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.
Join New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Erin Gleeson for an inspiring late afternoon of creativity, conversation, and watercolor painting. She'll talk about her latest book, The Watercolor Feast, which is all about learning to paint simple fruits, vegetables and edible flowers (for beginners!). As Erin talks about her journey from New York Food photographer turned author, you'll enjoy a colorful selection of vegetarian recipes from her Forest Feast cookbooks, while sipping wine or a festive garden drink. We'll then move out onto the palm garden terrace where, guided by the author, guests will learn to watercolor paint choosing from an array of flowers and produce. Invite a friend or relative for this special after-hours event and make some time for delicious creativity in the garden!
Program fee includes all-day Garden admission, drinks, bites, a watercolor paint set and the book, The Watercolor Feast, to take home. Have it signed by the author for a lovely gift!
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Cancellation Policy: Notification two weeks prior to program receives a 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.
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Get $20 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
We invite members and their guests to enjoy the Garden at "the golden hour" on Tuesday, June 25th, from 5:00–7:00 pm. You are welcome to bring your own picnic, beverages, and a blanket to relax on the lawn or find a bench or picnic table.
The Arid House, and the Orchid, Fern & Carnivorous House will be open.
Reservations are mandatory to help us manage staffing, parking, and other logistics. Each membership level may bring up to 6 guests.
For any registration questions please contact gardenmembership@berkeley.edu
Please carpool or consider a ride-share as parking is very limited.
Once the event sells out please email: gardenmembership@berkeley.edu to request putting your name on the wailtist.
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.
Accessibility inquiries: please email gardenmembership@berkeley.edu or call (510) 643-1924 seven business days in advance. Thank you.
We hope you enjoy the Garden afterhours!
Plein AiR Patrol with Forest Stearns
The Garden is thrilled to introduce artist Forest Stearns of DRAWEVERYWHERE Studios who is hosting an interactive Artist in Residency (AiR) project, Plein AiR Patrol, at the Garden. Once a month, Forest will serve as host for a meet-up of artists at any level (beginners to experienced) to engage in a regular practice of outdoor drawing/painting inspired by the diverse settings of the UC Botanical Garden. Meet-ups started in February and are on-going, culminating in a show of Forest's work, as well as participants, to be scheduled. Forest will choose a Friday date to be posted at least one month in advance, with the Garden locale to be revealed during check-in.
During the meet-up you can shadow Forest in action and ask questions, discover other artists' style and approach, work on your own piece, share in practice, and see the Garden in new ways. All that is required is a UCBG membership and your desire to explore plein air art-making with others. Online registration for each meet-up is free and enabled when you Sign in for membership verification. An email will be sent before the meet-up and will include suggested materials to bring if you are new to this art form.
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Please email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu with questions. Some locations have accessibility challenges. Contact us at least 7 days in advance for accommodation: Christine Manoux, manoux@berkeley.edu, 510-643-4832
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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
Observe the living world with curiosity and attention, and celebrate wonder in a lyric blend of science and art with a Nature Journal!
Bring your love of gardens to a whole new level with a nature journal. Nature journaling is the act of putting pen (or pencil) to paper to observe aspects of nature with curiosity and attention. At this in-person workshop you’ll learn about establishing (or enhancing) your nature journaling practice in the beautiful environment of the botanical gardens. The focus is on experiencing and visually expressing our curiosity about plants and nature, not about making detailed botanical or wildlife art. In this practice, “art” is the experience you have while you’re doing it.
After a brief orientation and warm-up learning activities you will have hands-on observation and drawing time in the Garden. Using words, pictures, and numbers you will capture the forms, shapes, and textures of the plants of your choice. You will practice foundational techniques such as basic drawing, annotation, and a variety of observations that prompt both deeper questions and a deeper connections to the plants. Kate will be available for questions and individual instruction during the garden journaling time. The group will reconvene toward the close of the workshop to talk about our experiences and learn from each other.
All materials will be provided; a starter Nature Journal kit (which is yours to take home) is included with the registration fee.
All skill levels welcome; no prior experience necessary. The workshop will be held rain or shine. Come enjoy the beautiful botanical garden setting!
This program is in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Per UC policy, masks are optional but recommended.
Instructor Biography:
Kate Rutter is an avid nature journaler, urban naturalist, educator, and native plant enthusiast who enlivens nature-human connection through sketching, observation, and curiosity. A lifelong sketcher, Kate has led nature journal workshops at the Ruth Bancroft Gardens, Annie's Annuals and Perennials Nursery, the Wild Wonder International Nature Journaling Conference, and for the California Native Plant Society. She has illustrated three books, and is an adjunct professor in design at the California College of the Arts. Kate holds a B.A. in Studio Art from Wellesley College.
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 $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
Join our butterfly docent specialist Sally Levinson and Andy Liu for a guided walk through the Garden in search of butterflies, as you learn about their plant relationships and amazing life cycle. Bring binoculars if you have them.
Registered children welcome. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. Groups larger than 6 people, please contact us to make separate arrangements for a private tour.
This walk follows uneven terrain, with areas of paved and unpaved trail. For accessibility inquiries, please email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu, or call 510-664-7606.
All program fees include same-day admission to the Garden, rain or shine.
“The 34-acre UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley is a wonderful destination on any day of the year, but the guided butterfly walks held each month are pure magic.” -Featured in the Mercury News
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Get $4 off Registration ($14) 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
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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.
CANCELLATION POLICY
All concert ticket sales are final and non-refundable. The value is not transferable to another concert or program.
In the event you are unable to attend the concert, you are welcome to allow someone else to take your spot. The recipient will have to use the ticket purchaser's name for admittance.
Absolutely no ticket selling or transfers allowed at the Botanical Garden, including the parking lot.
We appreciate knowing if your tickets will not be used; please email us at gardenprograms@berkeley.edu (We use these for the band guest list.)
PARKING AT THE BOTANICAL GARDEN IS NOT GUARANTEED. The adjacent UC parking lot ($1.50/hr) has only 70 spaces - rideshare and carpooling are highly encouraged. A UC Berkeley campus shuttle is available from overflow parking at LHS but departs every 30 minutes. Last ride back up is at 7:07pm. Please plan accordingly!
CONCERT INFORMATION AND TICKET POLICIES
All tickets are by registration; no physical tickets available.
Your name and number of tickets will be on the check-in list available at the Kiosk and Grove Gate.
Ticket includes admission to the main Botanical Garden collections before it closes at 5:00pm. (With the exception of Tuesday shows--the Garden is closed on Tuesdays.)
Redwood Grove Gate opens at 5pm. Show starts promptly at 5:30pm (unless otherwise noted).
Seating is general admission wood bench amphitheater. (Stadium chairs are great; no lawn chairs)
Please contact us in advance if you will need a wheelchair spot with companion chairs or other accommodation.
Picnics welcome. No concessions provided (unless otherwise noted).
Warm clothes recommended.
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.