Service Learning
Filoli's Service Learning program provides a free learning experience on a variety of topics, such as horticulture and garden tips and tricks, combined with an opportunity to volunteer to support Filoli. Enjoy time with family and friends, meet new people, be immersed in the beauty of Filoli, and give back to this treasured community resource through service.
There are no minimum requirements or minimum hours of service. Children are welcome to participate. Anyone is able to sign-up for just one program or as many as you like.
Preparing for Spring
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Saturday, February 7, 2026
9am–12pm
Connect with the land and give back to Filoli through our Service Learning Program. Explore a range of gardening topics through guided instruction while working with Filoli’s Horticulture Team to prepare the Formal Garden for spring—learning essential techniques to ready your own gardens for springtime!
Cost: Free; Participants receive free admission to Filoli on the day of the program.
Mulch Madness
March 3, 5, & 7, 2026
Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday | 9am–12pm
Give back to Filoli while getting your hands in the soil. Join the Horticulture Team as they kick off spring with hands-on weeding and mulching in the Formal Garden. With expert guidance, you will learn valuable gardening tips and tricks to bring new life to your own gardens at home!
Tickets: Free; reservation required.
Participants receive free admission to Filoli on the day of the program.
Trails
April 14, 16, & 18, 2026
Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday | 9am–12pm
Spend a meaningful day outdoors supporting Filoli’s Historic Estate through a hands-on Service Learning Program in its Natural Lands. Surrounded by the Santa Cruz Mountains, volunteers will hike, care for the trails, and learn from Filoli’s Natural Lands Manager about the landscapes they’re immersed in.
Tickets: Free; reservation required.
Participants receive free admission to Filoli on the day of the program.
Summer Prep
June 3, 5, & 7, 2026
Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday | 9am–12pm
Filoli’s Service Learning is a chance for the local community to give back to the historic Estate. Volunteers will work alongside Filoli’s Horticulture Team to weed and mulch the Formal Garden while preparing beds for a beautiful summer season, and learn firsthand how to choose sustainable, colorful, and easy-care plants.
Tickets: Free; reservation required.
Participants receive free admission to Filoli on the day of the program.
Corporate and Youth Groups
Now booking for 2026 corporate and youth groups!
