Bloom with Pride Walk

In celebration of Pride Month, join a welcoming guided experience at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. This program includes a one-hour interpretive walk through the Gardens, followed by a relaxed gathering and ice cream social at the Vegetable Garden.
As we move along the Garden paths, we will explore the remarkable ways gender and sexual diversity appear throughout the plant and animal world. Nature has a far more expansive story to tell than many expect, and this walk invites curiosity, reflection, and discovery.
The program concludes with a sweet finish, featuring ice cream generously provided by Rhody’s Garden Cafe.
While enjoying dessert, guests will join a conversation and book signing with special guest Hunter Rook, founder of Rowdy Ferret Design. Hunter is the illustrator and lead author for the GENDER book Project. He lives in Caspar with his human family, 6 dogs, 40 sheep, and 2 goats.
A celebration of nature, identity, and community, this program offers space to learn, connect, and enjoy the Gardens in full bloom.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER: www.gardenbythesea.org/learn/pride-walk

REGISTRATION
This walk is free with regular Gardens admission, which is included in the registration fee. Current MCBG Members can join for free (sign in to activate your discount and save your spot)! We offer a range of discounted admission options—including rates for military guests, seniors, and individuals with an EBT card—so that the Gardens remain as accessible as possible.
Registration for the walk can be made in advance online or in The Garden Store. All fees are non-refundable unless the walk has been canceled or rescheduled by the Gardens. Proceeds support our nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.