Corona del Mar, CA:  Sherman Library & Gardens is excited to end the year with their dynamic Director of Education and Programs, Lisa Wagner, now on board. As the beloved world-class cultural hub looks to the future, the expansion of their education programming is a vital part of the organization’s evolution. In 2025 and beyond, Sherman Library and Gardens will welcome more visitors from near and far to experience new seasonal artists and authors, wellness programming, plant shows, unique performances, and more. The gardens are not static, but rather blooming with timely and inventive ways for patrons of all ages to connect and engage with history, horticulture, and the arts. Lisa Wagner’s prior experience at Think Together, CulinaryLab, and the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach will prove to be integral as Sherman Library & Gardens continues to Grow the Gardens. Learn more about Lisa Wagner HERE in a special Q&A.

“We are excited to welcome Lisa Wagner to our leadership team, and look forward to curating our education programming to elevate our existing programs while adding fresh and engaging events and experiences.”

– Scott LaFleur, Executive Director, Sherman Library & Gardens

“I’m immensely proud to join the talented team here at Sherman Library & Gardens. This organization combines many of life’s treasures – the abundant beauty of a botanical garden, the intrigue of art and history, and the comforting stillness that only nature can provide. I look forward to bringing educational programming to our community that will cultivate learning, inspiration, and connection.”

– Lisa Wagner, Director of Education and Programs, Sherman Library & Gardens

About Sherman Library & Gardens

Sherman Library & Gardens is a non-profit that has been deeply rooted in Orange County, California for over half of a century, serving the community as a sanctuary and education beacon for history and beauty. Founded in 1966 by Arnold Haskell, and named for his friend and mentor, Moses Hazeltine Sherman, this iconic institution serves as a guardian of regional history and artifacts, a living library of plants both native and exotic, and a conservator of artistic works influenced by and produced in the Pacific Southwest. Today, Sherman Library & Gardens is a monument to Haskell’s dream of an educational and cultural center including a premier botanical garden and outstanding research library. Sherman Library & Gardens was recently recognized by the Newport Beach City Council with a proclamation, naming Sherman Library & Gardens as the “Cultural Hub” of Corona del Mar. Sherman Library & Gardens is located at 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, CA  92625. 

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