Credit: Laurie Rennie
Portuguese Bend Landslide Statement
Our team at South Coast Botanic Garden is closely monitoring the Portuguese Bend Landslide situation. While the Garden is out of the affected area and is safe to visit, we know it is a trying time for many people in our community. Our thoughts are with all of those impacted by this ongoing event. Our staff have been reaching out to those Garden Members who live in the landslide zone and are offering our support. For anyone going through a hard time right now, please know the Garden is here for you as a place of respite and healing, connecting ALL to the wonders of nature.
Current Garden Area Restrictions and Closures
TEMPORARY CLOSURES
- December 9 through January 27: Lower Meadow will be closed for maintenance.
- Through December 25: Upper Meadow will be closed for maintenance.
LONG-TERM CLOSURES
- The Creek and Lake bed are currently dry. Plans to revitalize this area are currently in the works and are part of the Garden’s Vision Plan.
- The Banyan Grove Lawn and a portion of the Banyan Grove will be closed for the foreseeible future for construction of our new Children and Family Garden.