Tuesday, April 28 - Book Discussion: 'How Can I Help?: Saving Nature With Your Yard'

Tuesday, April 28 from 1-3pm. Book Discussion with Historic Garden League’s Natalie Patchell. Natalie will discuss Doug Tallamy's book How Can I Help?: Saving Nature With Your Yard. Please join Natalie in the discussion of what might be the next step in your ecological journey! Many of us want to take part in conservation efforts but question how to begin and Tallamy offers reasonable suggestions. He has many other books, too, so join us whether you have read a chapter or not from any of his books! Limited seating. Location: Cooper Adobe Museum's Skylight Room. First-come, first-served. FREE.
Location: Cooper-Molera Adobe | Museum Skylight Room
Saturday, May 9 - Floral Workshop with Katarina Ruiz of Solstice Florals

Saturday, May 9 from 11am-2pm ~ Mother's Day Weekend.
~SOLSTICE FLORALS x KURT OVIEDO X COOPER-MOLERA ADOBE ~
Come create beautiful floral arrangements with floral artist Katarina Ruiz of SOLSTICE FLORALS. Participants will be guided through creating custom floral arrangements to take home.
All vases will be handmade by renowned ceramic artist KURT OVIEDO, an indigenous artist with an incredible gift for creating ceramic arts. This will all be hosted inside the historical COOPER-MOLERA ADOBE, we will weave culture, nature and history together at this incredible event!
Location: Cooper-Molera Adobe | Museum Skylight Room
Fees: FLORAL WORKSHOP (SINGLE TICKET): $130.00 or FLORAL WORKSHOP (DOUBLE TICKET): $220.00
Register Here.
Artwork by @leorangeldesign

Mondays at 10:00am with Liana Olson, Senior Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Class location: garden level or indoor Skylight Room (weather-permitting). Drop in for one-class or pay for a 6-session class series.
Tai Chi for Beginners was designed by Dr. Lam and his team of tai chi experts. This Tai Chi program is learner-friendly and is based on the most popular Yang style 24 Forms. The Beginners set gives students an easy-to-learn format that leads to a solid foundation. The program takes learners on an enjoyable journey to better health and harmony through the power of tai chi, building in steps that incorporate warm-ups, Qigong, stepping exercises, foundation movements, and exploring the connections between movements. Tai Chi principles are introduced in each session. It is both a safe and a satisfying program. To learn more, watch the video, Anyone Can Learn Tai Chi, here.
What to Prepare:
-Please wear comfortable, well-fitted shoes and dress in layers.
-Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign class waiver and sign-in.
Fees:
$10 (drop-in fee) or $48 for a 6-session class pass. Pay instructor directly.
Note: No class on Tuesday, May 12.
Join us for Qigong in the Cooper Gardens! Tuesdays at 11:00am with Michelle Polkabla of Ocean Body Works will offer an hour-long Qigong session.
Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice “that combined gentle movements, breath-work, and meditation to cultivate balance, harmony, and vitality in the body, mind, and soul…”.
$15 per class. Pay instructor directly.
No experience necessary. All physical levels are welcome. Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in. Entrance is through Munras Avenue or Polk Street gates.
Street parking or metered lots available.
Venue Rental
To inquire about renting our Historic House Museum or Garden Spaces, please contact our main line at:
831-259-4513, email: KLee-Garcia@savingplaces.org or complete Event Inquiry Form here.






