Winter 2019 Newsletter by South Coast Botanic Garden

CEO Message Adrienne L. Nakashima, CEO GARDENING AS A TEAM SPORT

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Around the office, I am often known for making sports references. Having received an advanced degree in sports management and eventually spending a portion of my career in the business, I suppose the analogies can’t be helped.

As a lifelong athlete who has endured her share of trainings and competitions, I have also come to appreciate what it means to be part of a team. Perspective can be gained when you’ve been a player, the coach and team manager. As this message goes to print, Angelinos are awaiting the outcome of a long-awaited chance for the Dodgers to capture the National League Championship. And one cannot mention the Los Angeles Dodgers without thinking back to its famed history – from its start in Brooklyn, to their signing of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play for a Major League Baseball team, and to their eventual move to Los Angeles. I grew up in Los Angeles remembering the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1980s when “Fernandomania” swept the city and pitching sensations like Fernando Valenzuela and Orel Hershiser were household names. Another well-known figure who is often discussed when you talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers is its two-decades long manager of the team, Tommy Lasorda. Lasorda is known for his colorful personality and outspoken opinions regarding players and others associated with baseball. He once said, “There are three types of baseball players: Those

who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happened.” I think it is safe to say that we all want to be in the “those who make it happen group.” From our leadership and Board of Trustees, to the staff, our members and our volunteers – I feel like those of us on “Team South Coast Botanic Garden” are here to make things happen. We couldn’t think of “making it happen” without an all-star lineup. A welcome addition to the team are two key individuals to our leadership - new Board Trustee President, Pamela P. Reis, and new Chief Operating Officer, MaryLynn Mack. I invite you to learn more about Pamela (Page 3) and MaryLynn (Page 4). Our team is also working tirelessly to provide memorable experiences and features that will keep our members and visitors returning season after season. If you’ve visited lately, you may have noticed our newly installed permanent art sculpture, Fuller, by Artist and USC Professor of Architecture, Doris Sung. The unique geodesic dome is formed from 180 pieces of thermobimetal and 420 pieces of aluminum that have been heated to just the right temperature to “pop” into place with interlocking shapes that allow the sphere to hold strong. This commissioned work was made possible by the generous gift of South Coast Botanic Garden Board Trustee, Marilyn Long and the Long Family Foundation. If you look closely at my photo, you’ll see it peeking from behind me. Better yet, make plans to see it in person. I also can’t help but point out it also happens to be the hue of Dodger Blue! As the team heads into a new season at South Coast Botanic Garden, we continue to “keep our eye on the ball” and look forward to events and activities that “hit it out of the park!”

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Hot Toddies and Carolers Saturday, December 1 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bundle up and join us in the Garden to welcome the holiday season over warm beverages and festive music. Start a new family tradition and sing along with the professionals as you take-in the SoCal winter air while our desert blooms begin to put on a show. Our Gardeners will lead tours of the desert garden and the new Living Wall for an added delight. To RSVP or upgrade your membership, please call Natasha at 424.452.0931.

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TAKING THE GARDEN TO NEW HEIGHTS By Danielle Lacharite Brown

As part of this year’s initiative to “sweat the small stuff” at the Garden (a philosophy that will help to make our Garden a superb destination for everyone to enjoy), the team has been heading out on eye-sore scavenger hunts, coming back with fix-it lists and photos of spaces needing attention that are seemingly hiding in plain sight. One of the identified unsightlies was our tram shelter and vehicles, nooked behind the lush green Vegetable Garden and peeking through a tattered fence. Once we noticed the scar, we couldn’t un-see it. And, so, we began to devise a plan to consolidate and creatively hide the back-of-house equipment, while also forming a new western wall for our public garden. About this time we met a representative from Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust, an organization dedicated to supporting ornamental horticulture. After some discussion and a formal application, the Trust approved a sizable grant to partially fund a new vertical garden and challenged us to leverage the funds in order to secure what was necessary to build our 400 square foot wall.

