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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.
Classes
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Outdoor Sunset Sound Bath – Sold Out
Outdoor Sunset Sound Bath – Sold Out
We are honored to be able to grace your community with a powerful meditation experience that harnesses the elements of music to guide you into a transformative relaxation experience. Our evening includes an introduction to meditation and mindfulness, a 45 minute guided sound bath meditation, and a closing ceremony to integrate your journey. ... Read More »
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Writing Wednesdays: “Begin Again – Life Lessons in the Season of Renewal”
Writing Wednesdays: “Begin Again – Life Lessons in the Season of Renewal”
View all class options here, or click the button below. Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time to soak in the beauty of the blooming garden with reflective journaling practice. Join local writer, Ellen Bell, and use the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling to savor the season of renewal. This class focuses on fostering... Read More »
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Spring Cards & Eggs – SOLD OUT
Spring Cards & Eggs – SOLD OUT
A Garden Inspired Card and Egg to celebrate Easter and Spring! Join Alexandra Ito for a garden-inspired morning of creating a beautiful and unique card and Easter Egg for Spring! We will be using a kneaded paper technique derived from a Japanese papermaking method called Momigami to create the paper used for the card. You will then... Read More »
The Garden Revealed
The Garden Revealed
Ever wonder about the inner workings of horticulture at Sherman Library and Gardens? Come explore the gardens with one of Sherman’s horticulture staff. Learn more about the designs, maintenance, and variety of plants we work so hard to display. Each tour will focus on highlights at that time and will be led by a different... 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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Bromeliad Show and Sale
Bromeliad Show and Sale
Join the Saddleback Bromeliad Society for a weekend celebration of bromeliads. On display will be striking patterns and colors of both foliage and flowers. The show will showcase varieties in the different genera, as well as unusual plants not readily found at your local nursery. Sales are brisk, so make sure to come early to... Read More »
Talk & Demonstration: Introduction to Bromeliads
Talk & Demonstration: Introduction to Bromeliads
Discover where bromeliads thrive in their native habitat. Learn how to culture and care for these unique plants. Propagation, media and potting, and mounting on different substrates will all be covered. Free with garden admission.
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Bromeliad Show and Sale
Bromeliad Show and Sale
Join the Saddleback Bromeliad Society for a weekend celebration of bromeliads. On display will be striking patterns and colors of both foliage and flowers. The show will showcase varieties in the different genera, as well as unusual plants not readily found at your local nursery. Sales are brisk, so make sure to come early to... Read More »
Talk & Demonstration: Introduction to Bromeliads
Talk & Demonstration: Introduction to Bromeliads
Discover where bromeliads thrive in their native habitat. Learn how to culture and care for these unique plants. Propagation, media and potting, and mounting on different substrates will all be covered. Free with garden admission.
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Writing Wednesdays: “Savor The Season – Enjoying Nature While it Blooms”
Writing Wednesdays: “Savor The Season – Enjoying Nature While it Blooms”
View all class options here, or click the button below. Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time to soak in the beauty of the blooming garden with reflective journaling practice. Join local writer, Ellen Bell, and use the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling to savor the season of renewal. This class focuses on fostering... 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: Cactus
Watercolor Class: Cactus
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This month Erna takes inspiration from a Cactus. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and on-painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting. Member $40 | Non-Member $50 Register Now
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Watercolor Class: Magnolia
Watercolor Class: Magnolia
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This month Erna takes inspiration from a Magnolia. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and on-painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting. Member $40 | Non-Member $50 Register Now
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Ask a Master Gardener! Composting and Vermiculture – Organic Debris to Garden Gold!
Ask a Master Gardener! Composting and Vermiculture – Organic Debris to Garden Gold!
