Calendar of events
Petting Zoo
May 6, 2023
Saturday, May 6 9am-3pm (All Day) Take part in the petting zoo and make magical memories with family while connecting children with animals and the Earth at The Water Conservation Garden's Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival. Purchase your petting zoo tickets on the day of the Festival. COST: $5 Child / $7 Adult / 2 year-old and under FREE
Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival 2023
May 06, 2023
Saturday, May 6, 9am-3pm
Exclusive Experience ticket pricing and availability at www.SpringGardenFestival.orgThe Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival is BACK as you know it with fun and new exciting happenings, too! This year’s event is FREE to attend, but will host unique ticketed experiences throughout the day for guests to purchase.
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Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival 2023 - Native Landscaping Principles
May 06, 2023
Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Pollinator Party
May 6, 2023
Saturday, May 6 10:15am Join Ms. Smarty-Plants™ for her Spring Fling POLLINATOR PARTY with all her friends including an animal encounter, talk, and a special surprise giveaway item for each child this year! Come dressed as your favorite pollinator. Learn about bees, butterflies, and other pollinating friends. You won’t want to miss this interactive show guaranteed to get your wings buzzing! Enjoy a day of pollinator activities and a nice treat with Ms. Smarty-Plants™! PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. TICKETS FOR THE POLLINATOR PARTY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON SATURDAY, MAY 6. The show starts promptly at 10:15am. Come early! COST: $3 per person / $10 Family Pack (up to 4 people)
Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival 2023 - World Labyrinth Walk
May 06, 2023
Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival 2023 - Garden Tour
May 06, 2023
Mind & Body Master Class - How Brain Health Is Affecting Our Emotions & Behaviors
May 13, 2023
Saturday, May 13 9:30-11am How unsuspecting troublemakers are getting into our brains and bodies, accumulating over time, and negatively impacting our emotions, physical wellbeing, and causing behavioral issues. Some of the topics we will touch on include – anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and memory loss. Find out what is at the root of these issues, and what steps you can take to improve conditions. Wellness Members FREE / Garden Members $15 / General $20
Spring Escape 2023
May 20, 2023
Spring Escape Into Yoga, Art & Nature Saturday, May 20 8:30am-2pm Experience a daytime escape dedicated to yoga, art, sound, and nature. Yoga instructors Jackie Gadd, and Lisa Griffiths, along with Sound Therapist, Jon Freeman, guide a series of practices to cultivate compassion, honor conservation, and celebrate culture. Your presence builds our wellness community and supports The Water Conservation Garden. $60 Wellness Members / $74 Garden Members / $82 General
Backyard Composting 2023
June 03, 2023
Saturday, June 3 at 10am-12pm Registration: Solana Center Location: The Water Conservation Garden Learn the basics of backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and interactive demonstrations, expert educators from Solana Center will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs, and lifestyle. Learn more about composting and how it can benefit your garden, home, and community. FREE
Mind & Body Master Class - Yoga of Sound
June 10, 2023
How Much and How Often to Water? Part 1 - Zoom 2023
June 13, 2023
Tuesday, June 13 - Zoom 10-11am Basics are essential for water efficiency—learning how long to water your landscape and how often, is critical. Instructor Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain Irrigation, covers the basics (attendance at both sessions encouraged). Sponsored by County of San Diego.
- Part 1 - Zoom - Tuesday, June 13, 10-11am
- Part 2 - Onsite - Saturday, June 17, 10am-11:30am
How Much and How Often to Water? Part 2 - Onsite 2023
June 17, 2023
June 17 10am-11:30am Basics are essential for water efficiency—learning how long to water your landscape and how often, is critical. Instructor Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain Irrigation, covers the basics (attendance at both sessions encouraged). Sponsored by County of San Diego.
- Part 1 - Zoom - Tuesday, June 13, 10-11am
- Part 2 - Onsite - Saturday, June 17, 10am-11:30am
Mind & Body Master Class - Improved Living with Pelvic Yoga
July 08, 2023
More Beauty, Less Water
July 29, 2023
Saturday, July 29 9:30-11am Hot temperatures have many San Diegans thinking about the need for water conservation. With 58% of California's water consumption going to landscapes, permaculture and low-water use methods are more important than ever. So let's learn how to have MORE BEAUTY while using LESS WATER! Join Landscape Architect, Eric Saline, owner of Wild Made Design as he shares tips that will help beautify neighborhoods and save water. At The Water Conservation Garden (Yes, our Education Center has air conditioning!) Sponsored by the County of San Diego FREE to attend. Please Register.
Mind & Body Master Class - Regulating Stress in the Body
August 12, 2023
Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Welcomes Luna
September 08, 2023
Friday, September 8 at 10am-12pm Registration: KPBS Kids - Eventbrite Location: The Water Conservation Garden FREE - Registration Required Ms. Smarty-Plants™ welcomes her friend Luna to The Water Conservation Garden. Join KPBS Kids and The Water Conservation Garden for a meet-and-greet with Luna from Let’s Go Luna!
Mind & Body Master Class - Healing Benefits of COLOR
September 09, 2023
How to Hire a Landscape Designer
September 16, 2023
Lil’ Sprouts Storytime with Ms. Smarty-Plants™ September 2023
September 20, 2023
3rd Wednesdays, 9:30am September 20 - Registration CLOSED Catch a heartwarming storytime and nature craft with the magical Ms. Smarty-Plants™. COST: $ Members free | $ Non-Members (all free entry with registration) Registration will close Monday morning before Storytime. For questions, email [email protected].
Perennial Party
September 30, 2023
Kids Free - October 2023
October 01, 2023
KIDS GO FREE AT THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN October 1-31
In partnership with the San Diego Museum Council, Kids 17 and under get FREE admission with one full-price paid adult admission at The Water Conservation Garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. The coupon cannot be used for specially-ticketed events, special exhibitions/exhibits, field trips or group visits. Kids Free San Diego offers vary by participating partners.
Mind & Body Master Class - Keeping Promises to Yourself
October 14, 2023
Lil’ Sprouts Storytime with Ms. Smarty-Plants™ October 2023
October 18, 2023
3rd Wednesdays, 9:30am October 18 Catch a heartwarming storytime and nature craft with the magical Ms. Smarty-Plants™. COST: $ Members free | $ Non-Members (all free entry with registration) Registration is CLOSED. For questions, email [email protected].
Native Landscaping Workshop
October 21, 2023
Volunteer Training Fall 2023
October 23, 2023
Mondays, October 23 and 30 – 2-Day Training 8:30am - 12:30pm The Water Conservation Garden’s Volunteer Program is designed to gather like-minded people of all ages, offering many different opportunities to express their love of gardening. Whether it is digging in the dirt, working an event, leading a tour, meeting and greeting Garden guests or a myriad of other opportunities, we have a place for you here at The Garden! Meet wonderful people and help our Garden grow! Register for the two day training. FREE REQUIRED: A Volunteer Application must also be completed.
Giving Tuesday 2023
November 28, 2023
Tuesday, November 28 Mark your calendars for #GivingTuesday on November 28, 2023. #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on November 28, 2023, and throughout the year.
Lil’ Sprouts Storytime with Ms. Smarty-Plants™ December 2023
December 20, 2023
3rd Wednesdays, 9:30am December 20 Catch a heartwarming storytime and nature craft with the magical Ms. Smarty-Plants™. COST: $ Members free | $ Non-Members (all free entry with registration) Registration will close Monday morning before Storytime. For questions, email [email protected].
Volunteer Training
February 20, 2024