SUMMER
IN THE GARDEN
SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION
P h o t o b y : Su z i L e a v e n s
JUNE – AUGUST 2015
Summer Highlights pg 3
54th Annual Meeting pg 4
Summertime Fun pg 5
CEO ADRIENNE MESSAGE L. NAKASHIMA
STAFF FOUNDATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE OFFICERS PETER OLPE President
KEN PICKAR
“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” - George Santayana
First Vice President
KIMEL CONWAY Second Vice President
JIM GARDNER Third Vice President
We’ve got FAMILIES on the brain here at South Coast Botanic Garden!
ROBIN HILL Treasurer
JANET MAROTT Secretary
TRUSTEES ANN CARLEY DEBRA BUSHWEIT GALLIANI LYNN GILL ROBIN KIRK LAUREL WOODLEY
Since 2009, family memberships to South Coast Botanic Garden have increased significantly. At the end of fiscal year 2009, there were 1,422 family and senior family members. By the end of fiscal year 2014, we had 2,969. That is a 109% increase! With that dramatic change over the last five years, we were compelled to respond to the demand for programming that addressed the needs of our membership and the voices we were hearing from in the community. You have no doubt witnessed the variety of family-centered programs and special events that have increased over the last few years. This summer is no different as we gear up for a calendar of events full of interesting things for families and children of all ages to participate in. We hope you’ll join us for some of the many exciting things in our line-up including:
FOUNDATION
STAFF
• Family Picnic Days • Wings N’ Things • MomMe & Baby Group
ADRIENNE L. NAKASHIMA Chief Executive Officer
DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
(through Club MomMe)
• Jr. Super Hero Run • Kid’s Club • Destination Science Camp • Junior Farmer’s Program • Family Movie Night and Sing-A-Long • Enchanted Garden & Funky Garden Dance Classes
AUDRA PLATZ MONIKA WHITELEY
GIFT SHOP MICHELLE CARUTHERS
GUEST SERVICES CENTER CAROL HOWDEN ROBYN HONDA CHRISTINA LUALLEN KATHE SARAZEN ANN SCHNEIDER
SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS YURI ODA BRANDON DAWES GABBY NORTON RAYMOND PINO LISA SEVERIOS
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Famed essayist, poet and philosopher George Santayana once wrote, “The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” At South Coast Botanic Garden, we are proud to serve as the canvas for these masterpieces. The focus on family has been a personal one for me as well. During my tenure, I have been able to expose my almost three year old to the wonders of the Garden and inspire a curiosity in her about the natural world. The pure excitement in her voice when the butterflies fly past her on our way to the Rose Garden or the delight in her eyes when she counts the fish in the Koi Pond are moments that memories are made of. I invite all of you to create your own family masterpiece at South Coast Botanic Garden.
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SUMMER IN THE GARDEN 2015
WHAT’S IN BLOOM JUNE Iris / Brachychiton / Cape Chestnut / Crape Myrtle / Fuchsia / Jacaranda / Lavender / Magnolia / Palo Verde Tree / Rose / Sausage Tree
p ho t o b y : S a ra h Ch a h
JULY Agapanthus / Brachychiton / Crape Myrtle / Cassia Tree / Dahlia / Fuchsia / Jacaranda / Lavender / Magnolia / Palo Verde Tree / Prickly Pear Cactus / Rose / Salvia / Sausage Tree
AUGUST Agapanthus / Brachychiton / Crape Myrtle / Cassia Tree / Dahlia / Fuchsia / Magnolia / Palo Verde Tree / Rose / Salvia / Sunflower / Toyon 3
YOU’RE INVITED! AUGUST 15th
54th ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING and Breakfast P h ot o b y : J an et Hu b er t
Calling all South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation members! Please join us for the 54th Annual Meeting and experience the Garden in the quiet of the morning. We love it when our members come out in full-force and we know you are all not going to want to miss out on this year’s festivities. UrbanSitter will be on hand to watch the kids, so bring the whole family.
7:30AM
8:30AM
MEET & GREET WITH GARDEN EXPERTS
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Join gardening expert and KCAL 9 News and radio personality Nick Federoff, and our knowledgeable volunteers for a meet and greet. They can answer all your gardening questions and inspire your next project.
DESTINATION SCIENCE CAMP Ages K – 6th Grade (as of next fall) Monday – Friday Weeks: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17 9:00am – 3:30pm
HELP SOUTH BAY FAMILIES
Hey Kids! Robots & Rockets are landing near you! Build a walking Dino-Robot, launch a roaring rocket and unmask superhero science to construct your own Super Hero mobile. Kids will explore, create and take home over 20 science gizmos and gadgets from STEM focused camps. Time to stir up some science fun! www.destinationscience.org / (888) 909-2822 / info@destinationscience.org
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Enjoy some coffee and treats and hear from Foundation CEO, Adrienne Nakashima, on the past, present and future projects at the Garden.
URBANSITTER AND SCBG PARTNER TO
THE FUN CAMP FOR CURIOUS KIDS!
