Encinitas CA— Events and Classes for February 2020 at the San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, in Encinitas.
Events:
Saturday, February 15, 8 am – 12 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDBG members & general public are invited. Registration ranges from $14 – $32 per person and dog. Two dog limit at Paw Walk.
5K Paw Walk. San Diego Botanic Garden is teaming up with the Rancho Coastal Humane Society for our seventh annual “5K Paw Walk in the Garden.” Both organizations will be benefiting from this event. Participants will follow a 5K walk through the 37-acre garden with their furry friends. There will be pet products, food (for people), treats (for dogs), lots of great information for dog lovers, and (of course) dogs and puppies! Info: https://www.sdbgarden.org/pawwalk.htm
Daily, NOW – early 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 show cases 10 sculptures from 9 talented regional artists set against the beautiful backdrop of the San Diego Botanic Garden. These beautiful pieces of art are available for purchase to display in your own garden with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit San Diego Botanic Garden. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/sculpture.htm
Classes:
Saturday, February 8, 9:30 – 10:30 am. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDBG members $20; non-members $24.
Yoga in the Garden. Breathe in fresh air while surrounded by beautiful trees. 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
Sunday, February 9, 10 am – 12 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDBG Members: $20, non-members $24, plus a $38 student materials fee paid directly to instructor.
Orchid Kokedama Workshop. 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’ll learn the skills and make your own! Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Saturday, February 11, 9 am – 12 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDBG Members $35; Non-Members: $42. Fee includes materials.
Table Top Succulent Mushroom Topiary. Design and create your own succulent mushroom topiary using over 350 cuttings from our big, beautiful 37-acre Garden! Please bring small clippers to class. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Sunday, February 16, 9 – 11 am. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. SDBG members $32; non-members $40.
Forest/Nature Bathing. Shinrin-yoku – or Forest Bathing – is a way of connecting people with nature. The positive health effects of simply being in and walking around in a state of relaxation in nature has undergone significant scientific testing and validation in Japan and Korea. Come experience for this innovative programming for yourself that is trending in gardens and nature reserves around the country. 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, nearly 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, and our new Dickinson Family Education Conservatory, home to rare and unusual tropical plants that can only be grown in this new greenhouse environment.
- San Diego Botanic Garden is located at:
- 230 Quail Gardens Drive
- Encinitas, CA 92024
- www.SDBGarden.org