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 or to purchase/renew a membership.
Sick Plant Clinic Saturday | July 2 | 9 am - noon Join Dr. Raabe for his monthly Sick Plant Clinic and find out which diseases ail your plants. Entomologists are available to identify the pests that are living in your plants too! Please bring plants and disease samples in containers or bags before entering the Garden. Free.
Botanical Illustration: Introduction to Botanical Art Wednesday & Thursday | July 6 & 7 | 10 am - 4 pm This two-day class will introduce you to the fascinating world of botanical art. Born and raised in Paris, where her love of art began, Catherine Watters is a botanical artist who paints in watercolor on paper and calfskin vellum. She will teach you to observe, measure and draw plants in great detail and with botanical accuracy. This is not just an art class; Catherine's students learn to "see" plants in a new way and paint botanical subjects with exquisite detail. Students will work with graphite, colored pencils and watercolor. All levels are welcome. $160/$150 members; registration required
Concerts in the Redwood Grove The Human Condition with special guest Beau & Betsy Thursday | July 7 | 5:30 pm San Francisco string band The Human Condition performs original, modern-day roots music. Rowdy barnstormers are offset by calmer, brooding ballads that evoke lazy days and restless nights. Guitars, mandolin and upright bass are joined by vocal harmonies, harmonica and lyrical imagery. Guest performers often join in with banjo, fiddle and lap steel. Every live performance is a unique, one-of-a-kind experience you won't want to miss. Bring your own food & drinks to create the perfect picnic affair! Doors open at 5:00; show at 5:30; Adults: $12/$10 members; Youth: $5 (under 5 free)
A Taste of Spain - Canary Islands Wines Friday | July 8 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm The Garden, in conjunction with Jos� Pastor Selections invites you to experience the unique wines of the Canary Islands. Join us as we take a special expert-led tour of the Mediterranean Area, highlighting the Garden's collection of plants from the Canary Islands, followed by a special wine tasting in the Garden of Old Roses. Come taste how the local vine-growing techniques and uncommon landscape of this region create distinct and exciting grape varieties and exceptional wines. Jos� Pastor Selections will be presenting an array of Canary Island wines. Guests will enjoy tapas and music at this special evening event. $30, $25 members; registration required. New Members' Welcome Wagon Saturday | July 9 | 9 - 11 am We're rolling out the Welcome Wagon to greet all our newest members and everyone that has joined the Garden over the past year. As a thank-you for joining the Garden family we are officially celebrating your contribution. New members are invited to join us at 9 am on Saturday, July 9 for morning treats, followed by a Garden introduction from Garden Director, Paul Licht. At 10 am we'll take a special new member docent-led tour of the Garden. The new members' Welcome Wagon is a wonderful way to learn more about the Garden, its exciting programs, rich history, the many ways to become involved with the Garden and to meet fellow horticulture lovers and enthusiasts. Free; registration required
Concerts in the Redwood Grove Kids Concert: Aaron Calvert & Friends Thursday | July 14 | 5:30 pm Vocalist/ guitarist Aaron Calvert is a local nursery school teacher (and in his off-hours is a singer-songwriter for the band Winfred E. Eye). Join Aaron and the Garden as he plays beloved and irreverent children's songs in the Redwood Grove. He will be performing with coworkers: Eric Hart, Larry Van Riggs, Daniel Paige and Charlie Vincent. Bring the family and be ready for fun, giggles and great music! Picnics welcome! Doors open at 5:00; show at 5:30; Adults: $12/$10 members; Youth: $5 (under 5 free) Ponds and Creeks Tour for Kids Saturday | July 16 | 11 am - 12:30 pm Your family is invited to explore the wondrous creeks and watery environments in the Garden. You'll dip nets into the Garden's many ponds and get up close and personal with the | Frog in Japanese Pool by Garden Member Melanie Hofmann |
plants, insects, and microorganisms of these watery habitats. Investigate the crucial role of photosynthesis and decomposers as you compare and contrast the Garden's pond and creek ecosystems. $15 for each adult and child, $12 members; $3 each additional person; registration required. Garden Water Features Members Walk Tuesday | July 19 | 1 - 2 pm While many of the Garden's collections come from the dry Mediterranean climates from around the world, we also have a surprising number of aquatic displays. These water features include the beautiful landscape presentation of the Japanese Pool, aquatic habitats of California, and the teaching display of water plants opposite the Arid House. Join Chris Carmichael for a walk through the Garden, stopping to enjoy the Garden's varied presentation of water-growing plants. Members-only. Free; registration required. Become a member!
Evening Spider Hunt in the Garden Wednesday | July 20 | 8 - 9:30 pm Join spider expert and director of the Essig Museum of Entomology Professor Rosie Gillespie for an early evening spider hunt through the Garden (a magical time to be in the Garden). See wolf spiders, crab spiders, jumping spiders, orb web spiders, sheet web and funnel weavers, long jawed spiders and more! Register early: this will sell out. $15, $12 members; all ages welcome; registration required Concerts in the Redwood Grove - Gryphons Wild Thursday | July 21 | 5:30 pm Gryphons Wild is a female vocal duo who is passionate about the wild side of early music. They bring to life long-forgotten treasures of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque eras through the colorful and expressive blending of two female voices and unique song arrangements. They put a unique twist on early music and may even surprise audiences with a show tune, opera or contemporary piece! Storytellers will be on hand to spin a tale or two as well. Come early and visit the Garden - admission is included in every concert ticket! Doors at 5:00; show at 5:30. Adults: $12 ($10 for Members/UCB); Youth: $5 (under 5 free) More concerts... Butterfly Walk Tuesday | July 26 | 3 - 4 pm Join Sally Levinson, Garden volunteer propagator, docent and caterpillar lady as she guides you through the collection in search of butterflies. Registration required; Space is limited; Free with Garden admission Concerts in the Redwood Grove - Sun Hop Fat Thursday | July 28 | 5:30 p.m. Inspired by the music of the Swinging Addis period, Sun Hop Fat forges new arrangements of Ethiopian classics and incorporates their own compositions. With trumpets, baritone saxophones, congas and other off-the-wall musical devices, this East Bay psychedelic Ethiopique jazz band is truly an outrageous blend of music and cultures. Be warned: Sun Hop Fat is a dangerous place to lay your feet to rest - you'll want to dance and move to the group's lush soundscape - a sound rich enough to plant a garden in! Doors at 5:00; show at 5:30. Adults: $12 ($10 for Members/UCB); Youth: $5 (under 5 free) More concerts
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