Announced on: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025
Holiday Fun with a Purpose - Register Now for the Native Plant Wreathing Weekend!
The Friends of the Ahart Herbarium are partnering with the Gateway Science Museum and Cultivating Place to host two spectacular holiday gatherings celebrating native plants, community, science and these longstanding and much-needed North State institutions.
~ All Proceeds to benefit the Ahart Herbarium & Gateway Science Museum ~
CHOOSE BETWEEN an evening party at the Gateway, or an afternoon at the Ahart:
Saturday evening, Dec 6, 5 - 8 pm in the galleries at the Gateway Science Museum
Dress up, sip some Sierra Nevada, Cordi Wine, or Mulled Cider/Chai and Make A Difference at the Gateway Science Museum. Enjoy good community, catered appetizers, music, a silent auction, and let us guide you in crafting your own fresh, native plant wreath or sprig for your holiday home using pre-cut greenery. A wonderful date to get in the holiday swing with style. Register for this party on the Gateway Museum website: https://www.csuchico.edu/gateway/events/wreathing-weekend-2025.shtml
Sunday afternoon, Dec 7, 1 - 4 pm in the Ahart Herbarium, Holt Hall at Chico State
Dress in your comfy garden garb, grab your gloves and clippers and enjoy the array of colors, textures, and fragrances of California plants in this popular wreath workshop at the Ahart Herbarium. Space is limited so register SOON to save your seat. You'll feel inspired by the plants, and people (like the Friends) doing good work. Register for this workshop on the Friends of the Ahart Herbarium website to reserve your spot: https://friendsoftheahartherbarium.org/workshops-and-events