Art in the Garden Bazaar 2013 - June 1 and 2

Art in the Garden Bazaar 2013
For the Love of Art and Plants

June 1 and 2, 2013, 10 a.m - 4 p.m.

Free with Garden admission.

A full-spectrum of fun events including art and ceramics exhibitions, Claremont Museum of Art activities table, Sustainable Claremont art auction, Native Plant Clinic and much more!

The weekend will include free RSABG member Butterfly Pavilion admission. The public is welcome to visit this weekend, Butterfly Pavilion tickets are $2 per person.

All events held within the Garden are included with admission or membership. There is no admission fee to visit Grow Native Nursery Claremont, attend the Native Plant Clinic or silent auction.

Art in the Garden – June 1 and 2
The annual art exhibition at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden showcases the artwork of California artists along the trails of Indian Hill Mesa. Visitors can view the artists’ diverse range of media and techniques, watch demonstrations and meet the artists. Art purchases help support RSABG.

Sustainable Claremont Garden Club Silent Auction – May 15 – June 1
Local artists have donated garden inspired works, from paintings to antique glass bird feeders, as a benefit to the Sustainable Claremont Garden Club. The auction items are on view now at Grow Native Nursery Claremont through June 1. Bid sheets are available until June 1, 4:30 p.m., when the highest bidders will be announced.

Claremont Museum of Art Education Activities – June 1 only
Claremont Museum of Art will host art activities for children of all ages led by students of the Claremont Museum of Art's ARTstART art education program.

RSABG Member Butterfly Admission – June 1 and 2
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden members will be admitted to the Butterfly Pavilion free of charge all weekend. The pavilion, which opened May 11 and will be open until July 28, features native plants and the local butterflies that depend on them. It is open daily 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Butterfly Pavilion tickets are $2 per person.

Adopt a Butterfly Program – May 11 – July 28
Supporters are able to select three adoption levels, all of which include special thank you gifts and personalized donor recognition. Proceeds benefit RSABG education programs, exhibits and conservation efforts.

Free Native Plant Clinic – June 1
Ask the experts! Bring your native gardening questions to Grow Native Nursery Claremont from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Resources and references available.

Claremont High School Ceramics Exhibition in the California Natives Container Garden – June 1 and 2
Claremont High School students showcase their achievements in clay in this new exhibit at the Container Garden; the exhibit will be installed on Saturday, June 1, beginning at 10 a.m.

Butterfly Pavilion Open

May 11 - July 28, 2013

Tickets: $2 per person in addition to standard Garden admission

Walk among and learn about native butterflies.

See photos on our Facebook page from the Butterfly Pavilion at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.

The Butterfly Pavilion at RSABG unites science education and hands-on fun for visitors of all ages. Hundreds of butterflies call the temporary enclosure home this spring and summer. Visitors can walk among the butterflies and caterpillars.

Housewarming at GNN in the Veterans Garden - May 18

Housewarming and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Sat., May 18, 2013
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

RSVP online here

To celebrate the opening of the new plant production and veteran worker training facilities we request the pleasure of your company at the ribbon cutting ceremony and unveiling of the Grow Native Nursery in the Veterans Garden master site plan for plant production facilities and integrated retail garden plan.

Free Plant Propagation Class (both sessions have closed for registration, please be sure to check the nursery page for more upcoming classes and workshops at Grow Native Nursery)
May 18
12:30 p.m. (12:30 class is full)
2:30 p.m. (2:30 class is full)

Meet our new production manager Antonio Sánchez and grower Ryan Guillou and help us break in the new potting shed. Participants will learn the basics of California native plant propagation, cutting, division and seeds. All will receive take home materials from the propagation activities. Limited registation, 12 participants.

Mother's Day Brunch and Lunch

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Brunch 9:30 a.m. (sold out)

Lunch 12:30 p.m. (sold out)

The RSABG Mother's Day Brunch and Lunch have sold out for 2013.

Seating is limited for this exclusive event celebrating mothers. Fantastic food and superb service; live acoustic music and giveaways. Tickets inlcude free admission to the Butterfly Pavilion for your party.

