Service Learning
![2024 ServiceLearning RonOrpitelli 110624 Filoli Horticulture Production Manager Jackie Salas leads a talk in the Family Orchard for Service Learning volunteers on how to prepare a garden for Spring.](https://filoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_ServiceLearning_RonOrpitelli_110624-scaled.jpg)
Preparing for Spring
Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
February 4, 6, & 8, 2025
9am–12pm
Filoli’s Service Learning is a chance for the local community to give back to the Historic Estate. Volunteers will learn about various gardening topics through guided instruction. Help us prepare the Formal Garden by working with Filoli’s Horticulture Team and learn firsthand how to care for your garden before the arrival of Spring.
Cost: Free; Participants receive free admission to Filoli on the day of the program.
*Service Learning on Thursday, February 6 has now moved to Wednesday, February 5.
Mulch Madness
Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
March 4, 6, & 8, 2025
9am–12pm
Filoli’s Service Learning is a chance for the local community to give back to the Historic Estate. Join Filoli’s Horticulture Team as they get a head start on spring cleaning by weeding and mulching the Formal Garden. Through guided instruction by a Filoli expert, volunteers will learn new tips and tricks for cleaning their own garden at home.
Cost: Free; Participants receive free admission to Filoli on the day of the program.
Trails
Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
April 1, 3, & 5, 2025
9am–12pm
Filoli’s Service Learning is a chance for the local community to give back to the Historic Estate. Nestled against the Santa Cruz Mountains, Filoli’s Natural Lands are enjoyed by thousands of guests every year and are home to a variety of flora and fauna. We'll start the day with a guided hike and then clear trails of brush and obstacles so they are open and easy to navigate. Learn more about Filoli’s nature trails during a talk from a Filoli expert, our Natural Lands Manager.
Cost: Free; Participants receive free admission to Filoli on the day of the program.
Summer Prep
Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
April 29 and May 1 & 3, 2025
9am–12pm
Filoli’s Service Learning is a chance for the local community to give back to the Historic Estate. Volunteers will work with the Filoli Horticulture Team to weed and mulch the Formal Garden and prepare the beds for summer beauty. Learn firsthand from experts on how to choose plants for sustainability, endless color, and ease of care.
Cost: Free; Participants receive free admission to Filoli on the day of the program.
Corporate and Youth Groups
Now booking for 2025 corporate and youth groups!