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October Meeting: “Cheyenne Botanic Gardens: The History and the Plants” with Isaiah Smith

When: Thursday, October 8th, at 6:30pm

Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley – 536 Ouray Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Isaiah interned at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens during the summer of 2017 before becoming the Interior Horticulturist, then the Exterior Horticulturist, prior to accepting his current position. He came to the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens from Birmingham, Alabama, where he attended Auburn University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Horticulture.

While at Auburn, Isaiah studied abroad for a semester at Pershore College in Pershore, England, and later visited Costa Rica for a horticulture educational trip.

Isaiah’s responsibilities include the management of nearly 12 acres of outdoor and indoor garden spaces. He enjoys continually learning about the diverse plants and environments of the High Plains, as well as educating the community on all things plants and gardens. Isaiah also co-hosts a weekly garden radio show in Cheyenne on 97.5 FM KFBC every Thursday morning.

When he is not at work, you can find Isaiah crawling on hands and knees looking at tiny plants, enjoying the greater scenery, or spending time with his family in Cheyenne.

Free to attend. Doors open at 6pm.

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October Garden Party: Saturday, October 17th at 9am

See information for future garden parties under the Garden Party Schedule below.

2026 Garden Party Schedule

Join us monthly from March through October at our club demonstration garden for light planting, clean up, and socializing. Garden parties are open to the public and are a great way to get introduced to cacti and succulent plants. The club has limited extra tools available, but you are encouraged to bring your own.

Our garden is located out front of the Colorado State University Tri River Area Extension: 2775 US-50, Grand Junction, CO, 81503