42nd Annual Glass Art Show Applications
2024-11-01 10:00 - 2025-01-10 17:00 (America/Denver) | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Dr., Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Attention all glass artists! The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 42nd Annual Glass Art Celebrations. We invite artists working in all forms of glass art to participate in this spectacular event. Applications can be conveniently downloaded from our website and should be submitted via mail or email to the Gardens. Please note that all applications must be received by January 10th at 5 PM, as late submissions will not be accepted. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your creativity and be part of a celebrated tradition in the artistic community.

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Winter White Wine Glass Painting
2025-01-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001
Create your own personalized wine glass featuring a winter wonderland while spending an evening indoors with loved ones! No prior expertise is required; you will be given a selected design to work with, which you can customize whatever you like, or you can create your own designs. The cost of registration is $25.00 per participant and includes all materials needed to paint two wine glasses. Situated in the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens’ Shane Smith Grand Conservatory classroom. It is necessary to pre-register. All sales are final and there are no refunds on programs.

Introduction to Zentangle©
2025-01-11 10:30 - 13:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Are you trying to find a new method of meditation and relaxation? For you, we have the ideal answer. As you complete tiny artworks, join Donna Snesko in the peaceful and imaginative practice of Zentangle©! This course uses an eight-step approach, which you will learn, to create a simple and soothing art form. Everybody is an artist, and Zentangle is flawless. The class size is limited to 16 people, and all materials will be provided.

This session costs $25.00 and is held at the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory’s second-floor classroom at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Pre-registration is required and all sales are final. No refunds.

Better Eating - Bento Workshop - SOLD OUT
2025-01-18 10:30 - 13:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Looking for a way to change up what you bring to work for lunch? Why not take a cue from the Japanese tradition of bento? Forest Aker and Director Scott Aker will guide you as you create an interesting Japanese-style lunch. Each participant will get a reusable bento box and we’ll learn how to prepare delicious, fun, and interesting components to arrange in them. Learn about the importance of sushi-grade rice, how to bread and fry with panko, make sauces to your own taste, and create some cute vegetables with bento cutters—limited to 12 participants. All kitchen equipment and ingredients are provided. Fee: $40.

All Sales are final and refunds are not available.

Meet Zentangle's© Bijou
2025-02-01 10:30 - 12:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Bijou is a clever little snail who has lots to teach about Zentangle Methods of drawing. His Bijou-isms are famous in the Zentangle World, and he wants to share them with you! Join us as we learn and practice patterns that will help us have fun on our Zentangle journey. This class is for tanglers of all levels. The materials you need will be provided and will be yours to take home. Registration is required and costs $25.00 per person.

Members, Volunteers, & Artists Glass Art Reception ONLY
2025-02-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Welcome to the 42nd Annual Glass Art Celebration, artists, volunteers, and members. In addition to being a private viewing, this opening reception gives garden supporters a chance to see the Glass Art exhibit before the general public does. Volunteers, members and Artists only.

Picture provided by Janelle Rose Photography.

42nd Annual Glass Art Celebration 2025
2025-02-04 10:00 - 2025-03-29 17:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
The glorious glow of glass art warms the soul during the winter months. Join us in welcoming glass artists from all over the region to our 42nd Annual Glass Art Celebration.We will be displaying glass art in our 2nd floor Hallway space and many are for sale this year so make sure you visit before your favorite piece is sold! As always, the show is free so come and look as often as you like, and bring a friend!

Ribbons will be awarded for People’s Choice and Artist’s Choice. The People’s Choice and Artist’s Choice selection is based solely on the total number of votes each artwork receives. Official voting begins February 4, 2025, and will end at 5:00 p.m. on March 29, 2025. Winners will be announced via media outlets.

"Hands-On" Introduction to Stained Glass - SOLD OUT
2025-02-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Artist Barb Christofferson of Glass Works Stained Glass Studio of Cheyenne will teach participants how to cut, grind, foil, and solder components of their suncatcher during this three-hour workshop. Band-aides are included, along with other tools, materials, and instructions. And you’ll depart with a finished suncatcher that YOU made! A Saturday in February can’t be spent any better. Ages 12 and up are eligible for this workshop, and registration is necessary in advance. All sales are final. No refunds.

PLEASE NOTE:

There are two classes for this workshop:

February 15th @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

OR

February 15th @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Heirloom Vegetable Varieties for Cheyenne - SOLD OUT
2025-02-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Learn which vegetable varieties are recommended for Cheyenne based on decades of research conducted at the Cheyenne Horticulture Field Station (now the High Plains Arboretum) from 1930-1974. Horticulturist Jessica Friis will explain the varieties and how to care for them so that you can successfully grow vegetables in your backyard.

This session is held in the second-floor classroom of the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory. Pre-registration is needed, and the cost of this program is $5 per person.

Houseplant Frenzy 2025
2025-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is making room for our annual planting season. This means we are clearing out the greenhouse to make room for seedlings. You will be able to choose from select plants specially grown here at the Botanic Gardens. One plant for $7.00, Three plants for $18.00, or five plants for $25.00. This event is FIRST COME FIRST SERVED UNTIL PLANTS SELL OUT. Tickets can be purchased in the Gathering rooms on the day of the event only. Once you have purchased your ticket CBG staff will be available to help you select your plants. Please note this year we will not be offering the opportunity to pot your plants on site.

"Hands-On" Introduction to Stained Glass - SOLD OUT
2025-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Artist Barb Christofferson of Glass Works Stained Glass Studio of Cheyenne will teach participants how to cut, grind, foil, and solder components of their suncatcher during this three-hour workshop. Band-aides are included, along with other tools, materials, and instructions. And you’ll depart with a finished suncatcher that YOU made! A Saturday in February can’t be spent any better. Ages 12 and up are eligible for this workshop, and registration is necessary in advance.

PLEASE NOTE:

There are two classes for this workshop:

March 22 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

OR

March 22 @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Heirloom Fruit Varieties for Cheyenne
2025-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Learn which fruit varieties are recommended for Cheyenne based on decades of research conducted at the Cheyenne Horticultural Field Station (now the High Plains Arboretum) from 1930-1974. Horticulturist Jessica Friis will explain the varieties and how to care for them so that you can successfully grow fruit in your own backyard.

Tree Pruning with Isaiah Smith & Eric Roadifer - Canceled
2025-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Trees and shrubs need thoughtful pruning to develop good branch structures and keep them healthy. Join Horticulture Supervisor Isaiah Smith & Eric Roadifer, Interior Operations Coordinator, in this hands-on pruning workshop. You’ll learn how to pick the right equipment and how to use it safely, and you’ll learn all the ins and outs of pruning. After the demonstration portion of the workshop, you’ll get a chance to practice your new skills on a tree or shrub on the grounds of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.

This workshop is limited to 20 participants, and pre-registration is required. The cost is $15.00, Please meet at the main doors of the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory.

Zentangle© Easter Eggs - SOLD OUT
2025-03-29 10:30 - 13:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Make a lovely collection of Zentangle Easter Eggs to complement your spring décor! They will endure year after year, so don’t worry. All skill levels are welcome, and no prior Zentangle knowledge is required. Before creating your own compositions, you will first master the patterns. Everything will be available for use, but if you have colored markers, please bring them! Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible. Each person must pay $25.00.

What Lies Beneath
2025-04-01 10:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
In their intriguing collaboration, “What Lies Beneath,” Tara Pappas and Nancy Marlatt delve into the hidden depths of art and storytelling. Pappas and Marlatt, known for their vibrant and imaginative mixed media artwork, complement one other’s compelling narratives, creating a multifaceted exploration of the unseen layers beneath the surface of everyday life. This collaboration offers a unique blend of visual and literary art that encourages viewers and readers to look beyond the obvious and appreciate the complexity of what lies beneath. Their work is a testament to the power of collaboration in uncovering new perspectives and enriching the audience’s experience.

