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Green Stuff Spring Break Camp (ages 6-10)
Green Stuff Spring Break Camp (ages 6-10)
Spring Break camp at the UC Botanical Garden, where campers enjoy a ‘staycation’ traveling the world of plants.
$475
Event Calendar
We offer exceptional classes, programs and workshops for adults and families
We are pleased to offer both online and in-person programs. Please take careful note if your program is online or at the Garden.
Programs often include same-day admission, enjoy a day in the Garden!
Email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu with questions or to be added to a program waitlist.
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Sick Plant Clinic
Sick Plant Clinic
Our monthly Sick Plant Clinic is here to help! Bring plant samples to the clinic to find out which diseases or pests are afflicting your plants.
Free
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Sold Out: April Butterfly Walk
Sold Out: April Butterfly Walk
Take a guided walk through the Garden in search of its many glorious butterflies. Host plants for caterpillars will also be discussed.
$14 – $18
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Members Only: Walking Tour of the Southern Africa Collection
Members Only: Walking Tour of the Southern Africa Collection
Join Horticulturist Ethan Fenner, who specializes in the Southern Africa Collection of the Garden, for an engaging walking tour to learn all about the unique spring blooms and plants in this treasured area.
$10
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Sold Out: Spring in the California Collection
Sold Out: Spring in the California Collection
Join a seasonal tour through the Garden’s California Collection that combines plant highlights and horticultural tips with UCBG Horticulturist Jon Kanagy. Let our Garden help inspire your own home garden with California native plants.
$5 – $20
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Spring in the California Collection (1pm)
Spring in the California Collection (1pm)
Join a seasonal tour through the Garden’s California Collection that combines plant highlights and horticultural tips with UCBG Horticulturist Jon Kanagy. Let our Garden help inspire your own home garden with California native plants.
$5 – $20
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FAMILY: Naturally Dyed Felted Eggs (Early Morning)
FAMILY: Naturally Dyed Felted Eggs (Early Morning)
This hands-on workshop will introduce children to the joy of natural dyes while they make their own patterns on felted wool eggs with an array of plant-based colors.
$10 – $30
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FULL: FAMILY: Naturally Dyed Felted Eggs (Late Morning)
FULL: FAMILY: Naturally Dyed Felted Eggs (Late Morning)
This hands-on workshop will introduce children to the joy of natural dyes while they make their own patterns on felted wool eggs with an array of plant-based colors.
$10 – $30
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Integral Taiji and Qigong
Integral Taiji and Qigong
Relax and rejuvenate in this Integral Taiji & Qigong class. All levels welcome
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Discovery Station: Carnivorous Plants
Discovery Station: Carnivorous Plants
Drop in to our Discovery Station where our volunteer docents will be on hand to provide more information and an up-close look at carnivorous plants and their adaptations in the Garden!
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Members Preview: California Natives Pop-Up Plant Sale
Members Preview: California Natives Pop-Up Plant Sale
Find excellent habitat and pollinator plants from across California for your home garden!
Free
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Plein AiR Patrol with Forest Stearns
Plein AiR Patrol with Forest Stearns
For Garden Members: Discover outdoor painting in the Garden with artist Forest Stearns of DRAWEVERYWHERE Studios at his monthly interactive Artist in Residency (AiR) project, Plein AiR Patrol.
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California Natives Pop-Up Plant Sale
California Natives Pop-Up Plant Sale
Find excellent habitat and pollinator plants from across California for your home garden!
Free
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Sold Out: Slow Scent Roses: Natural Perfumery Workshop
Sold Out: Slow Scent Roses: Natural Perfumery Workshop
Learn the foundations and techniques of natural perfumery using the Slow Scent® method, taught by Jessica Mennella, and developed by renowned perfumer Mandy Aftel.
$120 – $130
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California Natives Pop-Up Plant Sale
California Natives Pop-Up Plant Sale
Find excellent habitat and pollinator plants from across California for your home garden!
Free
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California Natives Pop-Up Plant Sale
California Natives Pop-Up Plant Sale
Find excellent habitat and pollinator plants from across California for your home garden!
Free
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Discovery Station: Oaks
Discovery Station: Oaks
Drop in to our Discovery Station where our volunteer docents will be on hand to provide more information and an up-close look at different types of Oaks in the Garden!
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California Natives Pop-Up Plant Sale
California Natives Pop-Up Plant Sale
Find excellent habitat and pollinator plants from across California for your home garden!
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Sold Out: Spring Bird Walk
Sold Out: Spring Bird Walk
Join Chris Carmichael and Susan Greef in search of both resident and migrant birds in the Garden’s many bird friendly micro habitats. Beginning and experienced bird watchers are welcome.
$20 – $25
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Sick Plant Clinic
Sick Plant Clinic
Our monthly Sick Plant Clinic is here to help! Bring plant samples to the clinic to find out which diseases or pests are afflicting your plants.
Free
Special Events
Throughout the year the Garden hosts special events for adults and families.
Animal Day
October 26, 2025. A celebration of animals with drop-in experiences, displays, crafts, tours, live animals to see and touch, and more!
Pop-Up Plant Sales
Spring through fall the Garden hosts pop-up plant sales