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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.
Carnivorous Plant Show and Sale
Presented by Southern California Carnivorous Plant EnthusiastsSouthern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts will be presenting a judged show of unique carnivorous plants from around the world. Members and vendors will be... Read More »
Talk and Q&A: An Introduction to Carnivorous Plants
Everything you need to know about carnivorous plants. Take a look at what makes carnivorous plants different from other plants as well as some of the common characteristics you might... Read More »
Tour of the Carnivorous Bog at Sherman
Join Horticulture Director, Kyle Cheesborough, for an in depth look into Sherman’s carnivorous bog. Learn about this unique habitat and some amazing adaptations that help carnivorous plants thrive. Free with garden... Read More »
After Hours at the Garden
Experience the beauty and magic of Sherman Library & Gardens after hours this summer!Starting in June, the Gardens come alive after hours with an exciting lineup of ongoing programming for... Read More »
The Great Rescue of 1925: Centennial Commemoration
Join us as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of one of the most heroic moments in Southern California's coastal history. On June 14, 1925, a sudden squall capsized a fishing... Read More »
Member Mondays: The Herbal Garden
When you close your eyes, can you smell the scent of eucalyptus after a rain or lavender on a hot summer day? There are so many plants at Sherman Library & Gardens that inspire an herbal awakening for the senses. Explore both culinary and therapeutic herbs in the garden and make some aromatic creations to... Read More »
Evening Lecture & Film: Newport & Me – Seymour Beek (SOLD OUT)
Video history film featuring life and times of our friend and neighbor Seymour Beek. Learn about Seymour's ancestry, how and where his parents met and the developement of Balboa Island, Harbor Island and "Beek-un" Bay. We'll travel through his school years, swimming at NHHS and Pomona College, working years at Ford, retirement, and taking on... Read More »