WINTER 2021 A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS OF DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS
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WINTER 2021 A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS OF DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS
There is no doubt that 2020 will go down as
one of the roughest, most turbulent years in our
history. It is a relief then that we take stock at
the end of December and warmly look forward
ISSUE 1, 2021
to better days as we flip the calendar.
Of course, nothing but human civilizations Denver Botanic Gardens
work on calendars. Seasons maybe, but not 1007 York St., Denver, CO 80206
calendars. We are left alone to wonder what Through April 1, 2021, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
2021 will bring. last admission 4 p.m. Pre-purchased tickets and
advance member passes only.
Imagine my disappointment when I searched Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
around the internet to determine when exactly the Age of Aquarius would begin. There 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Rd.,
has been some social media buzz about it lately. I remember the song and it sounds Littleton, CO 80128
pretty cool – peace will guide the planets and love will steer the stars – that type of thing. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., last admission 4 p.m.
We could sure use some of that right now. But no one seems to agree on when this might Pre-purchased tickets and advance member
ensue, nor, I suspect, how any of that works. The range of possible start dates spans passes only.
about 800 years, with some special attention on the winter solstice just passed in 2020.
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Contents
So instead, maybe we should focus on two critical human passions – the pursuit of
scientific understanding and the messy job of holding society together. Class Registration: 720-865-3580
Donations: 720-865-3528
Education ............................ 2 Gift Shop: 720-865-3595
If all goes well, by the time you are reading this, we will be well into the deployment of
Membership Services: 720-865-3525
COVID-19 vaccinations. We are told the speed of creating this wave of vaccines was Plant Portrait ........................ 3
aided greatly by advancements in genomics and computers, many disciplines merging Private Events: 720-865-3551
into a single focus. Chatfield Farms .................... 4 Volunteering: 720-865-3609
Helen Fowler Library: 720-865-3570
Behind the Scenes ................. 5
The Gardens is taking a giant scientific leap this year when we will be able to fully utilize Gardening Help from Colorado Master Gardeners
our new capacities thanks to the Freyer – Newman Center, including state of the art labs Horticulture .......................... 6
and herbaria. Our team is ready to hit the trails again this summer doing field research in Kathryn Kalmbach Herbarium
the southern Rocky Mountain region. We are also upping our engagement in three critical
Center for Global Initiatives .... 7
Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi
areas: soil health, water conservation and carbon capturing, and sustainable agriculture. Programs at a Glance ............ 8-9
Editor: Tiffany Coleman
Regarding the messy job… The thought occurred to me a couple of months ago that the Development ........................ 10 Graphic Designer: Nick Elias
world would be a great deal calmer if it were all a botanic garden. Every day, I see the Photographer: Scott Dressel-Martin
Research .............................. 11
diversity of humanity wander through our grounds. They seem genuinely moved, happier The mission of Denver Botanic Gardens is to
than when they arrived, and almost entirely kind-hearted. It could be the perspective Exhibitions, Art and Learning connect people with plants, especially plants
gardens bring to us, or the wonder, perhaps a refreshing sense of grateful humility. Engagement ......................... 12-13 from the Rocky Mountain region and similar
Whatever the influences, let’s take note of it. When we needed healing, some semblance regions around the world, providing delight and
of community and a little peace the most, public gardens were there for us. Family Corner ....................... 14-15 enlightenment to everyone.
The Shop at the Gardens ........ 16
Without a crystal ball, a defining astrological age or a soothsayer, let’s decide that
by our actions we will determine how to replace a no good, horrible year with one of Video Stories at the Gardens.... 17
promise and joy.
Tributes ............................... 18
The Gardens is grateful for funds from
Onward. Donor List ............................ 19 the Scientific & Cultural Facilities
District (SCFD), which enable us to
expand services and enhance the
Brian Vogt Trustees ............................... 19 quality of our programs and exhibits.
Denver Botanic Gardens CEO
EDUCATION PLANT PORTRAIT
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
AND REAL SCIENCE
By Kirsten Bell, School & Camp Program Coordinator
A silent group of inquisitive second graders understanding about what they are learning.
