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    Summer in The Garden

    From Wags and Wine to Plant Paparazzi, come enjoy fun and entertaining classes and events in The Garden this summer.

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    Help The Garden continue to be THE resource for water-wise landscaping in San Diego County. Your tax-deductible gift supports the care of The Garden’s nearly 6 acres of land, enables the creation of new and innovative exhibits and programming, and helps present community-driven special events.

    Take a tour of The Garden with Ms. Smarty-Plants™!

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    Education Program

    Ms. Smarty-Plants™ award-winning programs inspire young people through interactive and engaging hands on learning in water conservation and stewardship of the earth. Fieldtrips, Assemblies and Special Programs meet E-STEM, California State and Next Generation Science Standards. With her special mixture of music, magic and fun, Ms. Smarty-Plants™ ignites the EARTH HERO in each of us.

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    Upcoming events

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    Jun 23, 2018
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    PLANT PAPARAZZI Superb Smartphone Pics

    This hands-on class will take you beyond the basics of iPhone photography. Docent Sally Long provides tips and instruction to.

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    Jun 27, 2018
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Sips & Succulents Tour

    Enjoy a summer evening garden tour. Go Green with us and bring your own glass to fill with wine, and.

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    Jul 07, 2018
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Free, Docent-led Garden Tour

    Walk the garden trails with a Docent Tour Guide and see beautiful water-saving landscapes. Tours begin promptly Saturday mornings at.

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    Jul 18, 2018
    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Garden Docent Training-Part One

    Have fun in The Garden and meet wonderful, like-minded people. Docents help our plants and programs grow! There are many.

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    Jul 22, 2018
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Dogs and Donuts

    Do something fun and different on a Sunday morning and come by The Garden with your favorite pooch! Enjoy coffee.

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    Jul 24, 2018
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Friends of The Water Conservation Garden Board Meeting

    The Board of Directors of The Friends of The Water Conservation Garden will be meeting in the classroom at The.

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    Jul 25, 2018
    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Garden Docent Training-Part Two

    Have fun in The Garden and meet wonderful, like-minded people. Docents help our plants and programs grow! There are many.

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    Jul 28, 2018
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    Garden Bathing

    A walk in nature can boost immunity and mood.  Join Lynn “Doc” Nelson, Ph.D.  on a tour of The Garden,.

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    Jul 28, 2018
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

    Gregory Page Concert

    Saturday, July 28, 2018, 6-8:30pm Spend a warm summer's evening in The Garden listening to the dreamy music of Gregory Page.  Stroll.

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    Aug 04, 2018
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Free, Docent-led Garden Tour

    Walk the garden trails with a Docent Tour Guide and see beautiful water-saving landscapes. Tours begin promptly Saturday mornings at.

    Plants in the Garden

    Explore a sampling of the plants you’ll see at The Garden.

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