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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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Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop: Tyoku-Sen (Straight Lines)
Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop: Tyoku-Sen (Straight Lines)
Join Valeria Brinkers, from the Sangetsu School, to learn how to make an arrangement using the beautiful style of Tyoku-Sen (Straight Lines). The main impact of this arrangement is to express the beauty of the lines sweeping upward in a parallel-like way and you will be using seasonal branches and flowers that are naturally straight... 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 Plant Show & Sale
Bromeliad Plant Show & Sale
Presented by Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7 10:30 am – 4 pm Discover the wonderful world of Bromeliads. These plants have evolved in some of nature’s most challenging conditions, from desert to rainforest to cloud forest. The Bromeliad Show & Sale will feature and showcase diverse species and cultivars... Read More »
Talk and Q&A: Growing Bromeliads in Southern California
Talk and Q&A: Growing Bromeliads in Southern California
Cristy Brenner, President of Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society, will give a talk and demonstration that will introduce you to a selection of bromeliads and offer tips on growing them in pots, trees or rock gardens. You'll learn about repotting, separation of pups and mounting Tillandsias (air plants) and other epiphytic Bromeliads. Cristy is a retired... Read More »
Tour of the Bromeliad Collection at Sherman Gardens
Tour of the Bromeliad Collection at Sherman Gardens
Sherman Horticulturist, Dylan Zoller will provide an introductory tour of the Bromeliad collection at the Gardens. Dylan designed the new Bromeliad Garden and his tour will highlight some of the notable and unusual plants in the new display. This tour is free of charge but pre-registration is required. Tour size is limited to ten participants... Read More »
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Bromeliad Plant Show & Sale
Bromeliad Plant Show & Sale
Presented by Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7 10:30 am – 4 pm Discover the wonderful world of Bromeliads. These plants have evolved in some of nature’s most challenging conditions, from desert to rainforest to cloud forest. The Bromeliad Show & Sale will feature and showcase diverse species and cultivars... Read More »
Talk and Q&A: Growing Bromeliads in Southern California
Talk and Q&A: Growing Bromeliads in Southern California
Cristy Brenner, President of Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society, will give a talk and demonstration that will introduce you to a selection of bromeliads and offer tips on growing them in pots, trees or rock gardens. You'll learn about repotting, separation of pups and mounting Tillandsias (air plants) and other epiphytic Bromeliads. Cristy is a retired... Read More »
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Tour of the Newport Beach Civic Center Park
Tour of the Newport Beach Civic Center Park
Take a hike in the Civic Center Park, discover an amazing selection of drought-tolerant plants native plants and get some ideas for your home garden with expert guide, Kyle Cheesborough Horticulture Director, Sherman Library & Gardens. Now more than ever the importance of native plants is evident for many reasons, ranging from supporting important wildlife... 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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Watercolor Class: Spring Bloom
Watercolor Class: Spring Bloom
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 spring bloom . Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Fee: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Purchase Tickets
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Ask a Master Gardener! Spring & Summer Vegetable Gardening
Ask a Master Gardener! Spring & Summer Vegetable Gardening
Do you have a question? Ask a Master Gardener! It's time to get ready for your spring and summer vegetable gardening. Get some tips and tricks from the team including Tomato Growing Expert, Kris Bonner, who will be at the booth from 12 - 2 p.m. University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardeners are... Read More »
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Floral Design Workshop: Hand-Tied Bouquets
Floral Design Workshop: Hand-Tied Bouquets
Join instructor Becky Bridger for a floral design workshop in our flower-filled outdoor classroom. Hand-tied floral bouquets leave behind the constraints of traditional arrangements, allowing for a loose, organic feel that mirrors the beauty of a freshly gathered garden. The technique involves carefully selecting a variety of blooms and foliage, and intertwining them in a... Read More »
Evening Lecture: Creating Worlds – The Impact of Plants and Gardens in Film Narratives
Evening Lecture: Creating Worlds – The Impact of Plants and Gardens in Film Narratives
Join us for an evening with Nelson Coates, top production designer for cinema and television. Find out what’s involved in creating the set design for TV shows such as The Morning Show; the feature film adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s best-selling book Crazy Rich Asians and the motion picture of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical In the Heights. Coates' interesting and varied... 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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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, 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 »
Native Plant Tour of the Sherman Garden
Native Plant Tour of the Sherman Garden
Take a tour of the garden with Horticulturist, Amy Dolim, and find out how many California native plants are incorporated into the Sherman Library & Gardens design. Preserving native plants helps protect the biodiversity of California and supports native wildlife. Pick up some ideas and advice about the needs of these important drought-tolerant plants. Free with... Read More »
Talk and Q&A: Conserving Calochortus
Talk and Q&A: Conserving Calochortus
Conserving Calochortus: How Public Gardens Can Play a Role in Native Species ConservationPresented by Kyle Cheesborough, Horticulture DirectorEven 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... Read More »
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Succulent Workshop: Spring Basket
Succulent Workshop: Spring Basket
Create your own succulent spring basket in our unique outdoor classroom and learn expert tips and tricks on how to create and care for the succulents. Whether you're a seasoned plant lover or just starting your green journey, this workshop will inspire and guide you. During the event, you'll have access to a wide variety... 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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Mosaic Workshop: Hummingbird
Mosaic Workshop: Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are fun to observe in a home garden, flitting around from flower to flower flashing their bright colors in the sunlight. Join mosaic artist David Jarvinen to make a mosaic hummingbird that can hang on the wall outside or inside. Using colorful glass tiles, learn to define different body parts and discovering nipping, fitting... Read More »
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Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Morning
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Morning
Weekly class from 10am-11am May 1, 8, (no class 15) 22, 29 and June 5 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 gratitude, curiosity, serenity, and joy... Read More »
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Afternoon
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Afternoon
Weekly class from 1pm - 2pm May 1, 8, (no class 15) 22, 29 and June 5 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 gratitude, curiosity, serenity,... 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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Weekend Wellness Workshop
Weekend Wellness Workshop
If you’re like most people, your week is full of schedules and do-do lists. Why not take a break and spend a quiet Saturday morning fostering healthy habits, while enjoying the serenity of the garden? The Weekend Wellness Workshop will focus on nurturing wellness through practices of positive journalling, mindfulness, and yoga surrounded by the... Read More »
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