COLORADO’S NATIVE ORCHIDS
surrounds me. What’s going on? It’s a beautiful When I know what my students are thinking,
morning along the Wetlands Trail at Chatfield I can address interests, misconceptions or an
Farms and we’re about to start a program observation that I never noticed before.
on ecosystems. Our first stop is the Beaver
Station, but before we begin, I’ve asked them This group wonders where all the animals
By Nick Snakenberg, Associate Director of Horticulture & Curator of Tropical Collections
to be quiet for one minute. So, for one minute, are, which is a perfect segue into our Beaver
instead of chatting and laughing, excited Station activities. We walk along Deer Mention the name “orchid” and most people their growth cycles and preferred habitats to
about being on a field trip, the group stays Creek looking for beaver clues, and when imagine brightly colored exotic flowers spot them in the wild. Most occur in moist,
hushed. The traffic on Wadsworth Boulevard the students find what they think might be growing in hot, humid rainforests of the shaded ravines between 8,000 and 11,000
is a distant hum, birds chirp and Deer Creek a beaver den, we take time examining it tropics. Many Coloradans are surprised to feet in elevation, and peak bloom can be from
babbles along. We take it all in. and marveling at the beaver’s adaptations learn that a number of these striking rarities late May through early September depending
for living in water. With an older group, we grow within our state’s own borders. In fact, on the species.
One minute is a long time for a 7-year-old, so might have discussed the history of the beaver depending on taxonomic
everyone is ready to start talking again. But in North America, their role as ecosystem Orchids require a very
first, why did I ask them to stay silent? I ask, engineers in shaping the wetlands or the
classification, at least 25
different orchid species
THE REWARD IN specific environment for
“What do you notice?” Everyone is eager to restoration work the Gardens is doing at can be found growing in SPOTTING THESE ELUSIVE healthy growth and will
contribute. The water! Birds! I hear the wind in Deer Creek. Colorado. FLOWERS IS IN THEIR not be happy in most home
gardens. Not only is it
the trees.
Whatever the program focus, location or Most of our native orchids INTRICACIES AND THE irresponsible to remove
Then I ask, “What do you wonder?” Now it
gets interesting and this is where, so many
student base, the Gardens’ school programs are more diminutive than JOY OF THE HUNT. plants from the wild, it is
team applies research-backed pedagogy to their tropical relatives and often illegal. If you stumble
times, we as adults move too quickly, talk our inquiry-based science instruction, ensuring can be hard to find, but they possess a unique upon any of Colorado’s native orchids on one
and explain too much, and this thinking we meet Colorado Academic Standards and beauty all their own. The reward in spotting of your hiking adventures, step lightly and do
gets lost. When children can articulate their schools’ standards—even on a field trip.
observations and engage in inquiry about these elusive flowers is in their intricacies and not pick any plants or flowers. Do take plenty
the world, they can expand their science and Whether we are dissecting flowers, collecting the joy of the hunt. Since our native orchids of photos to share with friends as proof of your
environmental literacy by making connections phenology data or exploring a beaver dam, are dormant most of the year, you must know botanical expertise.
to their surroundings and developing a deeper each student gets to do real science.
In order: Calypso bulbosa, Corallorhiza maculata, Parviflorum var. pubescens, Platanthera huronensis, Neottia cordata
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CHATFIELD FARMS BEHIND THE SCENES
Building on
SOIL SCIENCE
By Royce Hale, Farm Education Coordinator Chatfield Farms
Science is a systematic study of the world
using observations and experimentation.