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AND ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
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Founded by four busy parents, UrbanSitter is an online resource where parents go to find and book babysitters recommended by people they know. Looking for the occasional sitter, full-time nanny or last minute help? UrbanSitter will find available sitters—and show you the ones recommended by parents in your social circles such as mom groups, schools and sports teams. We are happy to announce that we have partnered with UrbanSitter to bring exclusive deals and services to our guests and members. Be on the lookout for more information about discounts being offered to our members. We look forward to working with UrbanSitter to help serve the growing needs of our families.
SUMMER IN THE GARDEN 2015
SUMMERTIME IS FUN-TIME FOR KIDS AT THE GARDEN
Bring a picnic and celebrate the one day of the year that offers the longest sunlight. The whole family can learn about the Summer Solstice, enjoy the Garden in full bloom and soak up the sun. Disney’s blockbuster hit, Frozen, will have those young and just young-at-heart, singing along and enjoying this Academy-Award winning film. Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy the Garden at night. Kids can be a real, live super hero for the day when they don their mask and cape for a run through the trails of the Garden. Villains lie in wait but their handy water gun will help fight them off as they make their way to the finish line.
FAMILY PICNIC DAY
SUMMER SOLSTICE JUNE 7
MOVIE NIGHT
FROZEN SING-A-LONG JULY 17
JUNIOR SUPER HERO RUN
JUNE 13
WINGS N’ THINGS
Let your kids get up close and personal with animals at the Garden this summer. We have snakes, lizards, owls • RISING TEMPERATURES: ANIMALS OF THE SUMMER JUNE 28 and spiders visiting us this summer, so kids can learn • ALL ABOUT OWLS JULY 26 more about these animals and their special habitats.
• CRITTERS BIG AND SMALL AUGUST 23
This summer kids are getting their groove on at the Garden with dance classes for ages 2 ½ and older. Ballet, modern and jazz will be on the schedule for the younger ones while those 6 and older will be moving and grooving to jazz, hip hop and modern dance. Farmer Andy will be introducing the kids to Herb Gardening this summer and teaching them how to plant and grow a variety of fragrant and tasty herbs. The fun won’t stop there since everyone will get a take-home starter kit to garden at home.
ENCHANTED GARDEN and FUNKY GARDEN DANCE CLASS
BEGINS JULY 6
JUNIOR FARMERS PROGRAM
BEGINS JUNE 26
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FERRARI CAR SHOW
Sunday, June 7 10:00am – 2:00pm Included with paid Garden admission With their beginnings in racing, the legendary Ferrari has been in production since 1943. Since then, company cars have racked up over 5,000 successes on race tracks and roads all over the world. Come to see these legendary cars on the Upper Meadow.
FAMILY PICNIC DAY – SUMMER SOLSTICE
Sunday, June 7 9:00am – 5:00pm Included with paid Garden admission The Garden is in full bloom in the summer and bursting with color! Come see the summer blooms and learn about what the Solstice means. Please visit the Gift Shop for an informational brochure. Picnics are not provided, but feel free to bring your own.
New! JR. SUPER HERO RUN Saturday, June 13
8:00am – 3:00pm Pre-registration: $20 Day of registration: $30 Spectators: $10 Be a real live hero for the day! All you need is a cape and a water gun to participate in the most inspiring and adventurous run in Southern California. Dash through the trails of the Botanic Garden and take on villains that lie in wait. Storm the fortress and recover stolen coins to complete your mission and save the Garden from the invaders. A portion of the proceeds go to support the Garden. Register before your preferred start time sells out. https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=13502353
LINE DANCING IN THE GARDEN
JULY
Tuesdays, June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4 11:00am – 12:00pm Series: $60 members / $75 non-members Drop-in: $12 members / $15 non-members Jan Kain, Owner and Director of People Place Fitness and Dance Center, will be teaching the many varieties and styles of line dancing from basics to more advanced. Shine on the dance floor and cultivate a healthy mind and body.
GARDENING SHOP AND LEARN – EUPHORBIA: BIZARRE DIVERSITY
Sunday, June 14 12:00pm – 3:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Euphorbias are one of the most immense genera of plants and are found on all continents except Antarctica. Join speaker Jim Gardner of SCBG Propagation Workshop as he explains their range in size from spreading mats we call spurge or weeds, to succulent shrubs, and even succulent tropical trees as much as 50 feet tall! Jim will present examples of these plants and their use in landscaping a garden or container.
MEMBERS ONLY GARDEN WALK: SUMMER SOLSTICE
Thursday, June 18 5:00pm - 7:00pm Members Only – No Charge for Garden Walks Members may invite one (1) non-member guest. RSVPs are required for all participants. Registration for walk opens two weeks prior to walk and is limited to 25 participants. ‘sol’ + ‘stice’ derives from a combination of Latin words meaning ‘sun’ + ‘to stand still’. As the days lengthen, the sun rises higher and higher until it seems to stand still in the sky. Join us for an after-hours walk celebrating the beauty of the Garden in the magical midsummer light. A refreshment stop will be included. Dress accordingly and bring water and binoculars.
