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:20260821T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T190000 DTSTAMP:20260724T234311Z CREATED:20260717T193901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T234311Z UID:10001492-1787331600-1787338800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Hibiscus + Plumeria Plant Preview DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/hibiscus-plumeria-plant-preview/ CATEGORIES:Horticulture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hibiscus-Plumeria-Preview-Pic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223815Z CREATED:20251212T230609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223815Z UID:10001309-1787306400-1787308200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-34/ 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:20260820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T113000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015131Z CREATED:20260620T001715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T015131Z UID:10001478-1787220000-1787225400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Sharpen Up! Garden Tools Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/sharpen-up-garden-tools-workshop-2/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sharpen-Up-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T130000 DTSTAMP:20260623T185302Z CREATED:20260623T021240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T185302Z UID:10001479-1786960800-1786971600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Art in Bloom: Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/art-in-bloom-acrylic-pour/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Shila-Firooznam-Photo-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T184056Z CREATED:20260428T222701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T184056Z UID:10001446-1786885200-1786896000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Hazeltine’s Afternoon Tea DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/hazeltines-afternoon-tea-august/ 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:20260815T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T110000 DTSTAMP:20260701T164025Z CREATED:20260608T212429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T164025Z UID:10001470-1786780800-1786791600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Petals & Pistons Car Show DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/petals-pistons-car-show/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pp-logo-1-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T123000 DTSTAMP:20260626T184411Z CREATED:20260624T021142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T184411Z UID:10001483-1786705200-1786710600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Garden Flow: Dancing With Nature - The Buzz of Community: Hive DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/garden-flow-dancing-with-nature-the-buzz-of-community-hive/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Garden-Flow-photo-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223815Z CREATED:20251212T230518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223815Z UID:10001308-1786701600-1786703400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-33/ 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:20260812T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T183000 DTSTAMP:20260602T204458Z CREATED:20260602T203231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T204458Z UID:10001466-1786552200-1786559400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Paint your Pet Paint & Sip ; A beginner acrylic painting on canvas DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/paint-your-pet-paint-a-beginner-acrylic-painting-on-canvas/ CATEGORIES:Art,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Dog-acrylic-class-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T143000 DTSTAMP:20260626T185221Z CREATED:20260624T015731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T185221Z UID:10001482-1786453200-1786458600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Garden Flow: Dancing With Nature - The Grace and Wonder of Butterflies DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/garden-flow-dancing-with-nature-the-grace-and-wonder-of-butterflies/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Garden-Flow-photo-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T143000 DTSTAMP:20260626T214944Z CREATED:20260624T013631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T214944Z UID:10001481-1786280400-1786285800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Garden Flow: Dancing with Nature - Birds of a Feather DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/garden-flow-dancing-with-nature-birds-of-a-feather/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Garden-Flow-photo-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T190000 DTSTAMP:20260514T031415Z CREATED:20260415T170440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T031415Z UID:10001438-1786122000-1786129200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:August Yappy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/august-yappy-hour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/dogsculpture-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223815Z CREATED:20251212T230423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223815Z UID:10001307-1786096800-1786098600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-32/ 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:20260806T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T133000 DTSTAMP:20260701T162231Z CREATED:20260629T200519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T162231Z UID:10001488-1786017600-1786023000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Member Excursion - Bluebird Canyon Farm DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/member-excursion-bluebird-canyon-farm/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bluebird_Header.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T200000 DTSTAMP:20260512T163137Z CREATED:20260506T185049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T163137Z UID:10001454-1785956400-1785960000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Shinrin-yoku Sound Healing: A Forest Bathing Outdoor Sunset Sound Bath (August) DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/shinrin-yoku-sound-healing-a-forest-bathing-outdoor-sunset-sound-bath-august/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Kyle_soundbath.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T185412Z CREATED:20260623T023048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T185412Z UID:10001480-1785492000-1785499200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Staghorn Fern Class DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/staghorn-class-7-31-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/staghornclass.