Workshops & Events
Seasonal Workshops & Events
Volunteer Training
2-Day Training
March 20 & 27
8:30am-12:30pm
We have a place for you here at The Garden! Dig in the dirt, work an event, lead a tour, meet and greet Garden guests or be a part of a myriad of volunteer opportunities!
Finding Peace During Life's Waves
with Laurie Hallihan
Saturday, April 8
9:30-11am
Lil’ Sprouts Storytime with Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Spring 2023
3rd Wednesdays, 9:30am
April 19, May 17, June 21
Catch a heartwarming storytime and nature craft with the magical Ms. Smarty-Plants™. Sponsored by the Dr. Seuss Foundation and Boys & Girls Foundation.
San Diego Tree Week
April 22-29
San Diego Tree Week, an initiative of The Water Conservation Garden, aims to bring neighbors together to plant trees in their community. Businesses, schools, and individuals will come together to celebrate the many benefits of trees.
Terrific Trees! Storytime with Ms. Smarty-Plants™
San Diego Tree Week
Wednesday, Apr 19
9:30am
Celebrate the super powers of trees with a special storytime with Ms. Smarty-Plants™ thanks to our friends at SDG&E.
Nature Therapy - The Presence of Trees
San Diego Treek Week
Sunday, Apr 23
9:30am-11am
Things are looking up—well at least you will be as we immerse ourselves in the environment and focus on the wonder of trees. Discover why humans and trees are designed to be together.
Trees & Treats Workshops
San Diego Tree Week 2023
Saturday, Apr 29
10am-1pm
FREE tree, talk, & treats! first come-first served!! Celebrate San Diego Tree Week by learning which tree is right for your landscape from Certified Arborist, Jose Bedoya of Leaf it to Us, plus planting and care with Master Arborist, Brad Brown of Tree Life Consulting.
Landscape Design Consultation
Monthly Appointments
$70 Members / $85 Non-members
Receive helpful, one-on-one advice, for your Landscape Makeover project from professional designers and architects.
Featured Wellness Classes
April 8, May 13, June 10
Mind & Body Master Classes promote physical, emotional, and mental health within a compassionate community. These classes will explore ways to develop a deeper relationship with our wellbeing and others through engaging conversations, experiential practices, and learning practical tools for daily life. Led by an inspiring community of teachers, coaches, and speakers.
FREE Wellness Members | $15 Garden Member | $20 General Admission
Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival
Saturday, May 6
9am-3pm
The Spring Garden and Butterfly Festival is BACK as you know it with fun and new exciting happenings, too! This year’s Event is FREE to attend and will host unique ticketed experiences throughout the day.
Butterfly Experiences
Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival
Saturday, May 6
9:30am-2:30pm
Join us in our beautiful outdoor Butterfly Pavilion and native Habitat Garden to release your very own butterfly to nectar on nearby flowers.
Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Pollinator Party
Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival
Saturday, May 6
10:30am
Join Ms. Smarty-Plants™ for her Spring Fling POLLINATOR PARTY! Come dressed as your favorite pollinator. Learn about bees, butterflies, and other pollinating friends.
Petting Zoo
Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival
Saturday, May 6
9am-3pm (All Day)
Petting Zoo experience with more information to come!
Native Landscaping Principles
Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival
Saturday, May 6
10-11am + 30 min Q&A and five fave plants
*Receive a FREE native plant!! All residents of unincorporated SD County who register and attend this class receive a free 1-gallon native plant from Cuyamaca Nursery. Must attend class to receive voucher.
World Labyrinth Walk
Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival
Saturday, May 6
1pm to close
“Walk as One at 1” to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy across the globe. In celebration of World Labyrinth Day.
Garden Tour
Saturday, May 6
1:30-2pm
Landscape Design Consultation
Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival
Saturday, May 6
$70 Members / $85 Non-members
Receive helpful, one-on-one advice, for your Landscape Makeover project from professional designers and architects.
Butterflies, Biscuits, & Tea with Ms. Smarty-Plants™
Saturday, May 13
10:00am • 11:00am • 12:00pm
A Mother’s Day Treat
The Water Conservation Garden’s beloved Ms. Smarty-Plants™ is welcoming you, your friends and family to join Ms. Smarty-Plants™ for an hour-long sparkling celebration for our moms unlike any other!
Spring Escape Into Yoga, Art & Nature
8:30am-2pm
How Much and How Often to Water? Part 1 - Virtual
Tuesday, Jun 13
10-11am
Basics are essential for water efficiency—learning how long to water your landscape and how often, is critical.
How much and How Often to Water? Part 2 - Onsite
Saturday, Jun 17
10:00am-11:30am
Once we understand how long to water, the last variable factor for water conservation is how often to water. During this session we cover where to find data to help you know when to water.