Tag: denver botanic gardens
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Dinosaur events, Orchid Showcase, Bird Count, Swan Lake
FRIDAY-SUNDAY A dinosaur weekend for sure. On Friday a program for the mature audience will introduce the rare Theio, the Garden of the Gods Dinosaur. Park Guide Jennifer shares “more of a mystery story than in-depth science lecture.” Theio is not a famous dinosaur but he has a wonderful developing story and he was here.…
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Free days coming up at Denver’s zoo, museums
Free days return this month to Denver’s fun, educational hubs. Mark your calendars: Friday and Jan. 26 at the zoo; Sunday at the Museum of Nature and Science; Jan. 14 at the Art Museum; and Jan. 20 at the Botanic Gardens. More info: scfd.org/find-culture/free-days. — Seth Boster, The Gazette
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What does a drier, warmer climate mean for the future of Colorado wildflowers?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save During a hike in the woods near his Summit County home, Tom Lebsack stopped when he spotted a bright pink burst in the brush. A wildflower fanatic toting his camera across Colorado’s plains, foothills and tundra in search of the next little wonder to add…
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What does a drier, warmer climate mean for the future of Colorado wildflowers?
During a hike in the woods near his Summit County home, Tom Lebsack stopped when he spotted a bright pink burst in the brush. A wildflower fanatic toting his camera across Colorado’s plains, foothills and tundra in search of the next little wonder to add to his portfolio, the source of the color was a…
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Botanic Gardens going virtual with celebration of ‘rare and extra beautiful’ orchids
Erin Bird recently found herself flipping through some floriography. “Which is the language of flowers. A lot of flowers have symbolic meanings and emotions associated with them,” explained the Denver Botanic Gardens spokeswoman. “The orchid is a symbol of love and strength. I think that is really appropriate right now.” And so the annual orchid…