Name: Denver Botanic Gardens
Item: Denver Botanic Gardens
Author: Roni Kripper

Denver Botanic Gardens

The amount of exploration you can do at the Denver Botanic Gardens is endless! They have two locations, one at Chatfield Farms and the other at York Street. Come here to see and learn about plants from Colorado and all over the world!

Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street is located on 24 acres of land that has a huge collection of various plant species from all over the world. Their garden locations include:

Gardens of the West – 18 arid gardens that showcase plants that thrive in Colorado’s climate
Internationally Inspired Gardens – Plants from various regions around the world including Japan, South Africa, The Tropics and China
Ornamental Gardens – These gardens are full of color and feature favorites like irises, roses and daylilies.
Shady Gardens – A great place to explore on warmer days, this garden has lots of greenery and shady plants and trees

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms is a massive 700-acre native plant refuge that is located on the banks of Deer Creek in Jefferson County. They offer:

Gardens of the West – Similar to the York Street location, a collection of worldly plants
Hildebrand Ranch – a historic site going back to the 1860’s that is now a museum and small farm
Butterflies at Chatfield Farms – encounter native butterfly species as they fly through a colorful and lush butterfly house
Children’s Play Area – Featuring a treehouse and a pond, this is a great place to bring the kids while visiting the Gardens

Both locations offer special events throughout the year. Don’t miss the pumpkin patch at Chatfield Farms come Fall!