Exhibit: H2O=Life: Wet, Wild &
Wonderful
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Education Center
in Vail; Time: 10 am - 5 pm; Fee: $5 donation appreciated;
970-476-0103.
Ongoing
on various dates to Oct. 28
Corn Maze Opens at Chatfield Farms Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton
Times: Times vary depending on date; See website.
Fee: $12 member/$14 non-member adult, $13 students, seniors (65+), military,
$9 member/$11 non-member ages 3 - 12; Price includes a hay ride.
Other activities available at an additional fee. Mini-maze available
for ages 10 and under; An After Dark Corn Maze and Corn Stalkers Haunted Maze are open on select dates. Food vendors will
be on-site.
For details please visit
www.botanicgardens.org
or call 303-973-3705.
Apple Fest
Fossil
Creek Nursery
in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Apple taste testing, kid's
games, discount on apple trees and more; 970-226-4924
Oct. 12 - 14
Pumpkin Festival Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton; Time: 9 am - 5 pm; Fee: Includes admission to
pumpkin patch, live music, food trucks and activities; The Corn Maze is an additional fee. For
details please visit
www.botanicgardens.org or call 303-973-3705.
Oct. 13
African Violet Show and Sale - hosted by
Gloxinia, Gesneriad Growers Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Oct. 13
Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and Fall Jamboree
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 10:00 am - 3:00
pm; ; See
www.fortcollinsnursery.com for details. 970-482-1984.
Oct. 17 -18, 23 -
25
Glow at the Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Displays, music,
hands-on crafts, activities, cash bar and more; For fees and more
information see
www.botanicgardens.org.
Oct. 20
Show: World of Orchids
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 9 am - 3 p.m.;
Suggested donation: $5 adults, $2 children; Displays, educational exhibits,
repotting demonstrations at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm; 970-416-2486
Oct. 27
Halloween Enchanted Garden
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 2
p.m.; Especially for children ages 2 - 8; Fee: $5 per child. Enjoy various
activities. See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information
NOTES:
Denver
Botanic Gardens Center for Continuing
Education offers numerous classes throughout the year. You
will find something for everyone -- adults, families, and kids. For
information on classes visit
www.botanicgardens.org. Tagawa Gardens offers many classes for both adults and children.
Because the list is so extensive they are listed here only occasionally.
Please see
www.tagawagardens.com.
Ongoing
Read and Seed
The Gardens on Spring Creek
in Fort Collins; Time: 10 - 10:45 a.m. or 11 - 11:45 a.m. on Mondays
and Tuesdays; A drop-in program for 2 - 4 year olds; Story time plus a
hands-on activity; Parents are asked to participate; Fee: $3 per child; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture
for information on weekly topics; 970-416-2486.
Oct. 6
"Pumpkin Carving with an Expert" by Barry Brown Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.;
Materials fee: $40 includes a pumpkin, carving tools and pattern;
Registration required; Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an
adult; 303-424-7979
Oct. 6
"Photographing Fall Color" by Bob Dean
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12 p.m.;
Fee: $30; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Oct. 6
"Fall Care for Native Plants" by Ann Grant
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.;
Fee: $10; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
"Seeding Fall Perennials and Cover
Crops/Sprouting Micro Greens and More" by David Burnside from Botanical
Interests Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 2 pm.; Free, Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Oct. 13
"Habitat Hero Garden" by Diane Banta
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12 p.m.;
Fee: $10; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Oct. 13
"Putting the Garden to Bed"
by Andrea Vanderbilt
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Oct. 13
"Beginner Orchid Class" by Trevor Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 10 am.; Free, Bring your orchids for
repotting; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Oct. 20
"Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs" by Todd
McNulty from Van Bloem Gardens Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 10 am.; Free, Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Oct. 20
"Pumpkin Arrangements" by Autumn Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 2 pm.; Free, does not include materials; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Oct. 21
"Spooky Miniature Gardening"
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort
Collins; Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm; Fee:
$40 per spot, includes materials; Create a Halloween or classic garden; For
adults and a child accompanied by an adult; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Oct. 23
"Growing Minds: Story Time in the Gardens"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 10:00 -
10:45 a.m. Free; For children ages 3 - 5 accompanied by a parent or
guardian; Held outdoors if weather permits; Enjoy seasonal stories, songs,
activities and crafts; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Oct. 25
Intimate Evening: "Travels Down
the Silk Road" by Nick Courtens
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: 5:30 - 7 pm; Fee: $25;
970-476-0103.
Free Day Denver
Botanic Gardens,;
Times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Dia de los Muertos and 5 - 10 p.m. -
Night at the Museums; 720-865-3501
Nov. 3
"Preserving the Harvest" by Connie Meyer
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Nov. 3
"Steppe Plants for a Steppe Climate" by Michael
Guidi and Bryan Fischer
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
"Introduction to Soap Making" by Connie Meyer
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.;
Fee: $30; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Nov. 10
"Happy Houseplants: Care, Culture & Choices" by
Alison O'Connor
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
"Fairy Garden Magic" by Heidi Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 10 am.; Free, does not include materials;
Bring or purchase a container; This class is for children and adults; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Nov. 13
"Thanksgiving Floral Arranging" by Mandy Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 2 pm.; Free, does not include materials;
Bring or purchase a container for this hands-on class; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Holiday Open House
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 3
pm; Music, treats, Santa and holiday specials; See
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984
"Succulent Pinecone & Mini-Pumpkin Centerpieces"
by Nancy Frank
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: Offered
twice: 10 am - Noon and 1 - 3 p.m.;
Fee: $30; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Nov. 23 - Jan. 1
Blossoms of Light
Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
nightly; Thousands of holiday lights adorn the trees and plants;
refreshments available for purchase; Entertainment on selected evenings;
Fee: Advance purchase at reduced rates, prices higher at the door; See
www.botanicgardens.org for details; 720-865-3501
Nov. 23 - Dec. 23
Santa's Village at Chatfield Farms Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton; Time: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Open on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday; Holiday lights, craft with Mrs. Claus, 1880's decorated,
restored homestead, photos, hayride, vendors; Fee: See
www.botanicgardens.org for details and
ticket prices;
720.865.4346
Nov. 23 - 25
Holiday Open House
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 am - 5 pm; Live music,
refreshments, locally made gifts; 303-939-9403
Nov. 23 - Dec. 24
Holiday Gift Market
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 am - 5 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays; Gifts for gardeners and
non-gardeners; 303-939-9403
Nov. 25
"Holiday Wreath Class" by Becca Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 11 am.; Free, does not include materials;
Bring or purchase decorations for the wreath; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
OCTOBER 2018