Plant Sale Saturdays
Native and water-wise plant sales on held the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. - noon in the nursery area of the main garden. Enter at 350 W. Gainsborough Rd., between Lynn Rd., and Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks. Park and walk south on the path following the signs to the garden entrance, and then follow the signs to the nursery.
For more information on plant sales call 805-494-7630.
Matilija Poppy
Festival
May 18
The spectacular display of the Matilija poppies will provide a backdrop for an afternoon of garden fun.
Children’s activity
Matilija Poppy Watercolors, Artist Elizabeth J. Miller
Plant sale
Starter plants for children
Popcorn
AND IT’S FREE
PROGRAMS
1:30 – 2:15 Birds in the Garden, Dee Lyon
Conejo Valley Audubon Society
2:15 – 3:00 Invasive Plants, David Chang
Agricultural Program Specialist
3:00 – 3:45 Bagpipes, Henry Rollins
Demonstration and music
3:45 – 4:30 Native Plants, Lecture & Tour, Jim Cyr
Garden Volunteer
Kids’ Adventure Garden
Sunday at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden
1100am to 3:00pm
The Kids’ Adventure Garden is open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The KAG provides an exciting place for children to learn about nature and gardening. The garden features a tree house, dinosaur garden and much more. Free. Docents are available. Enter at 350 W. Gainsborough Rd., between Lynn Rd., and Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks. 805-374-8255
Rare Fruit Walk
1st Sunday of every month, February thru October
2:00pm
Garden walk focuses on rare fruit at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden. Ed Hager will lead a walk through the orchard and answer questions during a rare fruit garden walk at 2 p.m., on Sunday afternoons, February - October. Enter at 350 W. Gainsborough Rd., between Lynn Rd. and Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks. Park and walk south on the path following the signs to the garden entrance. Meet at the entrance. Sturdy shoes and bottled water suggested. Rain cancels. Free. 805-494-7630
Floral Design Classes
Floral design in the Sogetsu style will be held in the garden center of the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden at 9:30 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. The cost for each class is $15 plus $10 for flowers, or $50 per month. For more information call Camille at 498-7421. Enter at 350 W. Gainsborough Rd., Thousand Oaks.
Activities at the Kids' Adventure Garden
None scheduled until spring. Check back regularly for future classes.
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