CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Events and classes are subject to change.  Please call in advance to verify information.

EVENTS         
May 31 - Oct. 31 "Chapungu: Custom & Legend, A Culture in Stone" Exhibit
Denver Botanic Gardens; Time: regular garden hours; Fee: regular admission plus a $3 special exhibit fee; Call 720-865-3700 or visit www.botanicgardens.org or www.chapungudenver.org for more information.
June - Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Alpine Gardens Public Tour 
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail. Time: 10:30 a.m. on Tues., Thurs. and Sat.; For information call 970-476-0103.
June 1 - 4 Young Naturalists' Camp I
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens; A camp for kids entering Grades 1 - 3; Time: 9 a.m. - Noon.; 970-245-3288
June 4 Free Day
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield (formerly Chatfield Nature Preserve) in Littleton, Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 303-973-3705
June 5 - 6 Alpine Gardens Plant Sale
Location TBD; Proceeds benefit the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens; 970-476-0103
June 6 Colorado Water Garden Society Show & Sale
Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Critters, pots, fertilizers, plants and more; 303-755-1885
June 6 Old Garden Rose Show  by The Denver Rose Society
Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; 303-278-3521
June 6 Iris Show by the American Iris Society
Shops at the Bluff in Colorado Springs; Time:11 a.m. - 4 p.m., For more information visit www.geocities.com/aisregion20 or call 719-636-3895.
June 7 - 10 Young Naturalists' Camp II
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens; A camp for kids entering Grades 4 - 6; Time: 8:30 am. - 2:30 p.m.; 970-245-3288
June 8 Children's Story Time & Crafts
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Time: 10 - 11 a.m.; Fee: members - free, non-members - $1; 970-245-3288
June 9, 16, 23 & 30 Alpine Gardens Kid's Classes
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail. Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; For ages 6 - 12; For information call 970-476-0103.
June 11 - 17 Water Garden Festival
Echter’s Greenhouse & Gardens in Arvada, Discounts on selected pond supplies, classes; 303-424-7979
June 12 - 13 Wildflower Festival
Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Rd., Golden; Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Activities for kids and adults, native plant seedlings for sale; 303-526-0594
June 14 - 17 Young Naturalists' Camp: III
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens; A camp for kids entering Grades 4 - 6; Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 970-245-3288
June 15 Free Day
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 303-797-8565
June 18 - 20 Summer Festival
The Flower Bin, 1805 Nelson Rd. in Longmont; 20% off everything in the store, petting zoo 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sat. & Sun., free hot dogs and soft drinks from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Sun.; 303-772-3454
June 19 - 20 Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society Show and Sale
Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; 303-320-0417
June 26 - 27 Annual Herb Fest Weekend: Classes, Recipe Contest, Discounts 
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora,  303-690-4722 
GARDEN TOURS          
June 5 - 6 Western Colorado Botanical Society Guild's 13th Annual Garden Tour
 Location:  Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and six gardens in and around Grand Junction, starting at the Botanical Gardens
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tickets: $10 - Non-members, $8 - Members; Purchase tickets at WCBG between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the days of the tour.
Information: 970-245-3288  
June 5 - 6 Enchanted Gardens of Northwest Denver 2004 Garden Tour
Location: Denver 
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for one day or $20 for both days when purchased in advance, $15 for one day or $25 for both days on the Day/Weekend of the Event.  Tickets may be purchased at The Conflict Center, 4140 Tejon Street, Denver. 
Information: 303-433-4983 or visit www.conflictcenter.org. 
The tour is a benefit for The Conflict Center, a 15 year old non-profit organization committed to reducing the level of violence in Denver.
June 12 - 13 Xeriscape Garden Tour 2004 - Denver
 Location:  six gardens in the Denver area 
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15,  available at selected King Sooper Stores: 
Denver: 1155 E. 9th Ave., 1355 Krameria St., 825 and 2750 S. Colorado Blvd.; 890 and 2223 S. Monaco Pkwy., and 3100 S. Sheridan Blvd. 
Wheat Ridge: 3400 Youngfield St.;  Highlands Ranch: 9551 S. University Blvd.
Littleton: 9800 W. Belleview Ave.
Purchase tickets on day of the tour at 785 Hudson St (off E. 8th Ave.) 
