Visitors to the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens who come with the primary intent of taking posed photographs inside the Grand Conservatory need to schedule and purchase a photo permit. This policy pertains to all photographers, whether they are professional, amateur, paid, or unpaid.
Join the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens in welcoming a new and upcoming artist, S.H. Grey. Grey's skull series can be viewed in the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory's Art Gallery on the … Continued
10:30 AM-12:30 PM (or until full) Recycle your electronics with Bluepeak© in the lobby. Pre-registration is required. Lectures are located in the Shane Smith's Grand Conservatory Combined Gathering Rooms. The … Continued
Come and learn the Japanese art of Bonsai with our Interior Operations Coordinator, Eric Roadifer. You will learn how to shape, style, and take care of your brand-new conifer bonsai … Continued
Yoda best mom. Love you, I do. Join Horticulturists Kimber Casaceli and Danika Lesniak as they walk you through planting 2 geraniums, 3 coleus, and 1 hanging plant with your … Continued
Reserve your spot for National Tulip Day and join Director Scott Aker as we welcome Spring by creating a beautiful arrangement of cut tulips and other colorful spring flowers! Delve … Continued
Did you know Kokedama dates back to the early 1900s and is a Japanese style of planting that means "moss ball." Join Eric Roadifer our Interior Operations Coordinator as he guides you in making a kokedama that you will take home.This workshop will be held in the Gathering Rooms located in the greenhouse. This workshop … Continued
Are you looking for a new way to relax and meditate? We have the perfect solution for you. Join Donna Snesko in the quiet and creative practice of Zentangle© while completing miniature pieces of art! This workshop is an easy and relaxing art form that incorporates the use of an 8-step method (which you will … Continued
Have you taken the Introduction to Zentangle© class or do you have other Zentangle© experience? Then this is a perfect class to take to enrich your Zentangle© journey. Learn and practice 8 original Zentangle© patterns to incorporate into your art. We will be using Bijou tiles along with the original 3 1/2-inch tiles. Please bring your … Continued
Join Artist René Williams in celebrating summer by creating paper from natural fibers from the greenhouse and recycled materials. Learn how easy it is to use handmade tools and nature to create your handmade artwork! Using our studio paper-making supplies and tools, you will learn how to create paper for cards, tags, and artwork. This … Continued
Looking for plants tough enough for Cheyenne? Shrubs, trees, and fruits (OH MY)will be available for purchase, including strawberries and raspberries developed specifically for Cheyenne. All varieties at the sale were tested and recommended by researchers at the Cheyenne Horticultural Field Station between 1930-1974. Many are still alive today in the High Plains Arboretum, where … Continued
Meet Horticulturalist and High Plains Arboretum author, Jessica Friis, and Director Scott Aker for a tour of the High Plains Arboretum. We hope to show off some of the wonderful spring-blooming trees and shrubs on the grounds. Friis and Aker will highlight the decades of research that was conducted on the site and we will visit some … Continued
Join Jessica Friis on a walk through the High Plains Arboretum highlighting the "superstars", the trees and shrubs that have thrived in Cheyenne's climate for decades with very minimal care. You will gain an appreciation for these tough plants and perhaps some inspiration for what you can grow at home! Jessica is a horticulturist at … Continued
