Calendar of Events

All events free and open to the public unless otherwise stated.
Information: (530) 752-4880

Map and directions to event meeting places

Wednesday, February 8
Walk With Warren
Noon, Gazebo
Explore the gardens around Shields Grove with Warren Roberts, plant expert and storyteller extraordinaire.

Friday, February 17
Folk Music Jam Session
12–1 p.m., Wyatt Deck
Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments—fiddles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, squeeze boxes, you name it—and play together informally over the lunch hour. All skill levels are welcome, and listeners are invited.

Saturday, February 18
Guided Tour: Nature’s Gallery Court
2 p.m., Arboretum Teaching Nursery
See the project in progress.

Sunday, February 26
Native Californian Elderberry Flute-Making Workshop
1–3 p.m., 146 Environmental Horticulture
In this free two-hour workshop, people of all ages will learn how to make and play a Native Californian elderberry flute. East Bay Regional Parks docent Antonio Flores will talk about the culture of flute-making and also about the endangered elderberry beetle. All materials will be supplied. Please bring a sharpened pocket knife. Adults will need to supervise their young children.

Friday, March 2
Folk Music Jam Session
12–1 p.m., Wyatt Deck
Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments—fiddles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, squeeze boxes, you name it—and play together informally over the lunch hour. All skill levels are welcome, and listeners are invited.

Saturday, March 3
Guided Tour: All Things Acacia
2 p.m., Arboretum Headquarters
Come revel in the yellow blooms of acacia on this tour of the Eric E. Conn Acacia Grove, and see more than 50 varieties of acacia from around the world.

Saturday, March 10
Member Appreciation 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 Arboretum All-Stars and other great plants for Central Valley gardens! Enjoy music, refreshments, and children’s activities. Expert garden advice available. Bring your member card or join at the door for 10% member discount. Free parking in Visitor Lot 55.

Wednesday, March 14
Walk With Warren
Noon, Arboretum Headquarters
Join your eponymous guide to view the redbuds in bloom, then stroll to the Eric E. Conn Acacia Grove to see another spectacular spring display.

Friday, March 16
Folk Music Jam Session
12–1 p.m., Wyatt Deck
Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments—fiddles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, squeeze boxes, you name it—and play together informally over the lunch hour. All skill levels are welcome, and listeners are invited.

Saturday, March 17
Guided Tour: California Native Plants Spring To Life
2 p.m., Buehler Alumni & Visitors Center
Enjoy two of our favorite California spring bloomers, ceanothus and redbud, in the Mary Wattis Brown Garden of California Native Plants.