catalog of classes

Denver Botanic Gardens offers a wealth of exciting programs on a wide range of topics. Join us to develop new skills, acquire new tastes, meet new friends and travel behind the scenes at the Gardens. Hands-on workshops introduce you to projects and topics such as garden sculpture; making herbal vinegars, preserves, tinctures or cleaning products; edible wild plants and much, much more.

group garden tour at denver botanic gardens In 2008, we are exploring many new opportunities:

New programs at our beautiful Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield site such as bird walks, cooking classes and art workshops.
An all-new ‘Urban Homesteading’ series designed to help you grow your own food and pursue many other sustainable skills in your own backyard.

We create new classes all the time. Check back often to see what’s going on!

Browse through the latest version of our catalog

Search our calendar for classes, programs and presentation.

Go straight to our registration page to sign up for any of our life-long learning classes.

To avoid disappointment, please register promptly as classes fill quickly. Registrations taken at the door will be charged a $10 late fee.

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garden spotlight

Children's Secret Path at York Street

Especially for kids: Get your hands dirty in the soil station!

It's a fact: The alligator drum and giant amadinda are musical instruments made from plants.

Botanical interest: Children are encouraged to interact with plants, including smelling fragrant chives (Allium schoenoprasum), touching lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) and soft artemisia (Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’).

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for the kids

Looking for a fun way to entertain the kids? Check out a Family Guide at our Information Desk. Enjoy fun activities and kid-friendly information about our gardens and plants. Family Guides are free with admission.