Community Calendar

For millennia, people have been coming together outdoors to sit on the earth among birdsong and wind whispering through trees. Each class will have a few minutes of gentle qigong-like movements to release tension, guided mindfulness meditation, and a short wisdom teaching to apply to your everyday life. There are benches to sit on or you can recline in the grass and gaze at the sky. Because we are practicing outside in a public garden, the practice will be open and inclusive of the environment and all of the possible distractions. It will be good practice for life! This class will explore topics such as staying steady in uncertain times, the interconnected, abundant nature of this world, and the cultivation of gratitude and other positive psychological states.

"The subject of Death and Dying and how to meet it with consciousness and grace will be addressed with the award winning film “THE LAST ECSTATIC DAYS’ presented at Spirit House Center in Fort Bragg on Friday August 15th at 6:30 pm. Aditit Sethi, the hospice physician in the film, along with Jay Brown and Kim Rosen will be offering kirtan, poetry, meditation and sharing.

For a deeper dive into this subject, Kim Rosen. will present an immersive alchemy of poetry, music, writing and guided exploration on Saturday, August 16th from 1 - 5, at Spirit House, For more information visit spirithousehealing.org "

Join MCBG Horticulturist, Phoebe Hanson, to learn flower arrangement techniques and how you can create a cut flower garden at home. She will touch on the topics of soil preparation, garden planning, and irrigation, and will focus much of the class on various floral designs, and arranging impressive bouquets. From the beginning stages to harvest, Phoebe will share tips for crafting a garden you can cut from and create stunning bouquets and floral displays. By the end of this hands-on workshop, you should have the skills and inspiration to create beautiful arrangements, start planning a cut flower garden, and walk away with a stunning bouquet of blooms to brighten up your home.

Join seasoned yoga instructor Tracey Green for All-Levels Mindful Flow Yoga encircled by towering cypress and the melodies of nature... the birds, the bees, and the mighty ocean. All levels are welcome in this class, which combines safe alignment with dynamic movement and creative sequencing. You’ll find restorative moments and snapshots of sculpting intensity. This 60-minute class aims to support you in slowing down, tuning into your intuition, cultivating physical health and psychological well-being using postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama) with the goal of developing a grounded, focused, and peaceful mind.

THE DETAILS
This class will be held outdoors, so please be prepared for the weather with appropriate layers.
Rain, soggy conditions, or temperatures below 40°F cancel – check this web page or the Facebook event for cancellation notices.
Please bring your own mat, all props you like to practice with, a towel, sunscreen, and drinking water. There are a limited number of yoga mats available to borrow.
Plan to arrive at the Gardens' entrance by 11:30AM to allow plenty of time to reach the Event Lawn, the class will begin promptly at noon.
To reach the Event Lawn stay on the South Trail (veer left) and breeze past the Dahlia Garden, you will arrive at the Event Lawn in a flash

ADMISSIONS & CLASS FEE
The class fee is $15 per participant plus Gardens general admission.

Pay admission at the Gardens' main entrance. MCBG Members enter for free.
The $15 class fee will be collected by the instructor when you reach the Event Lawn (cash, check or Venmo).
Rain, soggy conditions, or temperatures below 40°F cancel – call 707-964-4352 x 101 for cancellation notices.
Yoga will not be available on the following days during the 2025 season: June 29, August 3, September 7

All are welcome to our Transformational T'ai Chi Chih Circle. Experience endless opportunities for vibrant health and overall well being,. Improve breathing, balance, enthusiasm and joy.!

Drum Class 5:45-7pm then followed by Dance Class 7-8:30pm

~We study the same rhythm in both classes to learn it both with the drum and then the dance and study it for a full month to have the opportunity to ingrain.

~Come to drum class and follow it by dancing the same rhythm or stay and drum for the dance class. All people, all levels, all bodies are welcome

For millennia, people have been coming together outdoors to sit on the earth among birdsong and wind whispering through trees. Each class will have a few minutes of gentle qigong-like movements to release tension, guided mindfulness meditation, and a short wisdom teaching to apply to your everyday life. There are benches to sit on or you can recline in the grass and gaze at the sky. Because we are practicing outside in a public garden, the practice will be open and inclusive of the environment and all of the possible distractions. It will be good practice for life! This class will explore topics such as staying steady in uncertain times, the interconnected, abundant nature of this world, and the cultivation of gratitude and other positive psychological states.

Join seasoned yoga instructor Tracey Green for All-Levels Mindful Flow Yoga encircled by towering cypress and the melodies of nature... the birds, the bees, and the mighty ocean. All levels are welcome in this class, which combines safe alignment with dynamic movement and creative sequencing. You’ll find restorative moments and snapshots of sculpting intensity. This 60-minute class aims to support you in slowing down, tuning into your intuition, cultivating physical health and psychological well-being using postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama) with the goal of developing a grounded, focused, and peaceful mind.

THE DETAILS
This class will be held outdoors, so please be prepared for the weather with appropriate layers.
Rain, soggy conditions, or temperatures below 40°F cancel – check this web page or the Facebook event for cancellation notices.
Please bring your own mat, all props you like to practice with, a towel, sunscreen, and drinking water. There are a limited number of yoga mats available to borrow.
Plan to arrive at the Gardens' entrance by 11:30AM to allow plenty of time to reach the Event Lawn, the class will begin promptly at noon.
To reach the Event Lawn stay on the South Trail (veer left) and breeze past the Dahlia Garden, you will arrive at the Event Lawn in a flash

ADMISSIONS & CLASS FEE
The class fee is $15 per participant plus Gardens general admission.

Pay admission at the Gardens' main entrance. MCBG Members enter for free.
The $15 class fee will be collected by the instructor when you reach the Event Lawn (cash, check or Venmo).
Rain, soggy conditions, or temperatures below 40°F cancel – call 707-964-4352 x 101 for cancellation notices.
Yoga will not be available on the following days during the 2025 season: June 29, August 3, September 7

All are welcome to our Transformational T'ai Chi Chih Circle. Experience endless opportunities for vibrant health and overall well being,. Improve breathing, balance, enthusiasm and joy.!

Drum Class 5:45-7pm then followed by Dance Class 7-8:30pm

~We study the same rhythm in both classes to learn it both with the drum and then the dance and study it for a full month to have the opportunity to ingrain.

~Come to drum class and follow it by dancing the same rhythm or stay and drum for the dance class. All people, all levels, all bodies are welcome