Teach a Class

The Details

From science to art, we offer a wide variety of classes and workshops supporting environmental awareness. With what lens do you view the garden? Opportunities are available for experienced teachers and inspiring educators.

Hours of Operation

April - October classes are offered on Fridays and Saturdays. We are open between 10am and 4:30pm for tours by appointment. Class hours may extend beyond regular tour hours.

Duration

Customize as needed! Classes often last 2-4 hours. To complete the garden trails at a moderate pace with out stopping, averages 45 minutes to an hour.

Student Capacity

20 student maximum per class. Minors must have an adult chaperone.

Garden Amenities

• Drinking water is NOT provided.

• Picnic Tables: Three large picnic tables are available near the information kiosk at the entrance. Tables are under a shade structure.

• Benches are located along the garden trails.

• Trails: Most of the trails navigate dirt paths on a moderately sloped hillside. Area near entrance/restroom is flat and covered with pressed gravel—subject to minor bumps/holes from gopher activity. We are not currently ADA certified, but working on accessibility near the garden entrance each year.

• Restroom: We have one ADA portable toilet near the information kiosk. Path to restroom is pressed gravel—subject to minor bumps/holes from gopher activity.Trails are dirt paths and not currently certified as wheelchair accessible.

• Gate code is required to enter the gardens.

• Plant identification: Spring 2024 we will install plant signs associated with our self-guided brochure and plant lists from our Printables page. You can also view our online database with photo references (not a complete list of plants).

• Pollinator Plant Stand: During tours and classes we offer a hand selection of plants for sale at a self check out station at our shade house (cash, card, check, Venmo). Visit “Our Nursery” page to see the full list of plants available at our annual plant sales. If you are with an organization developing a habitat project please contact for special requests.

• Gift Shop: Our Gift Shop in the Pipevine Theater will remain closed until further notice (Barn is under restoration). A Fold-out Butterfly guide is for sale at our information kiosk for $10 (cash, check or Venmo).

• Gravenstein Apple Orchard: the orchard along the picnic tables is a part of Hallberg Butterfly Gardens. Guests are welcome to “enter at their own risk of falling apples” and explore the orchard or snack on an apple when available.

• Please visit our FAQs page for more information.

Parking

Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged.

• Garden parking is limited per appointment - 8 cars maximum (please carpool if available).

• Public (street) parking is available for extra or large vehicles with a 5 minute walk into the gardens.

• Bus parking instruction will be sent in tour confirmation email.

• Visit our Printables page to view garden/parking maps.

Pricing

The Gardens are a teaching venue with multiple options to reserve the gardens for classes.

A garden reservation fee OR a commission rate with no “out-of-pocket” costs. We love to offer free classes, but we also offer teacher commission rates determined by ticket pricing. Please inquire by filling out our class application or contacting us for more details.

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