Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
183 Gore Creek Dr Ste. # 7
Vail, CO 81657
Telephone: 970-476-0103
Fax: 970-476-1685
http://www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org/index.php
Gardens General Information:
(970) 476-0103 x 3
info@bettyfordalpinegardens.org
These magical gardens are said to be the “World’s Highest Botanic Garden”, being at 8,200 feet. "Developing a unique living collection of alpine plants in dramatic gardens to support education, research, and further the conservation of the world's alpine plants." They are well worth a visit. Take a picnic lunch with you and sit among the flowers.
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York Street
Denver, CO 80206
Telephone: 720-865-3500
Fax 720-865-3713
Info Desk 720-865-3585
http://www.botanicgardens.org/
Did you know that Denver Botanic Gardens supports 4 different garden locations?
- Denver Botanic Gardens – York Street, Denver. Besides having wonderful gardens to visit during the summer and winter, there’s a hot house with tropical plants, Denver’s first green roof on a public building, and a huge ‘OmniGlobe’ which is a globe-based spherical simulation of the Earth from space. http://www.botanicgardens.org/content/our-gardens-york-street
- Mordecai Children’s Garden which is located on top of the parking structure at York Street, Denver. Among other things, the garden offers opportunities for children to learn about the characteristics of plants and how plants and animals live together, to hunt for bugs and to hear a story. http://www.botanicgardens.org/content/mordecai-childrens-garden
- Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128. The gardens lie among the grasslands, ponds and cottonwoods of Deer Creek. They include nature trails, a historical farm and school house, and working beehives. Take your binoculars to view wildlife. There’s entertainment for children, too, in a specially constructed play area. http://www.botanicgardens.org/content/our-gardens-chatfield-location
- Mount Goliath is located 17 miles from Idaho Springs in the Mount Evans area. The vistas are tremendous. A path winds down the mountain through wildflowers and ancient, misshapen bristlecone pines. It’s quite an experience. Wear some good hiking boots and take some warm clothing as the weather can change quickly. http://www.botanicgardens.org/content/our-gardens-mount-goliath
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
6115 South Santa Fe Drive
Littleton
Telephone: 303-797-8565
Email: info@hudsongardens.org
The Gardens reflect the multitude of plants, flowers and trees and thrive in the dry Colorado climate, and include land that varies from high, dry prairie to wetlands near the river. The thirty acres are arranged in a continuous flow featuring ponds, wildlife, sculpture, a garden railroad, adventure hideaways and spectacular natural displays along a mile-and-a-quarter walking path. Quite simply, The Gardens are an oasis of serenity in the midst of the City that allow visitors to simply enjoy their distinct beauty or learn how to beautify their own yards and businesses.
“Hudson Gardens has endeavored to branch out and capture new market segments by introducing a summer concert series, offering educational programs, hosting special community events, etc.”
http://www.hudsongardens.org/content/The_Gardens.php
Yampa River Botanic Park
Pamela Lane
Steamboat Springs
Telephone: 970-879-4300
http://steamboatsprings.net/departments/parks_recreation/parks/botanical_park
Alongside the Yampa River, the flowers are at their peak in this garden during June and July. Another attraction is the many birds which fly north to the river to nest during the warmer months.
Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin
912 Harrison Avenue
Leadville, CO 80461.
We received an invitation from the Museum to visit and to see their lovely gardens. It was suggested that one might like to take along a box lunch and enjoy it on their lawns. www.healyhousemuseum.org