New! ROSE, LAVENDER AND MORE: HEALING WITH FLOWERS
Saturday, June 27 10:00am – 12:00pm $20 members / $30 non-members Materials Fee: $5 Many of us grow abundant flowers in our gardens, but other than their beauty, we do not take advantage of all they have to offer us. Julie James of Green Wisdom Herbal Studies will discuss traditional herbal uses for flowers in your garden: how to grow, harvest and use these plants for nourishment and healing. We will make and take home a variety of herbal remedies and recipes.
New! MOVIE NIGHT:
MEMBERS ONLY:
Friday, July 17 Gates Open: 7:00pm 8:00pm – 10:00pm Tickets: Members: Free Non-members: $5 per person (ages 2 and older) Bring a blanket and chairs to enjoy a family-friendly evening of fun and music. Children and adults can enjoy singing along to the words of the Academy-Award nominated film, Disney’s blockbuster hit, “Frozen”. Gates open at 7:00 pm. Grab a spot on the Meadow and some food, which will be available for purchase.
Thursday, July 16 5:00pm – 7:00pm Members Only – No Charge for Garden Walks Members may invite one (1) non-member guest. RSVPs are required for all participants. Registration for walk opens two weeks prior to walk and is limited to 25 participants. Join us after hours exploring little known and seldom seen nooks and crannies in the Garden. With 87 acres to explore there are many ‘secret’ places to find. A refreshment stop will be included. Dress accordingly and bring along water and binoculars.
FROZEN SING-A-LONG
WILDLIFE AUDUBON BIRD WALKS
Sundays, June 7, July 12, August 9 8:00am – 11:00am No fees associated with this course Are you interested in birds? Join the Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon Society as we tour the Garden in search of birds. Bird Walks are a great way to learn to identify birds. No experience is required, but binoculars, water and sunscreen are recommended. The group meets in the Courtyard and then heads out into the Garden. Please be punctual.
WINGS N’ THINGS: RISING TEMPERATURES – ANIMALS OF THE SUMMER
Sunday, June 28 1:30pm – 3:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Join us for an up close and personal presentation with native mammals including Elvis the king snake, Striker the gopher snake, Lou the Rosy Boa Constrictor, Liz the Alligator Lizard, and other surprise guests to teach us about plant and animal adaptions to increasing temperatures and decreasing water.
EVENT HIGHLIGHT
JUNE
EVENTS
CELEBRATE WELLNESS: 28 YEARS OF SERVING CANCER PATIENTS AND FAMILIES
Sunday, June 28 3:00pm – 7:00pm Tickets are $140 per person. To purchase tickets call Molly at (310) 376-3550 or visit their website at www.cancersupportredondobeach.org/special-events/celebrate-wellness Hosted by Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach The annual event, held at the Garden, supports the Cancer Support Community in their efforts to aid cancer patients and their families. Many local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and other beverage vendors will be participating.
AUDUBON BIRD WALKS
GARDEN WALK: HIDDEN TRAILS
Sundays, July 12, August 9 8:00am – 11:00am No fees associated with this course Are you interested in birds? Join the Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon Society as we tour the Garden in search of birds. Bird Walks are a great way to learn to identify birds. No experience is required, but binoculars, water and sunscreen are recommended. The group meets in the Courtyard and then heads out into the Garden. Please be punctual.
Registration for SUMMER Session Classes opens May 18th Please see website for class and event policies.
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FAMILY & KIDS
New! MOMME & BABY GROUP Tuesdays, June 2, 16, 30, July 14, 28, August 11
10:00am – 11:30am Series: $130 members / $160 non-members (first class free) Drop-in: $25 members / $30 non-members Additional Parent Drop-in Cost: $10 members and non-members Registration will occur online through www.clubmomme.com/mommebaby. Registration includes 1 Parent + kid(s). This group features mommy and baby events with rotating topics and speakers. More information can be found at www.clubmomme.com/mommebaby. Check out the Garden website for additional updates.
KIDS CLUB – POT A SUMMER SUCCULENT FOR DAD
KIDS HIGHLIGHT
Sunday, June 14 1:30pm – 2:30pm Included with paid Garden admission *Class is limited to 25 children. Dads are tough and tumbly! And they can also be huggy and soft! Come and pot a succulent for dad that is both tough and soft and loves the summer weather. We will learn about the summer solstice, look at our shadows and discover a sun dial. We will also be doing a book reading.
JUNIOR FARMERS PROGRAM GARDEN OF THE SENSES
(GRADES K – 2) Fridays, June 26, July 17, August 14 10:00am – 11:30am Series: $70 members / $95 non-members Drop-in: $30 members / $40 non-members Materials Fee: $10 per class (GRADES 3 – 5) Fridays, June 26, July 17, August 14 1:00pm – 4:00pm Series: $80 members / $105 non-members Drop-in: $35 members / $40 non-members Materials Fee: $15 per class Parental supervision is requested. Please feel free to contact Guest Services for special considerations. Farmer Andy and Farmer Allison of CaliFarmer will take young ones through the fragrant and interesting world of herb gardening. This hands-on program will encourage growth and exploration with three interactive days centered around soil, seeds and ‘senses’. Children will get a special take-home starter kit after each class.
