Your Dollar Goes Further on Wed, December 8

Many people like to give when it means their donation will be complemented by more money from others. On Wednesday, December 8 you can do just that, through Colorado Gives Day. By giving to Denver Botanic Gardens on December 8, through Colorado Gives Day, you can help us maximize the donations we receive.

Colorado Gives Day is an effort by local corporations and non-profits to encourage Colorado citizens to give $1 million in 24 hours. The donations will be increased through an incentive fund
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Marmots Gnawing Out Big Role at Denver Botanic Gardens

Marmot near Mount Goliath

The first one I ever met followed me up 3,000 feet in Rocky Mountain National Park.  At each turn, he stood at attention to cheer me on, or was he scolding me?  Since arriving at the Gardens, I have heard tales of one who dead-headed petunias for a few years and now stands frozen (actually stuffed) in our Library.

Any mountain hiker in Colorado has heard a strange chirping noise that has caused them to scan the tops of peaks in search of a large, mysterious bird. 
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