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Discovery Station: Newts
Discovery Station: Newts
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!
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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Plein AiR Patrol with Forest Stearns
Plein AiR Patrol with Forest Stearns
For Members: We are excited to introduce artist Forest Stearns of DRAWEVERYWHERE Studios who will be launching an interactive Artist in Residency (AiR) project, Plein AiR Patrol, at the Garden
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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.
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Houseplants 101 and Pop-up Sale Preview
Houseplants 101 and Pop-up Sale Preview
Join a free online lunchtime houseplant program highlighting basic horticulture techniques and plants available in the Pop-Up Sale.
Free, Registration Required
Member Preview: Houseplants Pop-Up Sale
Member Preview: Houseplants Pop-Up Sale
Member Evening Preview and sale: Find an array of houseplants for every room in your home!
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Houseplants Pop-Up Plant Sale
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Houseplants Pop-Up Plant Sale
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Houseplants Pop-Up Plant Sale
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Apple Tree Grafting Workshop (Saturday)
Apple Tree Grafting Workshop (Saturday)
Learn the traditional horticultural technique of grafting–and gain two apple trees for your home garden
$95 – $115
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Apple Tree Grafting Workshop (Sunday)
Apple Tree Grafting Workshop (Sunday)
Learn the traditional horticultural technique of grafting–and gain two heirloom apple trees for your home garden.
$95 – $115
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Sold Out: Spring Basketry Workshop
Sold Out: Spring Basketry Workshop
Celebrate the bounty of spring by making your own woven small herb gathering basket with textile artist Judith Thomas.
$90 – $100
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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: Flowers
Discovery Station: Flowers
Drop in to our Discovery Station where our volunteer docents will be on hand to provide more information and an up-close look at flowers in the Garden!
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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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FAMILY: Magical Mini Moss Gardens
FAMILY: Magical Mini Moss Gardens
Join our spring family program, a moss and lichen hunt, followed by making a “magical” mini moss garden to take home.
$16 – $20
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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
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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