A garden in the big city

DENVER – Sunlight falls upon a tropical flower at the Denver Botanical Gardens. The gardens have a temperature-controlled indoor greenhouse designed to protect the many types of tropical flowers available for viewing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Phillip Houk)

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A garden in the big city

DENVER – A day of sights and sounds awaits those individuals who visit the Denver Botanical Gardens. The gardens have plants representing all corners of the world from authentic Japanese Gardens to plants native to South Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Riley Johnson)

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A garden in the big city

DENVER – A bustling cityscape sets a unique back drop for the Denver Botanical Gardens. The gardens at Denver are just one of four locations available to individuals looking to explore the flora. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rau

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DENVER – The mist from a man-made waterfall rises above a colorful array of flowers at the Denver Botanical Gardens. The gardens use the time honored traditions of European horticulture merged with a dynamic diversity of plants and design that represent the best in horticultural achievement, according to the official website. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Gross)

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DENVER – A butterfly stops for a quick break on a flower at the Denver Botanical Gardens. Many species of animals live among the gardens and form a cohesive ecosystem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Riley Johnson)

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DENVER – The Denver skyline reflects in a water garden at the Denver Botanical Gardens. The gardens are inside the Denver city limits and are within biking distance of downtown. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Bolden Jr.)

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A garden in the big city

Published June 28, 2012
By Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rau
460th Space Wing Public Affairs

DENVER -- Bored on Buckley? This week we spotlight an opportunity to explore nature at the Denver Botanical Gardens.

The garden offers individuals a chance to see many types of unique flowers as well as some native animals. Also available to visitors are guided tours, special events and seasonal exhibits. Currently the Botanical Gardens are hosting Kizuna, West Meets East; a look into the Japanese influence on the west.

The garden is located 25 minutes from Buckley and is available to the public.