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Come and learn about the art of bonsai. The show will include a display of exquisite miniature trees presented by Coastal Bonsai and introduce visitors to a variety of techniques and approaches. Following the ancient Japanese tradition, the trees are intended to replicate the character of old trees found in nature using trees or shrubs grown in containers. Find out more about the art of dwarfing and reshaping the gifts of nature into a living art object.

The Orange County Fuchsia Society will be displaying a wide variety of beautiful and unusual fuchsias during their annual show and sale at Sherman Library & Gardens.

Learn how to care for your newly purchased fuchsia plants throughout the year. 

You may never have wondered what a shohin bonsai looks like, but after you hear Peter Macasieb, shohin bonsai master, you will wonder at these delightful, diminutive treasures of the bonsai world.  Peter studied under Harry Hiro, Tak Shimazu and Boon Manakitivipart and has demonstrated internationally.  Peter will have a variety of his shohin to present and discuss as well as a full formal shohin display in the Coastal Bonsai Club show.

Caltech's Kerckhoff Marine Laboratory is one of America's longest running marine labs featuring a storied background in worldclass research right here in Corona del Mar. This tour will feature the history of this marine station and the current projects happening locally in Southern California and throughout the world. Participants will get an opportunity to experience hands-on interactions with marine life and see the research happening in real time.