Special Interest
Tai Chi in the Garden - Spring 2013 Series 2 (Series Begins May 4)
When:Sat, 5/25 10:30am - 11:30amLocation:Koi Pond PatioSeries 2
Saturdays
May 4, 11, 18, 25
$25 members / $35 non-members
Instructor: Master Wang Hui
An ancient Chinese Technique emphasizing relaxation, balance, coordination, and agility, Tai Chi is a total system of exercises promoting circulation, flexibility, and inner strength, as well as mental and physical discipline. Living in California, Master Wang is an authentic Monk from The Shaolin Temple in China challenging the principles he was taught throughout his life. Practice Tai Chi to improve your health and rejuvenate your life! **Drop-ins on the day of the class are allowed and are $10 per class. Please register in the Gift Shop.
Tram Tour
When:Sat, 5/25 1:00pm - 1:45pmLocation:Garden GroundsDocent guided Tram Tour. Tour lasts about 45 minutes and travels the Tram Road which is about a one-mile loop around the garden. Various points of interest are discussed. You will not disembark the tram.
Duplicate Bridge Class
When:Wed, 5/29 2:30pm - 5:00pmLocation:Frances Young HallEvery Wednesday
$7 per class for all participants
Instructor: Mark Anthony Sinagra
Level: Intermediate
Enjoy an afternoon at the Garden playing Bridge. You will play hands then turn them face up to discuss bidding, leads, declarer play, and defense. Light snacks and refreshments provided.
Bird Lectures - Spring 2013 (Series Begins Apr. 3)
When:Wed, 5/29 7:00pm - 9:00pmLocation:Classroom AWednesdays
April 3, 17, May 8, 29
$23 members / $33 non-members
Instructors: Eric and Ann Brooks
Have fun studying and identifying many of the species of birds found in Southern California. Class uses slides, videos, and printed materials. Discussions revolve around birding books, binoculars, and periodicals.
Tram Tour
When:Sat, 5/25 1:00pm - 1:45pmLocation:Garden GroundsDocent guided Tram Tour. Tour lasts about 45 minutes and travels the Tram Road which is about a one-mile loop around the garden. Various points of interest are discussed. You will not disembark the tram.
Audubon Bird Walks
When:Sun, 6/2 8:00am - 12:00pmLocation:Garden Grounds1st Sunday and 3rd Wednesday of the month
Local Audubon members guide this walk through the Garden looking for unusual and resident birds of the Garden.
The group meets in the Courtyard and then heads out into the Garden.
Ferrari Car Show
When:Sun, 6/2 10:00am - 2:00pmLocation:Upper Event MeadowIncluded with paid Garden admission
With their beginnings in racing, the legendary Ferrari has been in production since 1943. Since then, company cars have racked up over 5,000 successes on race tracks and roads all over the world. Come to see these legendary cars on the Upper Meadow.
California Native Plant Workshop – What is This Plant? Plant Identification for Beginners - Part 1 of 2
When:Mon, 6/3 7:30pm - 9:00pmLocation:Classroom BPart 1
Monday
June 3
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Classroom B
Free
Instructor: Tanya Finney
Part 2
Sunday
June 9
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Amphitheater
CNPS and SCBG Members with valid membership cards: Free
Non-members: Included with paid Garden admission
Instructor: Tanya Finney
Join us for a two-part program. On Monday, June 3rd, learn how plants are categorized and identified. Using the Jepson Manual as our guide, we will learn how to find the critical parts of the plant and then identify it using a binomial key.
The following Sunday, June 9th, we will have a hands-on experience to practice our new skills. Workshop is outdoors. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.
Tanya Finney is a Botanist and Superintendent of the South Coast Botanic Garden.
Duplicate Bridge Class
When:Wed, 5/29 2:30pm - 5:00pmLocation:Frances Young HallEvery Wednesday
$7 per class for all participants
Instructor: Mark Anthony Sinagra
Level: Intermediate
Enjoy an afternoon at the Garden playing Bridge. You will play hands then turn them face up to discuss bidding, leads, declarer play, and defense. Light snacks and refreshments provided.
Tram Tour
When:Sat, 5/25 1:00pm - 1:45pmLocation:Garden GroundsDocent guided Tram Tour. Tour lasts about 45 minutes and travels the Tram Road which is about a one-mile loop around the garden. Various points of interest are discussed. You will not disembark the tram.