This display is open free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Guided Garden Ramble 2025
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Take a casual tour of the grounds with Director Scott Aker. We’ll discover interesting plant facts while taking in the first blooms of early spring.

At precisely 10:00 AM, we will gather in front of the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory. It is necessary to pre-register. The price is $10.00 and there are no refunds available.

Ring/Trinket Terra Cotta Resin and Ocean Ephemera Dish
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Come paint and decorate a 3” terra cotta ring tray with ocean ephemera and UV-activated Resin. We will use UV resin, masks, non-latex gloves, and acrylic paints. The actual ocean ephemera will differ from the photo. Please do not attend if you have allergies to these materials. This workshop is best suited for teens and adults, but parents are always welcome to bring their children as partners.

If there are less than 8 participants the workshop will be canceled and you will be notified via email.

Parent-child combos are welcome to participate. However, any participants needing hand-over-hand assistance or supervision must have a caregiver present.

Workshops are nonrefundable.

When: April 5th

Where: Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

When: 10 AM to 12:30 PM

A Zentangle© Garden
2025-04-12 10:30 - 13:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Join us as we learn to draw botanical tangles and use them to create our very own garden-inspired canvas pencil case! This class is for all levels of tangler’s-beginner and advanced students alike will enjoy the process. All materials will be provided and are yours to keep. Class size is limited so we hope you’ll sign up soon. The cost is $25.00 per person.

Holi
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Celebrate the coming of spring with Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors! Come learn about Holi through stories, dancing, and of course, colors!The event is free and open to the public.THIS EVENT STARTS PROMPTLY AT 1:00PM at the Paul Smith Children’s Village.

Please NO DOGS in the Children’s Village during this event.In the case of rain or snow, the event will be moved to April 19

"Mixed Media Painting Workshop: Seasonal Bears"
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Inspired by Tara Pappas’ “Rooted” bear paintings, workshop participants will use mixed media painting and collage techniques to create their own “Rooted” paintings, inspired by their favorite season. This workshop is open to children and adults.

This workshop is $25.00 and pre-registration is required. No refunds or exchanges.

Turtle Mania!
2025-05-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Celebrate World Turtle Day with us as we create a unique and fun piece of Zentangle© Inspired Art. You will need to bring a few coins to class a quarter, nickel, and dime. All other materials will be provided for your use. No Zentangle experience is necessary. You’ll learn a variety of tangle patterns and design a Zendala tile (round) that even our friends Yutle and Squritle will approve of!

Class size is limited so sign up fast! The cost is $25.00 per person.

All sales are final, with no refunds.

Pollinators by James Overstreet
2025-06-03 10:00 - 2025-08-03 17:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
During my artist residency with the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, I created a series of paintings celebrating the vital role of pollinators. From insects to mammals and their role in sustaining life on Earth. Inspired by the theme of pollinators, my work explores their diversity and importance through vibrant, expressive imagery. The exhibition is designed as an interactive scavenger hunt within the Botanic Garden’s conservatory, inviting visitors to discover each piece while learning about pollinators and the plants they support. This playful, educational experience encourages curiosity, connection, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

Painting, Planting & Creating with James Overstreet 2025
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Join me for a fun and creative painting workshop where we’ll hand-paint terra cotta pots with our own unique designs! I’ll guide participants through the process, offering tips and inspiration as we bring color and personality to each pot. Once the painting is complete, we’ll finish by planting something special in our new creations. This workshop is open to all ages and perfect for families. No experience needed, just come ready to paint, plant, and enjoy!

This workshop will be held in the classroom of the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory.

Preregistration is required, and all sales are final. No refunds.

Arboretum Plant Sale 2025
2025-06-07 10:00 - 13:30 | High Plains Arboretum
Trees, shrubs, and fruits that have been tested in the Arboretum will be available for purchase, including some that were developed specifically for Cheyenne.

The plant sale will open to members of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens from 10 a.m. to noon and the plant sale will be open to the public from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The High Plains Arboretum is located at 8601 Hildreth Road. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Arboretum. Questions should be directed to Jessica Friis at jfriis@cheyennecity.org.

