ONGOING CLASSES, TOURS AND EVENTS...
Below is a listing of events that occur periodically. Some are offered weekly, others biweekly. Each of the listings will detail the time, place and frequency.
Walter Andersen Nursery, Pt. Loma Gardening Class
Learn a variety of gardening tricks every Saturday morning by attending a free class at Walter Andersen Nursery’s Pt. Loma Nursery. Please contact the store for a schedule of events.
When: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m., every Saturday
Where: Walter Andersen’s Pt. Loma, 3642 Enterprise St., San Diego
More Information: www.walterandersen.com
Walter Andersen Nursery, Poway Gardening Class
Come join others at Walter Andersen’s Poway store for a free, weekly seasonal garden lecture. Please contact the store for a schedule of events.
When: 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., every Saturday
Where: Walter Andersen’s Poway, 12755 Danielson Court, Poway
More Information: www.walterandersen.com
Water Conservation Garden Classes
The Water Conservation Garden provides a number of entertaining, information-packed courses covering the most topical gardening topics and presented by skilled and knowledgeable experts. Please contact the Water Conservation Garden for program details and any applicable fees.
When: Contact for program-specific times.
Where: 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon
More Information: www.thegarden.org, 619-660-0614, x10
Walks, Tours & Garden Events
Quail Botanical Gardens Tour
Come and meet at the Visitor's Center for a weekly tour of the Quail Botanical Gardens. No reservations required. Free with admission.
When: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., every Saturday
Where: Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
More Information: www.qbgardens.org
Quail Botanical Gardens: Children’s Events
The Quail Botanical Garden offers a number of events specially designed to entertain and educate children and their caregivers. Please contact Quail Botanical Gardens for a complete listing of their scheduled events.
When: Ongoing—contact for program-specific times.
Where: Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
More Information: www.qbgardens.org
Water Conservation Garden Tour
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College.
When: Every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon
More Information: www.thegarden.org
CNPS Native Plant Walk
Join landscape architect and member of the CNPS San Diego Chapter Kay Stewart for a two-hour, easy walk into Tecolote Canyon and back. Along the way you’ll study and learn about the plants. This guided walk is free.
When: 9 a.m.–11 a.m., first Sunday of the month
Where: Tecolote Canyon Nature Center, 5180 Tecolote Road, San Diego
More Information: www.cnpssd.org
Buena Creek Gardens Free Garden Tour
Join garden staff for this free, monthly garden tour.
When: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., second Saturday of each month
Where: Buena Creek Gardens, 418 Buena Creek Rd. San Marcos
More Information: www.buenacreekgardens.com
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum and Garden
Come visit the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum’s exquisite Asian garden.
When: 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday
Where: San Diego Chinese Historical Museum and Garden, 404 3rd Ave., San Diego
More Information: www.sdchm.org/garden
Balboa Park Events
San Diego Zoo
Visit the world famous San Diego Zoo for Plant Days and Orchid Odyssey.
When: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., third Friday of each month
Where: San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.sandiegozoo.com
San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden
Enhance your well-being with a visit to this Japanese-style garden, There is a $4 fee for adults, $2.50 fee for Seniors (55+), children and military with I.D. .
When: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday
Where: San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Road, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.niwa.org
Balboa Park Offshoot Tours
Learn about Balboa Park’s plants as volunteer horticulturists lead visitors on free, one-hour themed walks. (Inclement weather and low-turnout cancels the tour.)
When: 10 a.m., every Saturday
Where: Balboa Park Visitor Center, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.balboapark.org
Balboa Park Interpretive Walks
Join volunteer-guides on this free, history-oriented walk through Balboa Park.
When: 1 p.m., every Tuesday
Where: Balboa Park Visitor Center, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.balboapark.org
San Diego Natural History Museum Canyoneer Walks
Join trained volunteer guides on a local canyon walks. There is a $2 fee.
When: Times vary; check website for specific event details
Where: Locations vary; check website for specific event details
More Information: www.sdnhm.org/canyoneers
Contact Us!
Do you have an event, class or meeting that you’d like to let California Garden readers know about? If so, please email calendar@sdfloral.org or sdfloral@gmail.com with your group’s name, the meeting date and time, meeting place, any applicable fees, event program and contact information.
You may also submit the above information via regular mail, sent to Calendar Editor, San Diego Floral Association, 1650 El Prado Room 105, San Diego CA 92101. Space is limited, so please get in touch today to ensure inclusion!
The deadline for the upcoming Jul/Aug 2009 issue is May 10, 2009; the deadline for the Sept/Oct 2009 issue is June 10, 2009.
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