Encinitas CA— Here are some of the events and classes being offered at the San Diego Botanic Garden for the month of June.
Thursday Family Fun Night. Families are invited to pack up the kids and enjoy some outdoor fun in Hamilton Children’s Garden at San Diego Botanic Garden. Live, kid-friendly entertainment is provided each Thursday night from 6-7 pm. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/thursnight.htm
Each Thursday, June 2 – August 25, 2016, 4:30 pm – 8 pm. Hamilton Children’s Garden. 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 – a group that has been painting together for 25 years! The exhibit and sale is open daily from 9 am – 5 pm in the Ecke Building in the Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/events.htm
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.
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). Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/military-specials.htm
Now – 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.
Living Wall/Vertical Garden. Learn the basics of planting a living wall by making your own 10” x 20” wall with a variety of succulents. Living walls can be used exterior or interior with multitudes of colors, textures and sizes. One of our most popular classes… so register today! Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Saturday, June 4, 2016, 9 am – 12 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership.
Build Your Own Hydroponic Garden. Learn the principles of the hydroponic wick method by building your own sustainable garden to take home. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Saturday, June 11, 2016, 9 am – 1 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership.
The Mind’s Eye: How to use Soul Collage to Discover Your Hidden Creativity. Soul Collage is a fun and easy way to use pleasing pictures to create collaged cards, tapping into the creative mind. Anyone can do it! Come discover how the poetry of images can uncover hidden brain sources in your own mind. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Saturday, June 11, 2016, 9:30 – 4 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership.
Fairy Festival. Calling all fairies! Come celebrate spring at San Diego Botanic Garden’s annual Fairy Festival! Enjoy fairy crafts, face painting, a fairyland market, enchanted butterfly garden, pizza, ice cream and more. This family-friendly event also features entertainment with Tom Gates, playing the steel drums, and folk-music favorites Hullabaloo. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/fairyfest.htm
Saturday, June 18, 2016, 10 am – 4 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership. Small fee for crafts.
Food and Wine Pairing with the Opera Singing Chef. Chef Elizabeth’s annual food and wine pairing class features a fabulous selection of local wines and great food! This year’s menu features Sweet Tomato Bruchetta served with a crisp white chardonnay, and Slow-Cooked Italian Beef paired with a robust cabernet. For a sweet finish, a beautiful egg-rich Panettone Bread studded with dried cranberries, candied orange pieces, and pecans. Singing during each course included. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Saturday, June 25, 2016, 2 – 4 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership.