📬 Letter from the Director

Happy New Year!

As The Gardens’ new(ish) director, I have felt such a warm welcome from staff, colleagues, visitors, members, and the broader community—thank you!

2023 was a fantastic year of connecting, educating, and surpassing goals. From hosting incredible events, like Pumpkins on Parade and the Latiné and Hispanic Heritage Celebration, to our advances in education (check out our recent OtterCares grant award!), I am proud of our accomplishments and look forward to building even more momentum this year.

Your commitment to this amazing place is inspiring and sets the stage for a very bright future. Together, we create a space where our visitors find meaning in so many ways—peace, enrichment, joy, and wonder. I am looking forward to getting my hands dirty in 2024 and beyond!

Warmly,

Kim Manajek

Executive Director, The Gardens on Spring Creek

🍅 Winter and Spring Classes are Here!

Adult Classes

There are endless opportunities for growing with The Gardens. From gardening and horticulture classes to wellness and art, there's something for everyone!

Class registration is now open.

Visit our website to discover what's being offered.

Class Themes

Fine Arts & Crafts
Gardening & Horticulture
Urban Homesteading
Waterwise & Xeric Landscaping
Wellness & Walks

Specialty Workshops & Series

Backyard Pond Management Series
Beekeeping Series
Embodied Climate Action Workshops
Watercolor Journaling
Exploring the Seasons with Yoga & Breathwork

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Youth Classes

The Gardens is the perfect place to foster a deep love for and connection to our natural world. We have many exciting learning opportunities coming your way! In addition to our weekly Read and Seed early childhood programming, we are debuting a new art series called "Art of Wonder," designed for ages 5–10. We'll also host a Spring Break Camp, themed "Garden Superheroes." Registration opens on Jan. 9. More information below.

Please note: Summer Camp registration will open on March 5 at noon.

Spring Break Camp

Registration Opens Jan. 9

Learn More About Camp

Art of Wonder

New 4-week Art Series

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Read and Seed

Back in Session Jan. 8

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🌲 What's Blooming

Harvesting Your Own Christmas Tree

by Jessica Clarke, Horticulturist

In case you missed it, our latest blog post gives tips and tricks for harvesting your own Christmas Tree from our Colorado forests. Make sure to file this one away for next year, so you're ready to venture out into the wild on a fun, holiday-themed adventure!

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🦋 From the Butterfly House

Admission is 1/2 off through February!

Did you know The Gardens has a tropical Butterfly House in our Visitor Center? We receive our native North American butterflies from three different suppliers:

Bi-weekly pupae from Butterfly Dan's in Kissimmee, FL
Weekly adult butterflies from Michigan Native Butterfly Farm in Carleton, MI
Monthly pupae from El Bosque Nuevo in San Jose, Costa Rica

Come on in and learn more about the species we currently have flying around! Butterfly House admission is included in general admission and is free for members!

📅 Save-the-Date

High Plain Landscape Symposium | March 2

Our ever-changing High Plains landscape presents unique and interesting challenges for even the most seasoned gardener. Experts Cynthia Bee and Panayoti Kelaidis will share tried and true techniques, plant lists, helpful tips and secrets to help turn your garden into the water-wise landscape of your dreams!

Join us for this special day of learning, connecting and growing. This year's event will take place at The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins. Tickets go on sale soon; keep an eye on your inbox.

2024 Keynotes:

Practical Sustainability: Simple Steps to Improve Your Landscape with Cynthia Bee

Gardening in Paradise: The Secrets of Microclimatic Gardening with Panayoti Kelaidis

Our mission is to enrich the lives of people and foster environmental stewardship through horticulture.

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