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223815Z CREATED:20251212T230326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223815Z UID:10001306-1785492000-1785493800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-31/ 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:20260730T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T123000 DTSTAMP:20260521T183107Z CREATED:20260520T002754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T183107Z UID:10001464-1785409200-1785414600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Air Plant Himmeli  DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/air-plant-himmeli/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Stacy-Wong-Air-Plant-Himmeli.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223814Z CREATED:20251212T230232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223814Z UID:10001305-1784887200-1784889000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-30/ 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:20260722T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T113000 DTSTAMP:20260701T173341Z CREATED:20260629T193807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T173341Z UID:10001487-1784716200-1784719800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Member Excursion - Mission San Juan Capistrano Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/member-excursion-mission-san-juan-capistrano-garden-tour/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mission-San-Juan-Capistrano.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T183837Z CREATED:20260428T222259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T183837Z UID:10001445-1784466000-1784476800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Hazeltine’s Afternoon Tea DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/hazeltines-afternoon-tea-july/ 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:20260718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T170525Z CREATED:20260331T033151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T170525Z UID:10001431-1784368800-1784376000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Watercolor Cactus DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/watercolor-cactus/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Prickly-Pear-Cactus-Watercolor.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T120000 DTSTAMP:20260629T170237Z CREATED:20260604T031409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T170237Z UID:10001468-1784282400-1784289600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Watercolor Flower Fields DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/watercolor-flower-fields/ CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Watercolor-Flower-Field.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223801Z CREATED:20251212T230131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223801Z UID:10001304-1784282400-1784284200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-29/ 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:20260714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260611T200622Z CREATED:20260305T211341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T200622Z UID:10001410-1784055600-1784059200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Monarchs and Milkweeds - An Interactive Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/monarchs-and-milkweeds/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Monarch1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T190000 DTSTAMP:20260624T170529Z CREATED:20260617T205744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T170529Z UID:10001477-1783875600-1783882800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:2026 Member Appreciation Picnic - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/2026-member-appreciation-picnic/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Central-Garden-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T190000 DTSTAMP:20260514T031845Z CREATED:20260415T170523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T031845Z UID:10001437-1783702800-1783710000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:July Yappy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/july-yappy-hour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/dogsculpture-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223800Z CREATED:20251212T230005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223800Z UID:10001303-1783677600-1783679400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-28/ 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:20260707T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T000340Z CREATED:20260411T000014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T000340Z UID:10001435-1783418400-1783429200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Paint your Pet beginner acrylic painting on canvas DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/paint-your-pet-beginner-acrylic-painting-on-canvas/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Dog-acrylic-class.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223800Z CREATED:20251212T225859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223800Z UID:10001302-1783072800-1783074600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop\, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.Mission San Juan Capistrano is a cornerstone of Orange County history as the 7th established Spanish mission in California\, dating back to 1776. The gardens surrounding the historic landmark are just as noteworthy as the mission itself. The 8-acre property is home to more than 135 diverse species made up of California natives\, cacti and succulent gardens\, and more than 135 roses.This very special tour will be led by John Bishop\, who currently leads the team of volunteers who tend the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano. John has a very special connection to Sherman Library & Gardens; he began his career at Sherman Library & Gardens the same year that it opened to the public in 1966\, and served as Sherman’s Manager of Horticulture for more than 20 years.This will be a most special glimpse into the gardens of a Southern California landmark led by a true expert in the field of horticulture. We can’t wait to see you there! TransportationMembers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. Please plan to afford yourself plenty of time to park and enter the mission—our tour will begin promptly!Specific parking and meet-up instructions will be sent to participants in advance of the excursion. AccessibilityThis is a 1 hour rigorous walking tour that will traverse steps\, and uneven surfaces. Please notify our team in advance if you require any accommodations for accessibility and we will do our best to assist you. Members-Only Excursions are an exciting new benefit exclusively for Sherman Library & Gardens members. Designed to delight our cherished membership community\, these special outings offer unique opportunities to explore remarkable places beyond our garden walls. Participation is reserved for those with active memberships. To confirm your membership status\, please contact Sherman Library & Gardens at 949-673-2261. Price:$20/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-27/ 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