Exhibition: Moore in the Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; View 20 of Henry Moore's massive sculptures on display at Denver Botanic Gardens,
both the York St. and Chatfield locations. 720-865-3544
Ongoing
Events at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail
Guided Tours - Mondays, Thursdays and and Saturdays at
10:30 a.m. through Sept. 6th. Fee: $5 donation suggested.
Horticulture Therapy - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Yoga in the Gardens - Mondays and Fridays 9 - 10:15
a.m.; June 7 - Sept. 3; Fee: $12 per session.
Art in the Gardens Demonstrations - Wednesdays June 2 -
Sept. 8
See
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org for details about these events.
Ongoing to Sept. 28
"Rare - Imperiled Plants of Colorado" - a
traveling exhibition of Colorado's rare plants
Business of Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave. in Manitou Springs; Opening July
9th from 5 - 8 p.m.; Show July 9 to Sept. 28; Presented by Rocky Mountain
Society of Botanical Artists; For information contact Pat Ploegsma at
719-322-8608 or
patriciaploegsma@gmail.com.
Salsa Days
Fossil
Creek Nursery
in Fort Collins; Time: Judging at 2 p.m.; Enter the homemade salsa
contest in one of three areas: hot, traditional and specialized; 970-226-4924
Corn Maze Denver
Botanic Gardens at Chatfield (formerly
Chatfield Nature Preserve)
in Littleton,
Times: Fridays 4 - 9 p.m., Saturdays Noon - 9 p.m., Sundays Noon - 9 p.m.;
Prices: adults - $10, member adults, seniors (age 65 & older), and students
with I.D. - $8, Kids (ages 4 - 12) - $6, member kids - $4;
For details please visit
www.botanicgardens.org or call 303-973-3705.
Sept. 11
Patriot Day - Free Day
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9 a.m. -
4 p.m., A day to reflect, remember and connect with nature,
friends & family; 303-797-8565
Sept. 11- 12
Local Foods Festival Denver
Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
(formerly Chatfield Nature Preserve) in Littleton
Time:11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 303-973-3705
Sept. 11 - 12
52nd Annual Colorado Dahlia Society Show
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on
Sat. and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sun.; 303-690-4722
Sept. 12
Denver Rose Society Annual Rose Show Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 12 - 5 p.m.; 303-691-2790
Sept. 18
Garden Tour and High Tea at the Hilton Fort
Collins
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Times: Garden tour
at 2 p.m. and High Tea at 2:45 p.m. Shuttle service will be available
between the Gardens and the Hilton. Fee: $30. RSVP by Sept. 10th
by calling 970-416-2486.
Sept. 19
Fall Container Garden Charity Garden Party
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.; 303-690-4722
Sept. 25
Rocky Mountain African Violet Society Fall Sale
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.;303-690-4722
"Read and Seed"
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Times: 10 - 10:45
a.m.. on Mondays and Tuesdays and 11 - 11:45 on Tuesdays; A drop-in program
for children ages 2 - 4 along with their parent or
guardian, who are asked to stay with the child; Story time and a simple
nature-themed activity; Fee: $3 donation per session per child requested; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture for
the topic of each session or call 970-416-2486 for information.
Ongoing on
Thursdays
"Growing Together"
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 9:30 - 10:30
a.m. a program for children ages 4 - 5, along with their parent or guardian
who are asked to stay with the child; Children are given an introduction to
plants, gardening and science through books, crafts and hands-on activities.
Fee: $25 per month. Registration required. See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture for
the topic of each session or call 970-416-2486 for information.
Ongoing on
Wednesdays
"Garden Journeys"
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 4 - 5:30
p.m. a program for children ages 6 - 9; Fee: $40 per month; Registration
required. See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture for
the topic of each session or call 970-416-2486 for information.
