Calendar of Events

Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden hosts plant sales, concerts, art exhibits, educational workshops, bird and whale watching walks, botanical meetings, fundraisers, community events, theater performances, pumpkin carving, and more.

If you would like to download and print out our July and August 2010 Calendar of Events PDF please CLICK HERE.

Visit our year long Online Google Calendar for the full scope!

Many of our classes and workshops have limited space. Please call 707-964-4352 ext 16 to reserve your space! A small fee is charged for most classes while walks are usually included in the Gardens' admission.


Art Events

Art in the Gardens 2010

Art in the Gardens 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
10:00 am to 5:00 pm

The 19th Annual Art in the Gardens is a celebration of fine art and fine craft. Featuring local musicians and Mendocino County vintners pouring their best wines. Gourmet picnic baskets and a variety of foods are available for visitors to purchase and enjoy.

Concerts

Live! Jazz Concert

Live! Jazz Concert
Saturday, September 4, 2010 through Monday, September 6, 2010

Live! Jazz on Labor Day weekend - details to be announced after June 1st.

Live! at the Gardens

Live! at the Gardens
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Beginning at 2:00pm
Enjoy fabulous music under the big tent on the Event Lawn while supporting the Gardens.

Friends of the Gardens Events

FOG Monthly Membership Meeting

FOG Monthly Membership Meeting
First Tuesday of almost every month, except July and December. Watch for special events.
Join the Friends for some "FUNdraising"!

FOG Bird House Silent Auction 2010

FOG Bird House Silent Auction 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010 through Friday, August 20, 2010

Join us for the opening of this special fundraising silent auction on artistic birdhouses.

FOG Wine Raffle 2010

FOG Wine Raffle 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 through Tuesday, November 2, 2010

This is your chance to win enough wine to stock your own wine cellar or for gifts all through the holidays!

FOG Wreath Making & Holiday Centerpiece Workshops

FOG Wreath Making & Holiday Centerpiece Workshops
Thursday, December 2, 2010 through Friday, December 3, 2010

Two workshops to produce wonderful wreaths and holiday centerpieces on consecutive days.

FOG Wreath and Centerpiece Sale

FOG Wreath and Centerpiece Sale
Saturday, December 4, 2010 through Sunday, December 5, 2010
9am until they are gone!

Deck your halls with these beautiful decorations while supporting the Friends!

Master Gardener Series

Garden Ponds

Garden Ponds
Saturday, August 14, 2010
10:00am to noon

Interested in creating a watery oasis in your garden?

Rainwater Storage

Rainwater Storage
Saturday, August 21, 2010
10:00am to noon

Learn more about saving the surplus of our wet winters for the dry season in your garden.

Plant Propagation Basics

Plant Propagation Basics
Saturday, August 28, 2010
10:00am to 3:00pm with an lunch break

Learn the tips and tricks for propagating your own plants!

Worm Composting

Worm Composting
Saturday, September 25, 2010
10:00am to noon

Learn how to turn the little worm into a lovely garden helper!

Creating a Succulent Garden

Creating a Succulent Garden
Saturday, October 9, 2010
10:00am to noon

Can you grow succulents on the coast? Of course you can!

Mushroom ID Workshop & Walk I

Mushroom ID Workshop & Walk I
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Workshop 9:30am - 12:30pm Tour 1:30pm to around 3:30pm

Ever wonder what the difference is between a toadstool and a mushroom? If these questions come to mind when the rains start to fall, this is the class for you.

Oyster Mushroom Cultivation Workshop I

Oyster Mushroom Cultivation Workshop I
Saturday, November 13, 2010
9:00am to noon

Mushroom Cultivation Workshop with John Richardson from Noyo Hill Farms. Come with your hands and brain and go home with mycelia starters!

Oyster Mushroom Cultivation Workshop II

Oyster Mushroom Cultivation Workshop II
Saturday, November 13, 2010
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Mushroom Cultivation Workshop with John Richardson from Noyo Hill Farms. Come with your hands and brain and go home with mycelia starters!

Medicinal Mushrooms

Medicinal Mushrooms
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Afternoon class! 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Did you know that wild mushrooms are not only delicious but can be beneficial to your health? Join us to find out more!

Mushroom ID Workshop & Walk II

Mushroom ID Workshop & Walk II
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Workshop 9:30am - 12:30pm Tour 1:30pm to around 3:30pm

Ever wonder what the difference is between a toadstool and a mushroom? If these questions come to mind when the rains start to fall, this is the class for you.

Chickens 101

Chickens 101
10:00am to noon

MOVED FROM JULY 17, 2010, EXACT DATE TBA. Interested in bringing some feather friends into your garden?

Master Gardener Special Event

Discovery Day in The Gardens

Discovery Day in The Gardens
Saturday, August 21, 2010
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Spend the afternoon discovering and creating in our wonderful Gardens!

Regular Monthly Events

Birdwatching with the Audubon Society

Birdwatching with the Audubon Society
Early Bird Walks: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:00 am
Beginning Birding Walks: 1st Saturday of the month at 9:00 am

The Gardens are a delightful place to view our feathered friends!

The Master Gardeners Are In! (The MCBG Library!)

The Master Gardeners Are In! (The MCBG Library!)
Master Gardener hotline, 707-964-4352 ext 27, or email at mastergardener@gardenbythesea.org

MCBG Board Meeting

MCBG Board Meeting
Every month on the second Wednesday at 4:00pm.

Natural History Walks

Natural History Walks
The First Monday of the Month: March - October 1:30 PM
From March to October, staff naturalist Mario Abreu, leads a natural history walk of our Garden.

FOG Monthly Membership Meeting

FOG Monthly Membership Meeting
First Tuesday of almost every month, except July and December. Watch for special events.
Join the Friends for some "FUNdraising"!

Mushroom Walks

Mushroom Walks
Every Monday Nov. 1st - Jan. 31st 1:30 pm

Join a staff mycologist on a weekly Monday walk for mushrooms throughout the Garden.

Sale

Fall Nusery and Store Sale

Fall Nusery and Store Sale
Friday, September 24, 2010 through Sunday, September 26, 2010
Friday (Members Only): 5:30-7pm Sat. & Sun.: 9am - 5pm

Friday, Sept. 24th is for Members Only!
This great event is your chance to swoop in on some wonderful plants for your garden.

Winesong!

Winesong!

Winesong!
Saturday, September 11, 2010

The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is proud to host Winesong! - the primary fundraising event for our local hospital.  For more information about Winesong! visit www.winesong.org.