide the most amazing collection of foliage colors and patterns found in the plant world. The foliage takes many different shapes, from needle thin to broad and flat, symmetrical to bizarre, soft to spiky. Bromeliads provide a habitat for many thousands of species of other plants, as well as reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans, insects and other creatures. The relationship is often symbiotic, with the plant supplying water and shelter and the other organism providing protein or nutrients. These fascinating ornamental plants offer an exciting challenge in perspective, pattern and value and an outstanding opportunity to take your pen and ink skills to a new level of sophistication.

Begin the class by practicing and refining perspective skills as you work in pencil to construct a botanically correct “linear scaffold” and value map. Next, using ink, discover advanced techniques that turn stipple patterns into color and mimic variegated leaf markings. Learn how to layer and manipulate lines and stipples to develop a full range of values and atmospheric perspective. Go one step further and add a surprise inhabitant! Build a new appreciation for what can be achieved using black and white as you develop an elaborate final pen and ink plate.

Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Perfecting Perspective.

Fee: $260 member, $310 non-member.

Date(s): Tue, Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 6-9 p.m.

Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

The first step to watercolor painting is mixing colors. Learn a system for combining colors consistently to eliminate frustrating trial and error. Exercises, demonstrations and discussion will show you how to achieve the broadest possible spectrum. Learn about paint properties and important information about choosing pigments. Practice mixing colors to match a variety of plant material. You’ll gain confidence and skills to improve your color work.

No prerequisites.

Fee: $265 member, $315 non-member.

Date(s): 

Tue, Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 1-4 p.m.

Instructor: Constance Sayas

**Gift memberships take up to 72 hours to be activated. Please allow 7-10 business days for the gift packet to be mailed to your gift recipient. Only memberships purchased on or before December 12th are guaranteed delivery prior to December 25th.**

If you are renewing a gift membership click here

1 membership card (Only valid for named card holder)

1 person admitted per visit (card holder)

Advance ticketing for Summer Concert Series (Day 5)

2 complimentary tickets to Blossoms of Light at York Street

3 one-time use guest passes

Entry to our Member Mornings where the Gardens are open just to members

Subscription to the Gardens' quarterly printed magazine

Receipt of our monthly Botanic Buzz e-newsletter

Apple pie? Borscht? Herbed muffins? Choose a favorite recipe and create an illustration as the perfect companion. See how other artists have illustrated recipes in cookbooks old and new. Composition is key as you arrange fruits, vegetables, herbs and cooking tools to enhance the text. Working in the color medium of your choice, create a piece that would be a delicious holiday gift or card.

Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I.

Fee: $260 member, $310 non-member.

Date(s): Tue, Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 9 a.m. – noon

Instructor: Susan DiMarchi

1 membership card (Only valid for named card holder)

1 person admitted per visit (card holder)

Advance ticketing for Summer Concert Series (Day 5)

2 complimentary tickets to Blossoms of Light at York Street

3 one-time use guest passes

Entry to our Member Mornings where the Gardens are open just to members

Subscription to the Gardens' quarterly printed magazine

Receipt of our monthly Botanic Buzz e-newsletter

A member fob allows you to gain access through the Cheesman Gate. Fobs may only be purchased and used by active members of the Gardens. This is an added benefit of membership for all levels. Non­-members or lapsed members may not purchase or renew fobs unless a membership is also processed at the time of the transaction. By purchasing a fob, you agree to take responsibility for any misuse. A membership fob fee is $25. Entry is limited to the number of people you are normally allowed with your membership. Fobs must be renewed annually.

A member fob allows you to gain access through the Cheesman Gate. Fobs may only be purchased and used by active members of the Gardens. This is an added benefit of membership for all levels. Non­-members or lapsed members may not purchase or renew fobs unless a membership is also processed at the time of the transaction. By purchasing a fob, you agree to take responsibility for any misuse. Entry is limited to the number of people you are normally allowed with your membership. Fobs must be renewed annually for a fee of $10.00.

Looking for an amazing place to practice your yoga skills, how about the beautiful Denver Botanic Gardens?

Vinyasa yoga weaves beautiful movement with challenging postures, and cultivates a sense of peace and calm by the end of each yoga class. Practicing vinyasa yoga on a daily basis can improve posture, flexibility, and endurance. Beyond the physical benefits, yoga helps to bring a sense of clarity to challenging situations in life, reminds us to stay present and focused in an ever-changing environment, and can help us find happiness and contentment in our surroundings.

The postures practiced in this challenging class will promote alignment, flexibility, focus, endurance and help detoxify the body.

Instructor: Blake Burger

Skill level: All levels welcome

Price: $12, $10 members

Special Instructions: Please bring a mat, a towel and water. Walk-ins are welcome for members or non-members! Please bring cash if possible but credit cards are also accepted. Location will vary depending on temperature and time of year.

SCHEDULE DETAILS:

October 1, 2018- May 14, 2019 (7:30 - 8:30am): Enter through the gate on the east side of York St and yoga will be in the Morrison Center.

May 15, 2019 - September 30, 2019 (8-9am): Enter through the Pinon Gate on the west side of York Street. In the late summer and fall, class will meet in the UMB Bank Amphitheater. When it is chilly, we will meet in the Orangery (front of the greenhouse complex). There will be signs starting from the after-hours entrance on the north side of the main entry that will direct participants.

October 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 (7:30 - 8:30am): Enter through the gate on the east side of York St and yoga will be in the Morrison Center.

