Sick Plant Clinic: Saturday, August 1, 9 am - noon
Join
Dr. Raabe for his monthly Sick Plant Clinic and find out which diseases
ail your plants. Entomologists are also available to identify the pests
that are living in your plants. Please bring plants and disease samples
in closed containers or bags.
Sunset Stroll & Wine: Wednesday, August 5, 5 - 8:00 pm
Enjoy the gorgeous evening hours and a glass of
wine or sparkling lemonade in the Garden during this exclusive
opportunity to wander the Garden paths after hours. Take in the beautiful light, the surprise of color, and the sounds of evening birds.
$12, FREE for members Reservations required.
Carnivorous Plants for Little Green Thumbs (for Kids): Thursday, August 13, 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Discover amazing insect-eating carnivorous plants,
where and how they grow and create a potted carnivorous plant bog
garden to take home. Includes a tour of the Orchid, Fern and
Carnivorous Plant Greenhouse.
$20, $17 members Price includes one adult, one child, and one dish garden. $12 each additional child or adult per family. Reservations required.
Botanical Watercolors: Saturday, August 22, 10 am - 1 pm
Join Bay Area Artist
Sylvia La for a morning of
watercolors. In this workshop, we'll focus on basic techniques of
watercolor painting and composition. Participants should bring a pad or several sheets of watercolor paper, watercolor paints, a pallet,
brushes, a sketchbook (optional) and any other materials they like to
work with.
$35, $30 members Reservations required.
Folk Music in the Redwood Grove: Thursday, August 27, 5:30 - 7 pm
A special collection of indie folk bands enchant the Redwood Grove at this evening concert. Bands include
Indianna Hale,
The Blank Tapes and
T.V. Mike & the Scarecrowes.
$16, $14 members; Reservations required.
Year of Science 2009 August: Weather/Climate Unselt Lecture: Saturday, August 29, 1 - 3 pm
Come listen to this year's Unselt Lecture on climate change and the future of the California flora. Presenter: Dr. David Ackerly, Department of Integrative Biology, UC Berkeley
Free; Reservations required.
Redwoods & Ragas: Indian Classical Music @ Redwood Grove: Saturday, August 29, 5 - 7 pm
$15, FREE for members Reservations required.
Always check the
Garden Calendar for event details and updates.
Reservations are accepted daily, including weekends, 9 am - 4:30 pm.
Call 510-643-2755 x03 for event registration.