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SUMMARY:Integral Taiji and Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Friday late morning Integral Taiji & Qigong class. This class focuses on embodied\, psycho-spiritual\, ecological\, and cosmological dimensions of qigong and taiji (tai chi). We will practice standing meditation\, walking meditation\, the Microcosmic Orbit\, Taiji Ruler\, the Eight Treasures\, cleansing the internal organs\, embodying the elements\, and more. \nEveryone is invited to participate\, regardless of prior experience. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult (with registration). Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes\, and bring layers for warmth and sun-protection. Space is limited; registration required. \nClass will be outdoors at the Garden. Please let us know if you have accessibility questions. While we plan to hold this event outdoors\, weather may require us to move indoors. \nElizabeth McAnally\, PhD is the author of Loving Water across Religions: Contributions to an Integral Water Ethic (Orbis Press\, 2019). She works as the newsletter editor and website manager for the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology. She practices yoga and Chinese internal arts (taiji\, qigong\, bagua\, xingyi\, and yiquan) and teaches Integral Taiji & Qigong classes in Berkeley and online. \n*** \nATTENTION MEMBERS: Get FREE Registration fee when you Sign In above to verify membership. Your discount will be automatically applied at check out if properly signed-in with email address displayed. Need help? Email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu \nCancellation Policy: Notification two weeks prior to program receives full refund. If you find you cannot attend less than two weeks prior to event\, you may transfer your registration to someone else by having them use your name at check-in or transfer to the next class. In the event that the Garden has to cancel a program you will be offered a full refund.  \nAccess Coordinator: Christine Manoux\, gardenprograms@berkeley.edu\, 510-643-4832.
URL:https://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/event/integral-taiji-and-qigong-11/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Programs,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T130000
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SUMMARY:Members Only: Walking Tour of Asia
DESCRIPTION:Join Horticulturist Eric Hupperts for a behind-the-scenes walking tour to explore what is happening in the Asian collection.  We will wander the trails to soak in the spring rhododendron blooms with stops along the way at the Japanese Pool and the Bamboo Grove.  \nWe will meet for tea and introductions before heading into the Garden! \nNot a member\, and want to attend? Join today!\nCost: $10
URL:https://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/event/members-only-walking-tour-of-southern-asia-2/
CATEGORIES:Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T231138
CREATED:20260418T034307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T220433Z
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SUMMARY:The Exceptional Botanical Diversity of the Siskiyou Crest
DESCRIPTION:BOTANICAL AREAS OF THE SISKIYOU CREST\nwith Suzie Savoie & Luke Ruediger of the Siskiyou Crest Coalition \nThe Siskiyou Crest has one of the highest concentrations of officially designated botanical areas on National Forest lands in the country. Along the ridges\, slopes and canyons of the Siskiyou Crest\, from Mt. Ashland to the Smith River\, are 31 officially designated Botanical Areas that recognize concentrations of rare species\, exceptionally rich and diverse floras\, or plant communities rarely found in an undisturbed condition. These Botanical Areas form a network of biodiversity hotspots along the California-Oregon border and provide habitat connectivity between the Cascade Mountains and the Coast Range. This presentation will take you on a photographic exploration of these unique Botanical Areas and highlight many of the rare and endemic species that grow in each area. Botanical Areas have been designated with the goal of protecting and enhancing exceptional botanical values\, but further protections are needed to safeguard this biodiversity into the future. Come discover this exceptional ecoregion that contains 65% of California’s native plant species. \nAbout the presenters: Luke Ruediger and Suzie Savoie are volunteers with the Siskiyou Crest Coalition\, they work on conservation issues along the border of California and Oregon\, and they are co-owners of Klamath-Siskiyou Native Seeds. \nProgram registration includes admission to the UC Botanical Garden before collections close at 5pm. Free\, donations welcome.
URL:https://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/event/the-exceptional-botanical-diversity-of-the-siskiyou-crest/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Botany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T193000
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SUMMARY:Golden Hour Photography Workshop with Marion Brenner
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from award-winning garden photographer Marion Brenner with access to photograph in the Botanical Garden after-hours. Ms. Brenner is one of the leading photographers of garden landscapes and architecture and her work has been featured in numerous books and publications\, including Landscape Architecture Magazine\, Gardens Illustrated\, The New York Times\, Dwell and Garden Design. \nProgram begins in the Julia Morgan Hall where Ms. Brenner will share her approach and techniques for capturing landscapes\, and then move into the Garden for free time photographing\, with optional personalized photo critique at end of the session. Marion focus will be on learning to see and capture light\, which is applicable to any device you bring\, including an iPhone. \nLight refreshments will be provided\, or bring your own picnic dinner for this special evening in the Garden.\nFor accessibility inquiries: Garden Programs\, 510-664-7606\, gardenprograms@berkeley.edu \n$150 Adult / $125 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley Member
URL:https://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/event/golden-hour-photography-workshop-with-marion-brenner/
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T150000
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SUMMARY:May Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join our butterfly docent specialist Sally Levinson and Andy Liu for a guided walk through the Garden in search of butterflies\, as you learn about their plant relationships and amazing life cycle. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nRegistered children welcome. Pre-registration is required\, space is limited. Groups larger than 6 people\, please contact us to make separate arrangements for a private tour. \nThis walk follows uneven terrain\, with areas of paved and unpaved trail. For accessibility inquiries\, please email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu\, or call 510-664-7606. \nAll program fees include same-day admission to the Garden\, rain or shine. \n“The 34-acre UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley is a wonderful destination on any day of the year\, but the guided butterfly walks held each month are pure magic.” –Featured in the Mercury News \nRegistration: $20/$14 UC Botanical Garden Member \nImage: Lorquins Admiral butterfly photograph by Sarab Seth
