Past Events & Classes

A Destination for Seniors All Year Round:  For the seventh year in a row our generous sponsor, Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels is providing six free admission days to seniors 60 years of age and better in…

Details: Members will have an exclusive opportunity to meet author and professor Dr. Matt Ritter. Dr. Ritter is a botany professor in the Biological Sciences Department at Cal Poly, where he studies California’s native plants…

Details: Join professor and author Dr. Matt Ritter for an engaging evening celebrating California’s native trees. In his new book, California Trees: A Field Guide to the Native Species, Ritter profiles 95 remarkable trees, revealing the…

The Garden is hosting a yearlong series of free native plant meetups at Elings Park, offering creative, educational, and family-friendly experiences each month. Participants can enjoy activities ranging from plein air painting and meditative walks…

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…

Details: New members are invited on this docent-led tour of some of the Garden's habitats, trails, and plants of interest. 2026 Home Garden Tour Chair Lori Robinson will guide attendees and answer questions. Take advantage…

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…

Help us beautify the Garden during community planting event. This activity is free with admission and all materials are provided. Meet behind the Maze. This opportunity takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or…

Details: Join Master Yun for an introduction to traditional Tai Chi at the Garden. This class will cover the basic postures of Tai Chi and begin teaching the traditional form. It will include additional exercises…

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…