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.

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Docent Training

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 through Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Our annual Docent Training is just around the corner and we want you! The Gardens is seeking enthusiastic garden lovers, who also love people, and to lead tours of children and adults in the exploration and observation of one of our community’s greatest treasures, the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. [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]

Call for Artists – Art in the Gardens

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 through Monday, March 24, 2025

The Gardens invites artists of all mediums to submit an application to exhibit at the 32nd annual Art in the Gardens, a juried art show and summer festival. [Read More]

AIG T-shirt Contest

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 through Monday, March 31, 2025

We are calling all designers to help us create a fun Art in the Gardens t-shirt for all our visitors to rock this year! [Read More]

Call for Sculptures

Monday, January 27, 2025 through Monday, March 31, 2025

Now accepting entries for the Sculpture Exhibit at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. [Read More]

Rhododendron Walks

Friday, March 7, 2025 through Friday, April 25, 2025

Join us this spring for a guided Rhododendron Walk at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens each Friday in March and April at 1PM. [Read More]

Dahlia Care

Saturday, April 5, 2025 through Saturday, April 5, 2025

Join Janie Notmeyer on Saturday, April 5 and learn to grow dazzling dahlias. [Read More]

Sprouts Activities

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 through Monday, March 31, 2025

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is offering a series of self-guided activities for families. All activities will be available in English and Spanish. [Read More]

Rhododendron Show

Saturday, May 3, 2025 through Sunday, May 4, 2025

The 46th annual John Druecker Memorial Rhododendron Show will be held at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. [Read More]

Rhodies 101

Saturday, May 17, 2025 through Saturday, May 17, 2025

Grow rhododendrons like a pro! Learn proper planting and plant medium, fertilizing, pruning, as well as disease and pest control. [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

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]

Festival of Lights

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

Ongoing Activities

Friday, May 5, 2023 through Sunday, December 31, 2023

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