New! ENCHANTED GARDEN DANCE CLASS (AGES 2½ – 5)
Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10 2:00pm – 2:45pm Series: $80 members / $105 non-members Class is limited to 15 maximum. Parental supervision is requested. Please feel free to contact Guest Services for special considerations. Materials required. Please see website for additional information. Registration required 48 hours in advance. Instructor Gemma Hudson will introduce little ones to ballet, fun, and innovative modern dance techniques in the Enchanted Garden. Join Miss Gemma with Tough Angels Training for a simplified mix of ballet, modern and jazz moves to keep your mini movers grooving. Fairy wings, wands, gnome hats and other magical creature costumes are encouraged!
HEALTH & WELLNESS
New! PILATES IN THE GARDEN Fridays, June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
9:00am – 10:00am Series: $80 members / $105 non-members Drop-in: $12 members / $15 non-members Class is limited to 30 people Materials required. Please see website for additional details. CrossFit Tough Angels brings you the chance to learn and practice Mat Pilates in the beautiful setting of the Garden. Gemma will teach and explain all aspects of Mat Pilates. This will include how to improve your body, balance any muscular difficulties toning and strengthening your core from the inside out. Beginners welcome. No experience required.
TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN
Saturdays, June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1 8:00am – 9:00am Series: $75 members / $90 non-members Drop-in: $10 members / $12 non-members Join instructor Angie Sierra of Chua Phat To Temple for Beginners Tai Chi in the enchanting Garden. Tai Chi is a graceful series of meditative movements that help maintain physical health, well-being and spiritual essence. Experience this beautiful practice, and let’s celebrate your health! Drop-in registration will be handled by instructor.
STRENGTH AND CARDIO FITNESS IN THE GARDEN –
ART IKEBANA FLORAL DESIGN
Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, Jul, 7, 14, 21, 28 1:00pm – 4:00pm Series: $80 members / $95 non-members Materials Fee: $40 Beginning Level / $80 Intermediate Level per Series This class is limited to a maximum of 25 students on a first come, first serve basis. Materials List: 10” shallow container, clippers and a frog (needle holder). For supply questions, please call Ms. Kikkawa at (626) 818-3573. Yumiko Kikkawa, Associate Master Second Instructor of Ohara School of Ikebana, teaches the mechanics of manipulation and the observation of materials for their best usage in gaining an oriental view on floral arrangement.
ORIENTAL IMPRESSIONISTIC WATERCOLOR
Fridays, June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 9:00am – 12:00pm Series: $70 members / $85 non-members Class is limited to 20 students maximum based on a first come, first serve basis. Materials required. See website for additional details. Hisako Asano will teach you how to capture paintings of nature that capture the soft colored art form that is expressed in her teachings and techniques. You will learn to mix and blend colors and manipulate 3-D values with a single stroke.
SERIES 1 / Tuesdays
June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4 6:30pm – 8:00pm
SERIES 2 / Thursdays
June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 6:30pm – 8:00pm Series: $50 members / $65 non-members Drop-in: $10 members / $12 non-members Materials List: Bring a mat and 3-5 pound hand weights and water. This total body workout employs strength and cardio intervals. All major muscle groups are engaged with the use of hand weights and floor exercises. Dance-like cardio intervals are performed to lively, motivating music. This class includes stretching and cool-down. Drop-in registration will be handled by instructor.
LOTTERY REGISTRATION Due to the popularity of Oriental Impressionist Watercolor, 20 individuals will be randomly selected via a lottery drawing for enrollment into the summer class. Lottery entry shall begin on May 18th, 2015 at 9:00 am (PDT) and end June 5, 2015, at 5:00 pm (PDT). Those selected will be notified by June 8th, 2015, 5:00 pm (PDT) by email or phone. For a full list of details please visit www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org.
YOGA IN THE GARDEN
Saturdays, June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8 9:30am – 10:30am Series: $80 members / $95 non-members Drop-in: $12 members / $15 non-members Materials required. See website for additional details. Join experienced, certified yoga instructor Nicole Fagone for the yoga series, “A Path to Prosperity” as she leads us through yoga sets to energize, strengthen and rejuvenate the body and soul. A wonderful benefit for the body and mind whether taken in the series or separately. Live music, sound healing and optional aromatherapy are a part of the experience! All levels encouraged.
DESTINATION SCIENCE CAMP THE FUN CAMP FOR CURIOUS KIDS!
ONE STROKE PAINTING
Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 10:00am – 12:30pm Series: $75 members / $85 non-members Materials Fee: $12 or less per surface. Class is limited to 10 students maximum on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is required 48 hours in advance. Materials required. Please see website for additional details. Join Teri Richards, multi-certified OSCI Art Instructor, in creating painted and etched pieces of art. Surfaces include canvas, porcelain, wood, metal, glass and fabrics such as silk, microfiber, cotton canvas and water color paper. No previous painting experience required.
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New! LIVING SUCCULENT & FLORAL GARLAND
Sunday, July 19 1:00pm – 3:00pm $75 members / $85 non-members Registration is required 48 hours in advance. Join instructors Kit and Casey of Flower Duet in this handson workshop and learn how to create a long-lasting living garland complete with succulents, greenery and fresh flowers.