Sponsored by Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs
Information: www.coloradogardenclubs.org 
June 18 - 19 Longmont Symphony Guild Garden Tour
 Location: five gardens in Longmont 
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Information: 303-651-0568
June 19 Boulder Blooms for Mental Health Garden Tour
 Location: five gardens in Boulder 
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Information: 303-499-8566
June 19 Park Hill Community Garden Tour
 Location: 12 homes in the Park Hill neighborhood of east Denver
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Information: 303-388-0918
June 19 The Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program
 Location: private gardens in Colorado Springs; 
Information:  1-845-265-5384 or 1-888-842-2442 for tickets; Or visit  www.gardenconservancy.org
June 19 Junior League of Fort Collins' Terrace and Garden Tour
 Location: seven gardens in southern Fort Collins 
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets: available at Ft. Collins Nursery, Fossil Creek Nursery, Gulley Greenhouse, Perennial Gardener, Bath Nursery, Windsor Gardener and several additional locations.
Information: 970-224-0430 and www.fortnet.org/jlfc.
June 19 - 20 Xeriscape Garden Tour 2004 - Colorado Springs
 Location: six gardens in Colorado Springs
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15,  available at these King Sooper Stores:
1750 W. Uintah St. 6930 N. Academy Blvd., 3650 Austin Bluffs Pkwy., 815 Cheyenne Meadows Rd.
Purchase tickets on day of the tour at 3106 Templeton Gap Rd. or 225 Mesa Rd. (Sat. only)
Sponsored by Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs
Information: www.coloradogardenclubs.org 
June 26 Washington Park Garden Tour
 Location: gardens in the Washington Park neighborhood of Denver
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 day of the event
  Tickets may be purchased online at www.dpfcf.org or by phone: 303-639-9110. On the day of the event purchase tickets at 1370 S. York.
Sponsored by the Diana Price-Fish Cancer Foundation, an organization devoted to helping adult cancer patients enjoy life by providing access to social, cultural and recreational activities.
June 26 - 27 Xeriscape Garden Tour 2004 - Boulder
 Location: six gardens in Boulder
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15,  available at these King Sooper Stores: 
  Louisville: 1375 S. Boulder Rd.
  Boulder: 3600 Table Mesa Dr., 1650 30 St., and 6550 Lookout Rd.
  Longmont: 995 S. Hover St.
Purchase tickets on day of the tour at 4669 7th St. or Harlequin's Gardens at 4795 N. 26th St.
Sponsored by Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs
Information: www.coloradogardenclubs.org 
June 27 2004 Summer Garden Tour - A Tour of Professionally Designed Gardens
Location: gardens in the Cheeseman Park, Country Club and Park Hill neighborhoods of Denver;  
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tickets: $14 at Denver metro area King Sooper's and 2279 7th Ave. the day of the event.  
Sponsored by the Colorado Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects; Benefits the Jane Silverstein Ries Foundation;
Information: 303-830-6616 or www.ccasla.org
GARDEN AND HOME SHOWS             
CLASSES/LECTURES              
June 4 "Forest Insect Class" by David Leatherman
Gilpin County Community Center; Time: 9 a.m. - Noon; Topics include IPS beetles, mountain pine beetles and other pests; See www.coopext.colostate.edu/gilpin or call 303-582-9106 for more information.
June 5 "Groundwork: The Scoop on Dirt""
Colorado Springs Utilities' Leon Young Service Center, 1521 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs; Time: 9 a.m.; Topics include soil amendments and mulch; Call 719-448-4800 to register.
June 5 "Right Plant - Right Place"
Colorado Springs Utilities' Leon Young Service Center, 1521 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs; Time: 10:30 a.m.; Call 719-448-4800 to register.
June 5 "Xeriscape Today - Learn the Basics"
Colorado Springs Utilities' Leon Young Service Center, 1521 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs; Time: Noon; Call 719-448-4800 to register.
June 5 "Getting Rid of Algae in Your Pond" by Dee
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora, Time:  10 a.m. - Noon; Call 303-690-4722 to register.
June 5 "Plants for High Elevations" by Dr. Irene Shonle, CSU Cooperative Extension - Gilpin County
Harlequin's Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St in Boulder; Call 303-939-9403 to pre-register.
June 5 "Wildlife Management Tips"
Kuiper Garden by Griswold Water Treatment Plant in Aurora; Time: 9:30 a.m.; 303-739-7195
June 5 "Container Gardening"
Fossil Creek Nursery in Ft. Collins; Time: 10 a.m.; Hands on seminar - take home a container garden you create; Fee: $20; Call 970-226-4924. 
June 5 "Drought Resistant Ornamental Grasses" by Susan Yetter
Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.; Fee: $10; Call 303-420-4060 to register.
June 5 "Growing Water Plants Made Easy" by Kelly Grummons
Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Fee: $10; Call 303-420-4060 to register.
June 6 "Propagation Workshop" by Scott Preusser
Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 1 - 4 p.m.; Fee: $10; Call 303-420-4060 to register.
