Calendar of events
Last Sundays - The Art of Nature - Postcards from The Garden with Marjorie Pezzoli
September 25, 2022
Residential Fire Safety 2022
September 26, 2022
Monday, September 26
10:30-11:30am
Learning to live with wildfire includes taking steps to reduce the risk to homes. Thomas Shoots, Fire Captain-Public Information Officer for CAL FIRE / San Diego County Fire discusses key elements of defensible space and how informed community members can help reduce the risk. The Garden is offering this program free to ensure East County residents are given the education, resources, and tools they need to be better prepared for wildfire.
FREE to attend.
Last Thursdays Monthly - Wags N Wine 2022
September 29, 2022
Last Thursdays Monthly 4-6pm Sep 29th Tickets: $8 member; $12 non-member
Volunteer Training Fall 2022
October 03, 2022
Mondays, October 3rd and 10th – 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! REQUIRED: A Volunteer Application must be submitted before registering for the Volunteer Training.
iPhone Photography Series Fall 2022 - On Zoom
October 6, 2022
Saturday - Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Goes Batty 2022
October 15, 2022
Saturday, October 15, 2022 5:30pm – 8:00pm Show begins at 5:45pm
Join us for a fun, family-friendly event, “Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Goes Batty”! A fun interactive show about how important our most creepy crawly animals are and a Trick-or-Treating through our Garden Ghostly Friendly Trails. Join the Batty fun, wear a costume, and bring a trick or treat bucket if you dare!$8 Members / $10 Non-members/ $12 at the door / 2 and under free
New Member Breakfast at The Garden October 2022
October 19, 2022
Wednesday, October 19 @ 8:30 - 10:30am The in-person New Member Breakfast is for members who have recently joined The Water Conservation Garden. Learn about your membership benefits, such as reciprocal entry to more than 300 botanic gardens nationwide and discounts with our partner nurseries. You’ll also get insight into upcoming workshops and fun new activities and offerings for members.
Wednesdays - Lil’ Sprouts Storytime with Ms. Smarty-Plants™ 2022
October 19, 2022
Lil’ Sprouts Storytime with Ms. Smarty-Plants™ 2022 3rd Wednesdays, 9:30am Catch a heartwarming storytime and nature craft with the magical Ms. Smarty-Plants™. COST: $ Members free | $ Non-Members (free entry with registration) Registration will close the Friday before Storytime. For questions, email smartyplants@thegarden.org.
Photo Contest All Day - Photo Contest
November 5, 2022
Now through Tuesday, November 2, 2022
Photo Exhibition: Saturday, November 5th (All Day)
The Garden's first ever Photo Contest is open to all amateur photographers. No entry fees, and cash prizes will be awards. Photos exhibited at the Fall Garden Festival.
Reservations are required. Email Sally Long by Nov 1st. Unregistered photos will NOT be accepted.
Event entrance ticket to the Fall Garden Festival can be purchased on the day of the event (Nov 5)
9:15am - Fall Garden Festival 2022 - Hathayasa Chi Yoga
November 5, 2022
Saturday, November 5th at 9:15am Flowing yoga practice inspired by tai chi. Honoring the outside world with mindful movement. Expressing through the breath our body and spirit connection. Cost: Yoga is included with purchase of festival ticket.
Consultation at 9:15am - Fall Garden Festival 2022 - Landscape Design Consultation
November 05, 2022
Garden Members $70 / Non-members $85 Receive helpful advice from professional landscape designers and architects. Great for residents looking to make changes to their landscape, incorporate water-wise plants and materials, qualify for a rebate, or obtain guidance for installing a new water efficient landscape. It is required that you review the Landscape Design Consultation FAQs before registering. The Consultation is 45 minutes and currently takes place at The Water Conservation Garden.
Consultation at 9:30am - Fall Garden Festival 2022 - Landscape Design Consultation
November 05, 2022
Garden Members $70 / Non-members $85 Receive helpful advice from professional landscape designers and architects. Great for residents looking to make changes to their landscape, incorporate water-wise plants and materials, qualify for a rebate, or obtain guidance for installing a new water efficient landscape. It is required that you review the Landscape Design Consultation FAQs before registering. The Consultation is 45 minutes and currently takes place at The Water Conservation Garden.