Mathias Botanical Garden
Upcoming Events
Botany Brown Bag with Vikram Tamboli
Thu 3/12 • 12PM - 1PM PDT
La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive
Join us on Thursday, March 12 from 12-1 pm at La Kretz Garden Pavilion for another installment of Botany Brown Bag. Vikram Tamboli will give a talk titled "Seeds of Power: Poisoning, Ritual Dance and Afro-Indigenous Knowledge in the Americas." "Seeds of Power" restrings the frayed history and geography of an obscure technology, ankle rattles and girdles made of toxic seeds of the Thevetia or yellow oleander plant. Make sure to bring your lunch! This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required!
Botanical Garden Tour
Sat 3/21 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive
Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join a Garden Guide for a free tour of the Botanical Garden on March 21 at 10 am. You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.
Botanical Garden Tour
Sat 4/4 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on April 4 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You'll hear stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes. This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required.
Nature Play Day
Sat 4/4 • 10AM - 1PM PDT
La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive
Join the Garden on Saturday, April 4 from 10 am to 1 pm for a day of outdoor fun! Explore scenic trails, discover local plants and wildlife, and participate in our Pollinators in Action activity to learn about pollinators. Don't miss the Carnivorous Plant Encounter to meet insect-eating plants, and take part in our nature scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize. Whether your child is a nature enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, this event offers an exciting way to connect with the outdoors! This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required!
Botanical Garden Tour
Sat 4/18 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on April 18 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You'll hear stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes. This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required.
Botanical Garden Tour
Sat 5/2 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on May 2 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You'll hear stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes. This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required.