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... Read More »
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Evening Lecture: Paul Haddad – Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles
Evening Lecture: Paul Haddad – Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles
This talk traces the improbable rise of Los Angeles through the prism of six visionaries who had outsize influence on the city’s growth: Phineas Banning, Harrison Gray Otis, Henry Huntington, Harry Chandler, William Mulholland, and Moses Sherman. Through his discussion, Haddad shows reveals that Los Angeles is not a paradise found, but a paradise that was willed... Read More »
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Writing Wednesdays: “Stay Curious: What the Garden Can Teach Us”
Writing Wednesdays: “Stay Curious: What the Garden Can Teach Us”
View all class options here, or click the button below. Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time to soak in the beauty of the blooming garden with reflective journaling practice. Join local writer, Ellen Bell, and use the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling to savor the season of renewal. This class focuses on fostering... Read More »
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Easter Floral Workshop
Easter Floral Workshop
Welcome spring's renewal with an Easter-inspired floral workshop. Participants will design a vibrant arrangement filled with fresh seasonal blooms. This hands-on experience will bring a burst of color to your holiday decor. All materials are provided. Workshop space is limited to 20 participants. $125 member, $135 nonmember Purchase Tickets
The Garden Revealed
The Garden Revealed
Ever wonder about the inner workings of horticulture at Sherman Library and Gardens? Come explore the gardens with one of Sherman’s horticulture staff. Learn more about the designs, maintenance, and variety of plants we work so hard to display. Each tour will focus on highlights at that time and will be led by a different... Read More »
1 event,
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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Member Mondays: Edible Flowers
Member Mondays: Edible Flowers
There are so many beautiful, colorful flowers in the garden that look good enough to eat. Come explore our gardens and learn all about edible flowers, which make a fun addition to any meal. We will have a food and beverage themed tasting to accompany our morning. Members only event. Free, pre-registration required. Register Now
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Outdoor Sunset Sound Bath – Sold Out
Outdoor Sunset Sound Bath – Sold Out
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Please sign up for our June Sound Bath here. We are honored to be able to grace your community with a powerful meditation experience that harnesses the elements of music to guide you into a transformative relaxation experience. Our evening includes an introduction to meditation and mindfulness, a 45 minute guided... Read More »
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1 event,
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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California Native Plant Expo
California Native Plant Expo
Find out about the incredible range of plants that naturally thrive in our beautiful SoCal landscape. Preserving native plants helps protect the biodiversity of California and supports native wildlife. Local experts from The Orange County Chapter of the California Native Plant Society and Californica Nursery, will be on hand to answer your questions, let you... Read More »
Native Plant Tour of the Garden
Native Plant Tour of the Garden
Find out about the incredible range of plants that naturally thrive in our beautiful SoCal landscape. Preserving native plants helps protect the biodiversity of California and supports native wildlife. Local experts, The Orange County Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, will be on hand to answer your questions, let you know where to see... Read More »
Conserving Calochortus: How Public Gardens Can Play a Role in Native Species Conservation
Conserving Calochortus: How Public Gardens Can Play a Role in Native Species Conservation
Presented by Kyle Cheesborough, Sherman Gardens’ Horticulture Director Even small gardens can make a big splash in plant conservation. The beautiful Calochortus (commonly known as the Mariposa Lily) is under threat as our land use and climate evolves. At Sherman Library & Gardens the horticulture staff are currently working to record, collect, and propagate various... Read More »
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Writing Wednesdays: “Being Peace: Bringing the Garden Home to Everyday Life”
Writing Wednesdays: “Being Peace: Bringing the Garden Home to Everyday Life”
View all class options here, or click the button below. Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time to soak in the beauty of the blooming garden with reflective journaling practice. Join local writer, Ellen Bell, and use the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling to savor the season of renewal. This class focuses on fostering... Read More »
1 event,
The Garden Revealed
The Garden Revealed
Ever wonder about the inner workings of horticulture at Sherman Library and Gardens? Come explore the gardens with one of Sherman’s horticulture staff. Learn more about the designs, maintenance, and variety of plants we work so hard to display. Each tour will focus on highlights at that time and will be led by a different... Read More »
1 event,
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.
1 event,
Succulent Arrangement in a Vintage Silver Teapot Workshop
Succulent Arrangement in a Vintage Silver Teapot Workshop
Join us for a charming workshop where you’ll create a beautiful succulent arrangement in a vintage silver teapot! Perfect for plant lovers and DIY enthusiasts, this hands-on class will guide you through designing a stunning, low-maintenance display using a variety of vibrant succulents.Member $110 Non-member $120 Purchase Tickets
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Little Seedlings Story Time
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Little Seedlings Story Time
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Little Seedlings Story Time
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