Solution) suggests that a shift to
regenerative agricultural practices could PERENNIAL
PROPAGATION
By carefully recording data and making offset current CO2 emissions by more than
observations over multiple seasons, farmers 100 percent. Meaning, if enough farmers
are scientists in every sense of the word. were to adopt such practices, they could
reverse the upward trend of CO2 concentration
Through such careful observation and data
in the atmosphere. Carbon sequestration relies
collection, scientists have revealed the by Andrew Habig, Manager of Propagation and Production
on photosynthesis to remove CO 2 from the
imminent threat of climate change. This is a
atmosphere and to use it as a carbon building
direct result of poor land use practice and
block for growing plants. Much of this carbon
excessive burning of fossil fuels that release
CO 2 and other greenhouse gases into the
is sequestered in the roots of the plants. It is From fall through early winter, the dormancy varies from species to species,
becoming more apparent that living roots use Gardens’ propagation team is busy and even between plants that are of the
atmosphere.
exudates (substances secreted from roots) to starting perennial seeds to grow over same species but adapted to different
The effect climate change has on global feed bacteria and fungi in the rhizosphere
the winter for next year’s plantings. regions. Getting these requirements right
temperature and precipitation patterns can (soil surrounding roots that is affected by the
affect our ability to grow crops. Current plant’s growth), and this forms the foundation Propagation of perennials is necessary determines the success or failure of a
agricultural practices neglect soil in numerous of a healthy, nutrient-rich soil. In fact, as those not only to grow our collections, but propagation attempt, since a treatment
ways, including too much tillage, reduced bacteria and fungi grow, reproduce and die, also to maintain what we already that will allow the seeds of one species
biodiversity by mono-cropping and relying on they significantly contribute to the amount of have—many perennials will not live to germinate may kill the seeds of
fertilizers and pesticides to maintain somewhat carbon in the soil. Cover crops are essential longer than five to 10 years in a garden.
normal levels of production. According to the to improving soil health because of the living another.
The Rock Alpine Garden especially
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change roots maintained in the soil to capture carbon. We rely on seed germination research
requires constant propagation efforts
(IPCC) “agriculture accounts for 10-12% of By incorporating cover crops into the field
total global anthropogenic emissions of GHGs rotation, we can begin to uphold the principles to maintain the huge quantity of species to guide our efforts for successful
[greenhouse gases].” In our vegetable and of soil health. in its collection. propagation. This research comes
cut-flower fields at Chatfield Farms, we have Many plants have specific needs for from universities, the USDA, the US
Chatfield Farms is participating in the
recently adopted regenerative practices that forest service, various published books
emphasize the USDA’s principles of soil health.
Colorado Coalition for Healthy Soils, which successful germination. For example,
is creating a statewide soil health program. some seeds require a period of moist and horticulture industry sources.
These principles protect soil from erosion,
decrease evaporation, suppress weed growth,
We are also trying to improve the soil health chilling in order to germinate. Seed The Gardens’ propagation team also
of our Community Supporting Agriculture engages in our own germination trials
provide habitat for beneficial insects and dormancy is an adaptation that prevents
(CSA) fields at Chatfield Farms. Through the and tests so that we can be successful
increase soil carbon. These practices can
implementation of regenerative farm practices
germination in fall in the wild, when the
mitigate the effects of climate change. plant would most likely die during winter. in keeping and growing the beautiful
to increase soil biodiversity and sequester
A recent paper from Rodale Institute carbon we will potentially play a role in The precise length of cold or cycling diversity of plants that makes Denver
(Regenerative Agriculture and the Soil Carbon reversing the effects of climate change. of cold and warm periods to break Botanic Gardens so unique.
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HORTICULTURE CENTER FOR GLOBAL INITIATIVES
Getting to the Right
PLANT NAME
By Cindy Newlander, Associate Director of Horticulture
At the core of a garden are the plants we grow.
In a botanical garden we strive to accurately
record and track the names of the plants in
our collections. While one might think this a
simple endeavor, the process is often arduous
AQUATIC PLANT COLLECTION
and occasionally sows more confusion than
something as lovely as a plant should. I once
spent hours trying to determine the correct
spelling of Salvia forskaehlei, named in honor
Receive International Recognition
of Finnish botanist Peter Forsskål. I remain
uncertain of the proper spelling to this day and
we list five spelling variations in the database.
