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San Diego Botanic Garden. (Courtesy photo)

ENCINITAS: Learn photo, basket-making skills March 5 at garden

March 3, 2016

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...

A Bishops Tree Service crew takes down a San Diego Botanic Garden eucalyptus tree in Encinitas that was damaged by heavy winds the weekend of Jan. 31. The tree was among the oldest on the property. (Courtesy photo)

Botanic Garden in Encinitas loses historic trees to heavy winds

North Coast Current February 4, 2016

Three historic trees at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas were felled by fierce winds the weekend of Jan. 31 as a storm swept through the region. Two decades-old Torrey pine trees planted by...

San Diego Botanic Garden. (Courtesy photo)

ENCINITAS: Start the year artistically Jan. 16 at Botanic Garden

January 4, 2016

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...

San Diego Botanic Garden. (Courtesy photo)

ENCINITAS: Garden has special offer for military through Sept. 7

August 25, 2015

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....

Cool on the Coast: Stage some summer fun in July

Layla Marino July 16, 2015

In July, San Diego reaches a fever pitch for events, especially with the opening of the Del Mar races and, of course, Comic-Con. Residents and tourists alike are bound to easily find these big three events,...

Lumber from a diseased historic Torrey pine tree is collected June 29 as the tree is removed at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. (San Diego Botanic Garden photo)

San Diego Botanic Garden says goodbye to historic Torrey pine at Encinitas site

North Coast Current June 30, 2015

A historic Torrey pine tree predating the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas was cut down on its grounds June 29 and 30 after garden officials found it was severely compromised by a parasitic fungus. The...

San Diego Botanic Garden. (Courtesy photo)

ENCINITAS: Botanic Garden hosts Family Fun Nights through Aug. 27

May 26, 2015

ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden offers Family Fun Nights 4:30-8 p.m May 28 through Aug. 27, excluding July 2. On Thursdays 6-7 p.m., Hamilton Children’s Garden will be the site of live, child-friendly...

Cool on the Coast: Belly Up brings in big alternative acts for April; month offers variety of events

Layla Marino April 7, 2015

With spring definitely sprung, April may not bring many showers in San Diego, but the North Coast still has lots of spring activities, concerts and fun for residents and those venturing to the area to...

Cool on the Coast: It’s a festive February with Valentine’s, Marvel, beer, Chinese New Year

Layla Marino February 5, 2015

February marks the beginning of the end of winter, and though the weather is mild on the coast, surfers, sunbathers and especially lovers start to feel the thaw, if mild, in February and come back out...

Cool on the Coast: More than 20 sounds, sights and activities this season

Layla Marino December 3, 2014

Southern California may not be seen by the rest of the country as the classic picture of winter traditions, but coastal North County has plenty of its own traditions for winter fun with a beach flare....

ENCINITAS: Botanic Garden hosts gala Sept. 6

August 28, 2014

ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden holds its Gala in the Garden: Right In Our Own Backyard on Sept. 6 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. The annual fundraiser...

Educators are working with Encinitas Environmental Education Cluster partners on the design of an Education and Events Pavilion. The pavilion is being designed to teach the state curriculum using the farm as a model. (Rendering courtesy of the San Diego Botanic Garden)

Encinitas groups aim to build Education Cluster

Stephanie Malone June 6, 2014

Encinitas should expect exciting environmental educational programs from the new E3 Cluster. The Encinitas Environmental Education Cluster, or the E3 Cluster, consists of the Encinitas Union School District,...

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