SHOP AND LEARN – PLUMERIAS: CREATING A TROPICAL PARADISE
EVENT HIGHLIGHT
AUGUST
Sunday, July 26 12:00pm – 3:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Speaker David Konishi, former South Coast Plumeria Society Board Member, will speak on the basics of growing Plumerias including propagation by cuttings, ‘callousing the cut’, rooting techniques, soil selection, transplanting and seed germination.
New! LEGAL AID PUBLIC TASTING Saturday, August 8
6:00pm – 9:00pm Early Bird $225 tickets available at LBGC2015. eventbrite.com SCBG Members enter code SCBG50 for discount A Good Time for a Good Cause. The twenty-first annual Public Tasting will bring together over 1,000 patrons to enjoy over 1,000 different medal-winning and competition wines from around the world. Guests will enjoy tantalizing delicacies prepared by local chefs and restaurants, a fabulous silent auction, music and dancing. The net proceeds from the Public Tasting benefit the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA). Please visit their website for more information: www.lafla.org In addition to individual ticket sales, Sponsorships help underwrite the Public Tasting and are available from $2,000-$50,000. Sponsors, please visit www.longbeachgrandcru.com for more information.
TROJANFEST
EVENT HIGHLIGHT
Sunday, August 9 11:30am – 3:30pm Cost: Family-friendly Pricing TrojanFest is a Trojan Family festival bringing together more than 300 alumni and friends in the South Bay. The event is a collaboration between several alumni groups including the Young Alumni Council, Trojan Clubs, Marshal Partners and the Trojan League of South Bay. Highlights of the day include Traveler, the Trojan Marching Band, food trucks, a beer garden, Song Girls and Dance Force performances, kids’ activities and much more.
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New! FRIENDS OF THE
OBSERVATORY & SCBG STAR PARTY
Monday, August 31 6:30pm – 10:00pm $50 members / $65 non-members The night will begin at 6:30 pm in the Upper Meadow with an array of appetizers and cocktails to fill our tummies with delight. After that, we will walk to the Hall and listen in on Dr. Krupp, Director, Griffith Observatory, and his expertise on Pluto. Concluding, we will journey back to the Meadow and gaze into telescopes exploring the starry night sky.
DESIGNING YOUR CALIFORNIA NATIVE GARDEN
Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 3:00pm – 5:00pm $85 members / $100 non-members Planning to replace your lawn or make your garden more ‘California-friendly’? Garden designers Constance M. Vadheim and Kelley Dawdy can help you create a water-wise, life-friendly and beautiful garden. This four-day series stresses the use of plants and materials appropriate for our climate and heritage. Participants will create a design, complete with plant list, for their own new California Native Garden in time to plant in the Fall. To maximize in-class time, students will be asked to complete a series of exercises prior to the class (details provided upon registration).
New! SHOP AND LEARN – SALVIA
AND THE COLORFUL NATIVE PLANTS OF PALOS VERDES Sunday, August 16 12:00pm – 2:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Stewardship Manager Cris Sarabia will focus on the importance of the colorful California-native Salvia, especially in an extreme drought, and the various roles it plays in the health of our local ecosystems. By demystifying propagation, introduction and care for these natives, Cris will ensure that you feel comfortable incorporating them into your own gardens while finding the balance between native functionality and a uniquely colorful display.
SAVE THE DATE AUGUST 15 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
WILDLIFE KIDS CLUB – BABY OWLS
Sunday, July 19 1:30pm – 2:30pm Included with paid Garden admission *Class is limited to 20 children. Baby Owls, called Owlets, are so cute! Did you know that owls are nocturnal and hunt for food at night? There are many different kinds of owls, and they may live right in your neighborhood and at the Garden. Come and learn about the world of owls. We will also be doing a book reading.
WINGS N’ THINGS: ALL ABOUT OWLS!
Sunday, July 26 2:30pm – 4:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Owls are said to be the great thinkers of the animal kingdom! Join Professor Woody Owlbert, the Great Horned Owl and Sora the Barn Owl as they teach us about owl anatomy, the different habitats owls can live in and their food web.
AUDUBON BIRD WALKS
Sunday, August 9 8:00am – 11:00am No fees associated with this course Are you interested in birds? Join the Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon Society as we tour the Garden in search of birds. Bird Walks are a great way to learn to identify birds. No experience is required, but binoculars, water and sunscreen are recommended. The group meets in the Courtyard and then heads out into the Garden. Please be punctual.
MEMBERS ONLY: GARDEN WALK: CRITTERS AND WILDLIFE
Thursday, August 21 5:00pm – 7:00pm Members Only – No Charge for Garden Walks Members may invite one (1) non-member guest. RSVPs are required for all participants. Registration for walk opens two weeks prior to walk and is limited to 25 participants. Come learn about the various Garden critters that inhabit SCBG. A refreshment stop will be included. Dress accordingly and bring along water and binoculars. We will also be having a special Kids Club included with the Critters and Wildlife. See kids club for more family fun.
