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.
Free Event Entry
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