URL:https://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/event/may-butterfly-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Programs,Fauna
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T183000
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SUMMARY:HOW FLOWERS MADE OUR WORLD: Author David Haskell in conversation with Alexis Madrigal
DESCRIPTION:Author Talk in the Redwood Grove\nHOW FLOWERS MADE OUR WORLD: \nDavid Haskell in conversation with Alexis Madrigal \n\nRedwood Grove Amphitheater\nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026\nGrove gate opens at 5:00 PM for optional book signing\n5:30—6:30 PM Talk\n$45/$40 UCBG Members & UC Affiliates\nLimited: Supporter Level Event + Dinner Meet-and-Greet – $135 /$250 couple \nJoin us for a very special evening with two-time Pulitzer Finalist David George Haskell in conversation with KQED radio host Alexis Madrigal as they explore the fascinating revelations in Haskell’s just released book How Flowers Made Our World: The Story of Nature’s Revolutionaries. In his book\, acclaimed writer and biologist Haskell provides an astonishing new perspective on the history of life on this planet—with flowers setting a new course for Earth beginning some 200 million years ago—and reveals their foundational role in humanity’s future. \nTicket includes pre-talk admission to the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley\, a living-museum and one of the most plant-diverse places on the planet. The talk will take place in our historic outdoor amphitheater. A flower will be presented to each attendee. \nBuy your copy of the book in advance from our online Garden Shop or at the event. David will be available to sign copies before the talk! \nAbout author David George Haskell \nAbout journalist Alexis Madrigal \nIntroductions by Shirley Watts of Natural Discourse \nAbout the book: \n“Flowers changed the course of Earth’s history\, creating most modern habitats and catalyzing the evolution of humans. I wrote this book to share this extraordinary story\, which I regard as the great untold tale of evolution. Even many biologists do not fully realize the revolutionary powers of flowers.” –David George Haskell \n“David George Haskell’s great strength as a writer is that he is open to surprise. He regards the planet as a strange and beautiful place. How Flowers Made Our World is at once closely observed\, richly reported\, and mind-blowing.” –Elizabeth Kolbert\, Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer and journalist \n“A tender portrait of flowering plants as powerful agents of change. Flowers wield beauty as a world-making force\, actively shaping the planet—and\, by extension\, us. This book is a joyful exhortation to floral reverence\, and brims with curiosity\, humor\, and crystal-clear scientific delights. We are all more in sway of flowers than we think. Richly precise\, How Flowers Made Our World is a celebration of the inventiveness of floral life.” –Zoë Schlanger\, author of The Light Eaters\, staff writer\, The Atlantic \n***\nEVENT ACCESSIBILITY\nPlease contact us in advance with any questions\, wheelchair access\, companion chair\, or any other accommodations: gardenprograms@berkeley.edu or call us at (510) 664-7606\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY\nAll ticket sales are final and non-refundable. The value is not transferable to another program. In the event you are unable to attend\, you are welcome to gift or sell the ticket(s) to someone else in advance of the event. The recipient will have to use the ticket purchaser’s name for admittance.
URL:https://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/event/how-flowers-made-our-world-author-david-haskell-in-conversation-with-alexis-madrigal/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Special Event,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T113000
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SUMMARY:Plein AiR Patrol with Forest Stearns
DESCRIPTION:The Garden is thrilled to continue to host a monthly Residency with artist Forest Stearns of DRAWEVERYWHERE Studios. This meet-up of artists at any level (beginners to experienced) engages us in a regular practice of outdoor drawing/painting inspired by the diverse settings of the UC Botanical Garden. Forest chooses a Friday date posted approximately one month in advance\, with the Garden locale to be revealed during check-in. \nDuring the meet-up you can shadow Forest in action and ask questions\, work on your own piece\, discover other artists’ style and approach\, share in practice\, and see the Garden in new ways. \nParticipation is just the cost of admission. Members only during Members Hour\, 9-10AM.
URL:https://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/event/plein-air-patrol-with-forest-stearns-12/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T140000
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CREATED:20260413T212943Z
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SUMMARY:FULL: Slow Scent® Natural Perfumery Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CLASS IS FULL: REGISTER TO BE ADDED TO A NOTIFICATION LIST TO HEAR OF OPENINGS \nLearn the foundations and techniques of natural perfumery using the Slow Scent® method\, developed by renowned perfumer Mandy Aftel. \nJessica Mennella\, trained by Aftel\, will be your instructor for this hands-on\, interactive class. During the workshop\, you will explore 18 botanicals whose scents are directly linked to the plants and flowers from which they are derived. You will also learn the fundamental structure of Slow Scent® natural perfume formulation and blending techniques. \nBy the end of the workshop\, you will have created your own signature perfume using the formula you developed in class. Additionally\, you will receive a guide to the process of making natural perfumes. The art of natural perfumery is rooted in the beauty of botanical materials\, and among our senses\, scent has the power to instantly transform mood and experience. \nCome perfume in the gardens and discover how scent can transport you to another place and time. Whether you are new to natural perfumery or have attended previous workshops\, you are welcome to join us! \nNo prior experience is necessary\, and all materials will be provided. \nProgram fee includes Garden Admission. $130/$125 UCBG Members \n \n  \nFor accessibility inquiries\, please email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu\, or call 510-664-7606.
URL:https://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/event/slow-scent-natural-perfumery-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Craft,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T190000
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SUMMARY:Members Only: Member Evening
DESCRIPTION:We invite members and their guests to enjoy the Garden at “the golden hour”. You are welcome to bring your own picnic\, beverages\, and a blanket to relax on the lawn or find a bench or picnic table. \nNot a member? Join today! \nFree for Members\, registration required
URL:https://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/event/members-only-member-evening-4/
CATEGORIES:Members
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