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Upcoming

Garden Casitas: Playhouses Designed with Nature in Mind

July 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020

A fun, family-friendly exhibition of original playhouses, built with nature in mind.

Image of Person enjoying Redwoods by Jake Longstreth

Forest Bathing (December)

December 7, 2019

Allow yourself to be immersed in the serenity of a still and quiet morning on a forest bathing walk

Image of Dudley brittonii by Elizabeth Collins

Dudleya: Conservation Through Cultivation

December 7, 2019

Dara Emery Memorial Lecture: A panel of experts on Dudleya will share perspectives on the question of where conservation ends and horticulture begins.

Winter Nature Crafts

December 8, 2019

Sip hot cider, enjoy some treats, and meet new friends while you create wreaths, dry flower arrangements, and ornaments using natural materials collected from the Garden.

Image of Greet the Day Stroll by Michelle Cyr

Greet the Day Stroll (December)

December 12, 2019

Greet the day while building your nature knowledge on this morning walk with our Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin.

Image of Full Moon Family Night by R Wright

Full Moon Family Night (December)

December 13, 2019

Join Education staff on this Friday the 13th for a moonlight exploration of the Garden including night hikes, storytelling, wildlife observation, and moongazing.