The Cactus & Succulent Society meets in the Hall, with the exception of May, June, and December.  Due to other events they will meet in the classrooms. Second Sunday of the month.

For additional information contact society president Dale La Forest at (310) 618-9886

Sunday, March 10

TheWendell S. “Woody” Minnich from New Mexico will present “The Great American Southwest”  at the next meeting of the South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society. The program will draw from Woody's over forty years of fieldwork from the most dynamic and picturesque region of the world. Woody’s photographs of cacti and succulents that have adapted to tortured, varied, and dramatic environments are breathtaking. Come to see what grows practically on our doorstep.

Lecture is at 1:30 p.m.; a business meeting of the South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society follows. For more information see www.southcoastcss.org.

Gardening Class for Children in Grades K-3 (ages 5-8)

$18 for members’ children / $20 for non-members’ children

Additional children in same household: $16 for members’ children / $18 for non-members’ children

Instructor: Diane Pollock, Landscape and Horticulture Teacher, Certified Master Gardener

Where, when, and why should children plant their own veggie seeds. Children will have coloring sheets plus hands-on activities. Take-homes include coloring pages, a seasons color wheel, and biodegradable pots planted with their seeds (appropriate for the season). Parents will take home seasonal plant sheets plus plant care sheets for follow up with their child. Class is limited to 25 participants. This is not a drop off program and parental attendance is required.