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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 something special to take home. Leave with a few homemade items, some new knowledge, creativity, and curiosity about the many ways that people can utilize […]

    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.

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    $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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