Columbus Botanical Garden

06/18/2026

Some CBG volunteers recently added new plants to our Pollinator Garden to get it ready for summer!

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Garden to help with events, education, and horticulture projects like these, visit our volunteering page: https://www.columbusbotanicalgarden.org/volunteer

06/17/2026

Join us for our "Autumn in Coyoacán" Gala events on Thursday, October 1st, and experience a festive celebration surrounded by the vibrant colors and natural beauty of the Garden. Patron Packages are on sale now! Secure your place at one of the Garden's most anticipated events of the year:
https://www.columbusbotanicalgarden.org/galainthegarden

11:30am - 1:00pm - A delightful lunch catered by Parker's Pantry with coffee and mimosas featuring acclaimed landscape designer and author, Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens.
Luncheon Guests can shop at the Vendor Market from 10:00am - 11:30am and 1:00 - 2:00pm.

7:00 - 10:00pm - An evening of chef-curated selections by Parker’s Pantry, live music by The Bourbon Brothers Band, and complimentary bar service.

Patron Sponsors are invited to an exclusive Preview Party on Wednesday, September 30th, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, featuring a private cocktail reception and a first look at the Vendor Market.

*Any remaining tickets for the Gala will be on sale in September.

06/16/2026

Thank you to the RiverCenter for having your event in our Garden!

If you're interested in having your private event in the beautiful grounds of the Garden, too, visit our private events page to inquire now: https://www.columbusbotanicalgarden.org/private-events

You can also email us at [email protected]

RiverCenter Marquee Society Dinner at Columbus Botanical Garden
photos by Morgan Duke Photography

The weather was perfect for an evening at Columbus Botanical Garden. The appreciation dinner honored RiverCenter’s Marquee Society members. Chair of the Board of Trustees, Austin Gibson spoke alongside new Executive Director and CEO, Lee Foster who spoke of ‘The True Cost of Greatness’. Development Director Amanda Donaldson concluded the evening by thanking the RiverCenter team for organizing the event, alongside thanking Parker’s Pantry and hosts, Columbus Botanical Garden.

See more photos here: https://issuu.com/columbusandthevalley.com/docs/may_june_2026_columbus_the_valley/56

06/15/2026

🌼🔍 MACRO MONDAY - Up Close with a Zinnia!

You’ve probably admired a zinnia from afar, but have you ever looked this closely? Today, we’re zooming in on one of summer’s brightest blooms and one of our favorite pollinator plants to reveal the incredible details hidden in plain sight.

✨ Petals - the colorful outer petals that attract pollinators
✨ Disc florets - the tiny individual flowers that make up the center of a zinnia bloom
✨ Stamens - The yellow, star-shaped, tubular structures in the center that produce pollen (male part)
✨ Stigma - The Y-shaped filaments located just above each petal that receive pollen and develop seeds (female part)
✨ Pollen - the golden dust that helps plants reproduce

Next time you’re at the Garden, take a closer look. Nature is full of amazing details waiting to be discovered!

06/13/2026

☀️Need summer plans? Sally's got you covered.

✨ Explore our exhibit, La Calavera Catrina from June 26th – November 9th!
Sponsored by Nora and Gardiner Garrard and Aflac.

🎉 Family Day, Saturday, June 27th, drop in activities from 10am – 2pm

☀️ FriYAYs, Every Friday starting July 10th - August 28th, 4pm – 7pm
Sponsored by Master Wall Inc.

👧🧒 Kids Get In FREE All Summer!
Sign up for a FREE Kids Summer Membership and enjoy unlimited summer adventures.
This includes FREE entry into the events above! Sign up online or when visiting the Garden.

Learn more on our website:
Columbusbotanicalgarden.org

Catrina exhibit credit:
Artworks by Ricardo Soltero. Photos by © Scott Dressel-Martin. La Calavera Catrina is organized by Denver Botanic Gardens.

06/11/2026

Kids get in FREE this Summer with our Free Summer Kids Membership!

Sign up for our summer kids membership and get FREE entry for kids into the Garden and select Garden events now through September 4th!

Learn more and register here: https://www.columbusbotanicalgarden.org/free-entry-for-kids

06/10/2026

Join us for Family FriYAYs every Friday from July 10th to August 28th, 4pm-7pm!

You won't want to miss this evening drop-in program, centered on our new art exhibit, La Calavera Catrina, with a new theme and craft every week surrounding each of the sculptures!

FriYAYs are sponsored by Master Wall Inc.

FREE for members!

Learn more and get tickets here: https://www.columbusbotanicalgarden.org/calavera-catrina

Organized by: Denver Botanic Gardens
Artist: Ricardo Soltero
Photo credit: Ricardo Soltero, Lady Mictlán, fiberglass and paint, 2017. Artwork by Ricardo Soltero. Photo © Scott Dressel-Martin. La Calavera Catrina is organized by Denver Botanic Gardens.

06/08/2026

🔍🌿 Welcome to at Columbus Botanical Garden! Each Monday, we’ll zoom in on the tiny details that make the Garden so magical, from delicate petals and busy pollinators to hidden textures and unexpected beauty. See the Garden from a whole new perspective!

Can you identify this plant and its tiny visitor? 🌸

Drop your guesses in the comments, and check back to see if you’re right!

06/03/2026

CBG recently celebrated our volunteers through a fun, hands-on opportunity: painting a mural!

Designed and led by Atlanta-based artist Toba Folorunsho Jr., this paneled mural captures life in the Garden, including pollinators, birds, plants, and friends enjoying nature together.

This collaborative art piece will be on display in a new educational space coming soon!