‍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

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

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

Wake up with our native plants in a peaceful hour-long walking tour led by one of our experienced Garden Guides!Take a stroll in the Garden before we open for the public on a guided journey on our native plants and their adaptability and tolerance in the California summer. This walk will be led by one... Read More

CalBG Members will enjoy early-morning member-only hours and a free coffee or tea for their morning walk! Members gain garden entry at 7AM, drinks available from 7-10AM.No registration needed – just show proof of membership upon entry for your free drink!Contact: California Botanic GardenEmail: info@calbg.orgPhone: 909.625.8767Visit https://www.calbg.org/events-programs/events for tickets and more information.

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 up... Read More

Cinema Botanica: FernGully: The Last RainforestJoin fairy Christa and the magical and animal inhabitants of FernGully as they fight the humans who are trying to destroy their rainforest home and the evil spirit of Hexxus who feeds off of pollution. This animated classic takes you back to the good old days of hand-drawn animation, complete with musical... 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 led by Marcella Jacobs, certified yoga instructor.Marcella Jacobs (she/her) is a certified yoga instructor dedicated to creating an inclusive, all-levels space to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Based in the Greater Los... Read More