Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens offers everything from colorful displays to thunderous waves.
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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is a unique botanical treasure that can only be maintained, strengthened and shared with support from people like you.

18220 North Highway One Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707)964-4352

08/06/2026

🐦‍⬛ Just ONE WEEK LEFT to Bid! 🪶

Do not miss your chance to take home a one-of-a-kind handcrafted birdhouse while supporting the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens!

The Friends of the Gardens Birdhouse Auction is in its 20th year and has raised more than $100,000. Every bid helps our nonprofit Gardens continue to grow, bloom, and inspire. Browse the creative designs, place your bids, or grab your favorite with a “Win It Now” option before it is gone.

🪶 Bidding ends Thursday, August 13 at 8:00 PM.
Bid now: https://www.gardenbythesea.org/events/birdhouse-auction (link in bio)

What a wonderful weekend! 🌿🌊Thank you to our incredible community for making another Art in the Gardens summer fundraise...
08/03/2026

What a wonderful weekend! 🌿🌊

Thank you to our incredible community for making another Art in the Gardens summer fundraiser such a success.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to our generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, hardworking staff, and everyone who attended.

Thank you to the talented artists, musicians, cultural dancers, and aerial artists who filled the Gardens with creativity, energy, and inspiration. Thanks to our local wineries, breweries, distilleries, and food vendors for creating a delicious celebration of our region.

Together, we created something truly special while supporting this extraordinary botanical treasure and helping ensure it continues to inspire, educate, and connect people with the beauty of nature for years to come.

Thank you for helping our Gardens—and all those who love and care for them—bloom. 🌿

EVENT SPONSORS
George and Ruth Bradford Foundation . Redwood Investments . Garton Tractor . Friends of the Gardens (FOG) . North Coast Brewing Company
The Coast KOZT FM . Highway 20 Feed The Beachcomber Motel . The Coast Cinemas

Community Foundation of Mendocino County – Meredythe G. & Clayton C. Daley, Jr. Family Fund
Further Reach Internet . Redwood Waste Solutions . Sea Rock Inn
Deep Valley Security . Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation . Mendocino College
Mendocino Solar Service . Rossi Building Materials . Savings Bank of Mendocino County
Thompson’s PortaSeptic Service
BLICK Art Materials

TASTING SPONSORS
BARRA of Mendocino . Bee Hunter Wine . Frey Vineyards . Graziano Family of Wines
Handley Cellars  . McNab Ridge Winery . Meyer Family Cellars
SEAWOLF Wines . Winesong
North Coast Brewing Company . Schnaubelt Distillery

BAR SPONSORS
Domaine Anderson . Husch Vineyards . Meyer Family Cellars
Navarro Vineyards & Winery . Pennyroyal Farm . Roederer Estate
Scharffenberger Cellars  . North Coast Brewing Company . Witching Stick Wines

It’s the final day of Art in the Gardens!Don’t miss your last chance this year to experience the Mendocino Coast Botanic...
08/02/2026

It’s the final day of Art in the Gardens!

Don’t miss your last chance this year to experience the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens’ annual summer fundraiser!

Stroll through stunning summer blooms, discover the work of more than 50 talented artists, enjoy delicious local food, and sip your way through some of Mendocino County’s finest wines, craft brews, and spirits. Best of all, every ticket supports the Gardens and helps plants, people, and nature thrive.

🎶 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM La Onda
🌊 1:15 PM to 12:15 PM Shabaldano Pomo Dancers
🎶 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM Mama Grows Funk

🍷 Tasting Tickets include sips from BARRA of Mendocino, Bee Hunter Wine, Frey Vineyards, Graziano Family of Wines, Handley Cellars, SEAWOLF Wines, Winesong, North Coast Brewing Company, Schnaubelt Distillery all day long!

🍺 Visit the bar to purchase by the glass featuring Domaine Anderson . Husch Vineyards
Meyer Family Cellars . Navarro Vineyards & Winery
Pennyroyal Farm . Roederer Estate
Scharffenberger Cellars . North Coast Brewing Company . Witching Stick

🌮🍔 Big Earl’s BBQ . Cowlick’s Ice Cream . Happy Hermit Bakery . Little-Frosty.com. . Rhody’s Garden Café . Slam Dunk Pizza . Thanksgiving Coffee Company . Turtle Island Tacos

Join us today from 11 AM–5 PM. Tickets are available online or at the door.

🎟️ https://www.gardenbythesea.org/events/art-in-the-gardens

❤️🤍💙 America the Beautiful is blooming. This Fourth of July, celebrate with colorful gardens, cool ocean breezes, and th...
07/04/2026

❤️🤍💙 America the Beautiful is blooming. This Fourth of July, celebrate with colorful gardens, cool ocean breezes, and the simple joy of time spent in nature. Wander winding paths, soak in the beauty of summer, and discover why the Mendocino Coast is one of America’s most treasured landscapes.

The Gardens are open today. Happy Fourth of July!

