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August 2008
Explore the World at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield's Annual Corn Maze |  Posted on August 15, 2008  | Negotiate the challenging twists and turns of the newly designed cornfield this fall at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield’s annual Corn Maze.  This year’s Maze contains 8.5 acres of winding pathways in the shape of the globe.  ...View more details »


July 2008
AUGUST EVENTS AT DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS |  Posted on July 18, 2008  | August at the Gardens offers a wide range of activities for the whole family, including a free day at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, special guest lectures, day camps for kids, the Fete des Fleurs elegant dinner and dance, art exhibits and much more!...View more details »


TECHNOLOGY DELIVERS NEW WAYS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH PLANTS AT DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS |  Posted on July 16, 2008  | More than 40,000 Colorado technology professionals from a wide range of industries are invited to Technology Day at the Gardens on July 31 from 9 a.m....View more details »


JULY 21 FREE DAY AT DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS |  Posted on July 11, 2008  | Come savor the glory of summer at the Gardens for free on Monday, July 21, thanks to funding provided by the SCFD....View more details »


June 2008
HIGH-FLYING FUNDRAISER: BIRDHAUS BASH RETURNS TO DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS |  Posted on June 27, 2008  | The bids will fly on July 10, 2008 from 5-8:30 p.m. at Denver Botanic Gardens’ Birdhaus Bash garden party and auction. This event features nearly 150 imaginative birdhouses that will be auctioned off to the public in all their color, creativity and design whimsy....View more details »


JULY EVENTS AT DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS |  Posted on June 23, 2008  | Midsummer at the Gardens offers a wide range of activities for the whole family, including a free day celebrating the Glory of Summer, day camps for kids, the Birdhaus Bash garden party and auction, Technology Day, art exhibits and much more!...View more details »


GROWING SEEDS OF CHANGE - FAMILY FUN DAY AT DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS |  Posted on June 10, 2008  | Denver Botanic Gardens announced today that the inaugural Growing Seeds of Change – Family Fun Day will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2008. This action-packed event is sponsored by The Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Educational Fund....View more details »


DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS ANNOUNCES FETE DES FLEURS 2008 DATE |  Posted on June 01, 2008  | DENVER -- Denver Botanic Gardens’ 2008 Fete des Fleurs committee chair Kathy Coors today announced the annual Fete des Fleurs gala will take place on Aug. 15. ...View more details »


May 2008
FITNESS WALKS AND T’AI CHI AT DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS |  Posted on May 23, 2008  | Connect with your inner self and plants at Denver Botanic Gardens’ popular Fitness Walks and morning T’ai Chi sessions, every Tuesday morning from June 3 – Aug. 26....View more details »


DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS JUNE EVENTS |  Posted on May 16, 2008  | Free days, lectures on urban microclimates, free wildflower tours, fitness walks, family days and camps for kids.  These are just a few of the ways to get involved with the Denver Botanic Gardens in June....View more details »


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garden spotlight

Children's Secret Path at York Street

Children's Secret Path

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

Denver Botanic Gardens Kids CampsLooking 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.