The Paul Smith Children’s Village is an exciting component of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens aimed at young people. Named for a former board member and gardening aficionado, the village first came to life during the Depression era as part of the WPA job-training program. It aims to teach children about gardening and sustainability in a fun and educational way. There are ponds to wade in, teepees to play in, sand for building castles, weekly story time, innovative craft classes, and there is even a secret garden with a puppet theater. All of the gardens teach about sustainability and are interactive spaces. The gardens include a wetland, a gravity-powered water works, a farmer’s windmill, a solar pump, a green-roofed dog house, and a greenhouse built with energy conserving materials.

Address: Paul Smith Children’s Village, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82001, Phone: 307-637-6458

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