Credit: Seasons Landscaping

masterpiece, the creation was made first on a computer screen and then transferred with a chalk grid to the first layer of the Seasons Aqua Felt system mounted to two new sturdy storage containers (which now help to formalize the perimeter of our garden). Like an oversized needlepoint project, a series of concentric circles has been “painted” on the structure by piercing holes into the felt and stuffing them with bare rooted plants. The planting palette includes dwarf ferns, aeoniium, and ripple jade, among others. Interestingly, the wall contains no soil, instead the plants are raised hydroponically, with a watering system that is built behind the felt structure. The final product is truly a work of art. On your next visit, take a stroll by the Living Wall Lounge and check out the new vertical garden.

Ever intrepid, we secured a generous sponsorship from Seasons Landscaping, a leader in the field of living walls, and ShrubHub, a new Online Garden Marketplace for plant procurement and garden design. The two sponsors agreed to subsidize the new amenity and a partnership was born. Scott Hutcheon, principle of both companies, was quick to sign on board with the project. “This was a no-brainer for us – this public showpiece to demonstrate the creativity that can be achieved vertically. The opportunity to work with South Coast Botanic Garden was just the right fit.” The wall has been erected in a new space dubbed “The Living Wall Lounge,” with space for guests to take respite and relax on nearby benches. Part mural and part horticultural

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MEET NEW BOARD TRUSTEE PRESIDENT, PAMELA P. REIS By Yumiko Whitaker

University of Pennsylvania, South Coast Repertory, Jack Kramer Club, and Norris Theatre for the Performing Arts. Beyond the above community and business experience, her sincere love of the Garden is evidenced not only by her service at this level, but by humble regular strolls and engagement with visitors out to enjoy our beautiful space.

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A life marked by service to others, coupled with a successful career in the corporate sector, makes Pamela P. Reis, a well-suited and welcome addition as the leader of the Garden’s esteemed Board of Trustees. Pamela’s new role comes on the heels of highly active service as the Board’s Chair of the Governance Committee (2015, 2016), dual service on the Executive and Finance Committees (2017-2018), and service as Treasurer the same year (2017-2018). No stranger to seamless management of multiple areas of responsibility, her resume reads like a who’s who in the business world with decades long experience in the financial sector. Her last role was as Executive Vice President and Area Manager in charge of 93 branches in the SoCal area at First Interstate Bank of California before retiring in 1996. She rose through the ranks by delivering solid results in Operations, Retail Banking and Marketing. Prior to her ascent, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and has taken numerous graduate level courses at the Wharton School of Business and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business. Much like our vast 87-acre Garden, Pamela has an equally broad and varied community service background. In addition to efforts with our Garden, she serves in a volunteer leadership capacity with Planned Parenthood of L.A. Previous community service includes various leadership roles with Para Los Niños, South Bay Vocational Center, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, the City of Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Community Association,

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We look forward to your participation in future Garden events for the opportunity to meet and get to know Pamela, as we continue to move our vision forward. Please enjoy an excerpt from her address to the Board of Trustees upon being installed: “I am truly honored by this nomination and election. Thank you for your confidence. I want to recognize Pete Olpe’s service over the past four years as President and his service as Secretary for the prior three years. He has truly been an enthusiastic, dedicated, energetic and visionary leader. He has had a lasting impact on the Foundation and the Garden and I know we all are extremely grateful to him. I thought long and hard about accepting this nomination, as I know serving as head of this board is a big responsibility. I will take it very seriously. My actions will be guided by three primary duties: The Duty of Care, the Duty of Loyalty, and the Duty of Obedience. These three duties are the duties of all Trustees. In exercising our Duty of Care, we must ensure prudent use of all assets – our financial assets, the Garden itself, our people and our goodwill. The Duty of Loyalty requires us to ensure our activities advance our mission, that we recognize and disclose conflicts of interest, and all decisions we make are in the best interest of the Foundation. In exercising our Duty of Obedience, we must ensure we obey all applicable laws and regulations, follow our bylaws, and adhere to our stated mission. I am sure all of you who have served on not for profit boards are familiar with these duties, but I want to be sure we all keep them fresh in our mind. I can commit to you I will try my best to fulfill my duties as President. You will have my dedication and energy.”

