Event Type: Educational

  • American Goldfinch tweeting on a branch

    Yampa Valley Bird Calling Contest

    Julia Schiemann

    Get ready for some thrilling, trilling family fun, and start practicing your best bird call! The Yampa River Botanic Park, in collaboration with the Yampa Valley Crane Festival, is excited to host the first Yampa Valley Bird Calling Contest. On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, meet on The Green of the Yampa River Botanic Park and Read full article

  • Guests seated at white tables on a lawn

    Passport Through the Botanic Park

    Julia Schiemann

    Passport Through the Botanic Park is the Yampa River Botanic Park’s signature summer gala, where guests explore plant collections native to Colorado and similar environments worldwide while savoring global cuisine, fine wines, and captivating entertainment. Stay tuned for 2026’s theme! Read full article

  • Flyer for The Movement Experience by Steamboat Dance Theatre. Details on flyer are written in event description.

    The Movement Experience

    Julia Schiemann

    Steamboat Dance Theatre presents Dance Vitality: The Movement Experience! Support Your Mental Well-Being Through Movement Want to reduce stress and gain another tool for positive mental health? Join Steamboat Dance Theatre for FREE somatic based movement sessions! Please note these are not traditional dance classes, but more of an exploration — we meet you where Read full article

  • Group of birders in the Botanic Park. Photo by Rudy Duran.

    Guided Bird Walk

    Julia Schiemann

    Join professional wildlife biologist, Jeremiah Psiropoulos, for a free guided bird walk through the Botanic Park and surrounding areas. Explore the gardens while learning to identify birds and discover the fascinating species that visit or live in the Yampa Valley. Bring sun protection, water, binoculars, and your camera if you’d like. Jeremiah Psiropoulos is a Read full article

  • Park entrance to the Children's Garden area

    Stories in the Garden

    Jennifer MacNeil

    Stories in the Garden is every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 0 to 7, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to enjoy a fun and exciting story and activity. Story time will feature a storyteller from the Bud Werner Library. Each week will feature a different theme and a fun art activity. Story Read full article

  • Gardener leading a talk for an audience in a garden

    Meet the Gardener

    Jennifer MacNeil

    Join Yampa River Botanic Park gardeners for Meet the Gardener, a community education series exploring a variety of plant and gardening topics. Participants will gather at the main entrance at 10:30 am every other Tuesday (with the exception of our Wednesday, June 24 session), May 12 through September 15. From there, a member of the Read full article

  • A painter painting flowers on a large canvas

    Lulie Crawford’s Wildflowers and Watercolors

    Jennifer MacNeil

    As a tribute to local pioneer artist Lulie Crawford, the Tread of Pioneers Museum shares the story of Lulie and her pioneering family, followed by watercolor instruction with professional artist Dona Steele of the Steamboat Art Museum. Then the program participants paint their own wildflower watercolor masterpieces, just like Lulie! The program is free and Read full article

  • Group of men and women walking on dirt pathway during a tour.

    Guided Walking Tour

    Jennifer MacNeil

    Enjoy a free guided walking tour of the Yampa River Botanic Park led by Friends of the Botanic Park volunteers. Learn about the history of the Botanic Park and the plants that thrive in the Yampa Valley. Meet inside the main gate on the Botanic Walk. Tours begin at 10 a.m. Read full article