Tickets:
Member: Adult $48 Member Child (3-12) $30
Public: Adult $65 Child (3-12) $40

Read more about the Butterfly Pavilion at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.

Enjoy live music featuring guitarist Seth Greenberg. More information about Greenberg at SethGreenbergMusic.com.

Advance tickets are required. Child-friendly menu available. RSABG member discounts.

Call (909) 625-8767 ext. 224. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Mother's Day Menus

Brunch Menu

Preset:
Fresh Fruit Plate
Baskets of Home Baked Muffins, Scones and Breakfast Breads
Butter and Berry Preserves

Entrees and Sides:
Ricotta and Orange Blintzes with Strawberry Sauce garnished with Fresh Strawberries
Artichoke and Mushroom Quiche with Swiss and Feta Cheeses
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Grilled Chicken and Apple Sausages

Age 12 and under:
Belgian Waffle with Maple Syrup and Scrambled Eggs

Dessert Buffet:
Assortment of Petite Sweets:
Pate Choux Cream Puffs, Lemon and Kiwi Tartlets, Mini Chocolate Truffle Cakes
Apple Cobbler with Freshly Whipped Cream on the side
Alex's Homemade Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing
German Chocolate Cake

Beverages:
Champagne and Mimosas
Orange Juice, Apple Juice
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffees
Hot Water with Assorted Teas

Lunch Menu

Preset:
Gourmet Green Salad with Oranges, Red Wine Vinaigrette
and Creamy Herb Dressing on the side
Baskets of Freshly Baked Artisan Breads with butter

Entrees and Sides:
Chicken Saltimboca - Chicken Breast rolled with Prosciutto, Sage, and Parmesan
Served with a delicious Marsala Wine Sauce
Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf with Toasted Pecans
Julienne Vegetables

Vegetarian Entree:
Truffled Vegetable Pot Pie

Age 12 and under:
Chicken Breast Tenders (with ranch dip and barbecue sauce)
Macaroni and Cheese
Julienne Vegetables

Dessert Buffet:
Assortment of Petite Sweets:
Pate Choux Cream Puffs, Lemon and Kiwi Tartlets, Mini Chocolate Truffle Cakes
Apple Cobbler with Freshly Whipped Cream
Alex's Homemade Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing
German Chocolate Cake

Beverages:
Champagne and Mimosas
Iced Tea and Lemonade
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffees
Hot Water with Assorted Teas

Garden Vista: Spring Garden Party May 5

Sunday, May 5

You are cordially invited to Garden Vista: Cultivating our Future Path at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Join us for a party on the move! Enjoy socializing, music, refreshments, a silent auction, door prizes, behind-the-scenes tours and the opportunity to learn about future plans for the Garden.

Tickets $40 RSABG members, $50 public
RSVP by April 30

On-line Auction LIVE
This year's auction items are experience-based. The auction starts on-line and finishes as a silent auction at the event. Click the link below to view this years items and bid on-line today!

Go to the AUCTION

Become a Seed Our Future sponosor. Read more.

Garden Vista Menu

Questions? Call us at (909) 625-8767 ext. 222 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Reservations have closed for Garden Vista.

Garden Groove - Thurs. June 27 - Aug. 8

Thursday evenings
June 27 - August 8

Enjoy the cool evening air at the Garden with a picnic, great music and good friends.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Concerts begin at 7 p.m., in the California Courtyard, adjacent to the California Garden Gift Shop. Buy tickets at the admission kiosk. Ticket price includes parking and evening admission to the Garden. Limited tickets are available, advance ticket purchase is recommended. No refunds or ticket exchanges. Concert events are subject to change. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (909) 625-8767 for more information.

Sunset Walks April 15-19

California Native Plant Week Sunset Walks

Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19, 5 until 6 p.m.

Free with Garden admission or membership, guided walking tours conclude with a view of the sunset.

The California State Assembly and Senate have approved Resolution ACR 173 (Evans) establishing California Native Plant Week, beginning April 17-23, 2011. This measure proclaims the 3rd week of April each year as California Native Plant Week and encourages community groups, schools, and citizens to undertake appropriate activities to promote the conservation, restoration, and appreciation of California's native plants.

