WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Special Series: Master Gardeners' Spring Workshops - "An Eye on Design"
Saturdays - 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Meeting Room
Are you ready to get your spring garden growing? These classes will help you on your way to success. Classes $10 each, or register for all three in the series for $25; half price for members (February classes are $10 each, half price for members). Workshops begin in the Meeting Room but may move outdoors. Class size may be limited, call 707-964-4352 ext 16 to reserve your space. For more information contact Master Gardener Coordinator, Karen Clayton at 707-964-4352 ext 25, or visit (insert online calendar link here) for full descriptions.
Digging In (registration open now)
- April 5 - Getting the Dirt on Soils with Master Gardener Kristina Van Wert
- April 12 - Composting 101 with Master Gardener Kristina Van Wert
- April 26 - Feeding your Garden with Master Gardener Kristina Van Wert (limited to 25, a small lab fee may apply)
Nurturing the Native (registration open now)
- May 3 - Time to go Native with Master Gardener Linda Foote
- May 17 - Lichen Talk and Walk with MCBG Naturalist Mario Abreu
- May 31 - Bringing Birds to Your Garden, instructor TBA
Growing your Garden (registration open now)
- June 7 - Drip irrigation for your Garden with Jerry Jordan, owner of Dripworks, Inc in Willits
- June 21 - Herb Gardening, instructor TBA
- June 28 - Plant Propagation with MCBG Propagation Supervisor Mario Abreu (10 am to 1 pm)
Board of Directors: Election Ballot Deadline
Monday, April 7- 5 pm
See the ballot insert for this year's Board of Director's candidates and information on voting. Ballots must be received by 5 pm on Monday, April 7, 2008. All ballots are also entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to the Gardens Store and Nursery.
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Mendocino Coast Heather Society (MCHS)
Saturday, April 12 - Beginning at 1 pm - Meeting Room
Everyone welcome! For more information, contact Heather Society President Mario Abreu at 707-964-4352 ext 23.
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Wildflower Photography Workshop
Saturday, April 19 - 9 am to 4:30 pm - Meeting Room
Capture the magic of wildflowers with Reny Parker, wildflower photographer and author of Wildflowers of Northern California's Wine Country & North Coast Ranges. This day-long workshop will demonstrate common (but easily forgotten) and new tips to transform your wildflower portraits into real beauties. Fee $65. Advance registration required, limited to 20 people. For information, email Reny Parker at reny@renyswildflowers.com
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Members Only: Spring Nursery Sale Preview Night
Friday, April 25 - 5:30 pm to 7 pm - Gardens Nursery and Store
Members, join us to celebrate Arbor Day with our spring sale! Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres as you get first choice from our Spring Nursery Sale at 30% off and 20% off in the Gardens Store. (Sale does not include currently marked down or consignment items.) Admission for this special event is $5 each or $8 per couple.
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Spring Nursery & Store Sale
Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27 - 9 am to 5 pm - Gardens Nursery and Store
Time to dress up your garden! Come on by the Nursery and check out the wonderful selection of native plants, salvias, rhododendrons, perennials, grasses and trees. Then stop by the Gardens Store and enjoy all the lovely items at sale prices! Members - 30% off on plants, 20% on store items, non-members - 20% off on plants, and 15% on store items. (Sale does not include currently marked down or consignment items.)
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Friends of the Gardens: Spring Bake Sale
Saturday, April 26 - 9 am to 5 pm - Lath House
Don't miss this tasty event; it's one of the best on the coast! Pick up something to snack on while you browse the selection at the Spring Plant and Gardens Store Sale! All proceeds benefit the Gardens.