Spring Flowers and Picnic at the High Plains Arboretum
2025-06-09 10:00 - 12:00 | High Plains Arboretum
We will walk through the Arboretum as Horticulturist Jessica Friis points out the spring-blooming trees and shrubs, and end with a picnic in the lath house. NO tables are available, so please bring a chair or blanket. Bring your own lunch, dessert is provided.

Please wear hiking boots or tennis shoes. Pathways cannot be seen during this hike through dense grass. It is advised for those who are accustomed to uneven terrain.

Meet at 8601 Hildreth Road, the High Plains Arboretum’s lath house.

NARGS Conference - CLOSED
2025-06-12 08:00 - 2025-06-16 17:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Peaks and Prairies

NARGS is coming to Cheyenne, Wyoming in 2025! Mark your calendar for your Wyoming adventure from June 12 to June 16, 2025.

Why Wyoming? Cheyenne is near the interface of the High Plains and the alpine wonderland of the Front Range, Laramie Range, and Snowy Range. Cheyenne’s elevation of 6,068 feet above sea level gives it a great climate for rock garden plants. Intense sunlight, clear skies, and low humidity allow us to grow alpine plants that languish in warmer, more humid environments. We can even grow some alpine plants that our friends in Denver cannot grow just 100 miles to the south and 1000 feet lower in elevation.

Cheyenne is easy to get to because of its location near the center of the continent. Denver International Airport is just two hours away. Rent a car and plan to spend some time before or after the conference exploring Wyoming and adjacent states.

You’ll be able to spend time at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens looking at the new Crevice Garden in full bloom, and you’ll see our beautiful parking lot island beds planted with a wide range of water-wise plants. The crevice garden is full of surprises—plants previously not considered hardy in Cheyenne have withstood temperatures as low as -25°F and a sudden temperature drop from 43°F to 3°F in just thirty minutes. It’s truly an international garden where plants from South Africa harmonize with Wyoming natives and European plants found in the Alps grow alongside plants from the Northern Rockies. Crevice garden plants are beautifully adapted to wind, which averages 13 mph in Cheyenne, and easily withstand the hailstorms we experience every year.

For a full schedule of speakers, events, and field trips, visit https://www.nargs.org/system/files/2024-12/Cheyenne%20rev.pdf.

Limited to 200 registrants.

Cost $495.00; you must be a NARGS member.

Your choice of one of the optional carpool outings on Monday, June 16 may be booked separately at

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/cheyenne-botanic-gardens/nargs-june-16th-optional-tour

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/cheyenne-botanic-gardens/nargs-june-16th-optional-tour-161-mile-journey-chalk-mountain-1653554719

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/cheyenne-botanic-gardens/nargs-june-16th-optional-tour-snowy-range

for a separate fee of $30.00 that covers your lunch and a fuel stipend for those who are driving vehicles and who are willing to transport registrants. Each of these optional tours are limited to 30 participants and you must be registered for the full conference prior to registering for a Monday tour.

Payment is by credit card or debit card at the time of registration and you will receive email confirmation. Payment and confirmation will be handled through TicketLeap. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Brandi Bingham at 307-637-6458 or bbingham@cheyennecity.org.

Registration is online only (no paper registration).

Important Dates

February 3, 2025: Registration opens at 8:00 AM Mountain time

May 12, 2025: Last day to register without a surcharge; thereafter registration will be $525.00

May 12, 2025: Last day to cancel registration with full refund less a $50 fee.

North American Rock Garden Society - N.A.R.G.S - CLOSED
2025-06-12 09:00 - 2025-06-16 17:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Peaks and Prairies

NARGS is coming to Cheyenne, Wyoming in 2025! Mark your calendar for your Wyoming adventure from June 12 to June 16, 2025.

Little America’s rooms are sold out. We recommend booking your tickets for NARGS and your hotels immediately due to other conferences that are in Cheyenne at the same time. This is a list of hotels we recommend that are close to Little America Hotel: My Place Hotel, TownPlace Suites, Microtel, Day’s Inn, Candlewood Suites, Holiday Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Everhome Suites Cheyenne. There are two departure areas for the buses. Busses will depart Lincoln Way & Cutler Road at 7:45 a.m. sharp. Busses will depart Little America at 8:00 a.m. sharp.