By Tamara Kilbane, Curator, Aquatic Collections
Much like how horticulturists have their favorite
tools, the Gardens’ plant records team has a few In October 2020, Denver Botanic Gardens Tomocik’, ‘Colorado’, ’Denver’ and ‘Denver’s
go-to references that help clear up the confusion was designated as a Nymphaea (waterlily) Delight’. Past standout entries in the IWGS
with scientific names. Kew Science’s (part of collection of excellence and a Nelumbo New Waterlily Competition such as ‘Detective
England’s Kew Royal Botanical Gardens) (lotus) collection of merit by the International Erika’, ‘Tuonta’, ‘Manee Red’ and many others
Plants of the World Online currently contains Waterlily & Water Gardening Society (IWGS). are also grown annually along with more
over 1.1 million names and associated To be certified as a collection of excellence, a than two dozen Latour-Marliac hybrids which
nativity data, including many with images and minimum of 75 cultivars, varieties or species are displayed in Monet Pool. The Nelumbo
descriptions. For the United States’ native and must be represented, while at least 25 are collection includes 25 varieties displayed
introduced species, we use a database version required to be certified as a collection of in various water gardens and lotus bowls
of The Biota of North America Program. This merit. A complete plant list along with an each year.
database allows us to search names at genus annual schedule of grooming, fertilization According to the IWGS, “The purpose of the
and family levels, it links synonyms to accepted and dividing/replanting was reviewed by Certified Collections is to provide international
names, and provides distribution maps to the the certification committee along with photos recognition to collections of Nymphaea and
county level. Another site, eFloras.org takes us showing that the collection is well-labeled and Nelumbo around the world. In return, the
to scientific descriptions of species from China, that additional interpretation is available to collections offer an opportunity to IWGS
Chile or North America. visitors via signage and/or docents during the members and the general public to experience
growing season. and reference the diversity of the genera of
Once we have settled on the “right” name, it is
The Gardens’ waterlily collection includes 129 Nymphaea and Nelumbo.”
entered into our database of record, BG-BASE,
along with descriptive data and can be linked to cultivars and species displayed in seven water Denver Botanic Gardens’ collection is currently
synonyms (other associated names); images can gardens throughout our 24-acre York Street the only collection certified by the IWGS
also be linked. Finally, labels can be produced property, alongside a variety of other aquatic for both these genera. A dedicated team of
to help visitors learn more about the plants in plants. The waterlily collection includes volunteers, including members of the Colorado
the Gardens including Salvia forskaehlei (or hybrids of historical significance in our “Rocky Water Garden Society, help to maintain the
however you want to spell it!). Mountain Legacy Collection,” such as ‘Joey collection.
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PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
Denver Botanic Gardens offers a range of programming for all ages, as well as certificate programs
Trips & Travel Private Tours
and online learning. Click the links below to learn more.
Garden of the Gods: atYork Street,
A Springtime Journey Chatfield Farms and
School of Botanical Classes & Workshops Plains Conservation
to the Greek Islands
Art and Illustration Choose from workshops, lectures, fitness
Center (Virtual Options
and wellness, photography, April 22 – May 3, 2021
Learn the skills to render plants in remarkable gardening and more. Scroll or Available Too!)
scientific detail and the artistic techniques search by category or date. Greece in spring is a magical
needed to create beautifiul and lasting Looking for a special experience for
plant portraits. experience. It’s the time of the year
your group? Schedule a private guided
when the entire country becomes a
in-person or virtual tour at
vast natural garden. Greece is home
Café Botanique to a stunning number of plant species,
York Street, Chatfield Farms or
Plains Conservation Center with
Part of the Botanical Art and Illustration comprising the richest flora in Europe. at least three weeks’ notice.
Certificate Program, this lecture series More than 6,000 species thrive in the For more information, contact
is also open to the public. country, of which about 10 percent info@botanicgardens.org or
are endemic and can be found 720-865-3500.
nowhere else in the world. On this
Docent-led: $14, $6 student
Children and Family New Programs at the
springtime journey we will witness the
beautiful display of wildflowers that
(includes admission)
Programs Helen Fowler Library cover the land among ancient sites,
old villages and notable islands.
