Encinitas CA— Events and Classes for November 2019 at the San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, in Encinitas.
Volunteer Information Session
Friday, November 8, 9:30 am – 11:30 am. Ecke Building. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free.
Volunteer Information Session. Have you been thinking of volunteering at the Garden? Join us at our next Volunteer Information Session to learn about the many opportunities the Garden offers! Contact Volunteer Manager Jill Gardner at [email protected].
Events
Daily, NOW – April 2020, 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 sculptures from 10 regional artists set against the beautiful backdrop of the San Diego Botanic Garden. Take a self-guided tour with the Garden’s Sculpture Map. All sculptures are for sale and a portion goes to benefit the Garden. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/sculpture.htm
Classes
Saturday, November 9, 9 am – 1 pm, San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members $45; Non-Members $54. Fees include materials.
Miniature Holiday Succulent Tree Workshop. Design a delightful succulent tree for your dining room, entry table or as a wonderful holiday gift! Taught by San Diego Botanic Garden’s Wreath Team. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Sunday, November 10, 9 – 11 am. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $32, Non-Members $40.
Forest Bathing. Shinrin-yoku or Forest Bathing is a way of connecting people to nature and is popular in Japan and Korea. This innovative programming is trending in gardens and nature reserves across the country. Come and try it for yourself! Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Sunday, November 10, 10 am – 12 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $20/Non-Members: $24. Plus a $38 per student materials fee on the day of class.
Orchid Kokedama. Kokedama is a traditional Japanese Living Art form where moss is used as a container for a plant – in this case an orchid! Come have fun at this interesting and hands-on workshop! Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Saturday, November 16, 1 – 30 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $45/Non-Members: $54. Plus a $20 per student materials fee on the day of class.
Sunflowers – Beginners Acrylic Painting Class. Learn how to mix colors with acrylic paint and create a beautiful sunflower field painting. No drawing skills required! All supplies are included. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
About San Diego Botanic Garden
Named as one of the “Top 10 Botanic Gardens in North America” by USA TODAY/10Best.com, 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, 5,000 plant species 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 high desert. Four miles of trails wind through 29 uniquely themed gardens including the acclaimed Hamilton Children’s Garden, with fun areas to play in for kids of all ages including Toni’s Tree House.