Why Wyoming? Cheyenne is near the interface of the High Plains and the alpine wonderland of the Front Range, Laramie Range, and Snowy Range. Cheyenne’s elevation of 6,068 feet above sea level gives it a great climate for rock garden plants. Intense sunlight, clear skies, and low humidity allow us to grow alpine plants that languish in warmer, more humid environments. We can even grow some alpine plants that our friends in Denver cannot grow just 100 miles to the south and 1000 feet lower in elevation.

Cheyenne is easy to get to because of its location near the center of the continent. Denver International Airport is just two hours away. Rent a car and plan to spend some time before or after the conference exploring Wyoming and adjacent states.

You’ll be able to spend time at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens looking at the new Crevice Garden in full bloom, and you’ll see our beautiful parking lot island beds planted with a wide range of water-wise plants. The crevice garden is full of surprises—plants previously not considered hardy in Cheyenne have withstood temperatures as low as -25°F and a sudden temperature drop from 43°F to 3°F in just thirty minutes. It’s truly an international garden where plants from South Africa harmonize with Wyoming natives and European plants found in the Alps grow alongside plants from the Northern Rockies. Crevice garden plants are beautifully adapted to wind, which averages 13 mph in Cheyenne, and easily withstand the hailstorms we experience every year.

For a full schedule of speakers, events, and field trips, visit https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:43491d91-2ae0-443e-ba76-78d7e33e861f

Limited to 200 registrants.

Cost $495.00; you must be a NARGS member.

Your choice of one of the optional carpool outings on Monday, June 16 may be booked separately at

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/cheyenne-botanic-gardens/nargs-june-16th-optional-tour

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/cheyenne-botanic-gardens/nargs-june-16th-optional-tour-161-mile-journey-chalk-mountain-1653554719

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/cheyenne-botanic-gardens/nargs-june-16th-optional-tour-snowy-range

for a separate fee of $30.00 that covers your lunch and a fuel stipend for those who are driving vehicles and who are willing to transport registrants. Each of these optional tours are limited to 30 participants and you must be registered for the full conference prior to registering for a Monday tour.

Payment is by credit card or debit card at the time of registration and you will receive email confirmation. Payment and confirmation will be handled through TicketLeap. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Brandi Bingham at 307-637-6458 or bbingham@cheyennecity.org.

Registration is online only (no paper registration).

Important Dates

February 3, 2025: Registration opens at 8:00 AM Mountain time

May 12, 2025: Last day to register without a surcharge; thereafter registration will be $525.00

May 12, 2025: Last day to cancel registration with full refund less a $50 fee.

Plant Sale
2025-06-13 10:00 - 2025-06-15 17:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Join the Botanic Gardens and an array of vendors on June 13 and June 14 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and June 15 from Noon to 5 pm., for an exceptional perennial plant sale. This event features a diverse selection of cold-hardy and hail-resistant perennials, perfect for enhancing your crevice or rock garden’s resilience and beauty. You’ll find a variety of plants suited to withstand challenging weather conditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore unique species, gain expert gardening advice, and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts.

Tough Trees for Wyoming and Picnic Walk at the High Plains Arboretum
2025-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 | High Plains Arboretum
We will walk through the arboretum, where Jessica Friis points out the trees and shrubs that have thrived for decades in Cheyenne’s climate with little to no irrigation and care. We will end with a picnic in the lath house. No tables are available, so please bring a chair or blanket. Bring your own lunch; dessert will be provided. Meet at the High Plains Arboretum lath house, 8601 Hildreth Road.

All sales are final, with no refunds.

2025 Bonsai Show
2025-07-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Experience the art of bonsai at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens in partnership with the Cheyenne Bonsai Society on July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event presents a unique opportunity to explore the captivating world of bonsai, where you can discover the diverse types and styles of these miniature trees.
