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SUMMARY:2025 Grow A Little Extra
DESCRIPTION:Do you have extra vegetables from your garden or the farmer’s market? Peas don’t throw them out! Bring them to the Gardens Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and we will pass them to Cent$ible Nutrition Program and the Wyoming Hunger Initiative. These programs help feed our community! \n\n\n\nThis program runs until there are no vegetables to harvest from the crop. When you arrive\, please make your way to the office on the second floor\, and the staff will be happy to assist you.
URL:https://www.botanic.org/event/2025-grow-a-little-extra/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Botanic Gardens\, 710 S. Lions Park Drive\, Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, 82001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Stroll 2025 - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The Harvest Moon is a time to celebrate the summer harvest and prepare for winter. It’s also a time to reflect on what’s working in your life and what you need to let go of. Join Director Scott Aker for an informal exploration of the ground under the light of the full Harvest Moon. \n\n\n\nAt the end of the journey\, we will enjoy light refreshments at the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory.
URL:https://www.botanic.org/event/harvest-moon-stroll-2025/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Botanic Gardens\, 710 S. Lions Park Drive\, Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, 82001\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Aker":MAILTO:saker@cheyennecity.org
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SUMMARY:Exploring Life Through Art: Jesse (Jesus) Tafoya
DESCRIPTION:Born in Las Vegas\, New Mexico\, Jesse (Jesus) Tafoya didn’t stay put for long; his family moved to Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, when he was five\, following work on the railroad. But even as a kid\, he was already on a different track. By the fourth grade\, while most kids were doodling in the margins\, he was already hooked on drawing\, and he knew he had found his calling. Visit the world of pastels through the eyes of Jesse Tafoya at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.
URL:https://www.botanic.org/event/exploring-life-through-art-jesse-tafoya/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Botanic Gardens\, 710 S. Lions Park Drive\, Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, 82001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Santa's Needed
DESCRIPTION:The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is on a festive mission to gather a diverse collection of Santas\, and we need your help to reach our goal of 1\,000! With the fun initiative “SLEIGH IT AIN’T SO!”\, we invite you to donate your Santas and spread joy to all who visit. Whether it’s a classic Santa\, a quirky one\, or a handmade treasure\, each donation will help create a magical display for everyone to enjoy. If you have Santas to share\, please reach out to Brandi Bingham at (307) 773-1041. Join in the holiday spirit and contribute to this heartwarming cause!
URL:https://www.botanic.org/event/santas-needed/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Botanic Gardens\, 710 S. Lions Park Drive\, Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, 82001\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Customer Service &amp%3B Education Coordinator":MAILTO:bbingham@cheyennecity.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251011T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251011T123000
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SUMMARY:BROOOM - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The time’s come to play here in our garden. We’ll show thee the way to make a beautiful flower broom. Sweep away the warm days of Summer and welcome the cool nights of Fall. \n\n\n\nJoin the botanic staff in creating flower brooms made from dried flowers and grasses harvested from the grounds. All materials are provided\, and flowers and grasses may vary. \n\n\n\nThis workshop takes place on October 11 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and costs $25.00 per person. Pre-registration is required.
URL:https://www.botanic.org/event/brooom/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Botanic Gardens\, 710 S. Lions Park Drive\, Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, 82001\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheyenne Botanic Gardens":MAILTO:info@botanic.org
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SUMMARY:Creepy Crawly Critters Birds Like to Eat and Beginner's Family Bird Walk/Bichos espeluznantes que a los pájaros les gusta comer
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Children’s Village classroom on October 18th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm for a free introduction to birding\, followed by a walk around Lion’s Park.  Please register using the QR code or link below by October 10th and receive a free Creepy Crawly Critters coloring book and goodies for the kids! (Limit 30 participants) \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/hrpPhpqWyMcpz9z36 \n\n\n\nÚnase a nosotros en el aula de la aldea infantil de los jardines botánicos de Cheyenne el 18 de octubre de 10:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. para una introducción gratuita a la observación de aves seguida de una caminata por Lion’s Park.   \n\n\n\n¡Regístrese por el código QR o el enlace antes del 10 de octubre y reciba gratis un libro para colorear de criaturas espeluznantes y obsequios para los niños! (límite de 30 participantes) \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/hrpPhpqWyMcpz9z36
URL:https://www.botanic.org/event/creepy-crawly-critters-birds-like-to-eat-and-beginners-family-bird-walk-bichos-espeluznantes-que-a-los-pajaros-les-gusta-comer/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Botanic Gardens\, 710 S. Lions Park Drive\, Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, 82001\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheyenne High Plains Audubon Society":MAILTO:cheyenneaudubon@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Spooky Terrarium Workshop - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hauntingly fun experience at the Cheyenne Botanic Garden’s Spooky Terrarium Workshop! Calling all goblins and ghouls\, this workshop is perfect for Halloween enthusiasts aged 13 and up who love to unleash their creativity.  \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, October 18\, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM\, dive into the world of terrarium crafting with a spooky twist. Each participant will receive all the necessary materials to create their own eerie masterpiece. \n\n\n\n Don’t miss the chance to conjure up something spectacular—pre-registration is required\, and the cost is $40.00 per person.
