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

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Festival of Lights - November through December
Annual Rhododendron Show
Festival of Lights - November through December
Spring and Fall Plant Sales
Festival of Lights - November through December
Educational walking tours throughout the year

Events at the Gardens

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens hosts plant sales, art exhibits, educational workshops, bird and whale watching walks, botanical meetings, fundraisers, and more.

Please see the Ongoing Events page for those activities that repeat on a monthly basis. For photos from recent past events, please go to the Past Events page.

Many of our classes and workshops have limited space. A small registration fee is charged for most classes and contributes to furthering our educational programming. Guided walks are generally included in Gardens' admission. See individual listings for more information.

Looking for a way to keep track of all of the wonderful workshops and events at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens?

Subscribe to the MCBG Events Feed on Facebook-www.facebook.com/mendocinocoastbotanicalgardens/events... and sign up for our "Bloom Blast", it is chock-full of info about the Gardens, our beautiful blooms, and upcoming events!

Plan your trip: Traveler Resources

Yoga in the Gardens

Sunday, April 3, 2022 through Sunday, October 30, 2022

This class aims to support you in slowing down, tuning into your intuition, cultivating physical health and psychological well-being using postures—asanas and breathing techniques—pranayama with the goal of developing a grounded, focused, and peaceful mind. [Read More]

Meditation in the Gardens

Friday, June 24, 2022 through Friday, October 28, 2022

Each class will have a guided mindfulness meditation, time for questions, and a short wisdom teaching to apply to your everyday life. [Read More]

Pack Rat Sale

Saturday, July 9, 2022 through Saturday, July 9, 2022

Cut Flower Gardening

Saturday, July 23, 2022 through Saturday, July 23, 2022

Join Wyatt Emig, MCBG Horticulturist, in planning your own cut flower garden. From the beginning stages to harvest, Wyatt will share tips for success. [Read More]

Concerts at the Gardens

Sunday, July 31, 2022 through Sunday, July 31, 2022

Following last year's success, the Symphony of the Redwoods is proud to present another series of free outdoor concerts at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. This year the concerts will take place over one day on the MCBG Event Lawn. [Read More]

AIG Summer Soirée

Friday, August 5, 2022 through Friday, August 5, 2022

Not many get to enjoy the golden glow of our Perennial Garden at dusk. Join us for an exclusive evening amidst the flowers complete with hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and entertainment at the Art in the Gardens Summer Soireé. [Read More]

Art in the Gardens 2022

Saturday, August 6, 2022 through Sunday, August 7, 2022

We are already looking forward to the 29th annual Art in the Gardens (AIG) at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens! The two-day event will take place on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. [Read More]

Paper Collage

Friday, August 5, 2022 through Friday, August 5, 2022

Create a portrait of an animal in collage working from photo references in a lively and supportive atmosphere. [Read More]

Pine Needle Basketry

Friday, August 5, 2022 through Saturday, August 6, 2022

Create a basket made from long-needled Coulter pine needles. Learn how to begin to coil using just raffia and pine needles and create a unique design using four distinct stitches. [Read More]

Paint & Sip

Friday, August 5, 2022 through Sunday, August 7, 2022

Grab a friend or three and join Miss Rossi in creating a 16" x 20" masterpiece painting at the beautiful Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens on August 5, 6, or 7! [Read More]

Kids Paint

Saturday, August 6, 2022 through Sunday, August 7, 2022

These beginning acrylic painting classes are tailored to children ages 9 and older. Each student will take home their very own 11" x 14" painting on artist's canvas! [Read More]