June 8 "Outdoor Living Areas - Garden Structures - The Outside Bones"
CSU Plant Environmental Research Center, 630 West Lake St. in Fort Collins; Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Fee: $5 for three sessions of the Twilight Garden Series on 6/8, 6/29 and 7/13.  970-416-2489 Ext. 5710.
June 10 "Down Home in the City" Yard and Garden Extravaganza
Lowry Community Garden, Beeler St. & Pavilion Place, Building 898 in Aurora; Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Silent auction, BBQ dinner, Entertainment; A fundraiser for Denver Urban Gardens; 303-292-9900
June 10 "Xeriscape Today - Learn the Basics"
Colorado Springs Utilities' Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, 2855 Mesa Rd., Colorado Springs; Time: 6:30 p.m.; Call 719-448-4800 to register.
June 12 "Wildflower Gardens"
Kuiper Garden by Griswold Water Treatment Plant in Aurora; Time: 9:30 a.m.; 303-739-7195
June 12 "Insect and Disease Control for Colorado"
Fossil Creek Nursery in Ft. Collins; Time: 9 a.m.; Call 970-226-4924.
June 12 "So You Want a Pond"  by Keith Supples
Arapahoe Acres Nursery in Littleton, Time: 10 a.m.;  303-791-1660
June 12 "Learn to Compost" (Worm Workshop)
Denver Backyard Composting Demonstration Site at Denver Urban Gardens' Gove Community Garden, 14th Ave. & Colorado Blvd. in Denver; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.;  Register at least one week in advance by calling 720-865-6810.
June 12 "Using Herbs and Flower Essences for Your Pet's Health" by Christina Blume
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora, Time:  10 - 11:30 a.m.; Fee: $20 for materials; Call 303-690-4722 to register.
June 12 "Growing Traditional Japanese Plants and Other Fragile Species" by Kelly Grummons
Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m.; Fee: $10; Call 303-420-4060 to register.
June 12 "Pond Maintenance for Fish and Plants" by Don Anderson
Echter’s Greenhouse & Gardens in Arvada, Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.; 303-424-7979
June 12 "An Introduction to Xeriscape Colorado, the Complete Guide" by David Winger and Connie Ellefson
Echter’s Greenhouse & Gardens in Arvada, Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m.; 303-424-7979
June 12 - 19 "Contemplative Garden Design" by Martin Mosko
Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes; See www.shambhalamountain.org/programs.php 
June 13 "Water Plants for Ponds and Containers" by Nancy Styler
Echter’s Greenhouse & Gardens in Arvada, Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m.; 303-424-7979
June 13 "Living with Wildlife - How to Peacefully Co-exist" by Jack Murphy of Urban Wildlife Rescue
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora, Time:  1 - 2 p.m.; Call 303-690-4722 to register.
June 13 "Roses for Colorado: The Tough and the Beautiful" by Eve Reshetnik-Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee: $10; Call 303-939-9403 to pre-register.
June 14 "As the Vine Twines" by Harriett McMillan
Echter’s Greenhouse & Gardens in Arvada, Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.; 303-424-7979
June 15 Garden Design with Tour
Golden; Time 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Lakewood Garden Club meeting; For additional information call 303-989-5919
June 16 "Weed Management Education Seminar"
NRCS Building, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont; Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Fee: $10.  Please note:  This seminar is designed for small to large acreage owners.  The seminar is sponsored by CSU Cooperative Extension and Boulder County Parks & Open Space.  To register call 303-678-6238.
June 16 "Beyond the Pond's Edge" by Susan Yetter
Echter’s Greenhouse & Gardens in Arvada, Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.; 303-424-7979
June 17 "Gardening on High: Mountain Gardening" by Mariah Donahue
Echter’s Greenhouse & Gardens in Arvada, Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.; 303-424-7979
June 18 "Gardening with Waterwise Perennials - How to Achieve More Color with Less Water" by David Salman from High Country Gardens
Lincoln Center in Fort Collins; Time: 6:30 p.m.; Fee: $10; See www.fortnet.org/JLFC.
June 19 "Turf Removal & Garden Bed Preparation"
Kuiper Garden by Griswold Water Treatment Plant in Aurora; Time: 9:30 a.m.; 303-739-7195
June 19 "New and Choice Perennials for Your Garden" by Kelly Grummons
Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Fee: $10; Call 303-420-4060 to register.
June 19 "Neighborhood Compost Seminar"
El Oasis Community Garden, 1847 W. 35th Ave.; Time: 10 a.m. to Noon; Call 720-865-6810 to register at least one week before the seminar.
June 19 "Creating Beautiful Container Water Gardens and Fountains" by Cyndi Thomas of the Colorado Water Garden Society
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora, Time:  10 a.m. - Noon; Call 303-690-4722 to register.
