Calendar of Events
All events free and open to the public unless otherwise stated.
Information: (530) 752-4880
Saturday, February 13
Guided Tour: Beauty in the Dead of Winter
11 a.m., Buehler Alumni & Visitors Center
Winter is a time to look at form and space. Enjoy our mild climate while experiencing beauty where you might not expect it. Hot cider and popcorn finishes our morning.
Friday, February 19
Folk Music Jam Session
12–1 p.m., Wyatt Deck
Pull out your fiddles, guitars, banjos (you name it) for an acoustic jam session. Campus and community folk musicians play together over the lunch hour. All skill levels welcome. Listeners welcome!
Saturday, February 20
Guided Tour: Acacia Encounters
11 a.m., Putah Creek Lodge
The Eric E. Conn Acacia Grove displays over 50 species of acacias from Australia, Africa, and the Americas. Tour this special collection to learn about the features of these distinctive plants.
Sunday, February 28
Native Californian Elderberry Flute-Making Workshop
1–3 p.m., 146 Environmental Horticulture
In this free two-hour workshop you will learn how to make a Native Californian elderberry flute from East Bay Regional Parks docent Antonio Flores. Antonio will talk about the culture of flute-making and teach us how to play our flutes. All materials will be supplied. Please bring a sharpened pocket knife. All ages are invited. Adults will need to supervise their young children.
Friday, March 5
Folk Music Jam Session
12–1 p.m., Wyatt Deck
Pull out your fiddles, guitars, banjos (you name it) for an acoustic jam session. Campus and community folk musicians play together over the lunch hour. All skill levels welcome. Listeners welcome!
Sunday, March 7
Guided Tour: Spring Preview in the Nursery
2 p.m., Arboretum Teaching Nursery
Visit the new demonstration plantings at the Arboretum Teaching Nursery and preview our inventory of spring plants. No plants will be for sale during the guided tour but you can get help preparing your shopping list for our spring plant sales which start March 13.
Saturday, March 13
Member Preview Plant Sale
9 a.m.–1 p.m. , Arboretum Teaching Nursery
Members only—join or renew at the door.
New members receive a free plant!
Get first choice of our spring sale plants! Enjoy music, refreshments, and children’s activities. Expert garden advice available. 10% member discount. Free parking in Visitor Lot 55.
Sunday, March 14
Guided Tour: Signs of Spring
2 p.m., Buehler Alumni & Visitors Center
Look for signs of spring among the California native plants of the Mary Wattis Brown Garden. Many will be bursting forth with new foliage and blossoms to enjoy during this pleasant stroll.
Friday, March 19
Folk Music Jam Session
12–1 p.m., Wyatt Deck
Pull out your fiddles, guitars, banjos (you name it) for an acoustic jam session. Campus and community folk musicians play together over the lunch hour. All skill levels welcome. Listeners welcome!
Saturday, March 20
Guided Tour: Meet Some California Native Plants
11 a.m., Buehler Alumni & Visitors Center
See examples of California native plants growing in the Mary Wattis Brown Garden. You’ll be surprised by the beauty and variety of these plants and how well they can fit into any home landscape.
Sunday, March 28
Guided Tour: All-Stars in the Garden
2 p.m., Gazebo
Take a guided tour of the Ruth Risdon Storer Garden to learn about Arboretum All-Stars plants and see them in their spring glory. All-Stars are great plants for home gardens because they require less water, are easy to maintain and look attractive year round.