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  • May 2025

  • Sat 24
    Materials utilized in a plant press that includes rubber bands, plant press paper, and pressed petals and leaves.

    Sold Out: For Families: Mini Plant Press Workshop

    May 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Families take a guided walk, learn a bit about botanical pressing and make a springtime plant press to keep!

    $10 – $30
  • September 2025

  • Sun 21
    A clear jar filled with layers of bright;ly colored plant material steaming in the sunshine.

    FAMILY PROGRAM: Fiber and Dye

    September 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Join Garden educators in an exploration of natural fiber and dye making! Learn the 'ropes' of cordage making, and create beautiful colors from natural dyes and steam while you dye […]

    REGISTER

    $10 – $20
  • November 2025

  • Sat 8
    image of an animal footprint in the mud along with a marker and a notebook

    Family Program: Trails and Tails

    November 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Join us for a hike through the Garden's diverse collection in search of signs of animal activity!

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    $8 – $20
  • Sun 9

    Discovery Station: Redwoods

    November 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Drop in to our Discovery Station where our volunteer docents will be on hand to provide more information and an up-close look at redwoods in the Garden!

  • December 2025

  • Sun 7

    Discovery Station: Chocolate

    December 7, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Drop into our Discovery Station where volunteer docents will provide an up-close look and facts about the plant that gives us chocolate: cacao!

  • Sun 14

    FULL: FAMILY PROGRAM: Holiday Crafts from Nature (Morning Session)

    December 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    We'll craft nature-filled globes, mini wreaths, botanical cards, and more.

    Morning session has filled. Register for the AFTERNOON SESSION,  or email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu to request to be added to our notification list to hear of openings in the morning session. 
  • Sun 14

    FULL: FAMILY PROGRAM: Holiday Crafts from Nature (Afternoon Session)

    December 14, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Join us for this fun Garden tradition!

    $22 – $24
  • February 2026

  • Sun 8
    closeup image of a newt

    Discovery Station: Newts

    February 8 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Drop in to our Discovery Station where our volunteer docents will be on hand to provide more information and an up-close look at newts!

  • Sat 14
    Children making valentine cards with pressed botanicals.

    FULL: FAMILY PROGRAM: Botanical Valentine’s Tea (Morning Session)

    February 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Our annual tradition returns with a lovely botanical tea in honor of Valentine’s Day.

    REGISTER

    $24 – $28
  • Sat 14
    Children making valentine cards with pressed botanicals.

    FULL: FAMILY PROGRAM: Botanical Valentine’s Tea (Afternoon Session)

    February 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Our annual tradition returns with a lovely botanical tea in honor of Valentine’s Day.

    $22 – $28
  • Sun 15
    closeup image of a newt

    Discovery Station: Newts

    February 15 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Drop in to our Discovery Station where our volunteer docents will be on hand to provide more information and an up-close look at newts!

  • March 2026

  • Sun 29
    Brightly colored felted easter eggs

    FAMILY: Naturally Dyed Felted Eggs (Early Morning)

    March 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

    This hands-on workshop will introduce children to the joy of natural dyes

    REGISTER

    $10 – $33
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