Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at DU

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🌼🐝 Save the Bees, Birds & Butterflies

Want to create a beautiful yard that also supports Colorado’s pollinators and wildlife? In this two-session course, explore the growing native plant movement and learn simple ways to turn your garden into a thriving habitat for bees, butterflies, and birds.

You’ll debunk common gardening myths, discover native flowers, shrubs, and trees that bloom across the seasons, and learn landscaping practices that support local ecosystems.

📅 April 14 & 21
🔗 Learn more & register: https://ollidenver.du.edu/duolli/Course/Course.aspx?c=973

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🌸 Spring registration is now open at OLLI at DU!

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Join a vibrant community of lifelong learners with programs designed to keep your mind engaged, your body active, and your curiosity growing.

✨ New this term: OLLI Enrichment (formerly the DU Enrichment Program) — short evening and weekend courses open to everyone, no membership required.

Explore a wide range of opportunities this spring:
OLLI Weekday Courses – In-person or online learning
OLLI Enrichment – Short courses evenings & weekends
Osher Online – Acclaimed 6-week courses from the Osher National Resource Center
OLLI Fit – Live Zoom fitness classes, Monday–Thursday
OLLI Webinars – Engaging Friday talks with expert speakers
OLLI on the Move – Unique off-site learning experiences across Denver

👉 Annual membership is now just $35 and is required for most OLLI programs.

Learn more and register today!

Share your expertise, passion, or favorite topic with fellow lifelong learners at one of our five Denver locations (or online!). Spring course proposals due Tuesday, December 16. For information, call our office (303-871-3181) or visit olli.du.edu.

Ever thought about facilitating an OLLI course? Spring 2026 is the perfect time to start!

Looking for inspiration? 2026 brings America's 250th birthday, Colorado's 150th anniversary, Denver's inaugural Jazz Fest, and the FIFA World Cup in North America. Still brainstorming? We'd love to help you find the perfect topic!

Spring course proposals are due December 16.
Questions? Email [email protected]

Whether you're a long-time donor or considering your first gift, Giving Tuesday is the perfect time to invest in OLLI's future. Every contribution helps us continue offering the high-quality programming and inclusive community that make OLLI special. Thank you for your support.

Our Winter Term Course Catalog is here! Explore 80+courses ranging from the History of American Television to Quantum Mechanics, Renaissance art to Bitcoin, Film Noir to the Blues—there's something for everyone. Join us at one of our 5 Denver-area locations or online.

Do you have knowledge you'd love to share? Join OLLI at DU's dynamic community of facilitators! To learn more, contact us at [email protected].

Thank you CPR and Jenny Brundin for featuring three of our wonderful facilitators and highlighting the importance (and fun) of lifelong learning programs like OLLI at DU! Our fall term starts September 15 with courses throughout the Denver area and online.

Are you over 50? Maybe newly retired? Want to keep learning? We got you covered Classes range from philosophy and AI to gardening, art — even a class called “Will the Sun Explode?”

OLLI at DU hits the airwaves on Colorado Public Radio today! Tune in to hear three of our amazing facilitators share their stories.

No science background needed - just bring your curiosity! Barbara makes even the most complex concepts easy to understand.

Registration for fall term classes is now open. Don't miss our incredible lineup of courses, like this one!