The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and Paul Smith Children’s Village are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
The periscope is unavailable until further notice.
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! This program runs until there … Continued
Based in Laramie, Wyoming, Ryan Goeken is an illustrator of the natural world, using pen and watercolor to describe the beauty of Wyoming. Ryan studied biology and ecology during his undergraduate degree and also holds a master's in sustainable agriculture. Many years of study and work in the working landscapes of Iowa, the Philippines, and … Continued
Learn how to make bonsai from the Cheyenne Bonsai Club and our Interior Operations Coordinator, Eric Roadifer. You will receive instructions on how to pot, style, and maintain a tropical bonsai tree that can be kept in your house throughout the year. You will be able to care for your bonsai tree for many years … Continued
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. At … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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. Join the botanic staff in creating flower brooms made from dried flowers and grasses harvested from the grounds. All materials are … Continued
We will walk through the arboretum as Jessica Friis points out the trees and shrubs with stunning fall color, 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 will be provided. Meet at the High Plains Arboretum lath house, 8601 Hildreth Road. All … Continued
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 … Continued
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. On Saturday, October 18, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, dive into the world of terrarium crafting with … Continued
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. … Continued
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. Dave is proud of his Mexican-American heritage. His parents moved to Rock Springs … Continued
"Bone Dog" by Eric Rohmann and "Where Are You From?" by Yamile Saied Méndez will be read in English and Spanish. We will be making Bone Dogs out of Corn Starch and Paper.
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Celebrate those that have passed on and learn about the culture, traditions, and history of the Day of the Dead. You can find events across town throughout the month of … Continued