Wildflower Festival - March 30

March 30 and 31 Annual Wildflower Festival
All Wildflower Festival events are free with Garden admission or membership.

April 1 Wildflower Festival Senior Day
Free Garden admission, refreshments, walking and tram tours for guests over the age of 65.

Many events around Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden celebrate the beauty and diversity of California wildflowers.

Southern California wildflowers gently collected and brought indoors for an intimate viewing at the Wildflower Show, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
- Learn about plant families in Family Ties at 12:30 and 3 p.m. A quick introduction to plant families and some of the representative species included in the Wildflower Show.
- Talk to RSABG researchers and volunteers about where they collected the wildflowers this year at Collection Area Presentations at 2 p.m.
- See research projects underway by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden scientists to document the rich flora of Southern California in an educational display.
Experience the Garden wildflowers. From Fays Wildflower Meadow to Ceanothus across Indian Hill Mesa the Garden is in full bloom.
Weekend Wildflower Walks Meet us at the Admission Kiosk for guided walking tour with nature interpreters. Tours begin at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where They Grow Wild art exhibition open Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Read more about this exclusive display of orignial artwork from the archival collection of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. Be sure to see Wild in Print in the RSABG Library and Seeds of the Wild a poster display highlighting the work of the Seed Conservation Program at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.

A tradition since the early 1930s, the Wildflower Festival is Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden's longest-running seasonal event and coincides with Easter weekend.

Over the years, the show has offered an opportunity for visitors to view flowers of species that they may not have otherwise been able to see. Flowers are gently prepared, carefully identified and exhibited indoors.

The week proceeding the show, teams of RSABG staff, volunteers and research associates undertake spring collecting trips to sites where studies to document the flora are underway, adding to scientific knowledge of these poorly known places and sharing the beauty of California wildflowers with Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden visitors. The geographically-diverse approach offers a diverse variety of species gathered and creates a beautiful and educational display.

The flower species collected are dependent upon many factors, including seasonal rainfall. This variability produces a tremendous variety of flower species every year. After the wildflower show, many of the specimens are made available for research and education for RSABG staff and students, others are offered to local botany classes for study and the flowers in suitable condition may be preserved in a collection for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

We hope you are able to take the time to local wildflower habitats, but please do not collect plants from the wild.

Garden Walking Club - Saturday Mornings

Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.

Relieve stress, boost energy levels, improve health, track progress and enjoy the beautiful scenery of California’s native garden on your own or with the group. Participation is free (Garden admission fees apply); register at the admission kiosk.

Spring Open House - March 23

March 23, 2013

Free Garden admission day

Welcome spring with complimentary refreshments and prize drawings at the California Garden Gift Shop.

Member Appreciation Day

You are invited to a welcome reception at 11 a.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Weekend Wildflower Walks
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Guided walking tours with RSABG nature interpreters featuring beautiful wildflowers and seasonal highlights. Walks continue Saturday and Sunday, March 23 through June 9. Free on March 23; free with Garden admission or membership on other dates.

Where They Grow Wild
RSABG gallery open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

An exclusive display of original artworks from RSABG's archival collections, complementing the "When They Were Wild" colllaborative exhibition wiht The Huntingon and The Theodore Payne Foundation. "Where They Grow Wild" is on view Fridays through Sundays, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., March 9 - June 9. Read more about the exhibition and related events here.

Tomatomania - April 5 and 6

Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6
9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Find a huge selection of heirloom tomato seedlings and beautiful California native plants at Tomatomania at Grow Native Nursery in the Veterans Garden!

The self-proclaimed "world's largest (and most fun) heirloom tomato seedling sale" returns to our Los Angeles nursery location for a tomato-centric event with a native plant twist.

Did you know?
Although not native to California, Tomatoes are native to the Americas. Tomatoes grew wild in what is now Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador and were brought to Europe in the 16th Century!

See more nursery events on the Grow Native Nursery calendar.

Read more about Grow Native Nursery here, read more about Tomatomania here.

Art in the Garden Bazaar 2013 For the Love of Art and Plants