Past Events & Classes

Details: Spend your summer evening at the Garden after-hours! Members get exclusive access as we keep the Garden open late, offering a rare chance to experience its beauty without the usual crowds. Bring your family…

Details: Join us for a special trip to Scorpion Cove on Santa Cruz Island. Christina Varnava Romo and Sabina Thomas, PhD will lead our guests on a scenic walk on the trails to see and…

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: New members are invited on this staff-led tour of some of the Garden’s habitats, trails, and plants of interest. Donor Relations Managers Melissa Ha-Navarro will guide attendees and answer questions. Take advantage of this…

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: Nuestro Programa de Certificación de Paisajismo con Plantas Nativas de California es un completo programa de formación laboral diseñado para profesionales del paisajismo y para quienes aspiran a entrar en este campo en el sur…

Round up family and friends for an evening of live music at the Garden. This outdoor concert features a curated musical showcase by Galavant, a monthly outdoor pop-up that highlights local musicians and artists at…

About: Discover the art and science of creating beautiful, resilient landscapes inspired by California’s natural ecosystems. This introductory class will guide you through the fundamentals of landscape design, from understanding site conditions and choosing the…

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…