THE GARDEN SECURES ITS FUTURE WITH THE ARRIVAL OF NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, MARYLYNN MACK

By Yumiko Whitaker

MaryLynn believes in empowerment through mentoring, with a passion for developing emerging professionals to become the future leaders of a sustainable and thriving world.

Credit: Courtesy of MaryLynn Mack

It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome industry leader and trailblazer, MaryLynn Mack, as the Garden’s Chief Operating Officer. Simply put, MaryLynn is a steady builder – of consensus, of brick and mortar operations, of entities or endeavors that were nonexistent, of people. This high caliber, values-led individual comes to us from Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona where she served as Director of Operations, successfully managing day-to-day efforts for a nature space that welcomes over 380,000 visitors annually. During her tenure at this Phoenix Point of Pride, she expanded and enhanced programs for children, adults and educators that include new digital curricula, a multi-lingual audio tour, and the innovative “Volunteer U” program, a national model that recruits, retains, and recognizes volunteers. With a growth mindset, operational excellence, and people first imperative, MaryLynn led the development and construction of a destination restaurant, parking and event plaza, expanded renovated retail location and a DNA research lab. She leaves our friends at Desert Botanical positioned for further success with the recent completion of a five-year master plan for an innovative Children and Family garden space. With a commitment to serving others and building bridges of understanding, MaryLynn sits on the American Public Gardens Association Board of Directors, and is the inaugural Chair of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee. She is slated to give the keynote address to the Diversity Forum at the Association’s 2019 Annual Conference.

Prior to joining Desert Botanical, MaryLynn enjoyed successful careers as the Executive Director of the Rescue Mission’s Women and Children’s Center, and as Senior Director at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Upon relocating to Arizona, she continued her love of giving back and philanthropy as a founding member of the African American Women’s Giving and Empowerment Circle and as a Board Member at the Phoenix Metropolitan YWCA. Her efforts in women’s issues and arts and culture earned her the YWCA Tribute to Leadership and Black Philanthropy Institute Leadership awards. MaryLynn has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and is near completion of an Organizational Leadership degree. Additionally, she brings 22 years of staff management, strategic planning, project development, event services, guest services, facilities, maintenance, IT, human resources and community relations experience to compliment the talent bench of South Coast Botanic Garden. She is a past recipient of the Virginia G. Piper Fellowship, a graduate of The Getty Leadership Institute, and has also served in the U.S. Navy. “Having someone of MaryLynn’s caliber will bring greater depth of experience to the Garden to propel us forward,” says South Coast Botanic Garden CEO, Adrienne Nakashima. Her proven track record of thoughtful engagement and operational know how will aid us greatly as we endeavor to become one of the top botanic gardens in the Southern California region,” she adds. We look forward to officially welcoming MaryLynn as part of our senior leadership team in early January. She is a consummate professional who will make value-added contributions to the Garden by advancing our vision. We hope to host a Meet and Greet upon her arrival so you may have the opportunity to get to know her. Together, our future is very bright!

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Who Let the Goats Out?! We did, for Yoga! By Charla Batey

Photo by: Linda Bradley

“Goat Yoga.” Certified yoga instructors from Los Angeles-based Hello Critter will lead this class. In addition to the many benefits of yoga, owner Michelle Tritten explains that the goats bring new advantages to yogis of all levels. “Our goats will open your heart, help strengthen your core, deepen your stretch and challenge your balance. We call it animal assisted therapy, laughter therapy, massage therapy and yoga therapy all wrapped up into one, explains Tritten.” Tritten adds that hosting this fun wellness and exercise class at the Garden is the ultimate trifecta, “gardens, goats and yoga are the perfect ingredients to create a wonderful day!” Goat Yoga joins the diverse lineup of general fitness offerings hosted now through the end of the year and our new 2019 classes such as “Dynamic Stretching and Music” and “Down Dogs! Kids Yoga.”

