February Events, Classes at the SD Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

February 2015 Events & Classes

Daily, NOW – April 2015, 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 33 talented artists set against the beautiful backdrop of the San Diego Botanic Garden. Take a self-guided tour with the Garden’s Sculpture Map. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/sculpture.htm

Saturday, February 7, 2015, 9 am – 1 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members $62/Non-Members $75. Register by January 30.

Abstract Nature Photography with Bob Bretell. During this four-hour workshop, photographers are invited to depart from reality by using nothing but your creative eye and imagination. Explore the Garden with your camera like never before and transform ordinary objects of nature into works of art. Photographers of all levels, including smart phone photographers, are encouraged to sign up. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm

Sunday, February 8, 2015, 9:30 am – 4 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $78, Non-Members $92 (Cost includes $8 materials kit provided by the instructor). Register by January 30.

Color Pencil and Watercolor Garden Journaling. Learn clever user-friendly ways to draw natural shapes form the Garden by combining watercolors, water-soluble pens and colored pencils. Blend beautiful color layers and create dark and light mixtures to go along with your own personal journal garden entries. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm

Saturday, February 21, 2015, 9 am – 1 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: Adult $32, Adult Member/Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) Volunteer $21; Youth $21, Youth Member/RCHS Volunteer $14; Family/Team (first 4 on team) $92/ additional team members each $23; Member Family/Team (first 4 on team) $60/ additional team members each $15

5K Paw Walk. Once a year, San Diego Botanic Garden opens the gate to our furry friends and their families. Dogs are encouraged to bring their owners to enjoy the 5K walk as well as pet products, doggie treats, people food and other great items for dog lovers. The walk is limited to 2 dogs per person. Vaccinated and well-behaved dogs only. No dogs in heat. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/pawwalk.htm

Saturday, February 21 & 28, March 7, 2015, 1:30 - 3 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $30 per class or $75 for the whole series, Non-Members $36 per class or $90 for the whole series. Register by February 13.

Snakes and Other Friends I’ve Known: Herpetology with John Neville. Be prepared to be enthralled with the natural history of amphibians and reptiles including the physical features, classifications, feeding habits, myths and environmental status of snakes, lizards, frogs and more. An emphasis will be placed on animals that live locally, especially in or near the San Diego Botanic Garden in this three-part series. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm

Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 9 am – 2pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $60, Non-Members $72. Register by February 13.

Succulent Wreath Class. Take home a charming succulent wreath that you make yourself in this class taught by the SD Botanic Garden Wreath Team. Please bring small clippers or scissors to class. Fee includes materials. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm

The San Diego Botanic Garden is a beautiful garden oasis 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, plants 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.

For more information please contact:

Lisa Reynolds

Marketing and Public Relations Manager

lreynoldsSDBGarden.org

San Diego Botanic Garden

230 Quail Gardens Dr. Encinitas CA, 92024

760-436-3036

SDBGarden.org