ENCINITAS: Ladybug festival July 21 at Botanic Garden
July 14, 2018
Filed under CURRENT EVENTS, Education, Encinitas
ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden hosts its Insect and Ladybug Festival July 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 37-acre garden, located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive. The event features live insects, lizards, snakes, ladybugs and Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Children can practice bug collecting,...
Cool on the Coast: Celebrate summer’s start with these June events
Michele Leivas
June 22, 2018
Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Education, Encinitas, Escondido, Food, Oceanside, Region
Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Escondido and the region.
Cool on the Coast: Brighten May Gray with a variety of events
Michele Leivas
May 17, 2018
Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Education, Encinitas, Escondido, Food, Oceanside, Region
Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Escondido and the region.
Cool on the Coast: ‘Faire’ amount of events this April
North Coast Current
April 19, 2018
Filed under Arts, Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Education, Encinitas, Oceanside, Region, Solana Beach
Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Solana Beach and the region.
Tips to protect birds in your yard and garden
StatePoint
March 18, 2018
Filed under MERCHANTS' SQUARE
One of the best parts of backyard living in the warmer months is all the potential for bird watching that comes with it. You may have even installed a bird feeder in your garden in an attempt to attract more birds to your property. But did you know, your home poses dangerous risks to the birds that...
Cool on the Coast: Beat June gloom with county fair, local arts and more
Michele Leivas
June 8, 2017
Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Food, North County, Oceanside, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach
Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Oceanside and Escondido.
ENCINITAS: Botanic Garden offers mosaic course Jan. 21 and 25
January 6, 2017
Filed under Arts, Community News, CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas
ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden offers Beginning Mosaics — Butterflies, Dragonflies, Seahorses, Owls and Turtles, where participants can create garden art during two Wednesdays in January. This beginning mosaics class — Jan. 18 and 25 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. — will guide students through...
Cool on the Coast: Music, arts, nature spring to life in March
Layla Marino
March 15, 2016
Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, Community News, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Education, Encinitas, Food, Health, North County, Oceanside, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach, Theater
Though North County’s coast was expecting a much harsher winter, we’ve had sun, fun and sand throughout February. In March, indoor events rule the entertainment landscape. With lots of theater, lectures and music, the coast is staying cool even if the weather stays hot. Check out just a few of the activities available to “coasters” this month.
ENCINITAS: Enjoy Family Discovery Days at lagoon center March 19-20
March 6, 2016
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas
ENCINITAS — The San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy hosts free Family Discovery Days on March 19 and 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center. Families can participate in an egg-themed trivia hunt, face painting with nature scenes, and arts and crafts to take home. They will also have the...
ENCINITAS: Learn photo, basket-making skills March 5 at garden
March 3, 2016
Filed under CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas
ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden offers two classes for residents March 5. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., learn to capture photos using high-dynamic range techniques with instructor Bob Bretell. HDR is a photography technique that well-suited for any subject matter including flowers, portraits, architecture...
ENCINITAS: Start the year artistically Jan. 16 at Botanic Garden
January 4, 2016
Filed under CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas
ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden invites the community to two artistic, instructional events Jan. 16. From 9 a.m. to noon, learn the basics of planting a 10-inch-by-20-inch vertical living wall made out of succulents, known as a living wall. Living walls can be used exterior or interior with...
ENCINITAS: Garden has special offer for military through Sept. 7
August 25, 2015
Filed under CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas
ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden invites active-duty military, National Guard and Reserve members and their families to take advantage of the final two weeks of the Blue Star Museum program. The garden is offering free admission to military members through Labor Day, Sept. 7. The garden participates...
