Other Events
Following is a highlight of other events around the Southland that may be of interest to fans of California native plants and gardening in a Mediterranean climate. In all cases, check out the respective websites for more information:
NABA - LA
Monthly meetings of the Los Angeles Chapter of NABA (North American Butterfly Association) are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month (Sept–Oct and Jan–June). Location varies. More info and directions on their website. Free for all butterfly lovers!
San Fernando Valley Audubon Society
Monthly meetings of the San Fernando Valley chapter of the Audubon Society are held at the Encino Community Center. Admission is free. The chapter also holds regular birds walks for novices and experts alike; check out their website for details.
CNPS - SMM/LA
Monthly meetings of the LA/Santa Monica Mountains Chapter of the California Native Plant Society are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Location varies. Annual plant sale held in mid-October in Encino. Information: 818/881-3706. Free.
CNPS - SGM
Monthly meetings of the San Gabriel Mountains Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, held at Eaton Canyon Nature Center in Pasadena. Information: 626/359-5278. Free.
Theodore Payne Foundation, Sun Valley, CA
Better known as a year-round nursery for native plants, Theodore Payne hosts regular classes and hands-on workshops to help you plan, design, plant, and maintain your native plant garden. Check out their Calendar page for details, and don't miss their plant sales!
Southern California Horticultural Society
Monthly meetings of the Southern California Horticultural Society are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Friendship Auditorium, 3201 Riverside Drive, near Griffith Park. As well as a featured speaker, they hold a Plant Forum and plant raffle. Check their website for a list of upcoming meetings. Free.
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia
Ongoing classes including the Thursday Morning Seminars, led by Lili Singer (garden writer for the Los Angeles Times). Registration required. Fees.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont
A wide range of Classes and Events includes botany, as well as designing and maintaining a native plant garden. Their plant sales are legendary too!
The Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino
Special exhibits and ongoing programs in both art and gardening (what a mix!) are listed on their Events & Exhibits calendar page. Registration: (626) 405-2146. Fees.
Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, Thousand Oaks
Ongoing events for kids and adules are listed on their Calendar page.