06/30/2026

Our agave bloom just keeps getting more spectacular! Towering nearly 20 feet tall with a plant measuring 44 feet around, branches are now unfurling from the top of the flower stalk, creating a strange umbrella of buds just waiting to burst into bloom.

This incredible stalk has been reaching skyward since early November 2025, and the show is far from over.

The agave is not the only thing blooming in the Succulent Garden this summer. With more than 150 species and cultivars, there is always something fascinating to discover.

Did you know? Nearly all succulents are flowering plants. Some bloom every year, while others wait decades before producing their spectacular flowers. From tiny blossoms to towering flower stalks like this agave, every bloom is unique and incredible.

Come explore the Succulent Garden this summer and see what is blooming!

🌿🎨 Art Explorers traded four walls for fresh air and found inspiration around every bend at the Mendocino Coast Botanica...
06/24/2026

🌿🎨 Art Explorers traded four walls for fresh air and found inspiration around every bend at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.

MCBG staff members Sarah DeAngelo and Annabel Willis joined the group for a morning of art en plein air. The artists warmed up with playful drawing exercises, including plant figure studies featuring a towering Gunnera leaf. They then created botanical drawings inspired by a colorful mix of blooms from the Perennial Garden, before slowing down for a little “nature bathing” to explore how time in nature can be a powerful tool for relaxation and mindfulness.

The morning continued with a wander through the Organic Demonstration Vegetable Garden, where Horticulturist Phoebe Hanson shared what is currently growing. Along the way, participants sampled sweet snap peas straight from the vine and delighted in watching a family of baby quail scurry through the garden beds.

It was a joyful reminder that creativity flourishes when we slow down, look closely, and let nature lead the way.

Art Explorers is a Fort Bragg nonprofit creative arts program and progressive studio that empowers neurodivergent adults and adults with physical disabilities through artistic expression, community, and creative exploration. We are honored to partner with organizations like Art Explorers that help make creativity, connection, and the healing power of nature accessible to all. 💚

06/22/2026

🎨🌿 The event of the summer! 🌿🎨
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens will come alive with art, music, delicious food, local wine and craft brews, and breathtaking summer blooms during Art in the Gardens on August 1–2.

Browse more than 50 talented artists, enjoy live entertainment, stroll through spectacular dahlia displays, sip by the ocean, and experience the beauty of the Gardens at the height of the season. It is the perfect summer weekend on the Mendocino Coast.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://www.gardenbythesea.org/events/art-in-the-gardens

Purchase in advance and make plans to join us for one of the North Coast's favorite summer traditions. Every ticket supports the Gardens and helps care for this 47-acre coastal gem, as well as plant conservation, free and low-cost educational programs, community outreach, and public access to one of the Mendocino Coast's most treasured destinations.

We cannot wait to celebrate with you!

🪶🎨 Birdhouse Auction is back at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens!Now in its 20th year, Friends of the Gardens (lovingly...
06/19/2026

🪶🎨 Birdhouse Auction is back at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens!

Now in its 20th year, Friends of the Gardens (lovingly known as FOG) presents this beloved annual tradition featuring whimsical, handcrafted birdhouses created by talented local artists and volunteers. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and ready to bring charm, creativity, and a little coastal magic to your home or garden.

Bidding is open online, and you can also view the birdhouses on display right here at the Gardens through the summer. It is a joyful way to support a great cause while discovering truly unique works of art.

Bid, browse, and fall in love with your favorite feathered abode! Every dollar spent helps support the Gardens and the programs, projects, and spaces our community enjoys all year long.

🪶✨ Bid Now: https://www.gardenbythesea.org/events/birdhouse-auction

06/15/2026

Some of the MCBG crew was out and about in the Bay Area last week! We were thrilled to participate in the annual conference of the American Public Gardens Association, connecting with public garden professionals from across North America and beyond.

Eight MCBG staff members attended the conference, with several sharing their expertise through presentations and panel discussions.

This group had the opportunity to visit the Gardens of Golden Gate Park, Filoli, the Gardens of Alcatraz, and more. Thanks to all from APGA and these stunning public gardens for putting together this botanical and historical dream.

The conference provided a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from industry leaders, showcase the innovative work happening here, and gather fresh inspiration to bring back to Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. We returned energized, inspired, and excited to put new ideas into practice as we continue to grow as a garden, community resource, and destination for all. 🌿✨

06/14/2026

🐝 TODAY AT NOON! 🌼

Tickets are still available for a guided field walk with renowned biodiversity explorer and naturalist Damon Tighe. Discover the fascinating world of pollinators as you learn how to spot and photograph bees, butterflies, flies, beetles, and more. Bring your phone or camera and pick up tips for capturing the photos needed for identification. You’ll also explore the surprising role floral scents play in attracting different pollinators.

Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or simply curious about the buzzing life around you, this is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, observe closely, and connect with the small but mighty creatures that help our gardens — and our planet — thrive.

🎟️ Get your tickets while they last!
https://www.gardenbythesea.org/learn/pollinator-walk

📸 Cover photo by MCBG Volunteer, Mike Pociecha

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18220 N Highway 1
Fort Bragg, CA
95437

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+17079644352

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