The Cheyenne
Botanic Gardens . . .
Where sustainability is not just a buzzword,
it has been a working philosophy since 1977
VOLUNTEERS
 We
have one of the highest volunteer-to-staff ratios of any botanical
garden: Over 90% of the labor is provided by incredible senior, youth
and handicapped volunteers. Applied
horticultural therapy is a part of
our everyday activity. This enables a small town to have a sustainable
botanic garden. It also provides meaningful work to those who have so much
to give to their community. People are part of our philosophy of being
sustainable.
RENEWABLE
ENERGY
 Our
unique solar conservatory is
100% solar heated
and 50% of our electricity is also powered by the sun !!!
We are the Intermountain West's oldest and one of the largest public
demonstration sites for sustainable renewable energy!
Free energy enables a small town
to have a botanic garden!
PLANTS
 We function as a traditional public botanic garden
with 9 acres of
landscapes and gardens located in Cheyenne's premier park (Lions
Park). We have numerous specialty gardens and landscapes outside including
native, xeric, annuals, perennials, cacti, water gardens, a labyrinth,
community gardens and more.
We also grow and plant over 60 flower beds in
our local parks and parkways functioning as a municipal nursery.
At the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, you will find
history, inspiration and innovation along with community, beauty and
sustainability.
Our solar conservatory displays tropical
plants, herb, cacti and many other useful and beautiful plants.
Come see first-hand how people have come together in this small city under extreme weather conditions to perpetuate the values of community, beauty and sustainability.
ADMISSION PRICE: F R E E !
However, your donations are
greatly appreciated! All we ask is that you sign our guest book in lieu of
an admission fee, so that we accurately measure our visitation.
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HOURS: The outside
Gardens are open 365 days a year dawn
to dusk. Our Solar Heated and Solar Powered Conservatory hours are weekdays 8:00-4:30,
Weekends* 11:00-3:30.
*We are closed Sundays in December through January 18th and most holidays.
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Bring a camera, picnic, sketchpad, binoculars, friends and
family.
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Attend an
event such as a concert or a play—or
rent a space for your own event!
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Volunteer your time and talents.
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Become a
member. Join online now!
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Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
710 S. Lions Park Drive || Cheyenne, WY 82001 || Phone
307-637-6458 || Email
info@botanic.org
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