Special Events
South Bay Geranium Society Show and Sale
When:Sat, 5/18 9:00am - 4:00pmLocation:Frances Young HallIncluded with paid Garden admission.
Garden Walk – Groves and Tree Collections
When:Thu, 5/23 5:00pm - 7:00pmLocation:Garden GroundsMeet in the Courtyard
Free
Members only. Members may invite one guest. Please RSVP to the Foundation office at (310) 544-1948. Walks are limited to 25 people.
Our Garden Walks are back! We have had so much fun doing these and such a good response that they have become a permanent addition to our calendar from late spring through early fall. Each walk will cover a different area of the Garden and be led by different staff members. Meet in the Courtyard at 5:00 pm to begin the walk.
Our first walk will cover the various groves and tree collections of the Garden. We will see the Banyan Grove, Conifer Collection, Magnolia Collection, and the Redwood Grove. A refreshment stop will be included halfway through the walk. Dress accordingly for the weather and bring along water and binoculars if you wish.
A Faery Hunt Presents Fairy Time in the Enchanted Garden
When:Sat, 5/25 9:30am - 12:30pmLocation:Garden Grounds
SaturdaysApril 27
May 25
June 29
July 20
August 24
Tours begin at 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:00 pm
$12 for adults and children, members and non-members – Includes one tour
Join Faery Fauni and Faery Godmother Careen up close in an interactive walkabout in the enchanted gardens of South Coast Botanic Garden. The faeries will bring you stories of faery magic and flowers, with dancing, singing and fun. Starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at noon.
Groups and parties are welcome. Picnicking will be available on the lawn adjacent to the Amphitheater during the Event hours. Children are invited to come in costume. Fairy merchandise and face painting will be available for purchase.
Call (310) 544-1948 for advance tickets. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your tour time.
We would like to thank Judy of Mars Events (714-655-1012, marsevents@juno.com) for providing face painting services at the event.
Girl Scouts can earn the Magical Faery Adventure Patch by attending the event. The program can be downloaded from their website at http://www.afaeryhunt.com/education.htm. Please click on “The Girl Scout Fun Patch Program” for more information.
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.
California Native Plant Workshop – What is This Plant? Plant Identification for Beginners - Part 2 of 2
When:Sun, 6/9 11:00am - 1:00pmLocation:AmphitheatrePart 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.
Debra Lee Baldwin Presents Succulents Simplified
When:Sat, 6/22 1:30pm - 3:00pmLocation:Frances Young HallLecture 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
When:Sun, 6/23 3:00pm - 7:00pmLocation:Upper Event MeadowTickets 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.
A Faery Hunt Presents Fairy Time in the Enchanted Garden
When:Sat, 6/29 9:30am - 12:30pmLocation:Garden GroundsSaturdaysApril 27
May 25
June 29
July 20
August 24
Tours begin at 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:00 pm
$12 for adults and children, members and non-members – Includes one tour
Join Faery Fauni and Faery Godmother Careen up close in an interactive walkabout in the enchanted gardens of South Coast Botanic Garden. The faeries will bring you stories of faery magic and flowers, with dancing, singing and fun. Starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at noon.
Groups and parties are welcome. Picnicking will be available on the lawn adjacent to the Amphitheater during the Event hours. Children are invited to come in costume. Fairy merchandise and face painting will be available for purchase.
Call (310) 544-1948 for advance tickets. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your tour time.
We would like to thank Judy of Mars Events (714-655-1012, marsevents@juno.com) for providing face painting services at the event.
Girl Scouts can earn the Magical Faery Adventure Patch by attending the event. The program can be downloaded from their website at http://www.afaeryhunt.com/education.htm. Please click on “The Girl Scout Fun Patch Program” for more information.
A Faery Hunt Presents Fairy Time in the Enchanted Garden
When:Sat, 7/20 9:30am - 12:30pmLocation:Garden GroundsSaturdaysApril 27
May 25
June 29
July 20
August 24
Tours begin at 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:00 pm
$12 for adults and children, members and non-members – Includes one tour
Join Faery Fauni and Faery Godmother Careen up close in an interactive walkabout in the enchanted gardens of South Coast Botanic Garden. The faeries will bring you stories of faery magic and flowers, with dancing, singing and fun. Starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at noon.
Groups and parties are welcome. Picnicking will be available on the lawn adjacent to the Amphitheater during the Event hours. Children are invited to come in costume. Fairy merchandise and face painting will be available for purchase.
Call (310) 544-1948 for advance tickets. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your tour time.
We would like to thank Judy of Mars Events (714-655-1012, marsevents@juno.com) for providing face painting services at the event.
Girl Scouts can earn the Magical Faery Adventure Patch by attending the event. The program can be downloaded from their website at http://www.afaeryhunt.com/education.htm. Please click on “The Girl Scout Fun Patch Program” for more information.