Posted November 18, 2011 by Doris Boardman, Web Technology Manager
Holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes all the stress of shopping for the many special someones in your life. Are you mapping out your parking strategy for the Black Friday shopping madness? Or perhaps lining up your favorite catalogs next to your computer for Black Monday online craziness?
Take sanctuary in the beauty of the Gardens, and share your love of its splendor with those you love. We are now offering a wonderful Gift of Membership special online. Just visit our website and see! From an Individual membership to Family Plus, your gift of the Gardens ensures a full year of inspiration, unique experiences, educational opportunities and more.
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Posted September 22, 2011 by Doris Boardman, Web Technology Manager
Today is the last day of summer, and that brings fond memories of the amazing 2011 Summer Concert Series at York Street and Chatfield. Did you make it to most of these concerts or just one? Please read these wonderful after-concert reviews from Denver Botanic Gardens member Rick Hum. And enjoy the photos taken by Kate Battan, another member of the Gardens. Thank you, Rick and Kate, for these memories of another great summer of concerts. Rick–we look forward to seeing you and your wife Karen dancing at the concerts next summer!
Summer Concert Series Recap
The music this summer was fantastic. Swallow Hill found a number of great acts who are at important passages in their musical careers. Despite heavy rain early in the summer and challenging situations, such as the storming of the Cheeseman gate, the Gardens staff and the security team did a great job of providing quality experiences all summer.
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings – The Dap Kings, all in black suits and thin black ties (except the lead guitar player in a gray suit and the back-up singers in black dresses) did a couple of short warm-up numbers. Then Sharon Jones took the stage in an aqua sequined flapper dress. She sang, danced and entertained her heart and soul out. She also invited some members of the audience on stage to be part of the act and all were infected by the spirit. She is a great dancer and powerful, soulful singer.
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Posted September 13, 2011 by Andrea Thurber, Volunteer Coordinator
We need your help for the 23rd Annual Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield!
If you are planning on attending our Pumpking Festival, volunteering is a fun way to help the Gardens and enjoy the Pumpkin Festival. Volunteers receive free refreshments and lunch, plus
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Posted July 18, 2011 by Doris Boardman, Web Technology Manager
Enjoy two concerts at Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street this week, and start next week by enjoying a concert at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. All of these concerts will provide a night to remember! The following pre-concert reviews are courtesy of Gardens’ member Rick Hum. 
India.Arie and Idan Raichel
Doors at 6 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 21 – York Street
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Chris Botti
Doors at 6 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 22 – York Street
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Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers and Béla Fleck & the Original Flecktones
Doors at 4 p.m., concert starts at 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 24 – Chatfield
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Posted April 13, 2011 by Andrea Thurber, Volunteer Coordinator
Photo by Scott Dressel-Martin
Following 2010’s wildly successful inaugural year, the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is gearing up for its second year of delighting foodies across the Denver Metro Area with fresh, locally-grown produce.
Expanding the growing plot from one acre in 2010 to three acres in 2011, the need for volunteer assistance has increased. Volunteers are needed to plant, weed,
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Posted February 11, 2011 by Lisa Davis, Associate Director of Education
Garden Camps offer kids the perfect opportunity to dig into the world of plants, science and nature for a week. This year’s camps offer opportunities to go behind the scenes and meet the professionals, design and plant a garden, travel back in time and experience life on a working farm, explore trees and forests from around the world and so much more. Whether your child is a budding scientist, a gardener, a chef, an artist, an explorer or an adventurer, every camp offers something right up their alley and will open their eyes to new experiences.
In addition to the popular summer camps at the Gardens, we’re also offering a spring break camp, camp at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield and numerous one day Mini-Camps during school holidays. Our complete offerings include:
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Posted January 20, 2011 by Ann Montague, Horticulturist
Each summer college students from across the country descend on Denver Botanic Gardens to participate in our summer horticulture internship program. And even though there’s still snow on the ground, we’re already booking the fieldtrips and tours for the program.
Designed to help students explore career opportunities in public horticulture, the program immerses students in most every aspect of public horticulture and provides the hands-on experience that employers value.
In addition to educational activities and hands-on gardening, each intern is mentored by one of our professional horticulturists on an independent project. As usual this year’s list of projects covers a wide range of interests. This summer at the Gardens, interns will be:
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Posted June 14, 2010 by Larry Vickerman, Director of Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
It’s mid-June and the numerous wildflowers at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield are just coming into full bloom. The Gaillardia, several different Penstemon, and Spiderwort are in full bloom just east of the big red and white barn. The Paintbrush have been spectacular this year and are still blooming. The barn area is the most diverse and will be colorful into September. The big planting on the north face of the amphitheater is just starting to bloom.
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