Events at the Gardens

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens hosts plant sales, art exhibits, educational workshops, bird-watching walks, botanical lectures, fundraisers, and more. Many of our classes and workshops have limited space. A 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 and check the Ongoing Events page for those activities that repeat on a weekly or monthly basis. For photos from recent past events, please go to the Past Events page.

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!

Meditation

Friday, June 6, 2025 through Friday, September 26, 2025

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

Yoga

Sunday, May 4, 2025 through Sunday, September 28, 2025

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]

Birdhouse Auction 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025 through Wednesday, August 6, 2025

The Friends of the Gardens (FOG) annual Birdhouse Auction will run May 31 through August 6. Wouldn't you like to add a special addition to your garden while helping the Gardens flourish? [Read More]

Nature Walks

Saturday, February 15, 2025 through Saturday, July 19, 2025

Come explore the Gardens' natural history and learn to think like a naturalist! [Read More]

Fruit Tree Pruning

Sunday, July 20, 2025 through Sunday, July 20, 2025

Summer pruning is a great way to increase your fruit and ease winter maintenance. This class will help you to optimize performance from your fruit trees! [Read More]

Art in the Gardens

Saturday, August 2, 2025 through Sunday, August 3, 2025

The 32nd annual Art in the Gardens (AIG) at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens will take place on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3. [Read More]

Build a Bouquet

Saturday, August 16, 2025 through Saturday, August 16, 2025

Join MCBG Horticulturist, Phoebe Hanson and learn flower arrangement techniques and how to create a cut flower garden at home. [Read More]

iPhone Garden Photography

In this fun, hands-on workshop, participants will go beyond the basics and learn how to bring their unique vision to life—whether they are capturing everyday moments, stunning landscapes, or expressive portraits. [Read More]

Ongoing Activities

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 through Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Weekly guided tours, yoga, meditation, and T'ai Chi Chih. Monthly Birdwatching, Nature Journaling, and Friends of the Gardens meetings. [Read More]

Festival of Lights

Friday, November 28, 2025 through Sunday, December 21, 2025

This unique light show is 100% original and lovingly handmade with unique displays created by MCBG staff and volunteers. [Read More]