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It’s not everyday that you get to practice and reap the benefits of yoga, while basking in the fresh air, sights and sounds of an expansive botanical garden and do all the aforementioned alongside Nigerian Dwarf goats! On January 19, at the start of the new year, South Coast Botanic Garden will offer an innovative new fitness class called

Still deciding if you will join us? Did you know that researchers from Keck Medicine of USC, report that outdoor exercise has various benefits including improving sleep quality, decreasing symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improving energy and confidence levels? Space is limited. Participants must be at least 12 years old. To register for this or any of our fitness classes, please contact us at (424) 452-0920 Ext. 3.

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An active life is a happy life Our NEW Flex Pass

gives you access to 10 well-being classes for up to six months Includes: • Tai Chi • Yoga • Guided Meditation • Dynamic Stretching $100 Members | $125 Non-Members Check out our monthly event calendar for class dates and times. Call Visitor Services at (424) 452-0920 to secure your Flex Pass, and let this healthy investment in you begin.

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Flex Pass does not include Goat Yoga

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Grow your green thumb THIS JANUARY, we’re offering multiple ways for you to learn how to perfect your pruning techniques for blooming good outcomes. Happy gardening! ROSE PRUNING DEMONSTRATION Sunday, January 6 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Garden Admission The South Coast Rose Society will feature pruning demonstrations of hybrid tea, floribundas, climbing, miniature and old garden roses followed by a hands-on workshop. Demonstrators will cover proper pruning tools and preparing the rose garden for a spring bloom.

FRUIT TREE PRUNING DEMONSTRATION Saturday, January 12 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free with Membership or General Admission Do you have fruit trees in need of some TLC? Certified arborist, Rick Wheeler, will demonstrate the what’s, when’s and why’s of thinning, pinching and deadheading to revive your tree and bear the fruits of your labor!

FUSCHIA PRUNING AND PROPAGATION DEMONSTRATION Sunday, January 20 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free with General Admission South Coast Fuchsia Society members, Jackie Coppin, Marsha Hopwood and David Morse, will discuss fuchsia care and culture. They will demonstrate propagation from cuttings, training fuchsias to forms including baskets, trees and trellises and pruning techniques to improve appearance and maximize blossoms.

HANDS-ON DEMO: FRUIT TREE PRUNING Saturday, January 26 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free with Membership or General Admission Join master gardener, Liza Go, in the Garden’s Rare Fruit Tree collection for an orchard talk and demonstration on properly pruning exotic fruit trees. These are fruit trees that are non-California natives, like passion fruit, citrus and fig trees. This workshop is perfect for those with fruit trees at home that need some extra love. Bring your questions and even photos of your trees.

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South Coast Botanic Garden | Winter in the Garden

DECEMBER in the

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP Sunday, December 9 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 15 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $8 Members | $13 Non-Members Plus $8 per gingerbread house (minimum of one per group) Make your own gingerbread house, with a twist - no baking or sugar needed! Instead of frosting and cake, these gingerbread houses are made with natural elements from the Garden affixed to chipboard. Take a brisk winter walk to learn about treats that grow on trees, then make a stunning light-up masterpiece to take home. Recommended for all ages, families and pairs. Advanced registration required. Please call Visitor Services at (424) 452-0920 Ext. 3.

The self-guided activity will include an adventurous hike through the Garden; be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes, snacks, water, shade hats, sunscreen and possibly a picnic to enjoy along the way. Strollers for your littlest adventurers is encouraged. AUDUBON BIRD WALK Sunday, December 9 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Free with Membership or General Admission Join the Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon Society for a walk through the Garden’s 87-acres in search of birds. No experience required. Group meets at Elaine Cornish Courtyard. 9 | southcoastbotanicgarden.org

DYNAMIC STRETCHING AND MUSIC Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Fee per class: $12 Members | $15 Non-Members 10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months for Tai Chi, Yoga, Guided Meditation and Dynamic Stretching & Music. Enjoy an outdoor session of Essentrics, an energizing stretching and strength-building practice set to music. This full body workout will leave you feeling energized and youthful and can rapidly change the shape of your body through the development of lean, strong and flexible muscles and immediate improvements to your posture. The class is perfect for all fitness levels, and effective for pain relief, stress release, and injury recovery and prevention. YOGA Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Fee per class: $12 Members | $15 Non-Members 10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months for Tai Chi, Yoga, Guided Meditation and Dynamic Stretching & Music. Enjoy the sweeping views and fresh air of the Garden in this outdoor Hatha yoga class. This exercise helps to develop balance and strength in mind and body. Join Veronica Wolkow as she leads you through physical postures, deep breathing, and mindful exercises suitable for all levels. Afterwards, consider a brisk walk or jog around tram road to add to your fitness regimen.

What's in Bloom Arbutusunedo, Clivea Miniata, Heteromeles Arbutifolia (Berries), Eucalyptus sp., Australian Natives (Correa, Callistemon, Grevillea)

TAI CHI Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Fee per class: $12 Members | $15 Non-Members 10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months for Tai Chi, Yoga, Guided Meditation and Dynamic Stretching & Music.

HOT TODDIES AND CAROLERS Saturday, December 1 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free with Sustainer ($300), Supporter ($500) or Garden Circle ($1,000) level Membership Bundle up and join us in the Garden to welcome the holiday season over warm beverages and festive music.

MEMBER-ONLY TWILIGHT TIME Thursday, December 13 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Free with any level of Membership All members have access to this special treat - being in the Garden during the magical morning twilight time. Join us as we open our doors early for a members-only morning at the Garden.

Learn this beautiful ancient Chinese practice with graceful meditative movements that help maintain physical health, well-being and spiritual essence.

Start a new family tradition and sing along with the professionals as you take-in the SoCal winter air while our desert blooms begin to put on a show. Our gardeners will lead tours of the desert garden and the new Living Wall for an added delight. To RSVP or to upgrade your membership, please call Natasha at (424) 452-0931.

Come to enjoy a self-guided morning walk and see birds and wildlife before the hustle and bustle of the day. Morning is a great time to capture the unique lighting and sounds of the day—don’t forget your camera! RSVP suggested, please email membership@southcoastbotanicgarden. org.

HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP Sunday, December 9 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $75 Members | $85 Non-Members Join professional floral designers to create your own fresh holiday wreath, using evergreens, fresh flowers, succulents and other botanical elements. Space is limited. Advanced registration required. Please call Visitor Services at (424) 452-0920 Ext. 3.

KIDS CLUB: THE GREAT KIDS CLUB ADVENTURE Sunday, December 16 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with Membership or General Admission Grab your adventure hat and head out on the greatest Kids Club adventure yet!

Held weekly, this activity is the perfect way to release tension, increase balance and improve relaxation. All ages and fitness levels welcome. GUIDED MEDITATION Sundays, December 2 and 9 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Fee per class: $12 Members | $15 Non-Members 10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months for Tai Chi, Yoga, Guided Meditation and Dynamic Stretching & Music. With more than 20 years of meditation experience, Keith Holmes will guide you through Buddhist meditation followed by time for personal reflection and contemplation in the Garden. Learn to create a calm and peaceful mind regardless of external circumstances. All ages and fitness levels welcome, from those curious about meditation to advanced practitioners.

Travel through interactive stations and experience the new Incredible Journey and The Lost Secrets of South Coast Botanic Garden treasure hunt at the same time. You will make a travel pouch out of an old t-shirt, meet live spiders, race through an obstacle course, and search for sea creature fossil treasures. Make sure to bring an old t-shirt to upcycle into a travel pouch. No advanced registration required for this drop-in style event. It is recommended arriving to the Garden by 3pm to allow time to enjoy the entire event. southcoastbotanicgarden.org | 10