Photo: Perfecto Insecto (Flickr)

**Gift memberships take up to 72 hours to be activated. Please allow 7-10 business days for the gift packet to be mailed to your gift recipient. Only memberships purchased on or before December 12th are guaranteed delivery prior to December 25th.**

If you are renewing a gift membership click here

1 membership card (Only valid for named card holder)

2 people admitted per visit (Card holder + 1 guest)

Advance ticketing for Summer Concert Series (Day 5)

2 complimentary tickets to Blossoms of Light at York Street

3 one-time use guest passes

Entry to our Member Mornings where the Gardens are open just to members

Subscription to the Gardens' quarterly printed magazine

Receipt of our monthly Botanic Buzz e-newsletter

1 membership card (Only valid for named card holder)

2 people admitted per visit (Card holder + 1 guest)

Advance ticketing for Summer Concert Series (Day 5)

2 complimentary tickets to Blossoms of Light at York Street

3 one-time use guest passes

Entry to our Member Mornings where the Gardens are open just to members

Subscription to the Gardens' quarterly printed magazine

Receipt of our monthly Botanic Buzz e-newsletter

2 membership cards

6 people admitted per visit (Including card holders)

Advance ticketing for Summer Concert Series (Day 4)

2 complimentary tickets to Blossoms of Light at York Street

3 one-time use guest passes

Entry to our Member Mornings where the Gardens are open just to members

Subscription to the Gardens' quarterly printed magazine

Receipt of our monthly Botanic Buzz e-newsletter

**Gift memberships take up to 72 hours to be activated. Please allow 7-10 business days for the gift packet to be mailed to your gift recipient. Only memberships purchased on or before December 12th are guaranteed delivery prior to December 25th.**

If you are renewing a gift membership click here

2 membership cards

6 people admitted per visit (Including card holders)

Advance ticketing for Summer Concert Series (Day 4)

2 complimentary tickets to Blossoms of Light at York Street

3 one-time use guest passes

Entry to our Member Mornings where the Gardens are open just to members

Subscription to the Gardens' quarterly printed magazine

Receipt of our monthly Botanic Buzz e-newsletter

Members - redeem your guest passes online and don't wait in line!

Valid for regular daytime admission only. Not valid for specially ticketed events including Blossoms Of Light

After redeeming your guest passes online, they will arrive as an attachment in an email. Print and bring those with you to the Gardens.

The passes are not date specific. Use them whenever you would like.

2 membership cards

8 people admitted per visit (Including card holders)

Advance ticketing for Summer Concert Series (Day 3)

2 complimentary tickets to Blossoms of Light at York Street

3 one-time use guest passes

Optional caregiver membership card

Entry to our Member Mornings where the Gardens are open just to members

Subscription to the Gardens' quarterly printed magazine

Receipt of our monthly Botanic Buzz e-newsletter

**Gift memberships take up to 72 hours to be activated. Please allow 7-10 business days for the gift packet to be mailed to your gift recipient. Only memberships purchased on or before December 12th are guaranteed delivery prior to December 25th.**

If you are renewing a gift membership click here

2 membership cards

8 people admitted per visit (Including card holders)

Advance ticketing for Summer Concert Series (Day 3)

2 complimentary tickets to Blossoms of Light at York Street

3 one-time use guest passes

Optional caregiver membership card

Entry to our Member Mornings where the Gardens are open just to members

Subscription to the Gardens' quarterly printed magazine

Receipt of our monthly Botanic Buzz e-newsletter

**Gift memberships take up to 72 hours to be activated. Please allow 7-10 business days for the gift packet to be mailed to your gift recipient. Only memberships purchased on or before December 12th are guaranteed delivery prior to December 25th.**

If you are renewing a gift membership click here

2 membership cards

8 people admitted per visit (Including card holders)

Advance ticketing for Summer Concert Series (Day 2)

2 complimentary tickets to Blossoms of Light at York Street

4 one-time use guest passes

Entry to our Member Mornings where the Gardens are open just to members

Subscription to the Gardens' quarterly printed magazine

Receipt of our monthly Botanic Buzz e-newsletter

Advance registration for our children's garden camps

Optional caregiver membership card

Discounted facility rental

2 membership cards

8 people admitted per visit (Including card holders)

Advance ticketing for Summer Concert Series (Day 2)

2 complimentary tickets to Blossoms of Light at York Street

4 one-time use guest passes

Entry to our Member Mornings where the Gardens are open just to members

Subscription to the Gardens' quarterly printed magazine

Receipt of our monthly Botanic Buzz e-newsletter

Advance registration for our children's garden camps

Optional caregiver membership card

Discounted facility rental

**Gift memberships take up to 72 hours to be activated. Please allow 7-10 business days for the gift packet to be mailed to your gift recipient. Only memberships purchased on or before December 12th are guaranteed delivery prior to December 25th.**

If you are renewing a gift membership click here

2 membership cards

8 people admitted per visit (Including card holders)

Advance ticketing for Summer Concert Series (Day 2)

2 complimentary tickets to Blossoms of Light at York Street

4 one-time use guest passes

Entry to our Member Mornings where the Gardens are open just to members

Subscription to the Gardens' quarterly printed magazine

Receipt of our monthly Botanic Buzz e-newsletter

Advance registration for our children s garden camps

Optional caregiver membership card

Discounted facility rental

Individual Plus gift membership

Payment installment plan available

2 membership cards

8 people admitted per visit (Including card holders)

Advance ticketing for Summer Concert Series (Day 2)

2 complimentary tickets to Blossoms of Light at York Street

4 one-time use guest passes

Entry to our Member Mornings where the Gardens are open just to members

Subscription to the Gardens' quarterly printed magazine

Receipt of our monthly Botanic Buzz e-newsletter

Advance registration for our children s garden camps

Optional caregiver membership card

Discounted facility rental

Individual Plus gift membership

Payment installment plan available