WINGS N’ THINGS: CRITTERS BIG AND SMALL
Sunday, August 23 1:30pm – 3:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Join some local and exotic reptiles like Terri the tarantula, Gary the Eastern Garter Snake, and Victoria the Peruvian Boa Constrictor, as we talk about marsh habitats. We will also learn about the Red Fox, River Otter and Beaver, their diminishing habitats and how to help.
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New! FUNKY GARDEN DANCE CLASS (AGES 6+)
Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10 3:00pm – 3:45pm Series: $80 members / $105 non-members Class is limited to 15. Parental supervision is requested. Please feel free to contact Guest Services for special considerations. Materials required. Please see website for additional information. Registration required 48 hours in advance. Did you know that bees communicate by dancing and come up with some pretty funky moves including the Waggle dance and Round dance? Gemma Hudson with Tough Angels Training will introduce your older children to various dance techniques. Join Miss Gemma for an innovative mix of jazz, hip-hop and modern dance to keep your children feeling engaged, confident and ready to waggle.
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PINE NEEDLE BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP
Saturdays, July, 18, 25 1:00pm – 4:30pm $45 members / $60 non-members Materials Fee: $10 These show-stopping pieces have been gracing the shelves of the Gift Shop for some time. Join our very own Craft Workshop instructors Kumi Salisbury, Jeanne Burns and Carol Freisleben for this two-part class in learning to build a wax-lined pine needle basket from pine needles in the Woodland Walk. Please feel free to bring your own lunch to enjoy. No experience required. For those students who have previously taken the class, they will have an opportunity to learn different ways to start a basket using unique centerpieces, stitches and beads.
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KIDS CLUB – CRITTERS AND WILDLIFE
Thursday, August 21 5:00pm – 7:00pm Free for Members’ children only. Class is limited to 25 children maximum. A special Kids Club is included with the Critters and Wildlife Garden Walk. Learn about spiders and make a spider craft. Limited to 25 children, on a first come, first serve basis, with adult reservation to the Garden Walk. Children are welcome to attend either the Garden Walk or Kids Club.
New! THE PEACOCKS OF PALOS VERDES WITH MARY JO HAZARD
Sunday, August 16 2:00pm – 4:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Bring your little ones and join author Mary Jo Hazard to discover the wonders of Palos Verdes including our famous peacocks! Mary Jo will read from her locally famous books as Ivy Faulkner, photographer for these stunning books, will gather little ones to explore and photograph their favorite areas in the Garden. A bookmark art activity will help to encourage young minds on their literary journey. Radagast, the rescued Peacock, will also be joining us! Books will be available to purchase through the Gift Shop.
New! HEALING WITH CALIFORNIA MEDICINAL PLANTS
Fridays, August 7, 14, 21, 28 12:30pm – 2:30pm Series: $75 members / $85 non-members Materials Fee: $25 per Series Join Julie James, Owner of Green Wisdom Herbal Studies, in this four-class course and learn about local plants, their traditional and modern uses and how to grow them. We will make a wide range of products from these plants turning them into nourishing foods and healing remedies.
New! HEALTHY YOGI 101 Saturday, August 15
9:00am – 11:00am $30 members / $45 non-members Materials required. Please see website for additional details. The word ‘yoga’ means union. This workshop embodies that union and invites you to experience yoga from a variety of angles. This introduction to the physical aspects of yoga, include breathing and meditation, followed by a discussion on nutrition. Wendy Garafalo, a long time teacher of yoga, will be your guide, and Katie Bressack, nutrition expert, will lead the discussion on nutrition.
New! HEALING WITH HERBS FROM THE KITCHEN
Saturday, August 29 10:00am – 12:00pm $25 members / $35 non-members Materials Fee: $10 Hippocrates said, “Let food be your medicine, and let medicine be your food.” In this class, we will learn the many ways we can use common herbs from your kitchen and your kitchen garden for deep nourishment. Join Julie James, Owner of Green Wisdom Herbal Studies, and learn how to transform these everyday herbs and spices into remedies for common complaints like colds, flu and fungal infections, improve circulation, immunity and energy and restore and calm your nerves. Make a kitchen apothecary from those little jars in your pantry!
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AT THE GARDEN PV SYMPHONIC BAND: MUSIC POPS N PICNIC AT THE GARDEN Sunday, July 26 Picnic: 5:30pm Concert: 6:00pm – 8:00pm $9 per person at the door The Palos Verdes Symphonic Band is a local non-profit band. They play concerts at a number of different venues in the South Bay and neighboring communities. This 60-person band is led by maestro David Stanton. Their varied repertoire includes original band music, jazz, show tunes, marches, and folk favorites from America and around the world. Bring a blanket and/or beach chairs and a picnic and enjoy the music of the band on the Upper Meadow.
WINDY RIDGE BLUEGRASS BAND – THE BLUEGRASS VOICE OF THE SOUTH BAY
Sunday, August 23 5:00pm – 7:00pm $15 per person at the door Bring a picnic and enjoy the band as they play traditional, contemporary, and original bluegrass songs. Acoustic instruments blend with vocals in lead and harmony. Bring a blanket and/or beach chairs and a picnic and enjoy the music of the band on the Upper Meadow. SAVE THE DATE!