URL:https://www.botanic.org/event/spooky-terrarium-workshop/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Botanic Gardens\, 710 S. Lions Park Drive\, Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, 82001\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheyenne Botanic Gardens":MAILTO:info@botanic.org
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SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos Community Ofrendas
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate those who have passed on and learn about the culture\, traditions\, and history of the Day of the Dead. You can find events across town throughout October and into the first week of November!Día de los Muertos is a 2-day holiday that began in Mexico and is traditionally celebrated across Latin America and beyond. During these two days\, it is believed that the passage between the real world and the spirit world opens\, allowing deceased loved ones to come back and visit their living relatives. Traditions and customs vary in different places\, but the base beliefs remain the same.This holiday offers a unique and colorful perspective on death that turns a sad fact of life into something beautiful. We invite the community to bring copies of pictures of their loved one to add to our community offerndas. The community may bring offers\, but please do not bring anything you do not want back. The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens provide a welcoming space for people to celebrate their culture. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this community celebration and open their eyes to cultures and traditions that they might have never known about.
URL:https://www.botanic.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-2/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Botanic Gardens\, 710 S. Lions Park Drive\, Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, 82001\, United States
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SUMMARY:La Calaveras Puppet Theater - By Dave Gutierrez
DESCRIPTION:Meet the creator of the Calaveras Stick Puppet TheaterDave Gutierrez is a native of Rock Springs. He has spent most of his life as an educator\, first as a high school teacher and as a college bureaucrat at Western Wyoming Community College. \n\n\n\nDave is proud of his Mexican-American heritage. His parents moved to Rock Springs from southern Colorado during World War II to work in the coal mines. He was born in 1947 and accepted into a community\, the home of 157 distinct nationalities\, that reflects its immigrant history. \n\n\n\nConoce al creador del Teatro de Marionetas Calaveras StickDave Gutiérrez es originario de Rock Springs. Ha pasado la mayor parte de su vida como educador\, primero como profesor de secundaria y como burócrata universitario en Western Wyoming Community College.  \n\n\n\nDave está orgulloso de su herencia mexicano-estadounidense. Sus padres se mudaron a Rock Springs desde el sur de Colorado durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial para trabajar en las minas de carbón. Nació en 1947 y fue aceptado en una comunidad\, hogar de 157 nacionalidades distintas\, que refleja su historia de inmigración. \n\n\n\nHistory of the Calaveras Stick Puppet Theater \n\n\n\nThe inspiration for the display was a famous painting entitled Dia de los Muertos by Mexican master Diego Rivera. It pictures a celebration of the Day of the Dead festivities that Rivera\, together with fellow artist Frida Kahlo\, attended in a park in Mexico City. Both\, together with an array of colorful street characters\, are portrayed in the painting and in the 3-D display. \n\n\n\nDave Gutierrez first conceived of his Calaveras Stick Puppet Theater as part of Actors’ Mission’s Gala 20th Anniversary Celebration in 2023. He set it up as a display and also acted as a vendor selling individual stick puppets and other crafted or found objects in a booth \n\n\n\nOn display – Cheyenne Botanic Gardens\, October 21 – November 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAs part of the annual community celebration of Day of the Dead Cheyenne Botanical Gardens will host Dave Gutierrez and the Calaveras Stick Puppet Display. \n\n\n\nThe public is invited to the Botanical Gardens from October 21 through November 1 as part of this year’s celebration. \n\n\n\nHistoria del Teatro de Marionetas de Palos Calaveras \n\n\n\nLa inspiración para la exhibición fue una famosa pintura titulada Día de los Muertos del maestro mexicano Diego Rivera. Representa una celebración de las festividades del Día de Muertos a las que Rivera\, junto con su colega artista Frida Kahlo\, asistieron en un parque de la Ciudad de México. Ambos\, junto con una variedad de coloridos personajes callejeros\, están representados en la pintura y en la exhibición tridimensional. \n\n\n\nDave Gutiérrez concibió por primera vez su Calaveras Stick Puppet Theatre como parte de la celebración del vigésimo aniversario de la gala de Actors’ Mission