Come to CalBG for a whole weekend of learning, fun and connection this May!  In addition to 20% off at the Poppy Shop gift shop and a Marigold Coffee Collective pop-up at Grow Native Nursery on Saturday and Sunday, join us for:

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 8-10TH

Grow Native Nursery Hours
9 AM to 4 PM
Nine Milkweed species available and 20% off all non-Milkweed plants. CLICK HERE to learn more; complete inventory available Thursday, May 7th.

‍SATURDAY, MAY 9TH
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Milkweed Festival at Grow Native Nursery
10 AM - 2 PM

Visit with exhibitors from Xerces Society, Lopez Urban Farm, Monarch Watch and more!  Contribute to a pollinator themed craft activity. Attend a talk by local milkweed expert Steve Bryant on California's many native milkweed species (time TBD). CalBG admission not required to visit Grow Native Nursery.

SUNDAY, MAY 10TH - Free admission for moms!
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Mother's Day Cafe in the CalBG Forest Pavilion
10 AM - 1 PM

Enjoy family friendly crafts, milkweed- and butterfly-themed decor, a photo station, and drinks for sale by Marigold Coffee Collective. Pre-order a Cheese Cave charcuterie picnic platter or a cheese-only picnic platter. The box consists of 5 proteins (3 cheeses/2 meats or 5 cheeses), Olive/Cornichon mix, mini cracker pack, Mustard, Jam, Dried Fruit, and Quicos on a pressed pulp plate. Each platter serves 2-4 people. Deadline to order picnic platters is 5 PM on Thursday, May 7th. Picnic platter order does not include admission to the Garden. Admission may be purchased separately online or at the kiosk.
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CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR GOURMET CHEESE PLATTTER.

Mother Day Artisan Market & Milkweed Sale at Grow Native Nursery
12 PM - 4 PM

Check out creations from local artists, purchase milkweed, and more! Featured vendors include: Berbo Studio, Quiet Quail Books, Seniman Calligraphy, Jars.of.Olives/Olive Gaetz, Studio Botan, and Aerides General Store.
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CLICK HERE TO RESERVE A FREE TICKET FOR MOM ON SUNDAY, MAY 10TH.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE REST OF YOUR PARTY ON SUNDAY, MAY 10TH.

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