PV SYMPHONIC BAND: LABOR DAY CONCERT Monday, September 7
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GENERAL GARDEN DONATIONS David Alexander and Sharon Trani Joan Allen Frank and Sara Amason Eric and Jimi Andersen Jessie Austin Marian and Deborah Austin James and Nicole Berte Ross and Jennifer Bolton Taylor and Lorraine Boring Harold and Marie Bowers Ann Breckenridge David and Marilyn Breeding David and Sue Breiholz Philip Browning Genevieve Burchfield Edwin Burt Douglas Butler and Pat Moffett California Native Plant Society Joseph and Diane Camarata Peter and Elizabeth Carroll Ken and Virginia Caviness Cindy Chew Elmer and Marian Chu Mike and Donna Ciminera Sally Cobasko Allen J. Curtis Dave and MaryAnn Dietz Gary and Barbara Donner Desiree Ebriani George and Josefina Ellis Brent Enright and Audra Platz Dolores A. Ferraro Esther Ferregur and Jayanth Kuova Mel and Sally Feldman Gerald Fleury Nancy Forbes Ann Gamsgaard Robert and Liz Grosher Tom and Claudia Grzywacz Robert Gustafson Gene Marie Hassan PJ Hayden and Fern Ruiz William and Mary Lou Hayden Kenny Hundt Tom and Diane Iles Satoshi Katanazawa Alanna Kennedy Paul and Paula Kim Roy E. King R. and Cordula Koga Richard Kohlschreiber Nicholas Kozis and Trinity Donias Rolf and Reidun Kuecherer Jack and Marcia Kulpa
Patricia Lambson Allen and Dorothy Lay Paul Lee Teri Lerch Long Beach Garden Club Brian and Christina Luallen Janet Marott John and Judy Mest Eric Mitnick Alan and Joann Miyamoto Rama and Mani Nadella Shirley Nagai Walter and Gloria Nakashima Neptunian Woman’s Club of Manahttan Beach Kathleen A. Nesheim John E. and Amanda Nordin II Warren Palmer and Jan Hettick-Palmer Larry and Nancy Pasquali Phyllis Pelezzare Richard Petersen and Kathleen Malkiewicz Donna Picard Kenneth and Sandra Pickar Joe and Kathy Platnick William and Karen Plourde Judith Pressman Barbara Pritzkat William and Merredith Rea Pamela Reis Ed and Teri Richards Lynne Romano Herman Rose Sanitation Districts of LA County Rowena Schaber Rayne and Pam Sherman Barry and Barbara Smith SoCal Office Technologies Gerald and Rita Squillante Harry Steinhoff, Jr Mary Lou A Steinmetz Catherine Stevens and Paula Nahmoulis Jared and Joyce Stout Ralph Thompson and Celia Joughin Susan L. Tittle Lorna Tokunaga Danielle Tremblay-Konin Steve Tyler Michael and Rita Wahl Sumiko Wolanin
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
Roy and Patricia Batista Theresa Blanchard Thomas Gaccione Alan and Julie Gehm Steven and Keiko Griswold Bruce Ishimatsu Rick Izumi David Kuykendall and Mary Dowell
Antonio Ortega Guy Oshiro Jane Sullivan Thomas and Diane Todish George Toney Matthew Warden and Kristine Kobe Zdonek Wolowicz
ROSE GARDEN DONATIONS Chuck R. and Sharon L. Amos Chris Brown and Tanya Finney
Robin Hill
For more information on how your gift can make a difference, please contact the Foundation Office at (310) 544-1948 or send an email to giving@southcoastbotanicgarden.org
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THE P h ot o b y : S u zi Lea v en s
Individuals, corporations, community organizations and foundations named here help to sustain the mission of the South Coast Botanic Garden through their financial and in-kind support. Donors who gave from December 2014 through February 2015 are recognized here. A special thank you to all who provide for the improvement, maintenance and preservation of South Coast Botanic Garden.
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MEET THE ARTISTS JUNE 20
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AUGUST 15
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VICTORIA TAYLOR
TINA SHIVPURI
Come meet Victoria Taylor, the artist who creates beautiful Mosaics for the home and garden. You will get an opportunity to speak with Vicki and ask her questions about her art.
July introduces our newest artist, Tina Shivpuri, who will be at the Garden showing off her beautiful hand-beaded purses, jewelry and more. Come visit with Tina and select great accessories to enhance your collection.
LIZ UPPENDAHL
Liz is the talent behind our famous painted rocks that garner the shelves of The Gift Shop. Her popular wildlife rocks include the Ladybug, Hummingbird, Butterfly, and Dragonfly. She will be custom painting her Butterfly rocks the color of your choice.
MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT DAYS Friday, June 26th through Sunday, June 28th Friday, July 24th through Sunday, July 26th Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th
SALES & SPECIALS GLOBAL WIND DAY WIND CHIME SALE
Friday, June 12 – Monday, June 15
We will be offering a sale on all Wind Chimes to celebrate Global Wind Day. With a variety of styles and sounds, there is a wind chime for every location around your garden and patio areas. All wind chimes will be 15% off.