en 2023. Lo instaló como una exhibición y también actuó como vendedor vendiendo títeres de palo individuales y otros objetos elaborados o encontrados en un stand. \n\n\n\nEn exhibición: Jardín Botánico Cheyenne\, del 21 de octubre al 1 de noviembre de 2025 \n\n\n\nComo parte de la celebración comunitaria anual del Día de Muertos\, el Jardín Botánico Cheyenne albergará a Dave Gutiérrez y la exhibición de marionetas Calaveras Stick. \n\n\n\nEl público está invitado al Jardín Botánico del 21 de octubre al 1 de noviembre como parte de la celebración de este año. \n\n\n\nStick Puppets for SaleAs part of the program\, Dave Gutierrez will be selling individual handcrafted stick puppets. In addition\, he will sell some stick puppets costumed as characters he has created. He will also sell various found art and hand-crafted objects that he has selected and re-imagined. \n\n\n\nMarionetas de palo a la ventaComo parte del programa\, Dave Gutiérrez venderá títeres de palo individuales hechos a mano. Además\, venderá algunos títeres de palo disfrazados de los personajes que él mismo ha creado. También venderá diversas obras de arte encontradas y objetos hechos a mano que ha seleccionado y reimaginado.
URL:https://www.botanic.org/event/la-calaveras-puppet-theater-by-dave-gutierrez/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Botanic Gardens\, 710 S. Lions Park Drive\, Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, 82001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos Storytime
DESCRIPTION:“Bone Dog” by Eric Rohmann and “Where Are You From?” by Yamile Saied Méndez will be read in English and Spanish. \n\n\n\nWe will be making Bone Dogs out of Corn Starch and Paper.
URL:https://www.botanic.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-storytime/
LOCATION:Paul Smith Children’s Village\, 710 S. Lions Park Drive Cheyenne\, WY 82001\, Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, 82001
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Patch Tangles - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Tangle and doodle a pair of wooden pumpkins for a sweet addition to your fall decor. You’ll learn new patterns to add to your Zentangle “tool box\,” and all the materials you need will be provided. This class is suitable for all skill levels. Class size is limited and pre-registratin is required. This class is located at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and is $25 per person.
URL:https://www.botanic.org/event/pumpkin-patch-tangles/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Botanic Gardens\, 710 S. Lions Park Drive\, Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, 82001\, United States
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SUMMARY:La Calaveras Stick Puppet Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dave Gutierrez and his assistant have volunteered to teach an adult (15 & up) craft workshop on Thursday\, October 30\, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. The workshop will allow 12 participants to costume one stick puppet as individual characters based on three models: a Greek tragedy/comedy skeleton\, a Mexican female dancer\, or a Mexican male vaquero. All materials will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own odd bits of trim and fabric scrap or sequins\, pieces of junk jewelry\, or decorative tacks and pins that would be great\, but not required. \n\n\n\nPre-registration is required\, and the cost is $10.00 per person.
URL:https://www.botanic.org/event/la-calaveras-stick-puppet-workshop/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Botanic Gardens\, 710 S. Lions Park Drive\, Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, 82001\, United States
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SUMMARY:43rd Annual Glass Art Celebration Applications
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary \n\n\n\nThe Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 43rd Annual Glass Art Celebration. We invite glass artists to participate in celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary while highlighting America’s journey over the centuries is encouraged. The theme remains optional\, allowing artists the freedom to express their unique perspectives. \n\n\n\nApplications can be downloaded from the link below and should be submitted via mail or email to the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Glass Art Celebration at 710 S. Lions Park Dr.\, Cheyenne\, WY\, 82001. Please note that all applications must be received by January 17\, 2026\, at 5 p.m.\, as late submissions will not be accepted. \n\n\n\nEntry Form 2026Download
URL:https://www.botanic.org/event/43rd-annual-glass-art-celebration-applications/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Botanic Gardens\, 710 S. Lions Park Drive\, Cheyenne\, Wyoming\, 82001\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the cheyenne Botanic Gardens":MAILTO:annie@botanic.org
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