Curator's Seasonal Fall Walk

Fri · Oct 30·11 AM – 12:30 PM·Sonoma Botanical Garden (Quarryhill), 12841 HWY 12 Glen Ellen, CA 95442

Guided autumn walk at Sonoma Botanical Garden led by curator Michael Wenzel showcases vibrant foliage, late‑blooming perennials, berries and seed pods; $10 members, $20 non‑members, admission included.

Sun · Nov 1·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Sonoma Botanical Garden (Quarryhill), 12841 HWY 12 Glen Ellen, CA 95442

Volunteer‑led tour explores Asian and California native sections of Sonoma Botanical Garden (Quarryhill), free for members and included with admission for non‑members.

Thu · Nov 5·12 PM – 1 PM·Sonoma Botanical Garden (Quarryhill), 12841 HWY 12 Glen Ellen, CA 95442

A botanical briefing on Japanese maples with garden supervisor Steven Pitsenbarger at Sonoma Botanical Garden’s Quarryhill, $10 members/$20 non‑members, includes admission.

Sat · Oct 31·11 AM·Tilden (Berkeley): Nature Area

Explore bizarre plant galls in Tilden Nature Area, then craft costume accessories and parade them on a green carpet, with required parent participation, all ages.

Sat · Oct 31·11 AM·San Jose

Eco-friendly Halloween activities at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo include a Creepy Crawly Critter Show, costume parade, crafts, games, animal encounters, and enrichment, free with General Admission.

Fri · Oct 23·9 AM – 12 PM·Sonoma Botanical Garden (Quarryhill), 12841 HWY 12 Glen Ellen, CA 95442

Volunteer Workday (Sonoma Botanical Garden, Quarryhill) — Weed, mulch, and garden maintenance with the SBG Horticulture Team; tools, training, and admission provided.

Sat · Oct 24·10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Sonoma Botanical Garden (Quarryhill), 12841 HWY 12 Glen Ellen, CA 95442

Nature journaling workshop with naturalist Sarah Reid offers sketching, blind contour drawing, mapping and watercolor basics while walking through Sonoma Botanical Garden; $17 members, $32 non‑members, admission included.