Posted August 17, 2011 by April Miller, Head Librarian
It’s time for the second session of Literature of the Land, a book club series organized by the Helen Fowler Library that focuses on topics related to the land and to nature. We’ll delve into literature related to any and all aspects of the natural world, discussing topics that may range from environmental issues to the culture of food and drink, from the American dust bowl to the cinnamon trees of Southeast Asia.
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Posted August 15, 2011 by Kat Young, Former Interpretation Intern
Indigenous Film at the Gardens: August 20 Student Made Short Films (USA and Canada)
In support of our 2011 exhibition, Native Roots | Modern Form: Plants, Peoples & the Art of Allan Houser, we are partnering with the International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management (IIIRM) to present a year-long film series highlighting indigenous voices and issues from around the world.
Youth Program: Student-Made Short Films
Photo by longhousemedia.org
This youth program will feature a collection of short films from two film-making programs working with native youth: Native Lens, located in Seattle, Washington and Wapikoni, located in Quebec, Canada. The films include animation and live action, documentaries and narrative pieces.
Gates Hall. Doors at 12:00 p.m.; Films run 12:30 – 2 p.m. Free; Suggested Donation of $5 supports public programming at Denver Botanic Gardens and IIIRM. For details visit Denver Botanic Gardens Events.
Posted August 14, 2011 by Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator & Director of Outreach
Cleome spinosa in front of Marnie's Pavilion
July and August take a toll on some plants: columbines and peonies
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Posted August 12, 2011 by Ellen Hertzman, Manager of Volunteer Experience
Random bits of gardeniana this week…
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Posted August 11, 2011 by Kim Manajek, Associate Director of Exhibitions, Art & Library Collections
AIR Lab | Photography by Will Wilson
August 20 – November 6, 2011
Opening Reception and Artist Talk - August 20
In the Auto Immune Response (AIR) series, Wilson (Diné) addresses the relationship between a post-apocalyptic Diné man and the beautiful but toxic environment he inhabits. The series investigates rapid transformation of indigenous lifeways, the disease it has caused and strategies of response that enable cultural survival. A greenhouse hogan is featured in Oak Grove. See the related publication with essay by noted cultural historian Lucy Lippard.
Opening Reception: Saturday, Aug. 20, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Artist Talk: Saturday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m.
RSVP to exhibits@botanicgardens.org
Posted August 10, 2011 by Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator & Director of Outreach
Tulip gentian (Eustoma grandiflorum) on Ft. Collins open space land
Everyone flocks to the mountains in August (I can hardly blame them
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Posted August 9, 2011 by Doris Boardman, Web Technology Manager
This is your last chance to buy tickets to a concert this summer at the Gardens! The weather tonight will be perfect — partly cloudy, breezy and mild. Bring a picnic and some wine and enjoy these jazz legends under the stars. Buy tickets online today or at the gate tonight.
David Sanborn, George Duke and Marcus Miller
Tuesday, Aug. 9 – York Street
Doors at 6 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets still available!
Here is another great pre-concert review, courtesy of Gardens’ member Rick Hum.
George Duke (keyboards), Marcus Miller (bass) and David Sanborn (saxophone) are touring together as DMS; each a leader and composer in his own right. All three are music masters, critically acclaimed, commercially successful Grammy Award winners.
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Posted August 8, 2011 by Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator & Director of Outreach
Acanthus balcanicus
I just was asked to write an article on the “10 essential
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It’s time for the second session of Literature of the Land, a book club series organized by the Helen Fowler Library that focuses on topics related to the land and to nature. We’ll delve into literature related to any and all aspects of the natural world, discussing topics that may range from environmental issues to the culture of food and drink, from the American dust bowl to the cinnamon trees of Southeast Asia. 
