Encinitas CA— Below is a list of events and classes for the start of the new year 2018 at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas.
Daily, January 8 – March 31, 2018, 9 am – 5 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. Ecke Building. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership.
Garden Tapestries from Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Center in Giza, Egypt. Back by popular demand are the garden-themed tapestries from the Rameses Wissa Wassef Art Center in Giza, Egypt! The Egyptian artists in this exhibit vividly celebrate the flowers of the desert, villages and Nile River in their work. These tapestries are available for purchase with most of the proceeds going to support the artists – many of whom work on these tapestries for up to 2 years! Last year, these tapestries almost completely sold out. Come early for the best selection. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/artshows.htm

Daily, NOW – April 2018, 9 am – 5 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership.
Sculpture in the Garden. This unique exhibition showcases 52 sculptures from more than 30 talented artists – including renowned local artist James Hubbell – set against the beautiful backdrop of the San Diego Botanic Garden. Take a self-guided tour with the Garden’s Sculpture Map. These beautiful pieces of art are available for purchase to display in your own garden with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit SDB Garden. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/sculpture.htm

Saturday, January 6, 2018, 3:30 – 5:30 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDBG members & general public Free. RSVP required.
San Diego Botanic Garden Annual Meeting. Come find out how your contributions to the Garden have helped us grow! Enjoy wine & cheese & a special presentation by Ari Novy, Chief Scientist at Leichtag Foundation who will speak on the importance of conservatories. The meeting is free, but as space is limited, RSVP is required. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/announcements.htm.

Classes:

Saturday, January 6, 2018, 9 am – 12 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDBG members $55; non-members $66.
Portraits, Pets, People & Beyond. Do you struggle to create beautiful family portraits – of your human or four-legged family members? Well then, we have the class for you! Sandy Zelasko from Sandra Lee Photography helps you to improve your ‘eye’ for creating a great photo in just 3 hours! Register today! Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm

Saturday, January 13, 2018, 9 am – 12 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDBG Members: $30, non-members $36. A $80 materials fee per student is also paid directly to the instructor at the class.
Living Wall/Vertical Garden. Learn the basics of planting a 10” x 20” vertical living wall made out of succulents. Living walls can be used exterior or interior with multitudes of colors, textures and sizes. Register TODAY! This class will SELL OUT. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm

Sunday, January 14, 2018, 9:30 am – 4 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDBG Members: $95, non-members $114. A student-supplied materials list is available on SDBG classes website. Please bring materials to class.
Journaling with Pens & Watercolor. Pens with watercolors are a very useful combo for journaling just about anywhere – especially an outdoor environment as spectacular as the Garden. Paint freely while dropping in color onto the wet paper surface. You’ll be stunned at the results. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm

Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 9 am – 12:30 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDBG Members: $45, non-members $54. Fee includes materials.
Succulent Mushroom. Take home a charming succulent mushroom that you make yourself in this class taught by the SDBG Succulent Wreath Team. Students should bring small clippers or scissors to class. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm

Docent Training:

First Class: Thursday, January 18, 2018, 9:30 am – 1 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. $60 fee for 8 classes. Pre-requisites required. Check our website or contact Jill Gardner at jgardner@sdbgarden.org for more information.
Docent Training. Want to meet new great new friends who share your love of gardening and learn more about San Diego Botanic Garden’s 4,000 unique plant collection? Then you’ll want to take our Docent Training classes that begin on Thursday, January 18. Pre-requisites are required as well as a small fee to cover the costs of the class. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/docent.htm.

About San Diego Botanic Garden

Named as one of the “Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Traveling For” (in 2017) by the American Gardens Association, San Diego Botanic Garden is a beautiful urban retreat nestled on 37-acres in the midst of Encinitas. Visitors enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation’s largest bamboo collection. Thanks to our mild Southern California climate, plants from all over the world thrive here. Our diverse topography provides a wide variety of microclimates giving visitors the sensation of strolling through a tropical rainforest to hiking in the desert. Four miles of trails wind through 29 uniquely themed gardens including the acclaimed Hamilton Children’s Garden.

San Diego Botanic Garden is located 230 Quail Gardens Drive Encinitas, CA 92024
www.SDBGarden.org