Upcoming Classes and Walks
Explore & Enjoy Mushrooms at Meerkerk Gardens & Forest, hosted by Kyle Ostermick-Durkee, Fungi Specialist
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 (approx.)
Join Kyle Ostermick-Durkee, a fungi specialist, as he hosts one of Meerkerk Gardens most popular programs to explore the mushrooms of our legacy forest lands.
With Kyle’s expert guidance see and experience:
● the important roles fungi play in the forest and garden ecosystem
● evidence how fungi break down organic material
● how fungi help other plants absorb nutrients from the soil
● identifying features of mushrooms, where to find them, and other fungal facts
Enjoy the quiet wonders of the late Autumn season at Meerkerk Gardens, and experience the beauty of nature at this contemplative time of the year!
This program starts at the Welcome Center at the Gatehouse and lasts approximately 1.5 - 2 hours. Dress for the weather in warm layers, water resistant shoes, hats, and gloves. Walks may be cancelled due to high winds.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
The cost is $20 per person.
Class is limited to 20 participants so sign up soon!
Relax & Restore Walk at Meerkerk Gardens
Friday, November 28, 2025 1:00 – 2:30 (approximately)
Enjoy the quiet wonders of the early winter season with a guided walk through the curated gardens and legacy forest at Meerkerk Gardens. Experience the beauty of nature at this reflective time of the year!
Evergreen trees and foliage, wildlife, colorful berries, and even a few rhododendrons in bloom are some of the wintertime treasures our docents will show you.
This led walk starts at the Welcome Center at the Gatehouse and lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Dress for the weather in warm layers, water resistant shoes, hats and gloves. Walks may be cancelled due to high winds.
The cost is $15 per person. Children under 13 are free.
Winter Solstice Walk at Meerkerk Gardens
Sunday, December 21, 2025 1:00 - 2:30 (approximately)
Experience the beauty of nature at the darkest time of the year!
This led walk starts at the Welcome Center at the Gatehouse and lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Dress for the weather in warm layers, water resistant shoes, hats and gloves. Walks may be cancelled due to high winds.
The cost is $15 per person. Children under 13 are free.
New Year’s Day Walk at Meerkerk Gardens
Thursday, January 1, 2026 1:00 - 2:30 (approximately)
Start your year off right with exercise and fresh air! Bring joy to your new year by being in nature.
This led walk starts at the Welcome Center at the Gatehouse and lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Dress for the weather in warm layers, water resistant shoes, hats and gloves. Walks may be cancelled due to high winds.
The cost is $15 per person. Children under 13 are free.
Love Nature Walk at Meerkerk Gardens
Sunday, February 15, 2026 1:00 - 2:30 (approximately)
Enjoy your love of nature and the peacefulness of winter. Bring somone you love and share a special time together. You might even see a few sprouts of early spring if you look closely.
This led walk starts at the Welcome Center at the Gatehouse and lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Dress for the weather in warm layers, water resistant shoes, hats and gloves. Walks may be cancelled due to high winds.
The cost is $15 per person. Children under 13 are free.
Group Tours
Adult group tours are available for garden clubs, senior centers, and other organizations all year round. Tours are led by trained docents and are tailored to the Garden’s seasonal features, the group’s special interests, and the physical requirements of the group. The length of the tour is 1.5 to 2 hours. Cost is $15 per person, with a minimum fee of $100. Comfortable covered walking shoes and sun or rain protection are advised, depending on the time of year. Please complete the attached form at least two weeks before your intended visit so we can plan and accommodate your needs. We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible with a call or an email.
If you have questions, email gardeninfo@meerkerkgardens.org