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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.
Garden Closure Notice
Sherman Library & Gardens will be closed to the public on Saturday, May 2.
Create a one-of-a-kind art piece designed to bring the living greenery of nature inside. We'll have all kinds of preserved mosses for you to use in your wood frame. Stacy will also bring special seed pods and dried floral from her own garden for use in the workshop. All supplies provided.
Celebrate Easter with an artful Bexbloomz floral workshop rooted in design and seasonal beauty. Using fresh spring bloomz and a refined Easter palette, you will create a sculptural arrangement that... Read More »
Step into an evening of sensory renewal as we gather among the lush pathways and vibrant spring blooms of Sherman Library & Gardens for a sunset sound healing experience inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing.
Take a walk on the “wild side” at Sherman Library and Gardens. Bring the entire family and spend an exciting afternoon among some amazing animals. Meet wildlife from our local exhibitors, OC Birds of Prey, Santa Ana Zoo, Adventures in Living Science, and the Environmental Nature Center. Journey with Sea and Sage Audubon Society as your expert guides into the world of raptors, with bird displays and photos. Let owls inspire your artistic and scientific sides through fun, hands-on activities. Immerse yourself in the wonder of wildlife!
Join us for a morning of painting as you’re instructed through a beginner painting on canvas using acrylic! This month we’re celebrating Earth Day with this beautiful Mother Earth painting!mThe perfect activity for you to unwind, celebrate nature, and get creative! Each participant will take home their very own painting!
Much like Sherman Library & Gardens, Roger’s Gardens is a cherished Corona del Mar institution. Go behind the scenes with Roger’s Vice President of Horticulture, Ron Vanderhoff, on a leisurely, informative, and entertaining one-hour walking tour
Discover the gentle power of non-toxic essential oils. Learn what aromatherapy is, how to use it safely at home, and how scents can support your focus, relaxation, and overall well-being. As oils are diffused throughout the session, you’ll feel calm, nourished, and connected to the natural beauty of Sherman Library & Gardens. Make & Take: Nose inhaler.
Discover the beauty and versatility of air plants, also known as Tillandsia, in this hands-on and informative workshop. Native to tropical and subtropical regions across the Americas, these fascinating plants are perfectly suited to coastal California and are surprisingly easy to care for.
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.