SUMMER SOLSTICE SUPER SALE Sunday, June 21 This year the Gift Shop will be offering a special sale in celebration of the Summer Solstice. With every $50.00 you spend in the Gift Shop, you receive $10.00 off. Don’t miss out on this special one day sale!
CHRISTMAS IN JULY Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 19 This is your last chance to stock up on unique Holiday items at a discounted price. All items will be priced as marked and members still receive their discount.
PLANT PURCHASE PUNCH CARD Remember to get a Plant Purchase Punch Card when shopping for plants at The Gift Shop. You will receive a punch on your card for every plant you purchase at $5.00 or more and your 11th plant is free (an $8.00 value or less).
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SUMMER IN THE GARDEN 2015
The dog days of summer haven’t yet arrived, so the Garden is still bursting at the seams with growth and color. With all of this plant and people activity, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge a wonderful crew of staff, horticulturists, gardeners, maintenance technicians and skilled craft persons that maintain and improve the Garden that so many of us enjoy coming back to again and again. They work tirelessly, seven days a week, each week of the year, to make sure every visitor and their family has a safe and beautiful Garden experience. As we plant, prune, weed, feed and water 87 acres of trees, shrubs and specialty gardens, remove trash and service restrooms, we do it with extra care and attention to detail so that the Garden remains a place of beauty and fond memories. If you have a plant question and call the
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Garden for help, it may be one of these garden experts who help you identify that tree, flower or bug. They are also the people out in the Garden that provide your kids with stories and interesting facts as they tour, play, learn and discover. In addition to our wonderful on-site staff, we couldn’t get through a week without experts in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, irrigation, pipe fitting, and other repairs that maintain the buildings and Garden infrastructure. We love what we do and hope it shows. Our goal is to provide you with the best visitor experience around. So next time you are visiting us, say hello, ask a question or just give us a wave as you enjoy the beauty and abundance of the Garden.
WE ARE DOING OUR PART! Water conservation efforts are in place and working at the Garden. We are currently under the same water-use restrictions as residential customers and are in compliance with the State Water Resources Control Board, statewide emergency water conservation regulations, California Water Service Company, Metropolitan Water District, and County of LA CEO mandates.
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Since 2003, our water use has decreased by approximately 20% due to implementing best management practices such as actively repairing broken valves and irrigation heads, making adjustments to irrigation schedules based on plant specific watering needs, using smart irrigation controllers and increasing the use of drought tolerant and CA native plants.
VOLUNTEER NEWS Have you noticed how incredible the roses are looking in the Rose Garden? Well this is all thanks to a dedicated crew of volunteers that prune and deadhead the roses year round. Last year, Betty Rodman, Martha Mallan, Hung F. Pan, and Junko Sasaki worked 376.25 hours in the Rose Garden tending to their needy charges. This past January, many volunteers from other work areas pitched in to double the work crew and offer their help and expertise so we could enjoy another incredible bloom this past spring. This wonderful display of color does not happen solely on its own. For this we thank all of the dedicated volunteers and honor them for their hard work and green thumbs.
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SOUTH COAST FUCHSIA SOCIETY – 35TH ANNUAL FUCHSIA FESTIVAL SHOW & SALE
Saturday, August 21, 9:00am – 5:00pm Begonias are among the favorite flowers of gardeners and horticulturalists. They are easy to grow and maintain, prefer semi-shaded conditions and look lovely in a variety of settings. Although the natural habitats of begonias are tropical rain forests, they are easily adapted to other climates. Begonias come in a vast array of colors and are prized for their showy leaves and vibrant blooms.
GIFT SHOP HOURS
10:00am to 5:00pm Subject to change seasonally
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9:00am to 5:00pm (last ticket sales at 4:30pm) The Garden is open to the public 364 days a year, closed on Christmas Day
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Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, 10:00am – 4:00pm Think summer! Think color! Think a flush of fuchsia blossoms in your garden! Where to find the fuchsias in the colors you are dreaming of? Think the 35th Annual Fuchsia Festival! This year we are featuring easy to grow fuchsias that are hardy and heat and mite-resistant in all of your favorite colors.
Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2, 9:00am – 4:00pm Sponsored by the South Coast Dahlia Society. The hybrid dahlias are ideal plants bringing drama and excitement to many gardens. They provide flowers from June to October in all colors except blue. Blooms may be single, double, pom-pom, tiny to dinner plate in size.
GARDEN HOURS
26300 Crenshaw Boulevard Palos Verdes Peninsula California 90274 (310) 544-1948
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Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) / Photo by: Suzi Leavens
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PHOTO CREDIT CORRECTION We love when you send in your beautiful photos of the Garden, and we most certainly want to give credit where credit is due. Two photos from the Spring Newsletter failed to photo credit their creators. Page 5: The wonderful photo gracing the pages of our Spring Plant Sale was taken by Carl Stammerjohn. Page 11: The delicate Cherry Blossoms photo for our annual festival was taken by Julie Wennstrom. Thank you for your submissions and keep those photos coming!
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