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Starting April 1 we will be introducing updates to our membership levels, rates, and benefits. All levels of membership will feature new and improved benefits designed to elevate your time with us. Learn more...

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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 47 acres of botanical bliss fronting the Pacific Ocean

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Opportunities for Education

The footprints of our educational endeavors are ubiquitous throughout the Gardens. From a one-hour eye-opening tour of the grounds to our three-month Master Gardener program, the Gardens serve local and visiting communities as a living museum and research facility. The Gardens uses its exhibits, workshops, docent-led tours, and interpretative materials to educate visitors, grade-school children, interns, and others on the benefits of a conservation-minded society. Educational opportunities the Gardens offer include a variety of workshops on diverse topics, bird and whale watching walks and talks, mushroom identification, and a working demonstration organic vegetable garden that helps sustain our local Food Bank. With the prospect for education woven into the entire visitor experience, including through nationally recognized collections, the Gardens is a leader in providing local environmental knowledge.

 

Educational Visits

Educational/student groups of all ages receive free admission if scheduled in advance with our administrative offices. To request free admission as an Educational Organization, please complete the Educational Visit Request form. For more information email administration@gardenbythesea.org, or call 707-964-4352 ext. 10.

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    Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens offers an array of self-guided activities to enhance your visit.
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    Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens' educational programs offer a variety of learning opportunities for new and experienced garden-lovers alike.
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    With a variety of informational walks, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens offers year-round educational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
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    The Gardens is offering a new way to get outside and learn with monthly self-guided activities for kids and parents to do together.
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    Funding from the William and Inez Mabie Family Foundation allowed us to repurpose the farmhouse into an education center to be used for workshops, lectures, and events. Be sure to join us for one of the upcoming educational happenings in the newly refurbished 1890's farmhouse.
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    Master Gardeners are people of all ages and from all walks of life. They include business men and women, professionals, educators, retirees, homemakers, and students — all with some experience, interest in, and knowledge of plants and gardening. Master Gardeners are enthusiastic, willing to learn and help others, and are able to communicate with diverse groups of people.