Education Program
Geek out on gardening and nerd out on nature with us!
The footprints of our educational endeavors are ubiquitous throughout the Gardens. From a one-hour eye-opening tour of the grounds to our two-day Mushroom ID 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 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.
Member Discounts
All Gardens Members receive free or discounted access to our workshops and walks. Find out more about these perks and consider becoming a Member today!
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 volunteer@gardenbythesea.org, or call 707-964-4352 ext. 117.
Sprouts Educational Program
Sprouts Self-Guided Exploration
Grab a Sprouts backpack at the Gardens entrance and take the whole family on a relaxing journey through the Gardens as you learn to "breathe like a tree" from your leaves to your roots or practice "Bunny Breathing".
More about Sprouts
Get outside and learn with SPROUTS! Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is offering a series of self-guided learning opportunities for children (best suited for K-6). Sprouts activities include handouts and sometimes fun tools to help kids dive into a variety of topics, including birdwatching, nature breathing, whale watching, pulley systems, getting to know trees, and more. All activities will be available in English and Spanish. These activities are available with regular Gardens admission.
Sprouts Program Sponsors
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast, Coast Hardware & Radio Shack, Community First Credit Union, DeLucia Family Fund of The Community Foundation of Mendocino County, Linda and Paul Dutcher, Harvest Market, Kay and Bruce Leaman, Kate Erickson LPL Financial, Liz O’Hara and Steve Lane, Out of This World, Redwood Investments, Savings Bank of Mendocino County, Soroptimist International of Fort Bragg, Marilynn Thorpe
Contact us
If you have any questions about our Education Program or classes, call us at 707-964-4352 ext 113 or email education@gardenbythesea.org. Please contact administration@gardenbythesea.org with any accessibility questions.