June 19 "The Wild Pond - Water Gardening for Wildlife" by Cyndi Thomas of the Colorado Water Garden Society
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora, Time:  1 - 2:30 p.m.; Call 303-690-4722 to register.
June 19 "Wildlife in Your Garden"
Fossil Creek Nursery in Ft. Collins; Time: 9 a.m.; Call 970-226-4924.
June 19 "Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Tours & Classes
City Hall West, 300 LaPorte Ave. in Fort Collins; Guided tours 9 a.m. - Noon, "Xeriscape Basics" class 9 - 10 a.m.; "Drip Irrigation" class 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; For information call 970-221-6877 or visit http://fcgov.com/events. 
June 19 "Xeriscape Workshops"
Southeast CO Water Conservancy District, 31717 United Ave. in Pueblo; Time: 9 a.m.; 719-948-2023
June 21 "Mountain Gardening Class: Gardening Know-How for High Altitudes - Plants, Soils, Tips and Techniques" by Pat Carter
Echter’s Greenhouse & Gardens in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 303-424-7979
June 23 "Xeriscape Today - Learn the Basics"
Colorado Springs Utilities' Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, 2855 Mesa Rd., Colorado Springs; Time: 6:30 p.m.; Call 719-448-4800 to register.
June 26 "Native Blooming Plants"
Kuiper Garden by Griswold Water Treatment Plant in Aurora; Time: 9:30 a.m.; 303-739-7195
June 26 "Introduction to Growing Herbs in the Garden" by Liz
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora, Time:  10 - 10:45 a.m.; Call 303-690-4722 to register.
June 26 "How to Brew Herbal Teas" by Rob Ridge of English Tea Leaves in Parker
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora, Time:  11 a.m. - Noon; Call 303-690-4722 to register.
June 26 "How to Make Herbal Tinctures" by Liz
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora, Time:  12:15 - 12:45 p.m.; Call 303-690-4722 to register.
June 26 "Women's Herbs and How to Use Them" by Tammi Hartung, C. H. and author of "Growing 101 Herbs That Heal"
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora, Time:  1 - 2 p.m.; Call 303-690-4722 to register.
June 26 "Growing Herbs in Containers" by Liz
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora, Time:  2:30 - 3:30 p.m.; Call 303-690-4722 to register.
June 26 "Caring for Your Water Feature"
Fossil Creek Nursery in Ft. Collins; Time: 9 a.m.; Call 970-226-4924.
June 26 "It's a Wild World - Keeping Critters at Bay"  by Mary Jane
Arapahoe Acres Nursery in Littleton, Time: 10 a.m.;  303-791-1660
June 26 & 27 "Natives for the Xeriscape Garden" by Mikl Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; This is a feature of the Xeriscape Garden Tour.
June 27  "The Art of Basil Pesto" by Edna McCallion
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora, Time:  11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Fee: $5 for materials; Call 303-690-4722 to register.
June 27  "How to Grow & Use the Top 10 Herbs for Cooking" by Debbie Whitakker
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora, Time:  12:45 - 1:45 p.m.; Call 303-690-4722 to register.
June 27  "Wild Wine & Weeds -- Cooking with Wild Foods" by Jo Haugland, Naturalist
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora, Time:  3:15 - 4:15 p.m.; Must be 21 to attend; Call 303-690-4722 to register.
June 27 "Learn to Compost"
Denver Backyard Composting Demonstration Site at Denver Urban Gardens' Gove Community Garden, 14th Ave. & Colorado Blvd. in Denver; Time: 2 - 4 p.m.;  Register at least one week in advance by calling 720-865-6810.
June 29 "Herb Gardening"
CSU Plant Environmental Research Center, 630 West Lake St. in Fort Collins; Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Fee: $5 for three sessions of the Twilight Garden Series on 6/8, 6/29 and 7/13.  970-416-2489 Ext. 5710.
Looking Ahead
July 15 10th Annual Birdhaus Bash
Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.  Patron Party,  6:30 - 9 p.m. Garden Party & Auction; Fee: Children $5, Members $35, Non-members $40, Patrons $100; For more information or tickets visit www.botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3684.  
Note:  Birdhouses will be on display in the gardens July 1 - 14th.
July 17 Open Garden and Daylily Sale
The Cat Lady's Garden, 15643 East 35th Place in Aurora, Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; An American Hemerocallis Society Display Garden near I-70 and Chambers Road.  For more information visit http://mhdaylily.org/schultz1.htm or call 303-366-9689.
July 17 - 18 Iris Sale by the American Iris Society
Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sat. and 9 a.m. - until sold out on Sun.; For more information visit www.geocities.com/aisregion20 or call 719-282-9646.