Calendar of Events
All events are by appointment except for our Annual Open Gardens Day in June!
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Nature Journal: Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
All levels of experience are welcome—$ 35 to register.
Nature Journaling Pipevine Swallowtails and their Host Plant!
Nature journaling is more than just a creative way to connect with nature. It is also a powerful tool for learning. In this class, we will combine sketches, notes, and hand-drawn diagrams to delve into the fascinating world of Pipevine Swallowtails at Hallberg Butterfly Gardens! Participants will get the opportunity to observe and record directly in their own journals, like the first naturalists. Guidance will be given on nature journaling tips and drawing techniques, but the focus will be on each participant being their own scientist and artist. By the end of the class, you will have several journal pages filled with notes, sketches, and observations.
Here are some reasons why you should be excited about this class:
Limited group size=go deeper, less distraction!
One of a kind location=legacy of conservation and accessible biodiversity close to town
Balance between structured lesson and exploration=learn from Marley and discover for yourself!
This is what we will cover in the class:
Basic biology of Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies and their relationship to their host plant
Nature journaling basics
How to draw even if you think you can’t
How to cultivate curiosity and creativity in your journal
Required Supplies:
Journal or sketchbook with multimedia paper
Pen or pencil
Clothing and layers for outdoors and sun: hat, sunscreen, water bottle, comfortable shoes, etc
Highly recommended:
Close focus binoculars and/or magnifying glass
Watercolors or colored pencils
Any other art supplies that you feel comfortable using in the field
A folding chair
Chocolate or other snacks
Marley has been teaching nature journaling for over 10 years and he is committed to using nature journaling to help save the world’s threatened biodiversity. He has led hundreds of nature journaling trips in person, nature journaled on 3 continents and created over 500 videos about nature journaling online.
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Nature Journal
This is not a class but a self-guided event! Guests are invited to draw, paint, or write independently in the Gardens. After signing up for this event, you are welcome to come and go as you please between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm.
Public (street) Parking is required with a 5mn walk into the Gardens (contact if requiring accessible alternative).
Guided Tour
Learn about the butterfly life cycle and the History of the Gardens from an informative guide. Guests will be greeted at our information kiosk by a Hallberg Docent (tour guide). A gate code is required to enter the gardens. The gate code is sent by email after booking an appointment.
April - June
Friday - Saturday
start time 11 am
Duration: 1hr to 1hr 30mns.
For groups of more than 10 people, please contact us to schedule.
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
25th Open Gardens Day
Free & no appointment required!
Join us for our 25th annual celebration and plant sale! We will have mostly native plants for sale, including several host plants (caterpillar food), Dutchman’s pipevine, milkweed, and a broad selection of seasonal nectar plants (butterfly food). At our guest table, we will have an up-to-date map and garden information. Walk along our trails for bird, butterfly, and wildflower sightings with knowledgeable docents throughout the Gardens. Book sales, crafts for kids, and a flute quartet will be playing near the Gravenstein apple orchard. At the historic barn, we’ll have an education center with a display of common butterfly host plants, Sonoma State University’s Entomology department’s insect display and interactive learning materials about the conservation of pollinators. We hope to see you there!
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Nature Journal
This is not a class but a self-guided event! Guests are invited to draw, paint, or write independently in the Gardens. After signing up for this event, you are welcome to come and go as you please between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm.
Public (street) Parking is required with a 5mn walk into the Gardens (contact if requiring accessible alternative).
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Moth Night - 6th Annual
On the first night of National Moth Week 2023, guests are invited to walk the Gardens’ trails under a waxing gibbous moon.
The event is not a guided tour but will be hosted by our Curator, Meghan Ashley Peterman.
After a Welcome Orientation, guests are free to come and go as they please—with the company of a Moth Night event map. Stroll the garden trails, join scheduled events, or follow Meghan as she explores! Our UV light stations typically see “the peak” of moth activity between 10 pm and 11 pm, but we understand if you leave early for bed!
Visit our Moth Night page for more information.
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Nature Journal
This is not a class but a self-guided event! Guests are invited to draw, paint, or write independently in the Gardens. After signing up for this event, you are welcome to come and go as you please between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm.
Public (street) Parking is required with a 5mn walk into the Gardens (contact if requiring accessible alternative).
Nature Journal
This is not a class but a self-guided event! Guests are invited to draw, paint, or write independently in the Gardens. After signing up for this event, you are welcome to come and go as you please between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm.
Public (street) Parking is required with a 5mn walk into the Gardens (contact if requiring accessible alternative).
Nature Journal
This is not a class but a self-guided event! Guests are invited to draw, paint, or write independently in the Gardens. After signing up for this event, you are welcome to come and go as you please between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm.
Public (street) Parking is required with a 5mn walk into the Gardens (contact if requiring accessible alternative).
Guided Tour
Learn about the butterfly life cycle and the History of the Gardens from an informative guide. Guests will be greeted at our information kiosk by a Hallberg Docent (tour guide). A gate code is required to enter the gardens. The gate code is sent by email after booking an appointment.
April - June
Friday - Saturday
start time 11 am
Duration: 1hr to 1hr 30mns.
