Upcoming events
Most of our Hillside Gardeners of Montclair monthly meetings feature a speaker from the community on a subject of interest to the group. Other events, such as garden and nursery visits, are scheduled periodically.
2025-2026 MEETING SCHEDULE
Meetings are held at the Joaquin Miller Community Center in Oakland
September 23: Tea, 2 - 4 PM
October 28: 11:30 AM - 2 PM
November 18: 10:30 - 12:00, Crafter's Alley; 11:30 AM - 2 PM Meeting and speaker
December 9: 10:30 - 11:45 AM, Wreath making; 12: PM, Catered Holiday luncheon
January 27: 11:30 AM - 2 PM, New member appreciation
February 24: 11:30 AM - 2 PM
March 24: 11:30 AM - 2 PM
April 28: 11:30 AM - 2 PM
May 26: 11:45 AM - 2 PM, Annual Salad Luncheon and Awards Presentation
Speaker series
Check here for announcements of our upcoming and recent
speaker series events.
October 28, 2025
WINTER GARDENING
Presentation by
Suzanne Howard-Carter
Suzanne, the owner-manager of Oaktown Native Plant nursery, will discuss how to maintain our gardens throughout the winter.
April 22 2025
EARTH DAY
Presentation by Reenie Raschke
Casual potluck. Not paper or plastic. Bring your own plates, glasses, silverware and cloth napkin.
March 25, 2025
JOEY HANSELL
Botanical Art
Hillside Gardeners member
Joey Hansell describes the
process of accurate botanical
drawing.
February 25, 2025
TREES FOR OAKLAND
Providing trees through
volunteer-based operations
Contributing to the urban forest in all of Oakland by planting and
maintaining trees.
January 28, 2025
JANET FARINA
A Flower Lover's Florist
Fresh, seasonal, artistic
floral designing from a master Bay Area florist with over32 years of experience.
November 12, 2024
DANIELE FOGEL
Yervika
Fostering Connection and
Belonging through Herbs
Herbalism is a re-orientation
toward nature, leading us to
understand that we are a part
of nature, not separate from it.
October 22, 2024
ADDISON GALAMBOS
Introduction to Bonsai Horticulture, Techniques and Art
This program is great for anyone curious about Bonsai who wants to understand what it is and how to get started.