Alameda

Stop by the UC Master Gardeners of Alameda County booth to learn about pollinator-friendly gardening and get your questions answered. at the 25th Annual Bird and Butterfly Festival on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coyote Hills Regional Park. Enjoy a full day of fun with nature crafts,…

Learn how to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to your garden oasis. Discover plant selection, layout design, and nurturing practices that encourage these beneficial creatures to flourish in your garden sanctuary. This event is free.

Learn about adopting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) eco-friendly strategies to manage pests in your garden. Explore Integrated Pest Management techniques, emphasizing non-toxic solutions and minimizing pesticide use to promote a healthy garden ecosystem.

Join us at the Oxford Tract for a pop-up plant sale! Our tomatoes, peppers and eggplants are big, healthy and ready to go out to the garden, so stop by to purchase some on Sunday, April 6th! Credit card only. $4 per plant.

Learn the art of gardening in containers to maximize space and flexibility. UC Master Gardeners will share tips on selecting containers, choosing organic soil, and optimizing sunlight exposure for thriving plants that can be moved as needed. This event is free.

Save water while maintaining a lush garden. Understand plant water requirements, soil management, and explore efficient irrigation systems like drip irrigation. Discover how to select drought-tolerant plants for a sustainable garden.

Save water while maintaining a lush garden. Understand plant water requirements, soil management, and explore efficient irrigation systems like drip irrigation. Discover how to select drought-tolerant plants for a sustainable garden. This event is free to attend.

Hgelkultur is the German practice of creating gardening mounds using wood and other garden debris. This permaculture method attempts to replicate the nutrient cycles that occur in nature. We will be discussing methods and processes to use this technique.

Our wonderful Master Gardeners will be on-site ready to answer your gardening, plant, or pest questions! Bring photos or samples to help us identify what's happening and so we can provide more accurate information.

Roses are a garden favorite. We will be discussing how to get your rose gardens ready for winter. We'll cover some best practices as well as some of the best low-water/low-effort varieties. All events are outdoors and are subject to weather and Master Gardener's discretion.