Staff-led: $17, $6 student
(includes admission)
Family programs engage children and their Despite not being able to open its doors in Tour leader is Dr. Sarada Krishnan,
Plains Conservation Center:
grownups to learn about the natural world, the new Freyer – Newman Center in 2020, director of horticulture and
the Helen Fowler Library has still been
$10 public
discover the importance of plants and center for global initiatives
actively working to engage the community.
spark creativity. at the Gardens. Virtual tours: Prices vary
We have some new programming for book
lovers to look forward to this year. If you
like cozy mysteries, The Rose & Thorn:
Rocky Mountain Story Time for Adults will have you on
the edge of your seat. If you would rather Camp Registration Changes
Gardening pen some words of your own, our Nature
Writing with Lighthouse Writers Workshop
This year registration is separate for Spring • SUMMER CAMPS: Registration begins
or Plein Air Poetry Writing Series might Break Camp and Summer Camp. To attend March 3 at noon. Check the Gardens’
This certificate program is a comprehensive both, be sure to register for both. website for dates.
be appealing.
study of specific Front Range gardening
practices. Classes can be taken as Find more programs and explore • SPRING BREAK CAMP: Registration Register for 2021 camps. Note: A camp
part of the certificate program or the library online. We hope to see begins January 20 at noon. Camp runs registration account is separate from
individually. you soon! March 29 – April 2. other Gardens ticketing accounts.
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Dedicated Endowment Fund Fuels
PLANT GENETICS RESEARCH AND
GRADUATE STUDENT INTERNS
By Johanna Kelly, Director of Development
DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH
Connecting People with Plants Through the
DENVER ECOFLORA PROJECT
By Jennifer Ackerfield, Ph.D., Head Curator of Natural History Collections, Associate Director of Biodiversity
When we think of nature, we usually to shed light on many issues: the past and
picture mountain paths or open spaces, not potential spread of invasive species; the
metropolitan areas. Yet nature is all around us, influence of climate change on biodiversity;
even in the Denver metro area! Understanding the role of rare species in protecting critical
Gladys Cheesman Evans was a founding The distributions also supported several what species are in the metro area and where ecosystem functions; and the identification of
trustee of Denver Botanic Gardens. Along with graduate students from University of Colorado they are helps us not only study them, but also priority areas for plant conservation.
her husband, John Evans, Gladys financed Denver in 2018 and 2019. These individuals protect them for future generations. One way Participation in the Denver EcoFlora Project
the master plan for the Gardens in 1951 and pursuing masters and doctoral degrees worked that Denver Botanic Gardens connects people is fun, too. Each month, we send citizens on
held the first meeting of the Botanic Gardens alongside the Gardens’ research leaders with nature, as well as establishes a baseline a unique “quest” to discover and document
Foundation of Denver in their home. From Dr. Jennifer Neale, Dr. Andrew Wilson and of biodiversity for the greater metro area, is biodiversity. The connections with the local
1951-1956, Gladys served as board chair, Dr. Rebecca Hufft, who served as their through the Denver EcoFlora Project. flora that are made with each quest in turn
setting the stage for the Gardens as it is advisors. The endowment provides the primary
The Denver EcoFlora Project records your help build appreciation of the plant and
known today. line of support for graduate students.
observations of plants and fungi through fungal biodiversity all around us. And once
In 1984, members of Gladys’s family Without it, the Gardens would not be able biodiversity is appreciated, our hope is that a
the citizen science app, iNaturalist. Once
established a dedicated endowment in to support multiple students, thus limiting downloaded onto your smartphone, you can greater effort will be made to preserve these
her name to support research, publication the capacity to train the next generation of begin documenting the plants and fungi in species for future generations.
and national presentations in the fields of botanists and mycologists. The endowment your community – and learn more about the We also encourage you to participate in the
horticulture and conservation. By the end of also supports programmatic supplies needed biodiversity in your neighborhood! Each City Nature Challenge at the end of April.
