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.
Hathayasa Yoga - Hathayasa Yoga 2023
October 01, 2023 (09:30 a.m.)

Sundays 9:30-10:30am with Michael Birmingham
Gentle Flow Yoga - Gentle Flow Yoga 2023
October 03, 2023 (10:00 a.m.)

Tuesdays @ 10-11am with Instructor Lisa Griffiths @movewithme_lisag Garden Yoga is a joyful practice and exploration of movement in an alignment informed class appropriate for all levels. Celebrate nature and wellness weekly at The Water Conservation Garden.
Workout Wednesday - Workout Wednesday 2023
October 04, 2023 (09:05 a.m.)

Wednesdays @ 9:05-10am with Instructor Lisa Griffiths @movewithme_lisag
Garden Yoga - Garden "Sloth" Yoga 2023
October 04, 2023 (10:00 a.m.)

Wednesdays @ 10am “Sloth Yoga”- slow and mindful. Connect deeply with your breath, body, and environment. Strengthen your body and awareness through gentle movement from your toes to the crown of your head. Relax and tune in to your true self. Meet the Instructor: Pam Badger is a Certified Yoga Instructor with almost 20 years of teaching experience. Her teaching style is relaxed and playful while attending to proper alignment and safe practice. Dubbed as ""advanced yoga for every body,"" she focuses on the basics of yoga - the breath and body connected and moving together. Beginners as well as experienced practitioners enjoy her classes, leaving with a smile and feeling relaxed.
Chair Yoga - Garden Chair Yoga 2023
October 05, 2023 (09:15 a.m.)

Thursdays @ 9:15-10:15am with Instructor Jackie Gadd www.byomyoga.com Set in the lovely Butterfly Amphitheater at the heart of the garden, these adaptive accessible sessions aim for good stretch, a bit of a workout, and some valuable mind-quiet time. The classes are gentle, and combine both chair and standing postures to provide what the class needs on any given day: flexibility, muscular strength, range of motion, agility, vitality, balance/coordation. Mindful meditation topics help reinforce that ever important connection between body and mind. Bring your own mat (chairs and props provided), something for hydration, and bundle up in layers for outdoor weather. Garden Members do NOT need to register online. Please sign in upon arrival.
Gentle Garden Yoga - Gentle Garden Yoga 2023
October 05, 2023 (10:30 a.m.)

Thursdays 10:30-11:30am with Amelia Knezevich
Evening Flow Yoga - Evening Flow Yoga 2023
October 05, 2023 (05:30 p.m.)

Thursdays @ 5pm Garden Yoga is a joyful practice and exploration of movement in an alignment informed class appropriate for all levels. Celebrate nature and wellness weekly at The Water Conservation Garden.
Fitness Friday - Fitness Fridays 2023
October 06, 2023 (09:05 a.m.)

Fridays @ 9:05am with Lisa Griffiths Instructor Lisa Griffiths guides you through a combination of 30-minute bodyweight fitness section (strength bands provided) and a 30-minute gentle/yin yoga stretch section (bring a yoga mat). Supporting you to feel good, get an effective workout, and be outside into nature! Beginners are most welcome.
Chi Yoga - Chi Yoga 2023
October 06, 2023 (10:00 a.m.)

Fridays @ 10-10:40am with Michael Birmingham
Hathayasa Yoga - Hathayasa Yoga 2023
October 08, 2023 (09:30 a.m.)

Sundays 9:30-10:30am with Michael Birmingham
Gentle Flow Yoga - Gentle Flow Yoga 2023
October 10, 2023 (10:00 a.m.)

Tuesdays @ 10-11am with Instructor Lisa Griffiths @movewithme_lisag Garden Yoga is a joyful practice and exploration of movement in an alignment informed class appropriate for all levels. Celebrate nature and wellness weekly at The Water Conservation Garden.
Workout Wednesday - Workout Wednesday 2023
October 11, 2023 (09:05 a.m.)

Wednesdays @ 9:05-10am with Instructor Lisa Griffiths @movewithme_lisag
Garden Yoga - Garden "Sloth" Yoga 2023
October 11, 2023 (10:00 a.m.)

Wednesdays @ 10am “Sloth Yoga”- slow and mindful. Connect deeply with your breath, body, and environment. Strengthen your body and awareness through gentle movement from your toes to the crown of your head. Relax and tune in to your true self. Meet the Instructor: Pam Badger is a Certified Yoga Instructor with almost 20 years of teaching experience. Her teaching style is relaxed and playful while attending to proper alignment and safe practice. Dubbed as ""advanced yoga for every body,"" she focuses on the basics of yoga - the breath and body connected and moving together. Beginners as well as experienced practitioners enjoy her classes, leaving with a smile and feeling relaxed.
Chair Yoga - Garden Chair Yoga 2023
October 12, 2023 (09:15 a.m.)

Thursdays @ 9:15-10:15am with Instructor Jackie Gadd www.byomyoga.com Set in the lovely Butterfly Amphitheater at the heart of the garden, these adaptive accessible sessions aim for good stretch, a bit of a workout, and some valuable mind-quiet time. The classes are gentle, and combine both chair and standing postures to provide what the class needs on any given day: flexibility, muscular strength, range of motion, agility, vitality, balance/coordation. Mindful meditation topics help reinforce that ever important connection between body and mind. Bring your own mat (chairs and props provided), something for hydration, and bundle up in layers for outdoor weather. Garden Members do NOT need to register online. Please sign in upon arrival.
Gentle Garden Yoga - Gentle Garden Yoga 2023
October 12, 2023 (10:30 a.m.)

Thursdays 10:30-11:30am with Amelia Knezevich