Encinitas CA— Events and Classes for October 2019 at the San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, in Encinitas.
Daily, NOW – April 2019, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Entrance is included with paid admission or SDBG membership. Sculpture in the Garden. This unique exhibition showcases 10 sculptures from 9 talented artists (mostly local!) 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
Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20, 10am – 4 pm, and Monday, October 21, 9 am – 12 pm, San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Entrance is included with paid admission or SDBG membership. Admission only $5 on Sunday, October 20 (all day) & Monday, October 21 (until 12 noon). Fall Plant Sale. Plant donations from over 100 local growers, wholesalers, retail nurseries and individuals make this one of the most interesting and diverse plant sales in San Diego County! Because our plants are donated, we can resell many of them at prices up to 75% off retail! Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/plantsale.htm
Saturday & Sunday, October 26 & 27, 9 am – 5 pm & Sunday, October 23, 10 am – 3 pm, San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Entrance is included with paid admission or SDBG membership. Cactus and Succulent Show & Sale. The Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society bring cacti and succulents from all over the world for show and sale to San Diego Botanic Garden. Pottery and additional plant vendors will also be on hand selling a wide variety of items. Judging will take place on Saturday from 11 am – 12:30 pm. Public is invited to listen in as judges make their final decisions. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/cactus.htm
Classes:
Saturday, October 5, 9 – 11:30 am. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDB Garden Members: $40/Non-members: $48.Fee includes materials. Fall Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece. Design your own succulent centerpiece using a pumpkin as the base accented with fall colors. The perfect touch for your holiday gathering! Taught by the SDBG Succulent Wreath Team. Bring small clippers or scissors to class. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Monday, October 7, 10 am – 12 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDB Garden Members: $20/Non-members: $24. Plus a $32 materials fee payable directly to the instructor at the class. Orchid Kokedama. Kokedama is a traditional Japanese Living Art Form where moss is used as a container for a plant. In this interesting and hands-on workshop, you will learn the skills behind Kokedama and make your very own. You will LOVE this class! Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Sunday, October 13, 9 – 11 am. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDB Garden Members: $32/Non-Members: $40. Shinrin-Yoku/Forest Bathing: Sinrin-Yoku or Forest Bathing is a way of connecting people to nature. This idea and the positive health effects of simply being and walking in a state of relaxation in nature has undergone significant scientific testing and validation in Japan and Korea. This innovative programming is trending in gardens and nature reserves across the country. Register today and find out why! This class will sell out fast!! Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Thursday, Oct. 17, 9:30 – 10:30 am. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $20, non-members $24. Open Air Yoga Experience. Breathe in fresh air while being sheltered by beautiful trees surrounding your mat. Immerse your senses in the sights and smells of nature. Leave restored and rejuvenated after gently moving your body. Please bring your own mat. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Tuesday, October 22, 9 am – 12 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDB Garden Members: $45/Non-members: $54. Fee includes materials. Succulent Turtle Workshop. Take home a charming succulent turtle that you make yourself taught by the SDBG Succulent Wreath Team. Bring small clippers or scissors to class. 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.