Saturday, January 18, 8 – 10 a.m.

 

Enjoy a fun-filled morning of exploration in nature at our Members-Only Morning! During this open-house style event, Members will get exclusive access to the Garden from 8 to 10 a.m. for free yoga classes, behind-the-scenes tours with staff, crafting in Hamilton Children’s Garden, complimentary drip coffee from our Cork Oak coffee cart, and more! 

Registration is strongly encouraged for this event, please bring your Member Card(s) and Photo ID(s) for access. Sign-up sheets for tours and activities will be available day-of and on a first-come, first-served basis. We hope you can join us! 

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Open Air Yoga

Bring your mat and experience an invigorating outdoor session surrounded by nature’s beauty in our Walled Garden. You’ll leave feeling recharged and ready to tackle the day—and you might just discover your new favorite weekly ritual!

• 8:15 a.m. (extra class!) – Open-Air yoga with sound healing. This class is walk-up only.  First come, first serve with limited availability. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. This is a special extra class just for Members.
• 9:00 a.m. – Regular weekly yoga class offering. Must pre-register by 5pm the day beforehand. No walk-ups. Save your spot with a $12 deposit on our website here. Full deposit returned to Members upon attendance. If you do not attend, the deposit will not be returned.

Tours

• Plants, Health, Wellness and SDBG – “Innovating for our Future”, 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. – Join members of our Science & Conservation team to hear how the Garden, local biomedical research organizations, and tribal communities work together to positively impact the health and wellness of plants, people, and the planet. Walk with them through our Medicinal Garden (recently opened 2023), as they share how our Science & Conservation team is leading the way in plant innovation.
• Discover the Desert Garden, 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. – Featuring a recently paved accessible pathway and vibrant plants from deserts of the world, come explore the newest addition to the Garden. Join our Horticulture team for insight into how this collection came about – from behind the scenes propagation to planting.

Hamilton Children’s Garden

Ongoing from 8 – 10 a.m. 

Members of all ages are invited to swing into Toni’s treehouse and hang at Hamilton Children’s Garden for SAPLinGS (Science, Art and Play in Garden Spaces) activities! Dive into the world of cold-weather crops, craft your very own non-edible mosaic “salad”, and sing along to a special edition of Tales ‘n’ Tunes with Grandma Kathy.

 

Additional Activites

Ongoing from 8 – 10 a.m. 

Stop by the Cork Oak Coffee cart for complimentary drip coffee and 50% off the full selection of craft coffee items; learn tips and techniques for seasonal planting and gardening with our Ask a Horticulturist talk; get the perfect shot with photo stops at some of the most Instagrammable places throughout the Garden; and stop by our Membership station on your way out to pick up a small thank you gift!