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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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Talk and Q&A: The Basics of Carnivorous Plant Care
Talk and Q&A: The Basics of Carnivorous Plant Care
Learn how to look after your new carnivorous plant. An introduction to the basic care principles of some of the most commonly available carnivorous plants. Come along to pick up some expert tips on watering, media, light, and dormancy.Drop-in. Free with garden admission.
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Tour: Fragrant Plants of the Sherman Garden
Tour: Fragrant Plants of the Sherman Garden
Take an aromatic tour of the garden with Senior Sherman Horticulturist, Carol Younger. Her tour will include some of the hidden fragrant treasures in the garden and include tips for choosing plants to create your own rich sensory garden.Free with garden admission. Registration required. Tour Registration
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Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling in the Garden-SOLD OUT
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling in the Garden-SOLD OUT
Weekly class (5 weeks) June 21, 28, July 5, (not 12), 19, 26 - 10 am – 11 am 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... 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.
Watercolor Class: Tulips (morning class)
Watercolor Class: Tulips (morning class)
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 tulip arrangement. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Fee: Members $35, Non-members $45 Purchase Tickets
Watercolor Class: Tulips (afternoon class)
Watercolor Class: Tulips (afternoon class)
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 tulip arrangement. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Fee: Members $35, Non-members $45 Purchase Tickets
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Family Class: Paint a Dragonfly
Family Class: Paint a Dragonfly
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. You will work together to observe the colors and qualities of a dragonfly. You will use step-by-step watercolor techniques to create your own illustration. This fun, relaxed class takes place in our outdoor classroom.Grandparents and favorite... Read More »
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Junior Gardeners Summer Camp Week 1
Start your child on a gardening adventure! During this practical camp for 7-11 year olds, kids learn to care for plants and understand how the choices they make affect the natural world.
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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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International Bonsai Artist Demonstration – July 2
International Bonsai Artist Demonstration – July 2
Presented by the Orange Empire Bonsai SocietyInternational Bonsai Artist Demonstration – Jonas Dupiuch Drop-in to the Sherman Succulent Garden and watch some of the finest international bonsai artists demonstrate their craft. They will be working on a number of trees and available to answer questions.