Sept. 4
"Salsa Making for Kids" by Becca and
Mimi
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.;
Materials fee: $7; Children must be accompanied by an adult; Please register
for this class; 303-690-4722
Sept. 4
"51 Ways to Use Roasted Chiles" by Deb
Whitakker
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.;
Tasting included; Please register for this class; 303-690-4722
Sept. 4
"Authentic Mexican Salsa Recipes" by
Alicia
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.;
Please register for this class; 303-690-4722
Sept. 5
"Salsa Making for Kids" by Becca and
Mimi
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time:10:30 - 11:30 a.m.;
Materials fee: $7; Children must be accompanied by an adult; Please register
for this class; 303-690-4722
Sept. 5
"Authentic Mexican Chile Rellenos" by
Alicia
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.;
Please register for this class; 303-690-4722
Sept. 6
"Authentic Mexican Green Chile with Meat" by
Alicia
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; Please
register for this class; 303-690-4722
Sept. 10 - 12
Annual Meeting of the Colorado Native Plant
Society
Auraria Campus in Denver (See website for more details.) Time: Varies
-see website. Friday's main events are a rare plant symposium, the
annual meeting and a social. Saturday's features include presentations
by several guest speakers, a silent auction and exhibitors. Field
trips are offered on Sunday. Please see
www.conps.org for details about this event.
Sept. 11
"Planting Fall Bulbs" by Harriett McMillan Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.;
303-424-7979.
Sept. 12
"Choosing the Right Tree for the Right Location" by
Craig Miller
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-690-4722
Sept. 13
"Low-Tech Greenhouse Design and Operation" by Mikl Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling 303-939-9403.
Sept. 14
"Preparing for Spring"
County Conference Room in Pueblo; Time: 6 - 9 p.m.; Fee: $15; For
information call 719-583-6566.
Sept. 16
"Canning Jams, Jellies,
Marmalades, and More" by Larimer County Extension Master Food Safety
Advisors
The Gardens on
Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6 - 8 p.m.; Fee:
$20 members, $25 non-members; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information or to register.
Sept. 18
"Kid's Container Bulb Class" by Becca
and Mimi
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.;
Materials fee: $10; Children must be accompanied by an adult; Please
register for this class; 303-690-4722
Sept. 18
"Planting Bulbs for Spring Color" by Rob
Proctor
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; Get tips
for planting bulbs in containers; 303-690-4722
Sept. 18
"Perennial Gardening in the Fall" by
Gay Bechir Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time:
10 - 11:30 a.m.;
303-424-7979.
Sept. 19
"Cooking Fresh from the Garden"
by Linda Hoffman of Come Back to the Table
The Gardens on
Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Fee:
$30 members, $35 non-members; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information or to register.
Sept. 19
"How to Kill a Tree" by Craig Miller
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 303-690-4722
Sept. 21
"Fall Container Workshop" by Annie Huston
Hudson Gardens (Inn at Hudson
Gardens) in Littleton, Time: 6 - 8 p.m.; Bring a garden pot 18" or less in
diameter and potting soil. Plant materials will be provided. Fee: $40;
Call 303-797-8565 Ext. 306 to register.
Sept. 23 & Sept. 30
"Glass Mosaic Stepping
Stones" by Donna Beard
The Gardens on
Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6 - 8 p.m. on
Sept. 23rd and 6 - 7 p.m. on Sept. 30th; Fee: $30 members, $35 non-members;
See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information or to register.
Sept. 25
"Growing African Violets & Other Gesneriads" by
Dee
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 303-690-4722
Sept. 25
"Orchids - Exotic but Easy" by Anne Carlson Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time:
10 - 11:30 a.m.;
303-424-7979.
Sept. 26
"Apples Galore!" by Helen Lozynsky
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; Please
register for this class; 303-690-4722
NOTE:
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. Hudson
Gardens in Littleton
also offers classes throughout the year in conjunction with the Community
Education Department of Arapahoe Community College. Please see
www.hudsongardens.org
for information.
Applefest
Fossil
Creek Nursery
in Fort Collins; Time: Store hours.; Hay rides, haystack scramble,
pumpkin bowling, face painting and more. Proceeds from games and hayrides go
to the Fort Collins Cat Rescue. Sample many varieties of apples. 970-226-4924
Oct. 2
Giant Pumpkin and Sunflower Contest
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort
Collins; Email
k.wyman@fortcollinsnursery.com to
enter. For information call 970-482-1984.
