Past Events & Classes

Details: Visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe while Sensei (an instructor) teaches her students the art of Chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony. This is an opportunity for visitors to…

Reserve Your Spot for Opening Weekend Join us on Saturday, November 8, to get the first pick of our amazing native plant inventory. Reservations are required to shop on Saturday and cover one vehicle (and…

Details: Join us for a special trip to the Scorpion Cove on Santa Cruz Island. Holly Huff will lead our guests on a scenic walk on the trails near the harbor to see and learn…

Details: Garden members will have an opportunity to meet Executive Director, Steve Windhager, Ph.D., and gain behind-the-scenes access to the Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center. This tour will include interactions with scientists at work in the…

Details: Visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe while Sensei (an instructor) teaches her students the art of Chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony. This is an opportunity for visitors to…

Details: Join us for a tour of the Garden's propagation nursery with Propagator Nel Nolan, Rare Plant Nursery Technician Manual Hernandez, and Plant Propagation Assistant Emma Jurgensen. Native plant propagation is essential in maintaining the…

Details: Take the mystery out of pruning and maintaining your California native plants in this hands-on workshop with Keith Nevison, the Garden’s director of horticulture and operations. Learn step-by-step techniques for pruning a variety of…

Details: Get ready for a spook-tacular night at the Garden. Join us for tricks, treats, and autumn cheer as we celebrate the magic of the season. Families are invited to trick-or-treat through the Garden’s brand-new…

Details: The California Native Plant Landscaper Certificate (CNPLC) is a hybrid hands-on and online learning program for vocational training designed for working and aspiring landscape professionals. Developed by experts in the field of native plant…

What does it mean to be a Backcountry Pathfinder? A Pathfinder is an explorer, someone who respects nature and inspires others through example and leadership. Children ages 8-13 are invited to join our group of…