Week of Events
Chair Yoga (September)
Enjoy the gentle benefits of movement, breath, and nature in our beautiful healing gardens! Designed for all levels and abilities, this practice offers seated poses that promote flexibility, balance, and relaxation, while having fun and getting fit. You'll enhance everyday movement and mood by bringing home what you learn. Ideal for anyone recovering from injury,... Read More »
Writing Wednesdays – Fall Reflections: A Writing Practice to Help Savor the Holidays
One hour. One journal. One peaceful garden to reconnect with what matters most.Every Wednesday in October 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Sign up for a single class or all five.Oct 1 - Savor the Harvest: Enjoying Seasonal ChangeOct 8 - Cultivating an Attitude of GratitudeOct 15 - We Gather Together: The Value of... Read More »
The Garden Revealed
Ever wonder about the inner workings of horticulture at Sherman Library and Gardens? Come explore the gardens with one of Sherman’s horticulture staff. Learn more about the designs, maintenance, and variety of plants we work so hard to display. Each tour will focus on highlights at that time and will be led by a different... Read More »
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: Fall Scene with Bicycle
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This month Erna takes inspiration from a fall scene with bicycle. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting. Member $40 | Non-Members $50 Register... Read More »
Watercolor Class: Sunflowers
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This month Erna takes inspiration from sunflowers. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting.Member $40 | Non-Members $50 Register Now
Gardens Closing at 2 PM
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.
1st Annual Botanical Ball
Join us for our 1st Annual Botanical Ball on Saturday October 4thPresented by South Coast PlazaAn experience unlike any other, this botanical fashion cocktail soiree in our picturesque gardens will include live music by Westbeat, a culinary offering to indulge the senses, specialty cocktails, a dynamic live auction plus a DJ to keep the party going. Guests will be... Read More »