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Sherman Gardens is full of unique plants, interesting exhibits and wildlife.  Explore the Succulent Garden, Fern Grotto and Tropical Conservatory amongst many others, with our expert Docent Tour Guide. This family friendly tour lasts about one hour and is free with garden admission. Open to all ages. Drop in.

Weekly class (4 weeks)September 13, 20, 27, & October 4 - 1 pm – 2 pmJoin 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 gratitude, curiosity, serenity, and joy... Read More »

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 Columbine bloom.Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting.Fee: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Purchase Tickets

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 Little Corona del Mar Beach in Newport Beach.Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting.Fee: $35 Member / $45... Read More »

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.

Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023 Begonia Plant Show & SalePresented by Southern California Begonia Society Come see a huge variety of begonias on display at the Southern California Begonia Society Show and Sale! Discover a wild and wonderful display of specimens in the exhibition and pick your favorite from the plant sale... Read More »

Sherman Gardens is full of unique plants, interesting exhibits and wildlife.  Explore the Succulent Garden, Fern Grotto and Tropical Conservatory amongst many others, with our expert Docent Tour Guide. This family friendly tour lasts about one hour and is free with garden admission. Open to all ages. Drop in.

Learn how to make terrariums and grow Begonias in them. Many tropical Begonias require high humidity in order to thrive and growing them in terrariums makes this possible. Join Al Palacio from the Southern California Begonia Society for an expert introduction to this attractive technique. Come with your questions! Drop in, no registration needed.

Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023 Begonia Plant Show & Sale Presented by Southern California Begonia Society Come see a huge variety of begonias on display at the Southern California Begonia Society Show and Sale! Discover a wild and wonderful display of specimens in the exhibition and pick your favorite from the plant... Read More »

Join the experts from the Southern California Begonia Society for an introduction to begonia cultivation. Learn the basics of begonia care including propagation, soil mixes, fertilizers, light conditions and environmental conditions. Join Dean Turney from the Southern California Begonia Society for expert tips and tricks to allow your new plants to flourish. Come with your... Read More »

Did you know that Sherman Library & Gardens has a collection of over 150 Begonias? Join Sherman Horticulturist, Amy Dolim, for a deep dive into the  highlights. The tour will start in the Specimen Shade House where conditions are perfect for this amazingly varied shade-loving plant. Free with Garden Admission. Registration Required. Tour Registration