"Dr. Jennifer Gee will talk about the natural research at the James Reserve, located beyond Lake Fulmor. Additionally, Dr. Clarissa Rodriguez will give a presentation on her research that investigates the effects of drought, fire, and climate change on California Oaks along an environmental gradient in Southern California." A primary mission of the Natural Reserve...
Bring a dish to share! Arrive by 12 noon to set up food. Idyllwild Nature Center Manager Sonny Waldron will tell us about the latest developments with the Nature Center.
Peter Kindfield will discuss permaculture practical applications in mountain gardening and their wide-ranging impacts. Permaculture is an approach to land management and settlement design that adopts arrangements observed in flourishing natural ecosystems. It includes a set of design principles derived using whole-systems thinking. It applies these principles in fields such as regenerative agriculture, town planning, rewilding, and community resilience. The term...
Gary Parton will present “Landscaping in the Forest.” He will discuss a variety of plants that grow well in our environment, and how you can create a footprint without destroying the natural beauty.
Joe & Caleb from Idyllwild Gardens will discuss art in the garden and offer tips on how you can make your garden more creative.
Bruce Edward Watts will give a visual presentation on wildflowers in the mountains, and he has been writing a book about the subject.
All Garden Classes have a “Fee“, unless it says “Free”. You can donate at the garden or online. All proceeds go to our educators and garden upkeep.