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Engelmann Oak Grove Guided Walks
Friday, April 28; 10am, 11am and 2pm
Registration required for members and non-members.
In celebration of National Arbor Day and the Arboretum’s 75th Anniversary, Jim Henrich, Curator of our Botanical Collections, leads this special tour and discusses the history of the oaks and the program to preserve the collection at the Arboretum.
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Hollywood at the Arboretum Walking Tours
Friday, April 14; 1pm
Registration required for members and non-members.
The Arboretum has been a location site for films since the 1930s. See the locations and hear the stories about how the Arboretum was used as a backdrop for films, television shows, commercials, and videos.
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Favorite Trees Walking Tour
Saturday, April 15; 11am
Registration required for members and non-members.
This guided walk is a great way to learn about the horticultural history of the Arboretum. Learn the stories and fun facts about our collection of magnificent trees.
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Peacock Passport
A 75th Anniversary Adventure
Our new monthly program continues with a new passport for April on the website. Use it to travel to different parts of the garden to discover various plants, animals, historic sites, and more while learning fun facts about each stop. Fun for the whole family! Get your monthly stamp on each Peacock Passport.
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Plant Information
Peacocks: Menaces or Mensches
Wednesday April 5; 1:30-2:30pm; Zoom
Free. Registration required.
Instructor: Frank McDonough
Take a closer look at the most prominent wildlife at the Arboretum: the peacock. Also featured “What’s Blooming” and “Ask a Botanist”.
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Herbs for Natural Beauty
Saturday, April 15; 10am-12pm
$35 members; $45 non-members
Registration required.
In this fun, hands-on class we will explore the world of botanical beauty through the ritual of the home day spa.
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Pruning Plumeria
Saturday, April 22; 10am-1pm
$30 members; $40 non-members
Registration required.
Instructor: Diana Donnellan
There's more to trimming a plumeria tree than simply chopping away. Learn how to correctly prune and shape your trees in this hands-on workshop.
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Adult Night Hike
Floriography: The Language of Plants.
Saturday, April 29; 7:30-9pm
$20 members, $25 non-members
Registration required. Famously repressed young Victorians, in a world before Twitter, relied on innuendos and insults sent in the form of bouquets to convey messages too unseemly for polite conversation.
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Botanical Art & Illustration
Tuesday series, April 4-25; 10am-2pm
$275 members; $295 non-members
Registration required.
Instructor: Cristina Baltayian
With an emphasis on plant observation and color theory, this class explores an exciting range of mediums, from colored pencil to watercolor.
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Plein Air Oil Painting
Sunday series, April 23-June 11; 12-3:30pm
$70 members; $140 non-members
Registration required.
Instructor: Ron Pettie
En plein air is a French expression that means “in the open air.” It is used by artists to describe the art of outdoor painting, capturing landscapes and views in natural light.
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Summer Camp is Sold Out!
We do not maintain a wait list for sold out camp weeks, however if spaces become available, they will be opened on the website for public registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Please monitor the website for any new openings.
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Birthday Parties in the Garden!
Birthday parties at the Arboretum create joyful opportunities for children to celebrate their special day with family and friends while connecting with nature. All parties include two hands-on experiences led by Arboretum educators within a private party space.
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Acorns & Oaks
Parent-Child Program
Wednesday series, April 12-May 17; 9:45-10:45am
Sunday series, April 16-June 4; 9:15-10:15am
Members: $220 per one-parent/one-child pair; non-members: $240 per one-parent/one-child pair.
This popular educational program is rooted in whole-child philosophy and developmental play.
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Nature Club
Saturday series
April 8-29; 9am-12pm
$135 members; $145 non-members
Registration required.
An enrichment program for children 5-10.
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Family Night Hike
The Birds and The Bees
Saturday, April 15; 5:30-7pm
$15 members; $20 non-members
On this fun, family-friendly adventure, we will explore the love affair between plants and their pollinators while discovering the botanic biology that makes it all possible.
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At Home Nature Adventure
Sprout House
Online, anytime; free
Making a Sprout House is a fun way for children to learn about germination while exercising their artistic and engineering skills! Sponsored in part by Edison International.
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Scouts Programs
The Arboretum’s fun, interactive programs for Cub Scout and Girl Scout groups involve garden exploration, environmental stewardship, and appreciation for all nature’s creatures.
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Goat Yoga with Hello Critter
Saturday, April 1; 10am or 11:30am
$35 members; $45 non-members
Enjoy communing with gentle goats in the garden while engaging in a fun, light-hearted session led by a certified yoga instructor.
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Sound Bath
Sunday, April 1 or 15; 3-3:30pm
$15 members; $20 non-members
Registration required.
Instructor: Jacinto Astiazarán
A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are ‘bathed’ in sound waves through the use of deeply resonant acoustic instruments like singing bowls and gongs.
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Full Moon Forest Bathing
Tuesday, April 4 or Wednesday, April 5; 6-8pm
$25 members; $35 non-members
Registration required.
On your walk, a certified guide will offer a series of guided invitations to assist you in finding your own authentic way of interacting with the land at the Arboretum.
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Tai Chi
Thursday, April 6, 13, 20, 27
9:30-11am
$20 per class members; $25 per class non-members
Instructor: Arnold Chien
Tai Chi is a martial art based on the theory of an ancient classic called I Ching. The training sessions include striking, throwing & submission techniques.
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Knitters & Makers
Friday, April 14; 6-8pm
Free; registration required.
Bring your craft materials and fiber arts (knitting, crocheting), metalwork, or even a book, and let’s hang out outside in the beautiful Arboretum for an evening of (botanical) inspiration and creativity.
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Reading the Western Landscape
Community Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 26; 7-8pm
Free; registration required.
Harlem of the West by Elizabeth Pepin Silva and Lewis Watts is about Fillmore, one of the few San Francisco neighborhoods where people of color could go for entertainment, and so many legendary African American musicians performed for friends and family.
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Support the Spring Appeal & Get Your 75th Anniversary Keepsake
The Arboretum’s Spring Appeal will be arriving in mailboxes starting in early April. This year, in celebration of our 75th Anniversary, the Arboretum has created a limited-edition, numbered Anniversary Keepsake that is our gift to donors at the $175 level. Handcrafted from the fallen coast redwood tree that Elias Jackson “Lucky” Baldwin planted to commemorate the birth of his daughter Anita, these keepsakes are available while supplies last. Only 500 were created. This one-of-a-kind keepsake features our 75th Anniversary Medallion on the front and the story of this historic tree etched on the reverse.
Your gift today celebrates the Arboretum’s 75th Anniversary and is an investment in the Arboretum of tomorrow, ensuring our gardens flourish for future generations. For those who prefer to give online and want to claim a 75th Anniversary Keepsake, please click below:
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