Join Chris Carmichael in search of both resident and migrant birds in the Garden’s many bird friendly micro habitats. Chris will be joined by Susan Greef, Garden Member and avid birder. Beginning and experienced bird watchers are welcome.
This walk follows uneven terrain, with areas of paved and unpaved trail. For accessibility inquiries, please email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu.
We suggest bringing binoculars if you have them. Wear layers in case it is a chilly morning. Walk is rain or shine, though heavy rain cancels.
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ATTENTION MEMBERS: Get $5 off Registration fee when you Sign In above. Your discount will be automatically applied at check out if properly signed-in with email address displayed. Need help? Email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu
Cancellation Policy: Notification two weeks prior to program receives full refund. If you find you cannot attend less than 2 weeks prior to event, you may transfer your registration to someone else by having them use your name at check-in. In the event that the Garden has to cancel a program you will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to another program.
You are invited to participate in Integral Taiji & Qigong classes at the UC Botanical Garden. Our classes will focus on somatic, psycho-spiritual, ecological, and cosmological dimensions of taiji (tai chi) and qigong. We will practice standing meditation, walking meditation, the Microcosmic Orbit, Tai Chi Ruler, the Eight Treasures, cleansing the internal organs, embodying the elements, tai chi dance, push hands, the Yang style slow form, and more. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of prior experience.
Give your child a magical fall experience in the Botanical Garden (while giving yourself time) during Thanksgiving week!
Our one-day Tuesday camp will be filled with festive activities including hunts, collecting, crafting, baking, music and more, surrounded by the beauty of autumn in the Garden.
For children ages 5-10. We can't wait to have your child join us!
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*IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION*
Enter the CHILD's name as "Registrant" and use their home contact information and emergency contact email address.
This may auto-populate the Personal Information window at check-out on the next page. Please be sure to REPLACE the child's name with YOUR name and contact information as the purchaser at the Check-Out window.
By registering for camp, you are agreeing to the Camper Expectations information and policies outlined on our summer camp webpage here.
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ATTENTION MEMBERS: Get $10 off Registration when you Sign In above. Your discount will be automatically applied at check out if properly signed-in with email address displayed. Need help? Email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu
Explore the Asian Collection as the season shifts into autumn with UCBG horticulturist Eric Hupperts. We will soak in the late-summer blooms including the Garden’s diverse wild ginger collection and the fragrant Luculia species. Learn about deciduous conifers, including our famed dawn redwoods. Join us as we appreciate what this diverse collection has to offer.
Registration required, limited space, admission included. This walk will take place in light drizzle; heavy rain will cancel with refund. Terrain may include stairs, slopes and uneven paths. Please contact us to inquire about accessibility.
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Cancellation Policy: No refunds available less than 2 weeks from event start. If you find you cannot attend the event, you may transfer your registration to someone else by having them use your name at check-in.
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Get $5 off Registration when you Sign In above. Your discount will be automatically applied at check out if properly signed-in with email address displayed. Need help? Email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu
MEMBER'S ONLY: To verify your membership, you must do one of two things: if you have already created a password for our ticketing site, please select the "sign in" button at the top green toolbar of the page. After signing in you will be able to register for the event.
OR, if you have not used the ticketing site before, select the "register" button at the top of the page to create an online account with a password to verify your membership and proceed with event registration.
Come have a fabulous time finding beautiful and unusual gifts for the holidays at our special holiday shopping party in the Garden’s Julia Morgan Hall. Choose from a unique selection of gifts from local vendors as well as unique hand-crafted gifts from the Garden. Proceeds from your holiday purchases will directly benefit the Botanical Garden.
In order to manage the small University parking lot please RSVP for this event. . Please carpool or consider a ride-share as parking is limited.
We currently have 2 arrival time windows to choose from: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm and 5:30 pm - 7:00pm. Please enter the number of people in your group for selected entry time and plan on arriving during that timeframe. Each member is allowed two additional non-member.
Special Event Give-Away!
If you register and attend, you will be entered into our $50 Garden Shop gift certificate give-away!
Your registration ticket will be entered into the pool when you check-in the night of the event. No purchase necessary. The winner will be notified within a week of the event.
Thank you for supporting the Garden with your membership. We look forward to seeing you at the the Members Holiday Pop-Up preview party.
For accessibility questions please contact the Accessibility Coordinator, Audrey Pizza, Gardenmembership@berkeley.edu, 510-643-1924
Please note: If you are having difficulty registering, updating your password or have not received confirmation for a purchase, please contact the membership department: gardenmembership@berkeley.edu, (510) 643-1924.
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Please email gardenmembership@berkeley.edu with questions.
Access coordinator: Mary Canales, marycanales@berkeley.edu,510-643-1924
Cancellation Policy: Notification two weeks prior to program receives full refund; less than two weeks receives a one-time credit toward another Garden program to be used within 90 days; less than 48 hours from program start, no refunds or credit will be given for cancellations or absences.
In the event that the Garden has to cancel a program you will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to another program.
Please ignore the "Tickets" options
Make a UCBG holiday wreath at home!
Register for this Kit pick-up and make a one-of-a-kind wreath at home. Come to the Garden to pick up your prepared wreath-making kit, full of unique and special materials from the UC Botanical Garden collection. Then make it at your own pace at home.
Registration includes all the materials you need to make a wreath (wreath form, wire, plant material and adornments), plus a how-to tutorial of the process.
Pick up kit from the Garden on Thursday, December 8th from 3-5:30pm.
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Cancellation Policy: Notification two weeks prior to Kit pick-up date receives full refund. If you cannot make the pick up times listed, please reach out to the Garden staff at 510-664-7606 before registering. In the event that the Garden has to cancel a program you will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to another program.
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Get $5 off the registration fee ($70) when you Sign In above. Your discount will be automatically applied at check out if properly signed-in with email address displayed. Need help? Email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu
Winter offers us a bounty of beautiful fruit and flowers to illustrate!
Pomegranates, berries, rosehips, and simple roses are among the subjects that will be provided. Catherine will teach you her ‘10 Stages of a Botanical Painting’ to create luminous subjects. After careful observation, you will measure and draw, learn to mix and build layers of rich colors to capture the form and texture.
All levels are welcome and students may use watercolor or colored pencils.
Click here for the Supply List for this class. You have the option to rent materials with a $12 fee payable in cash to the instructor on
the day of the class by selecting "Rent Materials" with your registration.
Cancellation Policy: Notification two weeks prior to program receives full refund. If you find you cannot attend less than 2 weeks prior to event, you may transfer your registration to someone else by having them use your name at check-in. In the event that the Garden has to cancel a program you will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to another program.
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Get $5 off Registration when you Sign In above. Your discount will be automatically applied at check out if properly signed-in with email address displayed. Need help? Email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu
The selected time indicates your window for arrival. You may stay until the Garden closes at 5:00pm. If you miss your arrival time, please note that the last Garden admittance is at 4:30pm.
Click "Choose other dates" and "Choose other times" to change to your desired entry date and time above.
Dates beyond the next 6 weeks are released every Thursday. Check back for dates further out.
UCBG Members receive free admission, no reservation required. Purchase Membership here, then come enjoy your visit, including 9am-10am UCBG Members Only Hour!
WELCOME TO THE UC BOTANICAL GARDEN!
Before you purchase your reservation, please read our Visitor Guidelines for rules, service animal policy, and a list of prohibited items.
Accessibility: We welcome all visitors and are actively working on accessibility improvements. Given the natural terrain of our historic location, not all areas are accessible. Please visit our Accessibility page to learn more.
Directions & Parking information can be found on our website.
Groups: Bringing a group of people? Consider scheduling a Group Visit.
Need help? Email garden@berkeley.edu or call 510-643-2755.
Come enjoy the holidays at the Garden with our fun and festive room filled with botanical craft stations. You can create a host of gifts and decorations for yourself and family for the holidays.
You can make beautiful air plant ornaments, mini wine bottle wreaths, herb sachets, and more.
We'll also have seasonal drinks and nibbles. Bring a friend and enjoy the afternoon at the UC Botanical Garden.
Registration includes Garden admission and our special holiday pop-up shop in the Julia Morgan Hall.