Horticultural Happenings (Regional) Events
Earth Day at Oregon Garden (Silverton, OR)
Earth Day at The Oregon Garden is a free day of celebrating our planet! Guests of all ages are invited to grow their environmental stewardship by visiting with environmentally-conscious exhibitors, engaging in educational activities and exploring the Garden!
View event website »Spring Plant Sale: Northwestern Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society at Bellevue Botanical Garden (Bellevue, WA)
Rare plants from around the world and northwest natives will be on sale at the Bellevue Botanical Garden from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 8th. Volunteers and donors-only presale 9.30-9.45 am; all members’ presale begins at 9.45 am. Non-members can join at the sale!
View event website »Spring Plant Sale at the WIlbur D. May Arboretum (Reno, NV)
Come stroll Burke and Plaza gardens where there will be over 3,800 plants and 270 different varieties for sale that will include Plant Select, Native Plants, and new varieties for this year. All plants will be zoned for our area and most you will not find in local garden shops. You will find a variety of shrubs, flowers, cactus, tomatoes and more…
View event website »44th Annual John Druecker Memorial Rhododendron Show at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (Fort Bragg, CA)
The Rhododendron Show is free to attend and open to the public from 9:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to hundreds of individual flower entries, there will be plants, bonsai, photos, floral arrangements, hourly plant raffles, and educational displays. A large selection of rhododendrons and other plants will be available for purchase in the big tent and at the Gardens’ Nursery. Local growers and Noyo Chapter ARS members will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the best plants for your garden.
View event website »Children’s Day at the Japanese Friendship Garden (San Diego, CA)
All of the activities, vendors and performances will take place inside the garden’s gates. We invite guests to make special koinobori, play games, and eat kashiwamochi. Performances will run throughout the day. Guests can also enjoy wearing yukatas, courtesy of the SD Kimono Club. Come join us for an exciting event!
View event website »Class: Drip irrigation at the Springs Preserve Botanical Garden (Las Vegas, NV)
Get the help you need to make your landscape desert-friendly and your irrigation system more water-efficient! These FREE classes are taught by experts from the Southern Nevada Water Authority(Opens another site in new window), in partnership with the Springs Preserve.
View event website »Veggiepalooza Plant Sale at Fullerton Arboretum (Fullerton, CA)
Join the Fullerton Arboretum for over 200 varieties of vegetables and herbs to choose from. All of the plants offered for sale are grown right here at the Arboretum!
View event website »Outdoor Walk: Morning Bird Walk at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (Santa Barbara, CA)
Join birding expert Rebecca Coulter as she leads a group walk through the Garden for a morning of watching and listening for a variety of birds. During our walk we may see signs of the breeding season: nesting resident species like Dark-eyed Junco, Black Phoebe, Song Sparrow, and Spotted Towhee. We’ll also be on the lookout for some of our migrant species: Western Tanager, Black-headed Grosbeak, Hooded Oriole, and Yellow Warbler – some just passing through, some stopping to breed in our region.
View event website »Guided Walk: Full Moon Forest Bathing at the Los Angeles Mycological Society (Arcadia, CA)
Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, Forest Bathing has been scientifically proven to boost immune strength, reduce stress, and improve cognitive functioning. On your walk, a certified guide will offer a series of guided invitations to assist you in finding your own authentic way of interacting with the land at the Los Angeles Arboretum. There’s no right or wrong way to do it; just come and be yourself. It’s all welcome in the forest.
View event website »Outdoor Walk: Butterfly Walk at Boyce Thompson Arboretum (Superior, AZ)
Learn about the different butterflies that call the Arboretum home! This 1.5-hour walk led by butterfly experts will enhance your appreciation and understanding of butterflies.
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