Silent Reading Club Monthly MeetUp at California Botanic Garden

Calling all book lovers! Come read with fellow friends of nature in the Garden. No assigned books, no forced chit-chat: each Meetup will feature c. 20 mins for optional informal discussion of current book choices and recommendations, followed by silent reading in community. Reading location will change each month (indoor spaces provided in case of… Read More

Yarn in the Yuccas: Fiber Arts Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden

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,… Read More

Pressed Plant Art: Fall Colors – Art Class at California Botanic Garden

‍Class Dates: This two-part class meets twice.Session 1: Sunday, September 20Session 2: Sunday, September 27 ‍Class Description: Join Annica Wu—CalBG Herbarium Collections Manager—and learn to collect and preserve plants using herbarium techniques to create one-of-a-kind art pieces (cards, postcards, bookmarks). Week 1 will be the collection component where we will walk around the garden to collect… Read More

Pressed Plant Art: Fall Colors – Art Class at California Botanic Garden

‍Class Dates: This two-part class meets twice. Sunday, September 27th, is the second session of this class. Please refer to this link for more information.Session 1: Sunday, September 20Session 2: Sunday, September 27 ‍Class Description: Join Annica Wu—CalBG Herbarium Collections Manager—and learn to collect and preserve plants using herbarium techniques to create one-of-a-kind art pieces (cards,… Read More

Yoga in the Garden – Morning Flow at California Botanic Garden

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… Read More

FREE ADMISSION DAY at California Botanic Garden, California Biodiversity Day 2026

Celebrate California’s unique biodiversity on September 13th with free admission to the Garden and discover why our incredible native plants make our state so special. In addition to free admission, we’re kicking off our celebration of Latino Conservation Week with bilingual Spanish/English activities. 8:00am – 4:00pm Grab coffee and baked treats from Marigold Coffee Collective 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, &… Read More

Run for Fun Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden

The Run for Fun Meetup has moved to a new time! Now scheduled for select Sunday mornings each month. Running is usually not allowed in the Garden, but we’re making an exception! Join CalBG staff for a monthly group running meetup on the Communities Loop Trail. We’ll meet at the Outdoor Classroom to stretch and warm… Read More

Yoga in the Garden – Evening Flow at California Botanic Garden

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… Read More