CalBG's new Bird and Butterfly Garden was created out of the destruction from an enormous windstorm in January 2022. Over the past year, a tangle of damaged vegetation has been transformed into a lush new Garden area dedicated to the intertwined relationships between California's native plants and the animals that live amongst them. With interpretive signage, shady sitting areas, and the flexible Outdoor Classroom space right next door, the Bird and Butterfly Garden will provide year-round opportunities for celebrating plant and animal interactions.The celebration kicks off with our Grand Opening Weekend on June 22 & 23, 2024! All Grand Opening Weekend activities are free with admission to the Garden.

Saturday, June 22 Schedule
(All classes and activities located in the Bird and Butterfly Garden / Outdoor Classroom unless otherwise noted).

11 AM - 4 PM: Arts & Crafts, Expert Booths, Activity Sheet, and more
11 AM: Landscaping for Butterflies Class
12:30 PM: California Native Milkweeds Class
2 PM: Native Plants Are For the Birds Class
4 PM: Artist Talk: Craig Burrows on Floral Fluorescence and "What the Bees See"
5 - 6:30 PM: Opening reception / cocktail hour for Floral Fluorescence Photography Exhibit in the Sage Gallery

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