Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

Right now, focus on your decorative grasses and give them a good cut

Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Director Shane Smith says a new insect pest, which could threaten ash trees, will likely arrive in Laramie County before long.

Do you like to watch the birds visiting the feeder outside your window? Birdwatchers are invited to participate in the Cheyenne High Plains Audubon Society Great Backyard Bird Count February 14th through the 17th.

Have you ever been to the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens' Glass Art Celebration? The annual event runs February 7 through 16 and is free thanks to US Bank. The best part is that it's held inside the tropical surroundings of the Garden's greenhouse.

Are you doing anything to celebrate Groundhog Day this year? Most people will be waiting for the big game to start this Sunday, February 2, but before the Seahawks and Broncos take the field in New Jersey, the groundhog will be in the spotlight in Pennsylvania. If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, we'll have six more weeks of winter. We're hoping for a cloudy day on the east coast so we can have

How would a new driftwood sculpture look in your yard? You can create a driftwood sculpture at the Cheyenne Botanic Garden's Children's Village from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 26. The cost is $15 and you are asked to register in advance.

Have you ever played Dreidel? Learn how to play Dreidel and hear the story, 'The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming,' at the Paul Smith Children's Village in Lions Park on Wednesday, December 4, at 4 p.m.

The $1,500 donation will be used to help fund the purchase and installation of a security camera system on the exterior of the park.

The Taco John's restaurants in Cheyenne are raising 'Funds for Flowers' to help buy security cameras for the Botanic Gardens today. roday.

The first phase of a multi year $16 million renovation and expansion project at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens gets underway this week.