Past Events & Classes

Details: Experience the Garden as it transforms after dark. Discover what insects fly about at our black-light station, enjoy a puppet show as we play with shadows or immerse yourself under the full moon as you…

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: Join birding expert Rebecca Coulter as she leads a group walk through the Garden for a morning of watching and listening for a variety of birds. During this walk you may see several types…

Details: Garden visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe a Tea Ceremony specially created for fall. A demonstration is a formal, curated presentation for visitors about the art of…

Details: Fall is the perfect time to plant California natives in your garden! Shorter days, cooler weather and winter rains all help roots to grow deep, ensuring better establishment to help get your plants through…

Details: Fall is the perfect time to introduce California native plants into your home garden! Shorter days, cooler weather, and winter rains will help plant roots grow deeper, ensuring better establishment ahead of our hot,…

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: In this program, Pathfinders will spread their wings and soar as we discover how to get in tune with our feathered friends.  From binoculars to bird language basics, Pathfinders will learn new tricks to…

Details: Do you ever find yourself looking at birds out the window? Are you fascinated by watching insects hop from plant to plant? This virtual lecture is for you! Join us for a presentation by…

Details: California's native plants offer nearly limitless uses for residential gardens - from creating wildlife-attracting, naturalistic landscapes to cottage, contemporary, or traditional-style spaces. Learn the steps professional designers use to ensure the finished garden is…