For groups of more than 10 people, please contact us to schedule.
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Guided Tour
Learn about the butterfly life cycle and the History of the Gardens from an informative guide. Guests will be greeted at our information kiosk by a Hallberg Docent (tour guide). A gate code is required to enter the gardens. The gate code is sent by email after booking an appointment.
April - June
Friday - Saturday
start time 11 am
Duration: 1hr to 1hr 30mns.
For groups of more than 10 people, please contact us to schedule.
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Nature Journal
This is not a class but a self-guided event! Guests are invited to draw, paint, or write independently in the Gardens. After signing up for this event, you are welcome to come and go as you please between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm.
Public (street) Parking is required with a 5mn walk into the Gardens (contact if requiring accessible alternative).
Guided Tour
Learn about the butterfly life cycle and the History of the Gardens from an informative guide. Guests will be greeted at our information kiosk by a Hallberg Docent (tour guide). A gate code is required to enter the gardens. The gate code is sent by email after booking an appointment.
April - June
Friday - Saturday
start time 11 am
Duration: 1hr to 1hr 30mns.
For groups of more than 10 people, please contact us to schedule.
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Spring Plant Sale
April 27th & 28th from 9 am-4 pm—all by appointment due to parking restrictions.
A current list of plants for sale can be found one month before the sale on our website’s “Our Nursery “ page. You can also visit this page to see example lists of past plant sales.
We focus on CA native plants suited to support our local pollinators, especially butterflies & moths.
After finishing your appointment at the nursery, feel free to take a self-guided tour of the garden.
Spring Plant Sale
April 27th & 28th from 9 am-4 pm—all by appointment due to parking restrictions.
A current list of plants for sale can be found one month before the sale on our website’s “Our Nursery “ page. You can also visit this page to see example lists of past plant sales.
We focus on CA native plants suited to support our local pollinators, especially butterflies & moths.
After finishing your appointment at the nursery, feel free to take a self-guided tour of the garden.
Guided Tour
Learn about the butterfly life cycle and the History of the Gardens from an informative guide. Guests will be greeted at our information kiosk by a Hallberg Docent (tour guide). A gate code is required to enter the gardens. The gate code is sent by email after booking an appointment.
April - June
Friday - Saturday
start time 11 am
Duration: 1hr to 1hr 30mns.
For groups of more than 10 people, please contact us to schedule.
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Books and Barns
Books & Barns is a new literary reading series featuring writers sharing their best work in barns, shacks, along the backroads, on top of rocks and occasionally from a gaggle of canoes on the river when the season is right. Our first event will kick off in the historic barn and orchard at Hallberg Butterfly Gardens. Come spend an afternoon listening to story, poetry, & music.
Books & Barns first reading will be featuring Mahea Campbell, Wana Shue, Tomas Moniz, Jess D. Taylor, Kelly Gray and Dani Burlison. The lovelies of Sorry Not Sorry (Lorelle Saxena and Ursa Born) will be playing their magic music after the reading. The butterfly sanctuary will be popping- if you haven’t been, it’s a special place where insects, critters, and people intersect.
This event is Free, and Registration is not Required.
See you then! Doors open at 530, and the reading begins at 6 p.m.
Guided Tour
Learn about the butterfly life cycle and the History of the Gardens from an informative guide. Guests will be greeted at our information kiosk by a Hallberg Docent (tour guide). A gate code is required to enter the gardens. The gate code is sent by email after booking an appointment.
April - June
Friday - Saturday
start time 11 am
Duration: 1hr to 1hr 30mns.
For groups of more than 10 people, please contact us to schedule.
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Guided Tour
Learn about the butterfly life cycle and the History of the Gardens from an informative guide. Guests will be greeted at our information kiosk by a Hallberg Docent (tour guide). A gate code is required to enter the gardens. The gate code is sent by email after booking an appointment.
April - June
Friday - Saturday
start time 11 am
Duration: 1hr to 1hr 30mns.
For groups of more than 10 people, please contact us to schedule.
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal, pruning, propagation, seed collecting, trail maintenance & more!
Reach out to Evan, our garden manager, with questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” for a weekly description of the garden tasks each workday - garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal • Pruning • Propagation and seed collecting • Trail maintenance & more!
Reach out to Evan, our garden manager, with questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” for a weekly description of the garden tasks each workday - garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal • Pruning • Propagation and seed collecting • Trail maintenance & more!
Reach out to Evan, our garden manager, with questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” for a weekly description of the garden tasks each workday - garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal • Pruning • Propagation and seed collecting • Trail maintenance & more!
For questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” reach out to Evan, our Garden Manager. garden.hallberg@gmail.com
Garden Workday
Learn about butterflies and their habitat while tending the Gardens!
We welcome all levels of experience—garden tools are provided (you are also welcome to bring your favorites if you have them). Bring your hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and drinking water.
Tasks include Invasive plant removal • Pruning • Propagation and seed collecting • Trail maintenance & more!
Reach out to Evan, our garden manager, with questions or to be added to our “Garden Workdays Email List” for a weekly description of the garden tasks each workday - garden.hallberg@gmail.com