"Scarecrow Making Clinic" Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time:
10 - 11:30 a.m.;
Bring old clothes, hats & gloves for this hands-on activity for kids
and adults; Echter's supplies the straw and art supplies; Fee: $20 per
scarecrow; Reservations required; 303-424-7979.
Oct. 2
"Ornamental Vines: Raising
the Perspective of the Earthbound Garden" by Merle M. Moore, former E. D. of
DBG
The Gardens on
Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.; Fee:
$12 members, $15 non-members; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information or to register.
Oct. 2
"The Garden's Skeleton" by
Merle M. Moore, former E. D. of DBG
The Gardens on
Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30
p.m.; Fee: $12 members, $15 non-members; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information or to register.
Oct. 2
"Latin -- Who Needs It?"
by Laura Atwood
The Gardens on
Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.;
Fee: $12 members, $15 non-members; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information or to register.
Oct. 3
"Salsa Fresh from the
Garden" by Dianne Moeller
The Gardens on
Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.;
Fee: $20 members, $25 non-members; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information or to register.
"How Green is Your Compost?"
County Conference Room in Pueblo; Time: 6 - 9 p.m.; Fee: $15; For
information call 719-583-6566.
Oct. 7
"Local Flavors: Cooking and Eating from
America's Farmers Markets" by Deborah Madison, author & chef Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: lecture at 7 p.m.; A tour of heirloom
vegetables in the Gardens is available at 5:15 p.m. for an additional $5;
Social hour and tasting hosted by Slow Food Denver at 6 p.m.; This lecture
is part of the Bonfils-Stanton Lecture Series: The Feast in the Garden -
Edible Landscapes and Regional Food Traditions. Fee: $20 members, $25
non-members; For more information or to register see
www.botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3580.
Oct. 9
"Indoor Fairy Gardening" by Krystal
Keistler Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time:
2 - 4 p.m.; You will make a fairy garden in class; You will receive a
container, fairy, plants, soil, and choice of selected accessories; Fee:
$100; Reservations required; 303-424-7979.
Oct. 9
"Putting The Garden to
Bed" by Michelle Provaznik
The Gardens on
Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.;
Fee: $12 members, $15 non-members; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information or to register.
Oct. 9 - 10
Pumpkin Festival Denver
Botanic Gardens at Chatfield (formerly
Chatfield Nature Preserve)
in Littleton,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; Children's activities, pony rides, face painting, pumpkin patch,
entertainment, vendors, and more. Fee: $6 adults, $4 children; Children
(age 3 - 12)
in costumes get in free. Note: Tickets to the Corn Maze are
sold separately. 720-865-3544
Oct. 15, 23, 29 &
30
Ghosts in the Garden Tours Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 6 - 8 p.m. or 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.; Enjoy an
evening of storytelling throughout the gardens; Fee: $15 member, $20
non-member; For ages 12 and up; 720-865-3544
Oct. 16
"Hydroponic Gardening" by Jeff Echter Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time:
10 - 11:30 a.m.;
303-424-7979.
Oct. 16
"Composting with Worms" by
Betsy Lynch, owner of Good Earth Worms, LLC
The Gardens on
Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.;
Fee: $15 members, $18 non-members; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information or to register.
Oct. 16
"Chili Harvest Wreath" by
Ruth White
The Gardens on
Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.;
Fee: $20 members, $25 non-members; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information or to register.
Oct. 23
"Natural Body Care
Products" by Liz Moncrief
The Gardens on
Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.;
Fee: $40 members, $45 non-members; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information or to register.
Oct. 28
Free
Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3544
Oct. 30
A Howl-o-Ween Event at Echter's: Pet Parade &
Pet Costume Contest Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time:
10 a.m. (line up at 9:45 a.m.);
Prizes for the best pet costumes; 303-424-7979.
