Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Denver
- 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Nature Journaling: Preparing for Winter at Denver Botanic Gardens
Nature Journaling: Preparing for Winter is a seasonal prompt, not a course visitors must complete from start to finish. Denver Botanic Gardens invites adults to use the monthly themes to begin or sustain a nature-journaling practice, recording their own perspective on the natural world.
A theme, not a prescribed outcome
The November class takes place Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sarah Pedry is the listed instructor, and the Gardens says there are no prerequisites. That makes the session an option for adults new to journaling as well as those looking to continue a practice.
The Gardens describes the series as a way to explore how people record the natural world around them, whether in a city, a wilder setting or somewhere between. The listing does not specify a particular exercise, required materials or finished project, so prospective participants should not count on a particular format or take-home result.
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One date in a changing sequence
The monthly themes offer a seasonal progression: Late Bloomers was listed for Sept. 19, Changing Light for Oct. 10, Preparing for Winter for Nov. 7 and Garden Mammals for Dec. 5. Each listed class runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Gardens allows registration for a single session or the series, so November can be a standalone visit rather than a commitment to all four.
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Where the November theme fits
The Gardens’ sequence moves from Late Bloomers and Changing Light to Preparing for Winter, then Garden Mammals on Dec. 5. The November class is the single dated session featured here; the other themes are separate classes, and the Gardens says participants may register for one or follow the series.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · York Street
- Nature Journaling: Preparing for Winter, a class led by Sarah Pedry.
Plan for the class
Saturday, Nov. 7, at York Street
The class runs 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206. The listing names York Street but not a classroom or meeting point; check the registration details before arrival.
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$60 for members; $70 for nonmembers
The listed class fee is $60 for Gardens members and $70 for nonmembers. The listing does not say whether it includes general Gardens admission, or specify materials to bring. Registration is through Denver Botanic Gardens.
Adults; no prerequisites
The class is for adults and has no prerequisites. Gardens classes and programs are facilitated in English unless otherwise noted. The Gardens can arrange other-language interpretation in advance.
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Request support ahead of time
The Gardens says most indoor and outdoor areas, including classrooms and restrooms, are wheelchair accessible, though some areas may require assistance. Ask Visitor Services about accessible routes. Accessible parking is first come, first served; manual wheelchairs and strollers are available at no charge on a first-come basis, with no reservations. The Gardens does not offer motorized wheelchairs or scooters.
Classes and workshops can be adapted for most accommodations when arranged in advance. Free ASL interpretation and CART captioning are available for registration-based programs with at least two weeks’ notice. Contact the Gardens at 720-865-3500 to discuss access needs.
Getting to York Street
Parking and entrances
Limited free visitor parking is available in the Gardens’ parking complex between York and Josephine streets during regular operating hours. Vans should use the top deck because of height restrictions; RVs are not permitted in the complex. Street parking is available where posted in Cheesman Park or Congress Park, so check signs for restrictions.
The Gardens identifies the Bonfils-Stanton Visitor Center at 1007 York Street and the Freyer–Newman Center at 1085 York Street as entrances to the main gardens. The class listing does not name its classroom or meeting point, so confirm where to go in the registration details.
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Transit and bicycles
The Gardens lists RTD route 24 at York and Josephine streets and route 10 on 12th Avenue. Bike racks are available at the York Street main entrance. The map links can calculate directions from your starting point.
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Before you make a plan
Can I attend the November class without taking the rest of the series?
Yes. The Gardens allows registration for an individual class or the full monthly sequence.
Do I need previous journaling experience?
No. The listing says there are no prerequisites. The class is for adults.
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Does the class fee include Gardens admission?
The listing gives the class fee as $60 for members and $70 for nonmembers but does not say whether general admission is included. Check the registration details if you plan to visit the Gardens separately.
What are the parking and transit options?
The Gardens lists limited free parking in its York-and-Josephine-streets complex, RTD route 24 near those streets, and route 10 on 12th Avenue. Check posted signs for street-parking restrictions.
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Can I request ASL or CART for the class?
The Gardens offers ASL interpretation and CART captioning free for registration-based programs when requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Gardens to arrange support.
Which cancellation terms apply?
The Gardens’ general policy may not be the only applicable one: its calendar categorizes this session under Botanical Illustration Certificate, and certificate classes follow their program’s policies. Check the registration details to confirm.
Location & Google Maps
Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street
1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206
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