2019, the corpus of the Gladys Cheesman to support work in the field and in the labs in observation is identified by experts and other This challenge takes place over a 36-hour
Evans endowment had grown to $647,852. the Freyer – Newman Center. users to become “research grade,” meaning period, during which metro areas from around
Distributions from the Gladys Cheesman Evans Learn more about the Gardens’ its identification has been verified as the same the world compete against each other to
fund supported the creation of both a plant opportunities for graduate students and species by two or more users. All research see who can make the most observations
tissue culture program and a plant genetics other internships with the research team. grade observations ultimately become part of of nature. And of course, all observations
laboratory. And, for more than a decade, the more than one billion worldwide observation- made during this challenge also become part
distributions from the endowment have been If you have questions about the based and natural history collections-based of the Denver EcoFlora project. Connecting
supporting the work of the Gardens’ research Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment or about points of data, distributed through the Global with and documenting nature has never been
and conservation team in various activities how to create a specific endowment, please Biodiversity Information Facility, or GBIF. easier or more fun! We can’t wait to see what
related to plant conservation genetics. contact Johanna Kelly. Researchers can then use these data points biodiversity you find in your community.
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MEET THE
ARTISTS
EXHIBITIONS, ART AND
LEARNING ENGAGEMENT
See Current
& Upcoming
Tony Ortega, La Noche
Exhibitions on de la Luna, 2015, pastel
the Gardens’ over monotype on paper.
© Tony Ortega.
website for up-to-
date information
on gallery
schedules.
Jody Guralnick, Botany Book,
2019, paperback field guide,
porcelain, resin, plant materials.
© Jody Guralnick.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PRIMA LINGUA First Words of the Earth RAÍCES Y RAMAS | Roots and Branches
Tony Ortega’s work explores the Chicano experience in the United States, highlighting the role
Artist Jody Guralnick collects, interprets and creates with natural materials. Her work highlights
the microscopic structures within lichens, mushrooms and molds, making visible the links of landscape in community and culture. Featuring families, friends and neighbors, Ortega’s
between the human world and the realm of microbes to encourage stewardship of our artworks celebrate human connections across both rural and urban environments.
shared environment. This exhibition is organized in collaboration with William Havu Gallery, Denver.
LEARN MORE LEARN MORE
Online Café Botanique: Fungi, Art & Inspiration Free Online Artist Demonstration with Q & A
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 10 a.m.
Join the artist and Dr. Andrew Wilson, assistant curator of mycology at the Gardens, to explore See how Ortega creates his work and hear from him about his working methods and approach
the intersection of art and science -- and how the world of fungi and the microscope have to making art.
large-scale impacts for art and ecosystems both.
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FAMILY CORNER
BACKYARD THE EXPERIMENT
SCIENCE
Gather three bowls that will hold at least one pinecone and
enough water to cover it. Choose three pinecones from your
collection and three bowls to put them in. Before placing each
cone in its own bowl, make and record some observations about
the pinecone.
How tall is it?
Long, short, big or small, pinecones have an important job.
What is the circumference of the narrowest part of the pinecone?
They carry and protect the seeds for new generations of trees!
Collect a variety of pinecones you find on the ground and take What is the circumference of the widest part of the pinecone?
a closer look at these amazing structures.
Put a pinecone in each bowl and add water and ice.
How do they compare to one another?
Let the pinecones sit in the water for two hours.
Do you think they came from the same or
different trees? After two hours take each pinecone out of the water
Now look closer. and observe and record the measurements of the
pinecones again.
Are your pinecones open or closed?
How do the measurements compare to the original
Do you see any seeds, or spaces where the seeds might measurements?
have been, in the open cones?
What do you notice about the cones that are closed? Place the pinecones back in their bowls.
Are you able to use your fingers to pull back the scales Check them again after another two hours.
and bracts?
Repeat this process as many times as you would like.
