Garden Groove: Living Earth with Solarc BrewingGarden friends Living Earth and their partners at Solarc Brewing return with a program of eclectic and inspiring performances curated to connect with Garden sounds, smells, and feelings. Solarc will be on hand to sell specialty Taste Wild beer and tea offerings brewed with plants harvested from the Garden.Living... Read More

‍Class Description:Relax in the open air while you create a hand-drawn piece of artwork. Using a pen and watercolor, capture the essence of the garden at twilight under the guidance of Cali Tutkowski, a science illustrator, botanist, and CalBG's 2026 Botanical Illustration Intern. Cali will guide and inspire you to focus on key features of... Read More

Wind down underneath the dappled lights from our oak canopy with a peaceful hour-long walking tour led by one of our experienced Garden Guides.Take a stroll in the Garden after we close for the public on a guided journey on our native habitat - Oak Woodlands! This walk will be led by one of our... Read More

Take a moment to reconnect with the beauty of nature while you connect with your mind and body with Yoga in the Garden as Sarah Sawyer, certified yoga instructor, guides you through a peaceful, gentle flow.Sarah Sawyer is a certified yoga instructor based in the Inland Empire and is the founder of The Yoga Stream... Read More

Fiber art in the forest? Crocheting with the cactuses? Felting in the fields? Purling with the palms?Join us for Yarn in the Yuccas and celebrate the end of the work week with a creative and relaxing midday get together, while surrounded by the beauty of growing nature. Bring your fiber arts related craft materials (knitting, crocheting, felting,... Read More

This class is designed for nature lovers and enthusiastic learners alike, and offers an introduction to the amazing California native plants growing right around us. Led by Seth Johnson, an enrolled member of the Gabrieleño San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, we’ll open with an engaging group discussion covering key Southern California plant species. Honoring... Read More

These free family-friendly walks will lead you through the beautiful, winding trails of California Botanic Garden showing how you can spot and identify your local bird life.Meet Pomona Valley Bird Alliance hosts at the Garden entrance at 8:00 a.m. for free admission. This family-friendly bird walk is approximately 2 hours long and is perfect for... Read More

Take a moment to reconnect with the beauty of nature while you connect with your mind and body with Yoga in the Garden as Sarah Sawyer, certified yoga instructor, guides you through a peaceful, gentle flow.Sarah Sawyer is a certified yoga instructor based in the Inland Empire and is the founder of The Yoga Stream... Read More

‍Class Description:Step into the garden and let it inspire you. In this class we'll use ink and watercolor, a timeless combination that brings nature to life on the page.With your instructor, you'll learn the fundamentals of both mediums while sketching wildlife. We'll start with graceful branches, leaves, and flowers, then move on to a woolly... Read More