Lakewold Gardens
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Saturday April 20 6:00am - 8:00am PDT
Volunteer Work Party: Annual Color Prep
Veteran volunteer planting memorial oak treesLet’s have some fun and prepare the formal box parterre beds for their summer annuals. We will be removing the pots of spring bulbs, pulling the odd weed, and topping off the beds with fresh soil. Work will involve bending, l......More
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Sunday April 21 3:00am - 4:30am PDT
Remembering Our Roots Forest Immersion
Take a break from daily stress and rejuvenate your whole self with this intentionally slow-paced experience that connects you to Lakewold’s natural wonders. Horticulture Engagement Specialist Brianna Ybarra will guide you through a series of thoughtful prompts that enco......More
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Sunday April 21 6:00am - 7:00am PDT
Behind the Scenes Tour: Intentional Habitat Creation
Our monthly Behind the Scenes Tours are casual walks hosted by Lakewold staff and explore specific topics related to the plant collection, design elements and garden practices. Space is limited to 12 participants. Ticket price includes admission so participants are free......More
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Sunday April 21 7:00am - 9:00am PDT
Volunteer Work Party: Earth Day Celebration - Habitat House Reinstallation
Veteran volunteer planting memorial oak treesOur bug hotels were being hit by our irrigation system. Help the team relocate the houses to a location where the critters can stay dry. Work involves digging, bending, lifting, squatting and raking. You wear sturdy shoes we ......More
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Friday April 26 4:15am - 5:15am PDT
Friday Drop-in Tour
Join us Friday mornings for a guided tour of the gardens! Each drop-in tour is led by a volunteer guide who customizes it to the party’s interests. Tours last approximately one hour, and total walking distance is about a mile. Ticket price includes admission so particip......More
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Sunday April 28 3:00am - 6:00am PDT
Veterans Painting Group with Charles Burt
Artist Charles Burt leads oil painting class for veterans of the Lakewood community at Lakewold Gardens every 2nd and 4th Sunday. Visit our Veterans Art Center Page for more information. Contact [email protected] to RSVP.
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Sunday April 28 6:30am - 8:30am PDT
Crafting from the Gardens: Bee Hotels
Create art from nature! Horticulture Engagement Specialist Brianna Ybarra will lead participants in projects using items found in and around Lakewold Gardens. Help our little winged friends by creating a safe place for the next generation to overwinter. Using bamboo fr......More
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Thursday May 2 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Remembering Our Roots Forest Immersion
Take a break from daily stress and rejuvenate your whole self with this intentionally slow-paced experience that connects you to Lakewold’s natural wonders. Horticulture Engagement Specialist Brianna Ybarra will guide you through a series of thoughtful prompts that enco......More
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Friday May 3 4:15am - 5:15am PDT
Friday Drop-in Tour
Join us Friday mornings for a guided tour of the gardens! Each drop-in tour is led by a volunteer guide who customizes it to the party’s interests. Tours last approximately one hour, and total walking distance is about a mile. Ticket price includes admission so particip......More
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Saturday May 4 5:00am - 7:00am PDT
Volunteer Work Party: Plant Our Summer Annuals in the Parterres
Veteran volunteer planting memorial oak treesIt is fun to watch how the parterres transform from one season to another. Let us teach you tricks of the trade for quick planting and help us make the magic happen. Work involves bending, squatting, kneeling, digging and rak......More
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Saturday May 4 8:00am - 10:00am PDT
Music from Home: Music by Black Composers Active in the United States
Lakewold Gardens is pleased to present: Sounds of the Homelands for the 2024 Music from Home season. Each concert program features the music of a particular cultural terroir, brought to life in the garden by renowned performers for selected performances. Throughout the ......More
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Sunday May 5 3:00am - 4:30am PDT
Remembering Our Roots Forest Immersion
Take a break from daily stress and rejuvenate your whole self with this intentionally slow-paced experience that connects you to Lakewold’s natural wonders. Horticulture Engagement Specialist Brianna Ybarra will guide you through a series of thoughtful prompts that enco......More
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Sunday May 5 6:00am - 8:00am PDT
Volunteer Work Party: Right of Way Weeding
Veteran volunteer planting memorial oak treesDo you love to pull every last little tiny weed and relish a clean bed? Then join the relaxing fun. We might not whistle while we work, but we do a fair bit of storytelling. Work involves squatting, kneeling, sitting, and sma......More
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Sunday May 5 6:30am - 8:30am PDT
Crafting from the Gardens: Pressed Flower Earrings
Create art from nature! Horticulture Engagement Specialist Brianna Ybarra will lead participants in projects using items found in and around Lakewold Gardens. Looking for a gift for your mom or just something nice for yourself? Look no further! Come make a beautiful set......More
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Wednesday May 8 11:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Figure Drawing
These casual sessions provide an opportunity for artists to come together to practice their figure drawing skills with a live model. Artists (18+ years) of all levels are invited to practice and share their skills with fellow artists. Each session features nude studies ......More
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Thursday May 9 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Remembering Our Roots Forest Immersion
Take a break from daily stress and rejuvenate your whole self with this intentionally slow-paced experience that connects you to Lakewold’s natural wonders. Horticulture Engagement Specialist Brianna Ybarra will guide you through a series of thoughtful prompts that enco......More