Pinecones help protect their seeds from harsh, cold weather What happens to the pinecone each time you make
conditions such as wind, precipitation and ice by closing observations? Does the pinecone close or open more?
their scales and bracts. Watch this adaptation in action by
The cold and moisture of the ice water causes the pinecones to
experimenting with pinecones, temperature and moisture.
begin to close.
Can you make your closed cones open?
Do you think they will stay closed forever?
Can you close the open cones?
What do you think will cause them to open back up?
Design your own experiment to see what will cause the pinecones
to open again.
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VIDEO STORIES AT THE GARDENS
Have you visited the Shop at the Gardens’ online store yet?
Here, you’ll find all the products you love from our onsite shop—like Michael Aram’s botanically
inspired accent pieces, luxurious lotions and soaps, an ever-changing selection of seasonal items
and whimsical children’s toys—but with the benefit of leisurely (and safely) browsing from the by Erin Bird, Communications Manager
comfort of your couch. Your member discount of 10 percent off still applies.
The Shop offers free shipping on purchases over $100 and curbside Did you know the Gardens produces short films that celebrate our important plant, sustainability
pickup for added convenience. Unique, quality and community outreach initiatives? Visit our YouTube or Vimeo channels to be inspired,
items are just a click away. edutained and maybe brought to tears by moving stories about our Veterans Farm Program,
School of Botanical Art and Illustration, Mordecai Children’s Garden, farming as a Black woman
Visit us today! and more. We look forward to sharing more video stories this year with the theme of healing:
for both humans and the environment!
Featured Video
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Gifts Received 08/01/2020-10/31/2020
IN MEMORY In Memory of Judy Grant
Stan and Diana Graves
Dr. Glenn E. Gade and In Memory of
Mary Anne Wiley
Donors of Distinction 2021 Board
Ms. Mary Anne Braymer
In Memory of
Barbara H. Baldwin
Michelle Hanley Mr. Bob Knous John and Betsy Bolding Gifts Received 08/01/2020-10/31/2020 of Trustees
John and Michelle Hanley Ms. Nancy Wood In Memory of Howard Williams Citizens of the Scientific & Mr. Edward Erickson and Lisa Peloso and Vikas Patel
Dennis Baldwin Charitable Fund OFFICERS
In Memory of Emerald Mitchell Linda Bourgeois Cultural Facilities District Ms. Dea R. Shea Catherine Price
In Memory of Midge Kral Ms. Kathy Hodgson,
Clare Lewis In Memory of Phil and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Agron Paul and Rebecca Erlendson William D. Radichel
Jackie Barrington Ms. Kim Morss and Board Chair
Dayna Severs Shannon Wondra American Online Giving Estate of Bernadette Marie Foundation Mr. Mike Imhoff, Vice Chair
Kathryn Spuhler Mr. Richard Dehncke Foundation Zancanella Ms. Joanne E. Reilly and
Scott Severs Terry and Frank D’Erchia Ms. Dawn Bookhardt,
Diane Freyer Schneider and Andrisen Morton Co Estate of Michael Gellner Ronald T. Otsuki
In Memory of Jim Bernuth Tom and Cindy Owens Secretary
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Mac and Shelly McHugh In Memory of Bernadette and
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In Memory of Nick Braucht Frank Zancanella Mr. Carl Ashkin Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Ms. Yrma Rico Past Chair
In Memory of Germaine Gregg In Memory of Bleu Peikin
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Rocky Mountain Association of Steven and Anna Siegel
Estate of Bernadette Marie Dr. Kathleen Beatty and Fitzsimons Credit Union Rocky Mountain Weavers’ TERM TRUSTEES
In Memory of Geologists Auxilary
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Rita Dunnebecke Brown In Memory of Daven Hannu Mary Kovell Susan Beatty Mr. and Mrs. John E. Freyer Mr. Abe Rodriguez and Rabbi Joe Black
Teresa Immel Sheralyn and David Eatherton
In Memory of Thomas Price IN HONOR Travis Berry Friends and Neighbors, Ltd. Ms. Cassie Rodriguez Mr. Andrew Cullen
In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald B. Ross Mr. Papa M. Dia
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