Events: Special Interest

Tai Chi in the Garden - Spring 2013 Series 2 (Series Begins May 4)

Sat, 5/25 10:30am - 11:30am

Series 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.

Bird Lectures - Spring 2013 (Series Begins Apr. 3)

Wed, 5/29 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Wednesdays

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.

Ferrari Car Show

Sun, 6/2 10:00am - 2:00pm

Included 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

Mon, 6/3 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Part 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.

California Native Plant Workshop – What is This Plant? Plant Identification for Beginners - Part 2 of 2

Sun, 6/9 11:00am - 1:00pm

Part 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.

Volunteer Information Session

Tue, 6/18 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Presenter: Carol Howden, Volunteer Coordinator at SCBGF

Learn what it takes to become a volunteer at South Coast Botanic Garden. If you have friends interested in volunteering, encourage them to attend this Information Session. This is offered on our Garden Free Admission Day. It will be FREE and EASY to attend! 

Debra Lee Baldwin Presents Succulents Simplified

Sat, 6/22 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Lecture included with paid Garden admission

Speaker: Debra Lee Baldwin

 

The South Coast Botanic Garden is proud to be the first Los Angeles-area venue to host Debra Lee Baldwin on tour with her new book, Succulents Simplified. Debra will share what's new and exciting with these architectural, geometric and stylish "plants that drink responsibly" and explain how a few photogenic Southern California gardens launched a worldwide phenomenon. “We have a near-perfect climate for succulents, so our botanical gardens, nurseries and landscape professionals have had a head start on the plants’ cultivation and uses,” she says. “The international gardening community is eager to see what Southern California hybridizers, growers and designers come up with next.” Debra also will show gorgeous new cultivars and how top garden and floral designers are using succulents in bouquets, topiaries and even wearable art. 

 

Award-winning garden photojournalist Debra Lee Baldwin authored Designing with Succulents and Succulent Container Gardens, both bestsellers. Her new book, Succulents Simplified: Growing, Designing and Crafting with 100 Easy-Care Varieties is a Timber Press summer, 2013 release. Debra is a regular contributor to Sunset and other publications, and her own half-acre garden near San Diego has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens. She specializes in showing how to use architectural, water-wise and easy-care succulents in a variety of appealing and creative applications. Debra will sign books before and after her presentation.

Celebrate Wellness: 26 Years of Serving Cancer Patients and Families

Sun, 6/23 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Tickets are $140 per person. To purchase tickets call Molly at (310) 376-3550 or visit their website at www.cancersupportredondobeach.org/special-events/celebrate-wellness

Hosted by Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach

The annual event, held at the Garden, supports the Cancer Support Community in their efforts to support cancer patients and their families. Many local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and other beverage vendors will be participating.

Bird Lectures - Summer 2013 (Series Begins June 26)

Wed, 6/26 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Wednesdays

June 26, July 10, 24, August 7

$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.

Tai Chi in the Garden - Summer 2013 (Series Begins June 29)

Sat, 6/29 10:30am - 11:30am

Saturdays

June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17

$60 members / $70 non-members

Instructor: Master Wang Bo

 

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 for members and $12 per class for non-members. Please register in the Gift Shop.