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31st Annual John Druecker: Memorial Rhododendron Show & Plant Sale
Saturday, May 3, 1:30 pm to 5 pm and Sunday, May 4, 10 am to 4 pm
Entries to the juried show will be accepted at Dana Gray Elementary School, 1197 Chestnut St., FB, on May 3, 7-10 am Admission and refreshments are free; activities include educational displays, silent auction, hourly raffle and local nursery vendors. The Noyo Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will be introducing Rhododendron 'Mendocino Gold,' a recently registered plant hybridized by the late Dr. Len Charvet. 'Mendocino Gold' is described as a regionally hardy, yellow-hued hybrid. Information: 707-964-4435.
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MCBG Annual Installation Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 7 - Beginning at 4 pm - Gardens Meeting Room
Join us for the seating of this year's Board of Directors.
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Mother's Day Celebration
Sunday, May 11 - 9 am to 5 pm
What can be better than bringing your mom flowers for Mother's Day? How about free admission for moms to an entire Garden of flowers plus a special sale on flower vases in the Store and rose plants in the Nursery! Happy Mother's Day!
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Friends of the Gardens: Potluck & Centerpiece Auction
Tuesday, June 3 - Beginning at 4 pm - Vegetable Garden
Join us for this notoriously fun event. Bring a place setting, a dish to share, and a centerpiece to auction off as part of this annual fundraiser. Open to all! Follows the FOG meeting. For more information, contact FOG President Becky Ellis at 707-0962-0598.
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Mendocino Coast Heather Society (MCHS)
Saturday, June 14 - Beginning at 1 pm - Meeting Room
Everyone welcome! For more information, contact Heather Society President Mario Abreu at 707-964-4352 ext 23.
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Father's Day Celebration
Sunday, June 15 - 9 am to 5 pm
They might not always admit it, but dads like to garden too! So bring him by the Gardens on Father's Day for free admission, plus a sale on tools and books in the Store and California native plants in the Nursery. Happy Father's Day!
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Friends of the Gardens: Lavender Craft Workshops
Saturday, June 28 - 10 am to 4 pm - Farmhouse Lawn
Participate in lavender craft workshops, harvest from our lavender fields, and purchase FOG lavender items.Free with Gardens' admission, all proceeds benefit the Gardens. For more information, contact FOG Vice-President Kittie Meredith at 707-962-0660.
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REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS
New! Health & Wellness Program
Join us at the Gardens for Yoga, Tai Chi, and Power Walking on weekday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. beginning in May and running through October. For more information, contact Kristan Larsen at 707-964-4352 ext. 10. Yoga and Tai Chi classes are $7/members, $10/nonmembers (includes admission); Power Walking is free with admission.
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Weekly Staff-Led Tours
Join staff gardeners every Monday for an informative walk through the Gardens! Topics include natural history of the gardens, plants of interest, and birds in the garden. Walks begin at the Gardens Store. (No walks on occasional 5th Mondays.)
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Birdwatching with the Audubon Society
Over 100 species of birds live in or visit the Gardens each year. Join the experts and learn more about our avian friends. Walks start at the Gardens Entrance. Tour is included in the Gardens admission. For more information call 707.962.9413 or 707.964.6362.
Early Bird Walks - third Wednesday of the month, beginning at 8 am
Beginning Birding Walks - first Saturday, beginning at 9 am
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Friends of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (FOG)
Meetings are held almost every first Tuesday at 4 pm, except July, (No meetings will be held in December and January.) in the Gardens' Meeting Room. You are invited to join this volunteer support group. For information about FOG or to join in the fun, call Volunteer Coordinator Karen Clayton at 707.964.4352, ext 25.
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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens' Board Meeting
Are you interested in finding out more about how the Gardens works? You are welcome to join us. Held in the Gardens Meeting Room on the first Wednesday of alternate months at 4 pm. Call 707.964.4352, ext 10 for more information.
EVENT REGISTRATION
For more information or to register for a workshop, please call 707.964.4352, ext 16 (Garden Store); or email us at: info@gardenbythesea.org
All events will be held in the Gardens' Meeting Room unless otherwise noted.
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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We receive no government funds other than the occasional grant, relying instead upon admissions, retail sales, and the support of our members.
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