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INCREDIBLE JOURNEY AND THE LOST SECRETS OF SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN December 15 through March 31 Closed December 25 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free with Membership or General Admission Grab your satchel and compass and prepare for adventure as you search the Garden for hidden treasure and treasures hidden in plain sight. But be careful, even the most seasoned explorers will have difficulty getting past the sticky trees, dangling vines, carnivorous plants, and hidden eyes watching quietly from the trees. Reference your tattered treasure map to unlock the secrets of the Garden and find your way to the hidden lair. This adventure is recommended for guests of all ages. The self-guided activity will include an adventurous hike through the Garden; be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes, snacks, water, shade hats, sunscreen and possibly a picnic to enjoy along the way. Strollers for your littlest adventurers is encouraged. ROSE PRUNING DEMONSTRATION Sunday, January 6 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Garden Admission The South Coast Rose Society will feature pruning demonstrations of hybrid tea, floribundas, climbing, miniature and old garden roses followed by a hands-on workshop. Demonstrators will cover proper pruning tools and preparing the rose garden for a spring bloom. Rose cocktail, clippers and gloves will be available. FRUIT TREE PRUNING DEMONSTRATION Saturday, January 12 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free with Membership or General Admission Do you have fruit trees in need of some TLC? Certified arborist Rick Wheeler will demonstrate the what’s, when’s and why’s of thinning, pinching and deadheading to revive your tree and bear the fruits of your labor! Advanced registration required. Please call Visitor Services at (424) 452-0920 Ext. 3. 11 | southcoastbotanicgarden.org

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AUDUBON BIRD WALK Sunday, January 13 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Free with Membership or General Admission Join the Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon Society for a walk through the Garden’s 87-acres in search of birds. No experience required. Group meets at Elaine Cornish Courtyard. GOAT YOGA Saturday, January 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Members $30 | Non-Members $35 Take part in the latest fitness craze and practice your cat/cow, downward dog and child’s pose - in the presence of live goats! Bring your mat, camera, and good humor for an outdoor yoga practice you won’t soon forget, held in a fenced-in area with two furry farm companions. The goats will put a smile on your face and help loosen you up. If you’re lucky, one might even jump on you while you hold a pose, or nap on your mat while you stretch. No experience required. Space is limited. Advanced registration required and all participants must be at least 12 years old. To register, please call Visitor Services at (424) 452-0920 Ext. 3. FUSCHIA PRUNING AND PROPAGATION DEMONSTRATION Sunday, January 20 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free with General Admission South Coast Fuchsia Society members, Jackie Coppin, Marsha Hopwood and David Morse, will discuss fuchsia care and culture. They will demonstrate propagation from cuttings, training fuchsias to forms including baskets, trees and trellises and pruning techniques to improve appearance and maximize blossoms.

KIDS CLUB: PIRATES OF THE BOTANIC GARDEN Sunday, January 27 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with Membership or General Admission Shiver me timbers! Prepare to set yer sails through the Garden on a swashbuckling family adventure. But, keep yer land lubbin’ eyes open, for ye never know what surprises await! Learn about thee Garden’s most valuable treasure -- fertilizer. Use yer spy glass to observe parrots, thee famous pirate sidekicks who also happen to call our Garden home, dig fer evidence of hidden treasure and find thee REAL pirates of thee garden -- creatures that commandeer thee nests of other animals. Dress thee part for a jolly good time. No advanced registration required for this drop-in style event. It is recommended arriving to the Garden by 3pm to allow time to enjoy the entire event. HANDS-ON DEMO: FRUIT TREE PRUNING Saturday, January 26 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free with Membership or General Admission Join master gardener, Liza Go, in the Garden’s Rare Fruit Tree collection for an orchard talk and demonstration on properly pruning exotic fruit trees. These are fruit trees that are non-California natives, like passion fruit, citrus and fig trees. This workshop is perfect for those with fruit trees in need of some extra love. Bring your questions and even photos of your trees. Advanced registration recommended. Please call Visitor Services at (424) 452-0920 Ext. 3.

What's in Bloom

Aloe sp., Tabebuia Chrysotricha and Impetiginosa, Lupinus sp. IKEBANA FLORAL ARRANGEMENT 8-PART SERIES Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $120 Members | $133 Non-Members Materials fee is $40 beginners | $80 advanced Ikebana is the ancient Japanese art of floral arranging. Instructor, Yumiko Kiiawa, of the Ohara School of Ikebana will guide you to see beyond the decorative and help you merge the indoors and outdoors through the mechanics of manipulation and material observation for their best usage. Advanced registration required. Please call Visitor Services at (424) 452-0920 Ext. 3. YOGA Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. $12 Members | $15 Non-Members 10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months for Tai Chi, Yoga, Guided Meditation and Dynamic Stretching & Music. Enjoy the sweeping views and fresh air of the Garden in this outdoor Hatha yoga class. It helps to develop balance and strength in mind and body. Join Veronica Wolkow as she leads you through physical postures, deep breathing, and mindful exercises suitable for all levels. Afterwards, consider a brisk walk or jog around tram road to add to your fitness regimen. DYNAMIC STRETCHING AND MUSIC Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. $12 Members | $15 Non-Members 10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months for Tai Chi, Yoga, Guided Meditation and Dynamic Stretching & Music. Enjoy an outdoor session of Essentrics, an energizing stretching and strength-building practice set to music. This full body workout will leave you feeling energized and youthful and can rapidly change the shape of your body through the development of lean, strong and flexible muscles and immediate improvements to your posture.

