Special Trips

Reefs to Rockies: Special Trips

New for 2012:
Arts/Archives’ Tours with Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski of Denver Botanic Gardens

Mar 22 – Apr 3, 2012

Join Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski, Manager of Botanical Art and Illustration Programs at Denver Botanic Gardens, for a unique exploration of art archives in Europe. This 12-day tour includes four nights in London with the remaining time in southern Germany. Discover the hidden jewels of Kew Gardens’ Library, Art & Archives and enjoy Dr. Shirley Sherwood’s company while exploring the current exhibits in the only gallery solely devoted to botanical art. Learn about published and unpublished art treasures in the Natural History Museum and British Library and enjoy a tour of the British Library’s Conservation Studios. Presentation of the extensive three year conservation research project of the outstanding Reeves Collection in addition to William Morris Red House and the newly re-opened De Morgan Centre are in the program. Take a one day break from collections to visit the well-known artist and teacher, Ann Swan at her studio in Wiltshire, with a stop at Lacock Abbey and neolithic monuments at Avebury.

New for 2012:
Madagascar Discovery with Denver Botanic Gardens

Oct 19 – Nov 2, 2012

Join Dr. Sarada Krishnan, Director of Horticulture at Denver Botanic Gardens, on this unforgettable journey to Madagscar. Dr. Krishnan conducted her doctoral research in Madagascar working on conservation genetics of wild coffee (Coffea spp.). Her research was conducted in the eastern rainforest and the southeastern littoral forest habitats of Madagascar. Her fascination with the biological diversity of Madagascar and interest in coffee species led her to conduct her research work in Madagascar. During her field work in Madagascar in 2008 and 2009, she developed a love for the place, its culture and people. Through this trip, she hopes to share her passion and enthusiasm for Madagascar with trip participants.