special events

Volunteer Sept. 5-Oct. 26 at the Corn Maze

Volunteers are needed to help on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays at the Corn Maze located at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield.

Ticket takers - collect tickets & hand-stamp guests at the entrance to the maze
Bridge patrollers - ensure guests are following rules and regulations as well as answering visitor's questions about the maze

Volunteer shifts are 4 to 5-1/2 hours and volunteers must be 16 years or older. Volunteer by yourself, or with your family or friends.

Click here to register as a volunteer for the event.

Volunteer Saturday, October 11 or Sunday, October 12 at the Pumpkin Festival

Volunteers are needed to help out at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield in a variety of areas including:

Pumpkin Patch Cashiers
Pumpkin Measurers
Children’s Activities
Entrance Cashiers
Beverage Booth Assistant
And many more!

Volunteer shifts are 3-5 hours. Individuals and volunteer groups are welcome. Volunteers must be 16 years or older.

Click here to find out more and register as a volunteer for the event.

To ask about volunteering for other special events, please e-mail Heather Boor at vol@botanicgardens.org.

plan your visit

The weather is great for a visit this week.

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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.