TAI CHI Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. $12 Members | $15 Non-Members 10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months for Tai Chi, Yoga, Guided Meditation and Dynamic Stretching & Music. Learn this beautiful ancient Chinese practice with graceful meditative movements that help maintain physical health, well-being and spiritual essence. Held weekly, this activity is the perfect way to release tension, increase balance and improve relaxation. All ages and fitness levels welcome.

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GUIDED MEDITATION Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. $12 Members /$15 Non-Members 10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months for Tai Chi, Yoga, Guided Meditation and Dynamic Stretching & Music. With more than 20 years of meditation experience, Keith Holmes will guide you through Buddhist meditation followed by time for personal reflection and contemplation in the Garden. Learn to create a calm and peaceful mind regardless of external circumstances. All ages and fitness levels welcome, from those curious about mediation to advanced practitioners.

ORIENTAL WATERCOLOR SERIES Fridays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $85 Members | $95 Non-members Noted artist and instructor, Hisako Asano, will share her approach to a world of delicate watercolor painting. Create paintings of nature that capture this soft-colored art form, learn how to blend colors, and how to manipulate 3-D values with a single stroke. Registration required. Please call Visitor Services at (424) 452-0920 Ext. 3. DOWN DOGS! KIDS YOGA Saturdays 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ages 8 - 12 $12 Members | $15 Non-Members 10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months. Kids will enjoy the many benefits of yoga in a class just for them. Yoga can help improve focus, reduce anxiety and learn self-awareness. This beginners class for will practice Hatha Yoga for kids. More challenging poses will be introduced as the class progresses and as your child learns self-awareness and builds self-confidence. Parents can use this time to get some exercise and fresh air in the Garden. Bring a book and find a spot to indulge, or catch up on those long-overdue thank you notes, handwritten under a floss silk tree. General Garden Admission is required for parents or free with Membership.

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South Coast Botanic Garden | Winter in the Garden

FEBRUARY in the

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DOWN DOGS! KIDS YOGA Saturdays 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ages 8 - 12 $12 Members | $15 Non-Members PAPER POPPIES WORKSHOP Two Wednesdays, February 20 and 27 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $25 Members | $29 Nonmembers Make your own paper flowers in this two-session workshop with one of our expert crafters. Spend time in the Garden to admire the real poppies in bloom this time of year, and then create your own California and Icelandic varieties from crepe paper, book pages and sheet music. Participants will enjoy a botanical discussion, see how poppies are represented in fine art and see demonstrations on illustrating flower parts. You’ll need needle-nose wire cutters for this class, plus items from around the house. A short supply list will be provided upon registration. Please call Visitor Services at (424) 452-0920 Ext. 3. VOLUNTEER DOCENT TRAINING Mondays, February 18 - March 25 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Help create memories for our visiting public and school children and learn how to tell the Garden’s many stories by becoming a volunteer guide. We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers who can inspire a positive experience for our visitors. Interested individuals must feel at ease giving presentations and working in front of a wide variety of visitors. Attendance at all training sessions is required. To sign up, please contact Darlene at DLackey@parks.lacounty.gov.

