In-Person Event. Admission Fee.
This intermediate herb walk is crafted for those who have attended an herb walk in the past, have some experience in native plant identification or botany and are ready to deepen their knowledge of native plants, with a special focus on evergreens.

In-Person Event. Free.
Join CompostLA for a relaxing morning in community. Exchange or simply share any extra plants or seeds you might have. We’ll meet under the olive trees and enjoy coffee together—feel free to bring something tasty to share.

In-Person Event. Free.
Santa Monica Mountains Fund, the official partner nonprofit at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, is hosting a free narrowleaf milkweed giveaway! This giveaway is made possible through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).

In-Person Event. Free.
Join SamoFund in their native plant nursery for a morning-early afternoon of nursery work, helping to process cuttings, transplant seedlings, sow seed flats, weed, water and fertilize over 50,000 plants being grown for local restoration purposes.

In-Person Event. Free.
Build your local community and join the nationwide movement to give back to your parks and make sure everyone can enjoy the outdoors.

In-Person Event. Free.
A special screening of From Soil to Soul: Food Justice in LA — a powerful short film that delves into the heart of food justice and community-led food sovereignty initiatives in Los Angeles.

In-Person Event. Admission Fee.
join a guest wisdom keeper Marilee Kuhlmann of the Urban Water Group, and Marna Currie, an Advanced EFT Practitioner, Wellness Coach and Reflexologist for a transformational experience. Our Friday sessions start with a delicious, homemade plant-based lunch and networking. Then we settle in the garden for introductions, a wisdom talk, and onto a rotating practice like meditation, EFT tapping, and breathwork to relax and inspire holistic health.

In-Person Event. Free.
Join us for a short, 3 hour focus on native plant volunteer work where you'll learn a little, and help a lot! Meeting at the Rancho Sierra Vista native plant nursery, Propagation Thursdays focus on one or 2 specific plant species every week, and is best suited for folks who are looking to improve their native plant horticultural and growing skills.

In-Person Event. Admission Fee.
Join us for an exciting Saturday of plant shopping, supporting small businesses, and chill vibes at The Hella Plants Market in LA! This event is highly anticipated and sure to be big, featuring all your favorite plantreprenuers and an amazing collection of vendors, alongside common and rare plants, succulents, and more.

In-Person Event. Sliding Scale Admission Fee.
Herb Club LA's Our beginner's herb walk is designed for those new to herbalism, botany, and anyone who feels drawn to reconnect with the land. This walk invites you to explore the rich diversity of native plants and learn how to identify them, all while deepening your connection to the natural world.

In-Person Event. Free.
ADULT WALK 8:30 A.M. – Beginner and experienced, 2-3 hours. Species range from 40 in June to 60-75 during migrations and winter. CHILDREN AND PARENTS WALK 10:00 A.M. - One hour session.

In-Person Event. Admission Fee.
In this class, we will explore the world of small-scale water gardening, focusing on how to create and maintain a beautiful and sustainable water garden using native California plants.

In-Person Event. Free.
Santa Monica Mountains Fund, the official partner nonprofit at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, is hosting a free narrowleaf milkweed giveaway! This giveaway is made possible through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).

In-Person Event. Free.
Join LA Compost as they break out the microscope for some live soil microscopy, and encounter the microorganisms living in our soils and compost.

In-Person Event. Admission Fee.
Explore ways to cultivate our physical and emotional wellbeing with evidence-based mindfulness practices. When we tend to ourselves with moment-to-moment awareness and loving kindness, we flourish. 

In-Person Event. Free.
The September meetup will mark SMM Nature Journal Club's first birthday, so they're going to return to the place where it all began, King Gillette Ranch!

In-Person Event. Admission Fee.
Our Pot Painting & Repotting workshop is super beginner friendly and quick -- perfect for folks who want to spend an evening learning a new skill with a friend or loved one in a relaxing environment.

In-Person Live Event. Admission Fee.
Brit Wray is a PhD and best-selling author who focuses on the impacts of climate anxiety, and how to over come it. She will give a short talk and Q&A about her work, preceded and followed by fun treats and activities here at the farm.

In-Person Event. Free.
Join Epic Gardening at Rohr Park in Bonita for a family-friendly day of swapping and connecting with your local gardening community. Don't miss this opportunity to cultivate your curiosity for gardening and grow your knowledge alongside like-minded individuals.

In-Person Event. Admission Fee.
Want to learn about edible plants and help the environment in the process? Did you know what we are surrounded by wild edible plants and most of them are non-native to Los Angeles and often invasive? In this class, you'll learn about the countless local plants that you can use for food, many of them can be found in your backyard and are considered weed.

In-Person Event. Free.
Santa Monica Mountains Fund, the official partner nonprofit at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, is hosting a free narrowleaf milkweed giveaway! This giveaway is made possible through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).

In-Person Event. Free.
Discover how to properly water your waterwise or California native plants, keeping them healthy, beautiful, and long lived.

Online Class. Free.
Learn about the beauty and importance of California native plants!

In-Person Event. Free.
Join us for a special evening exploring the need for seed banking. Patrick Emblidge, Seed Program Manager at the Mojave Desert Seed Bank, will guide participants on an educational journey into the importance of seed banking for the protection of Mojave Desert flora. He will discuss the foundational importance of plants to the ecosystem, plant restoration, and explain the details and ethics of seed banking.

The talk and Q&A will be followed by a short tour of the Mojave Desert Seed Bank.

Online Event. Free.
Learn how Kathy Kramer created a fantastic California Native Plant Tour, now celebrating 20 years! And then Kathy will give us a virtual tour of her garden in the East Bay, and tell us about the birds, butterflies, and caterpillars she has seen in her garden. 

In Person Event. Free.
The Community Soil Lab is a space for community members to learn about soil health through a whole ecosystem perspective integrating biology, chemistry, physical properties, and community knowledge 🪱🧪🥼🌱

Join SAMOFund for a morning-early afternoon of nursery work, helping to process cuttings, transplant seedlings, sow seed flats, weed, water and fertilize over 50,000 plants being grown for local restoration purposes.