American Horticultural Society

Sonoma Botanical Garden’s Ribbit Exhibit (Glen Ellen, CA)

Sonoma Botanical Garden leaps into spring with Ribbit Exhibit, a whimsical, family-friendly presentation of more than 20 larger-than-life frog characters placed in vignettes throughout the Garden. Each with their own name and story, the enchanting human-sized sculptures by artist Andy Cobb include Zenny meditating on a leaf on the Garden’s Pond, Bentley and his tortoise friend Tortuga ambling along the California Oaks Trail, dapper Floyd and his elegant partner Grace cutting the rug amongst the flowers, and many others.

Natural Dyeing with Local Plants: Eco Printing (Claremont, CA)

Learn to create colorful, unique prints on fabric with local dye plants in this workshop led by artist and naturalist Erin Berkowitz of Berbo Studio. You’ll leave with your own unique fabric print created in class, and with the knowledge and techniques to repeat the process on your own at home.

Intro to Mixed Media (Claremont, CA)

The world of art is made of pens, paint, and paper. Each material or medium is beautiful on its own, but they explode in vibrancy when layered together. Join artist and teacher Aleta Jacobson for an Introduction of Mixed Media. Learn techniques to make something that is more than the sum of its parts.

Yarn with the Yuccas: CalBG Fiber Arts Meet Up Group (Claremont, CA)

Fiber art in the forest? Crocheting with the cactuses? Felting in the fields? Purling with the palms?

Join us for Yarn with the Yuccas and celebrate the end of the work week with a creative and relaxing midday get together, while surrounded by the beauty of growing nature. Bring your fiber arts related craft materials (knitting, crocheting, felting, spinning, etc.) to this monthly meet up and exchange tips, patterns, ideas, and conversation. Beginners are welcome.

Family Bird Walk (Claremont, CA)

These free family-friendly walks will lead you through the beautiful, winding trails of California Botanic Garden showing how you can spot and identify your local bird life.

Meet Pomona Valley Audubon Society hosts at the Garden entrance at 8:00 a.m. for free admission. This family-friendly bird walk is approximately 2 hours long and is perfect for beginners and experienced birders alike. No binoculars? No worries! Loaner binoculars are available (limited number so first come first served.) You will receive instructions on their use as well.

Family Bird Festival 2024 (Claremont, CA)

Fly, hop, waddle or soar to the Garden for the Family Bird Festival. Enjoy a day outdoors with hands-on experiences and educational opportunities for young beginners and bird enthusiasts alike, presented in partnership with Pomona Valley Audubon Society. Highlights include fun bird crafts, an immersive migration game, and booths from our friends at the International Bird Rescue, Friends of California Condors Wild and Free, San Dimas Canyon Nature Center, Alf Museum of Paleontology, CalPoly Pomona Urban Wildlife Lab, Wild Birds Unlimited, and more! Grab a treat, stay for lunch, and get involved with some community science at the Great Backyard Bird Count stations scattered throughout the Garden.

The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show (Santa Barbara, CA)

The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, one of the oldest, biggest, and most esteemed orchid exhibits in the country, is themed “Orchids: Gems of Nature”, taking place March 8th to 10th, 2024, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, California.
All are invited to marvel at the displays in the Exhibit Pavilion, browse the Art Show, delight in the floral arrangements, learn from the potting demonstrations, and buy an orchid to take home from the Vendor Hall.

Cherry Blossom Festival

Salt Lake Home + Garden Show at Mountain America Expo Center

Marketplace Events is offering AHS members a 2-for-1 ticket special to 13 home and garden shows across the nation. Seek helpful advice, solutions and new products for your next garden or landscaping project. Get ready to be inspired! AHS members must login to their account homepage to get the promo code for your discounted tickets.