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Create an Everlasting Sandcastle at the Laramie County Library June 13

Grateful Mike — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:55:56 +0000

How long has it been since you've built a sandcastle?

We don't exactly live near a beach in our part of the country but at the Laramie County Library on Thursday, June 13, you can get dirty and create an everlasting sandcastle beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Dig In! program is free.

'Dig In!' Kicks Off Summer Reading Program at Children's Village in Lions Park

Grateful Mike — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:05:41 +0000

Do you love digging in the dirt? Stop by the Paul Smith Children’s Village tonight for ‘Dig In!.’ The free workshop kicks off the Summer Reading Program in conjunction with the Laramie County Library.Starting at 6:30 p.m. in Lions Park, you can learn how to amend and prepare soil for better turf and garden production. [...]

Seed and Weed Garden Club Sale at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens June 1

Grateful Mike — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:58:39 +0000

Want to grow some Wyoming wildflowers in your garden? The Seed and Weed Garden Club sale at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is Saturday, June 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Along with wildflowers, they’ll be selling perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits, herbs, indoor plants, xeriscape and even trees and shrubs. Stop by and pick up some [...]

Celebrate National Public Gardens Day at Cheyenne's Botanic Gardens

Grateful Mike — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:29:05 +0000

Did you know May 10 is National Public Gardens Day? Me neither, but I do know a great place to celebrate in Cheyenne is the Botanic Gardens in Lions Park. The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens will be passing out free hardy pumpkin seeds between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the conservatory and at the Paul [...]

Build a Cork Boat To Race at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens' Children's Village

Grateful Mike — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:20:21 +0000

Have you ever raced a cork boat? You can at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens’ Paul Smith Children’s Village starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. The cost is $1 per child. Children of all ages are invited to create and build miniature cork boats. Then they can race their boats against their friends to [...]

Turn an Egg Carton into a Greenhouse and Get Growing for Spring

Grateful Mike — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:20:57 +0000

Spring's on the way, what are you planting in your garden?

This week at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens' Paul Smith Children's Village they are using egg cartons to grow kid's imaginations, turning them into greenhouses, maracas and something to help an egg survive the egg drop.

Learn About St. Patrick's Day Traditions at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

Grateful Mike — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:11:32 +0000

St. Patrick's Day is Sunday, March 17, do you know why we wear shamrocks?

Find out where lots of the cultural traditions of St. Patrick's Day come from at the Paul Smith Children's Village at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens today, March 13, at 4 p.m.

The cost is $1 per child.

They'll be exploring the origins of leprechauns, the blarney stone and four-leaf clovers among other traditions.

Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Hosts 32nd Glass Art Celebration Through February 17

Grateful Mike — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:58:54 +0000

How many Glass Art Celebrations have you seen?

This is the 32nd year the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens in Lions Park have hosted the Glass Art Celebration at their conservatory.

Thanks to their sponsors; US Bank, Glass Artists of Wyoming, Cheyenne Beverage Company and Norther Colorado Stained Glass Supply, Wyoming's largest glass art show is free through February 17.

See '1,000 Faces of Santa' at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens' Childrens Village

Grateful Mike — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 01:46:09 +0000

Have you seen the '1,000 faces of Santa' display in Lions Park yet?

The free exhibit at the Paul Smith Children's Village, part of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, runs through 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24.

'One-thousand Faces of Santa' is a large, rare and unique collection of Santa Clauses from the 20th Century. It is a part of the Thom Wise Collection and has been featured on HGTV.

Experts Advise Outdoor Plant Watering

Doug Randall — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:13:44 +0000

Cheyenne Botanic Garden’s Director Shane Smith and City of Cheyenne Urban Forester Lisa Olson says because of the unseasonably dry, warm weather the area has experienced in recent weeks it would be a good idea to water your outdoor plants. Smith says that while he normally would be advising people on mulching rather than watering [...]

Botanic Gardens Official Says Pumpkins Healthy Food

Doug Randall — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:10:15 +0000

Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Assistant Director Claus Johnson says you may want to consider eating the contents of your pumpkin after carving a Jack O’ Lantern this year. Johnson says pumpkins are healthy in several respects, including the fact that they are high in fiber and a good source of beta carotene, which the body converts [...]

Make a Haunted Treehouse Sculpture at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

Grateful Mike — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:41:25 +0000

Can you make a haunted sculpture out of a tree branch?

Find out at the Paul Smith Children's Village on October 16 as they will help you create haunted treehouse sculptures.

The cost is $5 per participant and you must register in advance at 637-6349 or online at www.botanic.org.

Play Lawn Twister Wednesday at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Children's Village

Grateful Mike — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:04:55 +0000

You’ve probably played Milton Bradley’s ‘Twister’ game before, but have you played outside by painting the colored circles on the grass? That’s what’s planned for Wednesday afternoon, August 29, at the Paul Smith Children’s Village in Lions Park.If you’re looking for something to do after school, starting at 4 p.m. you can help create a [...]

Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Features Local Author and Petting Zoo

Grateful Mike — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:40:05 +0000

Do you grow your own vegetables?

The Laramie County Master Gardeners and the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens are hosting a cooking presentation and demonstration by local author Willi Evans Galloway on Thursday, August 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Paul Smith Children's Village in Lions Park.

Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Children's Village Welcomes Six Foot Tall Rabbit

Grateful Mike — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 02:40:20 +0000

A 6-foot-tall rabbit has arrived at the Paul Smith Children's Village in Lions Park.

The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens has announced the addition of a new sculpture, inspired by the rabbit from 'Alice in Wonderland.'

The sculpture was created by local artist Guadalupe Barajas.

Build a Pinwheel and Test the Human Electric Generator at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

Grateful Mike — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:35:35 +0000

How much energy can you create?

That's one of the things you can find out at the Paul Smith Children's Village tomorrow, June 26.

The Cheyenne Botanic Garden's Children's Village will host two pinwheel workshops, 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and then participants will test the physical energy needed to create power with their human electric generator.

Kelly Green and the Seven Trash-Talkers Play at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

Grateful Mike — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:02:26 +0000

The Cheyenne Botanic Garden's Paul Smith Children's Village presents a performance by the Denver Children's Museum at 1 p.m. tomorrow, June 19.

'Kelly Green and the Seven Trash-Talkers' is an interactive, audience participation play about reducing, reusing and recycling.

The show is free as part of Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power's 'Summer of Power' series of programs.

Build a Sod Wall Saturday at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Children's Village

Grateful Mike — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:28:15 +0000

Did you know that early homesteaders on the plains lived in houses made of sod?

No trees had been planted yet, so settlers heading west used what there was a lot of, grass, to create a shelter.

You can help construct a sod wall tomorrow, June 16, at the Paul Smith Children's Village, part of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, in Lions Park.

See a Golden Eagle and Other Raptors Saturday at the Paul Smith Children's Village

Grateful Mike — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:59:15 +0000

Have you ever seen a Golden Eagle up close?

They are one of the most impressive raptors in the wild. On Saturday you can see a Golden Eagle, a Ferruginous Hawk and an American Kestrel at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.

The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program from Colorado brings two shows to the Paul Smith Children's Village as the final performance of the Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Summer of Power series.