Meet the Gardener

Meet the Gardener is a community education series at the Yampa River Botanic Park. Every other Tuesday at 10:30 AM from June 10 through September 16, gather at the Main Entrance before exploring a different area of the Park. Each session is led by a member of our horticulture team, who will share their personal expertise on a wide range of subjects from composting and soil health to native and medicinal plants, pollinators, and even the mental health benefits of gardening. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or simply curious, there’s something for everyone. No registration is required. Just come ready to learn, grow, and connect!

June 10: Ames Williford - Compost
June 24: Mary O’Brien - Medicinal Plants
July 8: Madeline Perigaut - Firewise Gardening with Native Plants
July 22: Hannah Chaplik - Mental Health Through Gardening
Aug. 5: Jennifer MacNeil - Veggie Gardening
Aug. 19: Susan Globe - Pollinators
Sept. 2: Sophie Bovè - Soils
Sept. 16: Emma Friedland - Putting Your Garden to Bed