Encinitas CA— Here are some of the events and classes taking place this month at the San Diego Botanic Garden.
Now – Monday, July 12, 2016. Daily, 9 am – 5 pm. Ecke Building. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership.
10th Annual Lung Hsiang Exhibit and Sale. The 10th Annual Lung Hsiang Exhibit and Sale features original Chinese Brush Paintings created by members of the Lung Hsiang chapter of the American Artists of Chinese Brush Painting. The exhibit and sale is open daily from 9 am – 5 pm in the Ecke Building in the Garden. The public is invited to the opening reception on Sunday, May 22 from 2 – 4 pm. Paid admission to the Garden is your admission to the reception. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/events.htm
Sunday, May 1 – Labor Day, September 5, 2016. Daily, 9 am – 5 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free admission for active-duty military and up to 5 immediate family members.
Blue Star Museum Program. The San Diego Botanic Garden is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museum program, offering free admission to all active duty, National Guard and Reserve members of the U.S. military and their families (card carrier plus 5 immediate family members). As our way of saying ‘thank you’ to the brave men and women of the U.S. Military, the Garden will begin our Blue Star program on May 1st. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/military-specials.htm
Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 9 am – 12 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $35, Non-Members $42 (Materials included in fee).
Succulent Mushroom Class. Create a beautiful succulent mushroom you make yourself! Taught by the SDBG Succulent Wreath Team. Please bring small clippers or scissors to class. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Saturday, May 7, 2016, 10 am – 4 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership.
Chocolate Festival. Spend the Saturday before Mother’s Day at San Diego Botanic Garden’s famous Chocolate Festival! Enjoy dozens of delectable chocolate tastings, demonstrations, a chocolate fountain and more. This family-friendly event also features lots of children’s activities and a variety of Mother’s Day gifts. Tasting tickets will be sold on site. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/chocolate.htm
Sunday, May 15, 2016, 9:30 am – 4 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $78, Non-Members $92.
Journaling in the Garden with Pens & Watercolor: All Levels. Learn how to paint watercolor layers and fused colors with intensity as we compose pieces of prose and art in our own personal journals inspired by the beauty of SD Botanic Garden. Instructor: Helen Shafer Garcia. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Saturday, May 28, 2016, 9 am – 4 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $59, Non-Members $71.
Digital Coloring Black & White. Join professional flower photographer Bob Bretell as he demonstrates how to convert your color photos into stunning black and white images using a variety of techniques in Photoshop Elements. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Saturday, May 28, 2016, 9 am – 3 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership.
Palm, Cycad, Bamboo and Tropical Plant Sale. This one-of-a-kind event features rare and exotic species of palms, cycads and other tropical plants provided by exceptional Southern California Nurseries. This event is co-hosted by the Palm Society of Southern California and San Diego Botanic Garden. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/plantsales-tropical.htm