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Event Calendar

    Good4u: Can Your Food Choices Save the Planet?

    Good4u: Can Your Food Choices Save the Planet?

    Registration opens January 23. Join the Garden and our partner, Natural Grocers, to explore a variety of health & earth-conscious topics. Good4u classes are free; registration is recommended to help us best prepare a top-notch experience. How can one person influence change in the face of such a problem? Farmers who raise animals on managed...

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    • Date
      Apr 22, 2025
    • Time 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Learning Herbs: Lavender

    Learning Herbs: Lavender

    Learning Herbs – Lavender Join us for a relaxing and interactive evening exploring the wonderful world of herbs! Each session focuses on a specific herb, offering a unique opportunity to learn, create, and enjoy in a warm, welcoming environment. Our expert instructor will guide you through the herb’s properties, practical uses, and tips for growing...

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    • Date
      May 2, 2025
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Drawing in the Garden: Rose Garden

    Drawing in the Garden: Rose Garden

    Discover and polish your drawing skills at the Garden! Bring your favorite portable medium and explore a new artistic focus each month. Our award-winning artist instructor will start with a demonstration, then answer questions and provide tips and one-on-one attention throughout a free-drawing session. We will end by gathering to share our experiences and drawings. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class! 

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    • Date
      May 3, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Explore Brazilian Movement & Music

    Explore Brazilian Movement & Music

    This 4-session introductory series will take you on a historical and cultural journey through northeastern Brazil’s roots and popular expressions! Join us to explore the relationship between rhythm, movement, music, and cultural identity in this introduction to 4 popular expressions: Samba de Roda, Samba Reggae, Maculelê, and Capoeira Regional. Samba de Roda has its roots...

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    • Date
      May 7, 2025
    • Time 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Gentle Yoga: May

    Gentle Yoga: May

    Join our all-level yoga class and experience the joy of movement while improving flexibility and strength. This guided yoga session is perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, helping you stretch your muscles, loosen tight joints, and awaken your mind and body. After class, enjoy full-day access to the Garden, where you can explore lush...

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    • May 7, 2025
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  |  Class #1
    • May 14, 2025
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  |  Class #2
    • May 21, 2025
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  |  Class #3
    • May 28, 2025
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  |  Class #4
    Discover Ikebana: Unconventional Materials

    Discover Ikebana: Unconventional Materials

    Discover the timeless beauty of Japanese floral arrangement – ikebana – in our welcoming classes led by an internationally-certified instructor. Whether you’re trying ikebana for the first time or you’ve been practicing for years, our sessions are designed for all experience levels. Here’s what to expect during each class: Begin with an introduction to the...

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    • Date
      May 9, 2025
    • Time 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    Discover Forest Bathing: May

    Discover Forest Bathing: May

    Discover the art of Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, a Japanese practice that immerses you in the healing beauty of nature. Through mindfulness and your senses, you’ll learn to relax, recharge, and connect with the natural world around you. This enriching class begins with an introduction to the principles of shinrin-yoku, followed by personal time in...

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    • Date
      May 10, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Botanical Cyanotypes

    Botanical Cyanotypes

    After immersing yourself in the cyanotype process under the guidance of our expert instructor, you’ll find yourself looking at the natural world through a new lens. The beauty of this technique lies not just in its simplicity but also in its ability to capture the intricate details of plant life in stunning monochromatic hues. As...

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    • Date
      May 17, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Creative Explorations: Floral Watercolor

    Creative Explorations: Floral Watercolor

    Explore new artistic media and techniques through plant-based projects with a fun and inspiring local artist. These monthly classes are appropriate for all experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Reawaken your creative spirit with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free approach to art! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden...

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    • Date
      May 20, 2025
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Rooted: Somatic Grounding & Sound Bath

    Rooted: Somatic Grounding & Sound Bath

    In this restorative workshop, we’ll explore the power of mind-body somatic grounding practices to reconnect with our bodies, nurture a sense of safety, and cultivate trust in our inner wisdom. Set in the peaceful surroundings of the gardens, this session invites you to journey inward, finding stillness and support through guided practices, meditation, and reflection....

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    • Date
      May 22, 2025
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM