Past Events & Classes

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: As the Garden’s main fundraising event of the year, the Beer Garden supports core programs in environmental education, conservation and research, and native plant horticulture. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Mission Canyon, 400…

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 celebration of our annual Conservation Symposium and newly opened gallery exhibit, we’re inviting families to join us in celebrating the little things that make all the difference. Experience guided explorations where you’ll discover…

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 us in this hands-on workshop to learn all about vegetative propagation of native plants. Learn all about the proper techniques for taking cuttings from your own garden to grow native plants for your…

Tiny Taxa Doing Big Things Presented by the Nakashima-Rennie Family Sometimes in life, it’s the little things that make all the difference. That’s true in nature, too. The web of life is beautiful and complex.…

Details: Lifelong mushroom hunter and children’s author Melany Kahn comes to the Garden to inspire participants of all ages to discover the magnificent mushrooms around us.  The morning’s activities include a mushroom ID and recipes…

Details: Come out and learn all about the basics of habitat gardening with native plants. For a native plant garden to flourish, it is important to assess your site conditions to make well-informed planting choices.…

Details: Did you know that even the smallest of spaces can be used to create habitat for wildlife? Learn all about container gardening with native plants in this hand-on specialty workshop led by Alejandro Lemus,…