Past Events & Classes

Mountain landscape with colorful wildflowers and lush greenery.
Smiling child holding book over head outdoors.
Oct 18, 2026
Part of the Garden’s Free Community Days! Every Sunday in October, admission to the Garden is free for everyone. Reservations are required. Join us in the Garden’s cozy Backcountry Hawk’s Nest Library for a special…
Children sitting on log bench holding books outdoors.
Oct 18, 2026
Part of the Garden’s Free Community Days! Every Sunday in October, admission to the Garden is free for everyone. Reservations are required. Join us in the Garden’s cozy Backcountry Hawk’s Nest Library for a special…
Vibrant autumn leaf with red spots on branch.
Oct 18, 2026
About: Celebrate the Garden’s centennial year with free admission every Sunday in October! Bring your family and friends to explore 78 acres of California native plants, discover something new, and reconnect with the Garden. With…
Yellow maple leaf caught on green bush with colorful background.
Oct 17, 2026
Details: Fall planting season is here! Join Carol Bornstein, horticulturist and native plant expert, for a morning walk-and-talk to learn which native plants offer seasonal interest in autumn. We will also look at some of…
Leader standing in front of group with shirt that reads BOND Fitness
Oct 17, 2026
Details: Join us for a fun and very special workout in partnership with BOND Fitness!  Choose from two start times and get ready for a 45-minute workout that takes you through the Garden’s beautiful trail…
Large rock and silhouetted trees against vibrant sunset sky.
Oct 15, 2026
Details: Step into a moment of stillness and renewal as you join us for an intimate sunset yoga experience on the lawn of our Pritzlaff Conservation Center, surrounded by California native plants and bathed in…
Senior day, people, hiking
Oct 14, 2026
Enjoy a day at the Garden on us, thanks to Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seniors 60+ can explore the Garden’s beautiful trails, discover California-native plants, and…
Wooden tea house surrounded by trees and wooden fence.
Oct 13, 2026
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…
Monarch butterfly on white flowers with ladybug nearby.
Oct 13, 2026
Details: Join us for breakfast and a show-and-tell demonstration with artist Barbara T. Booth. Barbara specializes in papermaking and artwork using recycled and repurposed materials, including paper made from milkweed and dogbane fibers. After we…
Rocky stream surrounded by lush green forest vegetation.
Oct 11, 2026
About: Celebrate the Garden’s centennial year with free admission every Sunday in October! Bring your family and friends to explore 78 acres of California native plants, discover something new and reconnect with the Garden. With…
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