Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms

05/30/2026

Who doesn't like to peek into a neighbor's garden?👀🍀

The Garden Conservancy's Open Day Program provides special access to Denver home gardens, including three spots designed by the Gardens' horticulturists, on Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.! Additional Denver gardens and locations in other counties are open in June and September. Each location is individually ticketed and proceeds support the Garden Conservancy's national preservation work.

📍Quince Garden, the home garden of Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator. It features waterwise native plants, a Mediterranean crevice garden and more.
📍SummerHome Garden, designed by Kevin Phillip Williams, manager of horticulture. An empty residential lot was transformed into a stunning xeric pocket garden.
📍Virginia Vale Garden, the home garden of Mike Kintgen, curator of alpine collections. The garden features a collection of native, xeric, rock garden perennials and unusual trees and shrubs.

Learn more and register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nVDNCN

Image Credit: 1. Garden Vistas 2. American Horticultural Society 3. & 4. High Country Gardens

05/29/2026

We are hiring at Chatfield Farms! Check out our current job postings ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dF43xO

🌻Private Events Assistant, Seasonal
🚜Facility and Custodial Technician, Full-time
🍅Safety & Security Guard, Full-time

Come work at an organization that offers you SO much more than just a paycheck!

Image Credit: 2. Courtesy of Angelique Alcaraz Photography 3. Courtesy of Hip Photo

05/26/2026

Summer event ticket release! ☀️🎵💐
🎟️ May 27-29, 10 a.m.: Member presale, access based on membership level
🎟️ June 1, 10 a.m.: Public sales

The events:
🎵 Evenings al Fresco at York Street: June and July
💜 Lavender Festival at Chatfield Farms: July 18 & 19
💜 Lavender-themed classes and workshops at Chatfield Farms: July 18 & 19

More info: https://bit.ly/3Ma0CQV

05/25/2026

"In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on row..."

The red poppy has become a national and global symbol of remembrance and on Memorial Day it is shared and worn to remind us of our fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The quote is from the poem "In Flanders Field" written in 1915 by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, M.D. who served on the front lines of World War I. It references the red poppies he saw bloom amongst rubble and bloodshed across battlefields in Belgium. The poem was published and its popularity aided the red poppy in becoming a symbol of remembrance across many nations.

The Gardens' York Street and Chatfield Farms locations are open regular hours today, May 25.

05/23/2026

Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway is open for the summer after being closed last year for road work!

Before reaching the summit, make sure to stop at Mount Goliath, the highest cultivated garden in the country. Our horticulturists maintain the garden! Plus, M. Walter Pesman Trail
Is a three-mile loop that weaves through subalpine and alpine areas of bristlecone pines and wildflowers.

Access is included with the required Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area ticket. Managed in conjunction with Denver Mountain Parks Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service.

Reserve timed entry here: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087438. Free passes are available at Denver and Clear Creek Public Libraries and registered tribal members receive free access.

Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway, the highest paved road in North America, climbs over 7,000 feet in its 28-mile length and reaches an altitude of 14,130 feet. The Scenic Byway offers visitors spectacular views of the Continental Divide, mountain goat and bighorn sheep herds, marmots, birds, alpine wildflowers and Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine trees.

05/22/2026

Butterflies at Chatfield Farms opens on Wednesday, May 27. 🦋 This temporary butterfly habitat, produced in partnership with Butterfly Pavilion, features native Colorado butterflies such as swallowtails, monarchs and painted ladies!

Open daily through Labor Day, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Last entry is 3 p.m. and it is included with Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms admission. Learn more>> https://bit.ly/3fG30yo

Featured butterflies:
2. Swallowtail
3. Monarch
4. Cloudless Sulphur
5. Black Swallowtail

05/20/2026

One food truck will be at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms' Market Square on Saturdays and Sundays this summer! Bring a blanket, grab some food and enjoy a picnic on the farm.

One vendor per day, open from from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and access is included with admission. Check out the schedule. ⬇️

May 23: Mile High Sliders (V, DF, GF)
May 24: Chibby Wibbitz (VE, V, DF, GF)
May 30: Big Belly Brothers (VE, V, DF, GF)
May 31: What Would Cheesus Do (V, VE, GF, DF)
June 6: Barbed Wire Reef Concepts (Wild Taco) (V, VE, GF, DF)
June 7: Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs (V, VE, DF)
June 13: Big Apple Bodega (V, VE, DF)
June 14: Carrera’s Tacos (V, VE, GF, DF)
June 20: Chuey Fu’s (V, VE, GF, DF)
June 21: Barbed Wire Reef BBQ Concept (V, VE, GF, DF)
June 27: What Would Cheesus Do? (V, VE, GF, DF)
June 28: Big Belly Brothers (V, VE, GF, DF)

Note: the truck in the photo is representative and is not part of this roster.
Coordinated with Food Fleet.

05/20/2026

“While DBG might be new to McGinnis, she’s not new to it. ‘This institution is so admired in the garden industry,” she says. “It’s one of the biggest in the world in terms of attendance, but it’s also really out front in a number of things in our field that really resonate with me.’

She lists DBG’s work in water conservation, ecological restoration, educational opportunities and a strong volunteer force. ‘It’s also known for really striving to be connected to its community and really striving to make sure everyone is welcome and has the chance to come,’ she adds.”

She started the job in February, following a search to fill the position after the death of longtime CEO Brian Vogt.

05/19/2026

New this year, Denver Botanic Gardens offers Kids Free Summer Second Saturdays at its York Street and Chatfield Farms locations thanks to generous support from The Denver Foundation. This community access initiative provides free general admission to children ages 3-15, accompanied by an adult, on Saturday, June 13, July 11 and August 8.

Learning engagement opportunities include science chats, learning carts, family library programs and self-guided explorations. Seasonal highlights include the summer art exhibition "Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism" at York Street and Butterflies at Chatfield Farms, a Colorado native butterfly habitat in collaboration with the Butterfly Pavilion.

Advance reservations are recommended at botanicgardens.org. No code is needed, free admission will be auto-applied to children’s tickets on these dates.