BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sherman Library and Gardens - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thesherman.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sherman Library and Gardens REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T014043Z CREATED:20260515T013928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T014043Z UID:10001457-1787394600-1787414400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Hibiscus & Plumeria Show & Sale DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/hibiscus-plumeria-show-sale/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/general-show.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T015338Z CREATED:20260515T015336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T015338Z UID:10001460-1787403600-1787407200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:How to Keep Bugs Away Naturally DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/how-to-keep-bugs-away-naturally/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/general-show.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T150000 DTSTAMP:20260515T015805Z CREATED:20260515T015532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T015805Z UID:10001461-1787407200-1787410800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Talk & Demonstration: Plumeria Propagation – How to Root a Cutting DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/talk-demonstration-plumeria-propagation-how-to-root-a-cutting/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/general-show.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T014419Z CREATED:20260515T014419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T014419Z UID:10001458-1787481000-1787500800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Hibiscus & Plumeria Show & Sale DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/hibiscus-plumeria-show-sale-2/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/general-show.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T020101Z CREATED:20260515T020014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T020101Z UID:10001462-1787486400-1787490000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Talk & Demonstration: Mastering Hibiscus Care DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/talk-demonstration-mastering-hibiscus-care/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/general-show.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T020246Z CREATED:20260515T020244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T020246Z UID:10001463-1787490000-1787493600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Talk and Demonstration: Plumeria Care DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/talk-and-demonstration-plumeria-care/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/general-show.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223830Z CREATED:20251212T230754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223830Z UID:10001310-1787911200-1787913000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-35/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223831Z CREATED:20251212T231002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223831Z UID:10001311-1788516000-1788517800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-36/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223831Z CREATED:20251212T231227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223831Z UID:10001312-1789120800-1789122600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-37/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T184258Z CREATED:20260428T223018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T184258Z UID:10001447-1789304400-1789315200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Hazeltine’s Afternoon Tea DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/hazeltines-afternoon-tea-september/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SLG-62_websize-elementor-io-optimized.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223831Z CREATED:20251212T231328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223831Z UID:10001313-1789725600-1789727400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-38/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T123000 DTSTAMP:20260701T194506Z CREATED:20260613T081404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T194506Z UID:10001475-1789817400-1789821000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Begonias in Terrariums   DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/begonias-in-terrariums/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Begonia-3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T123000 DTSTAMP:20260701T194404Z CREATED:20260613T081704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T194404Z UID:10001476-1789903800-1789907400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Free Talk and Q&A: Basic Begonia Culture DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/free-talk-and-qa-basic-begonia-culture/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Begonia-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223831Z CREATED:20251212T231421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223831Z UID:10001314-1790330400-1790332200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-39/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224031Z CREATED:20251212T231515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224031Z UID:10001315-1790935200-1790937000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-40/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T220000 DTSTAMP:20260508T192649Z CREATED:20260102T222619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T192649Z UID:10001354-1791050400-1791064800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Botanical Ball DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/2nd-annual-botanical-ball-2026/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/botanicalball-slg-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224032Z CREATED:20251212T231603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224032Z UID:10001316-1791540000-1791541800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-41/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224032Z CREATED:20251212T231635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224032Z UID:10001317-1792144800-1792146600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-42/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T184538Z CREATED:20260428T223241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T184538Z UID:10001448-1792328400-1792339200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Hazeltine’s Afternoon Tea DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/hazeltines-afternoon-tea-october/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SLG-62_websize-elementor-io-optimized.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224032Z CREATED:20251212T231720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224032Z UID:10001318-1792749600-1792751400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-43/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224032Z CREATED:20251212T231806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224032Z UID:10001319-1793354400-1793356200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-44/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224231Z CREATED:20251212T231911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224231Z UID:10001320-1793959200-1793961000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-45/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224232Z CREATED:20251212T232008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224232Z UID:10001321-1794564000-1794565800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-46/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224232Z CREATED:20251212T232052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224232Z UID:10001322-1795168800-1795170600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-47/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261127T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224232Z CREATED:20251212T232135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224232Z UID:10001323-1795773600-1795775400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-48/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224233Z CREATED:20251212T232240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224233Z UID:10001324-1796378400-1796380200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-49/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224432Z CREATED:20251212T232401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224432Z UID:10001325-1796983200-1796985000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-50/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261218T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224432Z CREATED:20251212T232449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224432Z UID:10001326-1797588000-1797589800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-51/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261225T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224432Z CREATED:20251212T232534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224432Z UID:10001327-1798192800-1798194600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What if the future of the Western Monarch butterfly depends on what you plant in your own backyard?Join us for a special interactive discussion exploring the fragile journey of the Western Monarch butterfly and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. In this intimate\, conversation-style program\, participants will gain an understanding of monarch biology\, life cycle\, food plants\, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the Western Monarch will lead into clear\, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery. As monarch numbers continue to fluctuate across the West\, gardeners have never been more important to their survival. This timely interactive discussion will translate science into practical\, actionable steps you can take right away\, from choosing the right milkweed species to creating a habitat that supports monarchs at every stage of life. Whether you are an experienced plant enthusiast or simply want to make a meaningful difference in your own backyard\, you will leave informed\, inspired\, and ready to help support monarch conservation at home and in our community. Bring your questions and experiences\, as dedicated time will be reserved for conversation and audience participation. In addition to being an avid plant and nature enthusiast\, our speaker\, Ron Vanderhoff\, is the Vice-President of Horticulture at Roger’s Gardens. He is also the President of the statewide organization Calflora\, a director of the CA Native Plant Society in Orange County\, and a local native plant botanist involved in botanical science and conservation.He is a long-term member of the Xerces Society and has been performing Orange County’s annual monarch counts for the past decade. Ron believes that a connection with nature is a critical human need. He enjoys sharing what he knows and learning what he doesn’t know from others. Price:$10 Member$20 Non-Member \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-52/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR