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Cleo Parker Robinson…Uh-Huh!!!

Last Friday, I got a taste of the transformative power of Cleo Parker Robinson and her ensemble of gorgeous dancers in Denver Botanic Gardens’ Mitchell Hall. Before the performance began, she approached center stage with such enthusiasm such a willingness to share her knowledge and experience with the crowd. Her “Uh-Huh” attitude put the audience [...]

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Calling All Scarecrows

Dear Departments at Denver Botanic Gardens, all organizations, all families, and any and all readers:
I invite you all to participate in the A-maize-ing Scarecrow Contest that will take place at this year’s Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield from September 5th to October 26th. All of you are invited to make a scarecrow [...]

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Mission Accomplished

The events team, led by Special Event Coordinator Allison Yentsch, arrived at Denver Botanic Gardens last Friday morning with a grand sense of accomplishment. In the previous months, we have been eating, sleeping, and breathing Birdhaus Bash. When event day finally rolled around, we felt eager and ready to get started with the set-up, bright [...]

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YOU ARE SURROUNDED!

The employee offices at Denver Botanic Gardens are surrounded! Surrounded by the beauty, the originality, the creativity, and the imaginations of Colorado. Coming July 10th is the annual Birdhaus Bash Auction and Garden Party. Some birdhouses are made and decorated by friends and families and some by local celebrities. The birdhouses are then auctioned off and [...]

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Somebody Pinch Me Please

Yesterday I had to take a moment, breath in deeply, exhale, and soak in my surroundings. I sat on an old quilt on the southeast corner of the amphitheatre munching on brie and berries, sipping red wine. Next to me were my friends and loved ones. Most of our pre-concert conversation consisted of how we [...]

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Just another day at the office

The past several weeks have been an exciting time for our Events Team here at Denver Botanic Gardens. Just this past month, we have had our annual Plant Sale and Mother’s Day Event. During these exhilarating experiences, I had the opportunity to get to know and appreciate the truly incredible sights of not simply eager, [...]

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