10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months. Kids will enjoy the many benefits of yoga in a class just for them. Yoga can help improve focus, reduce anxiety and learn self-awareness. This beginners class will practice Hatha Yoga for kids. More challenging poses will be introduced as the class progresses and as your child learns self-awareness and builds self-confidence. Parents can use this time to get some exercise and fresh air in the Garden. Bring a book and find a spot to indulge, or catch up on those long-overdue thank you notes, handwritten under a floss silk tree. General Garden Admission is required for parents or free with Membership. YOGA Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. $12 Members | $15 Non-Members 10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months for Tai Chi, Yoga, Guided Meditation and Dynamic Stretching & Music. Enjoy the sweeping views and fresh air of the Garden in this outdoor Hatha yoga class. This exercise helps to develop balance and strength in mind and body. Join Veronica Wolkow as she leads you through physical postures, deep breathing, and mindful exercises suitable for all levels.

What's in Bloom Aloe sp. Spring Bulbs Magnolia Stellata, Cercis Canadensis and C. occidentalis Flowering fruit trees get started – Plum, Peach, Nectarine, Cherry GOAT YOGA Saturday, February 23 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members $30 | Non-Members $35

DYNAMIC STRETCHING AND MUSIC Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. $12 Members | $15 Non-Members 10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months for Tai Chi, Yoga, Guided Meditation and Dynamic Stretching & Music. Enjoy an outdoor session of Essentrics, an energizing stretching and strength-building practice set to music. This full body workout will leave you feeling energized and youthful and can rapidly change the shape of your body through the development of lean, strong and flexible muscles and immediate improvements to your posture. The class is perfect for all fitness levels, and effective for pain relief, stress release, and injury recovery and prevention. TAI CHI Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. $12 Members | $15 Non-Members 10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months for Tai Chi, Yoga, Guided Meditation and Dynamic Stretching & Music. Learn this beautiful ancient Chinese practice with graceful meditative movements that help maintain physical health, well-being and spiritual essence. Held weekly, this activity is the perfect way to release tension, increase balance and improve relaxation. All ages and fitness levels welcome.

ORIENTAL WATERCOLOR SERIES Fridays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $85 Members | $95 Non-members Noted artist and instructor, Hisako Asano, will share her approach to a world of delicate watercolor painting. Create paintings of nature that capture this soft-colored art form, learn how to blend colors, and how to manipulate 3-D values with a single stroke. Registration required. Please call Visitor Services at (424) 452-0920 Ext. 3. GUIDED MEDITATION Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. $12 Members | $15 Non-Members 10-class Flex Pass: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members. Flex pass is valid for up to six months for Tai Chi, Yoga, Guided Meditation and Dynamic Stretching & Music. With more than 20 years of meditation experience, Keith Holmes will guide you through Buddhist meditation followed by time for personal reflection and contemplation in the Garden. Learn how to create a calm and peaceful mind regardless of external circumstances. All ages and fitness levels welcome, from those curious about mediation to advanced practitioners.

Take part in the latest fitness craze and practice your cat/cow, downward dog and child’s pose -- in the presence of live goats! Bring your mat, camera, and good humor for an outdoor yoga practice you won’t soon forget, held in a fenced-in area with two furry farm companions. The goats will put a smile on your face and help loosen you up. If you’re lucky, one might even jump on you while you hold a pose, or nap on your mat while you stretch. No experience required. Space is limited. Advanced registration required and all participants must be at least 12 years old. To register, please call Visitor Services at (424) 452-0920 Ext. 3. KIDS CLUB: AMAZING GARDEN RACE February 24 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with Membership or General Admission Muster the right combination of brains, brawn and teamwork to win this race that will require the whole family to succeed! Team up with your “wolf pack” and take part in physical challenges and solve riddles to learn about wild animals who live in groups. Your greatest resource will be each other as you circle the Garden. As you round the finish, settle in for a bring-your-own picnic or purchase snacks and enjoy lawn games with your family after you complete your race.

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SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION 26300 Crenshaw Blvd. Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

GARDEN HOURS

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Garden is open to the public 364 days a year, closed on December 25

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks” – John Muir

feedback@southcoastbotanicgarden.org www.facebook.com/scbgarden @scbgarden COVER PHOTO CREDIT: Jeff Staton CORRECTION: The original Fall 2018 September calendar header photo was miscredited, the photo was taken by Paula & Tom Zimmerman.