Fwd: May Events: Haskell & Madrigal in Conversation, Photography, Perfume, Bouquets and more!

[Diane Tokugawa]

Diane

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From: UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley <gardenp...@berkeley.edu>

Subject: May Events: Haskell & Madrigal in Conversation, Photography, Perfume, Bouquets and more!

Date: April 18, 2026 at 8:01:41 AM PDT

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Programs and Events April showers bring May flowers. And an incredible line-up of programs at the Botanical Garden! We are honored to host author David George Haskell in conversation with KQED radio host Alexis Madrigal discussing the floral revelations in his newly published book. Discover the rare botanical gem that is the Siskiyou Crest of Northern California. Get special access at a Golden Hours Photography Workshop with celebrated photographer Marion Brenner. Enjoy a Tea & Bouquet Workshop with Stefani Bittner, make Natural Perfume with Slow Scent®, and more. We hope to see you, friends, and family enjoying all that is blooming at the Garden! P.S. If you haven't seen it yet, this weekend is your last chance to catch the fantastic Forest Stearns Art Exhibition, it closes Monday. MAY HOW FLOWERS MADE OUR WORLD Author David Haskell in conversation with Alexis Madrigal Redwood Grove Amphitheater Wednesday, May 20 | 5:00-6:30 pm $45 / $40 Members and UC Affiliates Supporter Level post-talk dinner meet-and-greet option! Join us for a very special evening with two-time Pulitzer Finalist David George Haskell in conversation with KQED radio host Alexis Madrigal as they explore the fascinating revelations in Haskell’s just released book How Flowers Made Our World: The Story of Nature’s Revolutionaries. In his book, acclaimed writer and biologist Haskell provides an astonishing new perspective on the history of life on this planet—with flowers setting a new course for Earth beginning some 200 million years ago—and reveals their foundational role in humanity’s future. LEARN MORE + TICKETS Berkeley Morris Dancers Sun, May 3, 12:30–1:30 pm Free with admission Enjoy this boisterous traditional English folk dance performance with live musicians to herald in spring. Learn More The Fragrant Flower Garden: Tea & Bouquet Workshop with Stefani Bittner Saturday, May 9, 10:30 am–12:00 pm $115/$95 Members Join us Mother's Day weekend for a lovely hands-on workshop as you indulge your senses in the world of herbal tea plants for your garden, kitchen and home with local landscape designer and author Stefani Bittner. Includes herbal refreshments and a take home bouquet you make yourself! Register Mother's Day at the Garden Sunday, May 10 Parking shuttle available Enjoy the beauty of the Garden on Mother's Day! We will have a free shuttle to provide extra parking from the Lawrence Hall of Science lots just uphill. Visit our Garden Shop for gorgeous gifts that support our work. Admission ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY The Exceptional Botanical Diversity of the Siskiyou Crest with Suzie Savoie & Luke Ruediger Friday, May 15, 3:00–4:00 pm Free, donations welcome In honor of National Endangered Species Day, the Garden is pleased to host members of the Siskiyou Crest Coalition to take us on a photographic journey of the extraordinary plant diversity of this Northern California region. Along the ridges, slopes and canyons of the Siskiyou Crest, from Mt. Ashland to the Smith River, are 31 officially designated Botanical Areas that are recognized for their concentrations of rare species, exceptionally rich and diverse floras, or plant communities rarely found in an undisturbed condition. Come discover this incredible ecoregion that contains 65% of California’s native plant species. Register May Butterfly Walk Wednesday, May 20, 2:00–3:00 pm $20/$14 Members The butterflies are out! Find a variety of these pollinators as our guides share facts about lifecycles and caterpillar host-plant relationships. Register Golden Hour Photography Workshop with Marion Brenner Sunday, May 17, 4:30–7:30 pm $150/$125 Members Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from award-winning garden photographer Marion Brenner with access to photograph in the Botanical Garden after-hours. Ms. Brenner is one of the leading photographers of garden landscapes and architecture and her work has been featured in numerous books and publications, including Landscape Architecture Magazine, Gardens Illustrated, The New York Times, Dwell and Garden Design. Register Slow Scent® Natural Perfumery Workshop Saturday, May 23, 10:00 am–2:00 pm $130/$125 Members Take a scent journey with Jessica Mennella as you learn the foundations and techniques of natural perfumery using the Slow Scent® method developed by renowned perfumer Mandy Aftel. You will explore 18 exquisite botanically-derived scents and by the end of the workshop, you will have created your own signature perfume to take home. Register Plein AiR Patrol with Forest Stearns Friday, May 22, 9:15–11:30 am Free with membership/admission The Garden is thrilled to continue to host Artist in Residence Forest Stearns for his monthly meet-up to engage in a regular practice of outdoor drawing/painting inspired by the Garden collections. All levels, including first-timers, encouraged. Members only during 9:15–10:00 am Members hour. Explore membership. Register Carnivorous Plant Sale Don't miss – 1 weekend only! Members early access: Thursday, April 30, 5:00-6:00 pm General Public:  Friday, May 1–Sunday, May 3 10:30 am-4:30 pm LEARN MORE Monthly Programs Sick Plant Clinic Have an ailing plant? Let our clinicians help diagnose. Sat, May 2, 9:15–11:30 AM Rental Open House Host a memorable personal or work event at the Garden. Sunday, May 17, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Taiji and Qigong with Elizabeth McAnally, PhD A gentle practice for all levels out in nature. Friday, May 15, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Support our mission to develop and maintain a diverse living collection of plants, support teaching and worldwide research in plant biology, further the conservation of plant diversity, and promote public understanding and appreciation of plants and the natural environment. DONATE VISIT I JOIN I COLLECTIONS I LEARN I GIVE

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