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Sherman Library & Gardens offers an inspired line-up of classes and events every month for you to enjoy! With offerings ranging from wellness workshops and children’s activities, to floral design classes, lectures in the library, and plant shows, there is something for everyone to experience.
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Macrame Plant Hanger 2
Macrame Plant Hanger 2
Come join the macrame craze! This trendy Macrame Hanging Planter is a suitable project for beginners as well as those of you who know all the 'ropes.' It's made in a few simple knots, can be adorned with beads, and you'll leave with a finished project. Pot and plant included. Class is held outdoors and... Read More »
Windchime – Fluttering Hearts
Windchime – Fluttering Hearts
Customize a beautiful wrought iron windchime with beads, bells, and hearts while learning how to wire wrap.Fee: Members - $45, Non-members - $50 Purchase Tickets
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
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Demonstration: What is a traditional Japanese bonsai display?
Demonstration: What is a traditional Japanese bonsai display?
Join Debra Mauzy-Melitz from the Orange Empire Bonsai Society for an interactive demonstration. Debra will discuss and illustrate how a bonsai tree is displayed in either the traditional Japanese three point display or the modified two point display. Seasonality is important in the choice of the display elements and Suiseki (viewing stones) or accent plants... Read More »
Talk and Q&A: Fuchsia Care 365
Talk and Q&A: Fuchsia Care 365
Learn how to care for your newly purchased fuchsia plants throughout the year. Presented by Dennis Ploucher from the Orange County Fuchsia Society.Drop-in. Free with garden admission. Registration appreciated. Register Here
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Talk: What kind of Tree can make a Bonsai?
Talk: What kind of Tree can make a Bonsai?
Orange Empire Bonsai Society Member, Gary Lai, will discuss and illustrate a number of tree species appropriate for creating bonsai, along with guidelines which can be used to evaluate other trees and tree species.Free with Garden Admission. Drop In
Tour of the Sherman Fuchsia Collection
Tour of the Sherman Fuchsia Collection
We have always been famous for our fuchsias and in June they will be at their finest. Take a closer look at our resplendent display with the staff who care for this extraordinary collection. The tour will be led by Sherman Horticulturist, Carol Younger.Free with garden admission. Registration required Tour Registration
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Workshop: Mounting Staghorn Ferns
Workshop: Mounting Staghorn Ferns
Learn the secrets behind these peculiar plants! The staghorn fern is an unusual and attractive epiphyte, or air plant, that thrives in the tropics but also does well here in SoCal. They don’t need soil to grow, so to showcase them beautifully, you will learn how to mount them on a board to hang in... Read More »
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
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Ask a Master Gardener! Friend or Foe? Managing Your Garden’s Guests
Ask a Master Gardener! Friend or Foe? Managing Your Garden’s Guests
Do you have a question? Ask a Master Gardener!University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardeners are volunteers who extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California.The Master Gardeners will be at Sherman Library & Gardens every second Sunday of the month to answer... Read More »
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
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Tour of the Sherman Carnivorous Bog
Tour of the Sherman Carnivorous Bog
Horticulture Director, Kyle Cheesborough, gives a family-friendly introduction to the Sherman carnivorous plant collection, and the specialist bog environment essential to its survival. Come and find out exactly which creatures these unique plants like to consume, and how they catch them.Free with garden admission. Registration required. Tour Registration
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Talk and Q&A: An Introduction to Carnivorous Plants
Talk and Q&A: An Introduction to Carnivorous Plants
Everything you need to know about carnivorous plants. Take a look at what makes carnivorous plants different from other plants as well as some of the common characteristics you might see within the different genera of carnivorous plants. Drop-in. Free with garden admission.
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Talk and Q&A: The Basics of Carnivorous Plant Care
Talk and Q&A: The Basics of Carnivorous Plant Care
Learn how to look after your new carnivorous plant. An introduction to the basic care principles of some of the most commonly available carnivorous plants. Come along to pick up some expert tips on watering, media, light, and dormancy.Drop-in. Free with garden admission.
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Tour: Fragrant Plants of the Sherman Garden
Tour: Fragrant Plants of the Sherman Garden
Take an aromatic tour of the garden with Senior Sherman Horticulturist, Carol Younger. Her tour will include some of the hidden fragrant treasures in the garden and include tips for choosing plants to create your own rich sensory garden.Free with garden admission. Registration required. Tour Registration
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Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling in the Garden-SOLD OUT
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling in the Garden-SOLD OUT
Weekly class (5 weeks) June 21, 28, July 5, (not 12), 19, 26 - 10 am – 11 am Join local writer Ellen Bell as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and the simple ways you can cultivate your own personal writing practice. This five-week course will focus on fostering emotions such as... Read More »
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
Watercolor Class: Tulips (morning class)
Watercolor Class: Tulips (morning class)
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple subjects. This month Erna takes inspiration from a tulip arrangement. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Fee: Members $35, Non-members $45 Purchase Tickets
Watercolor Class: Tulips (afternoon class)
Watercolor Class: Tulips (afternoon class)
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple subjects. This month Erna takes inspiration from a tulip arrangement. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Fee: Members $35, Non-members $45 Purchase Tickets
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Family Class: Paint a Dragonfly
Family Class: Paint a Dragonfly
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. You will work together to observe the colors and qualities of a dragonfly. You will use step-by-step watercolor techniques to create your own illustration. This fun, relaxed class takes place in our outdoor classroom.Grandparents and favorite... Read More »
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Junior Gardeners Summer Camp Week 1
Start your child on a gardening adventure! During this practical camp for 7-11 year olds, kids learn to care for plants and understand how the choices they make affect the natural world.
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
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International Bonsai Artist Demonstration – July 2
International Bonsai Artist Demonstration – July 2
Presented by the Orange Empire Bonsai SocietyInternational Bonsai Artist Demonstration – Jonas Dupiuch Drop-in to the Sherman Succulent Garden and watch some of the finest international bonsai artists demonstrate their craft. They will be working on a number of trees and available to answer questions.
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Little Seedlings Story Time
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Workshop: Mounting Staghorn Ferns
Little Seedlings Story Time
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Little Seedlings Story Time
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Junior Gardeners Summer Camp Week 1
Junior Gardeners Summer Camp Week 1
Junior Gardeners Summer Camp Week 1
Junior Gardeners Summer Camp Week 1
Little Seedlings Story Time
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