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Voluntary donations appreciated at the gate. For Membership and Volunteer Opportunities, call 278-3579. Free Parking. Web Site: http://arboretum.fullerton.edu/
Email: farboretum@fullerton.edu
Activities - Arboretum Ground Tours
- Weekdays by reservation
- Heritage House Tours
- Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (except the month of January and August, major holidays and inclement weather). Weekday group tours by reservation only.
- Arboretum Plant Sales and Garden Shop in The Potting Shed
- Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Weddings and Social Events
- Plan a garden wedding and reception under the wisteria-covered arbor, by the lake or on the orchard lawn. Call 278-4791 for information.
- Special Events, Photography
- Plan your special event or photography session on the grounds. Call 278-3579 for information.
Special Events - Tri-County African Violet Show and Sale
- February 23 & 24, 2008
Hundreds of African violets on sale and free show. Free to public. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m - Monster Tomato and Pepper Sale
March 13-16, 2008
- Featuring over 180 tomato varieties and over 80 varieties of sweet and hot peppers. Largest tomato and pepper plant sale in California. Hours all days 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission free to public.
- Western BBQ and “Hoedown”
- Western BBQ, refreshments, dancing and entertainment. See Arboretum website for cost, time and details.
- Green Scene Plant and Garden Show
April 19 & 20, 2008
- Largest outdoor plant and garden accessory show in Southern California. Over 100 vendors. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Members free. Admission is $6/adults and children under 12 free.
- Herb Extravaganza and Plant Sale
May 3-4, 2008
- Hundreds of herbs and related plants on sale. Exhibits and cooking demonstrations. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission free.
- Plein Air Painters –Wine and Cheese Party
May 31, 2008
- Plein Air Painters display paintings around the Arboretum and for sale. Late afternoon auction and wine and cheese party. Check website for time, cost and details.
- Perennial Plant Sale
June 7 & 8, 2008
- Featuring hundreds of perennial plants and related plans for sale. Admission free. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tomato Tasting and Sizzlin’s Summer Salsa Contest
July 12, 2008
- Free event featuring tomato judging for best varieties and homemade salsa contest. Bring your best tomatoes and salsa for judging. Hours 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Midsummer Night in the Garden Gala
July 19, 2008
- Annual gala fundraising dinner under the stars at the Arboretum. Contact Janet McGarvey at 714-278-4792 or email to
jmcgarvey@fullerton.edu for information on tickets, reservations and sponsorship opportunities. - Salvia Spectacular Plant Sale
September 6 & 7, 2008
- Visit The Potting Shed and discover hundreds of salvias and related plants on sale. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and admission is free.
- Bonsai Show
October 18 & 19, 2008
- Annual Bonsai Show at the Arboretum. Judging and show plants on display. Admission free. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- California Native and Fall Plant Sale
October 11 & 12, 2008
- Thousands of California native and fall plants for sale. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m and admission is free.
- Haunted Garden Tours
October 24-26, 2008
- Scary tours of the garden at night during Halloween. Check website for cost, time and details.
- Evening in The Potting Shed and Membership Drive
November 21, 2008
- Annual membership drive and shopping in The Potting Shed. Hours are 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale
December 6-7, 2008
- Thousands of cactus and succulents on sale plus a huge show and judging. Admission is free and hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For Membership and Volunteer Opportunities, Call 278-3579
Classes
Check the Arboretum website for updates, changes, prices and reservation information.Green Makers Program & Book Signing
| February 2, 2008 | Eco Friendly Gardening Practices:with Gisele Schoniger from Kellogg Garden Products
9:00 am – 10:30 am, Pavilion Area
$8/member $10/person
For reservations call 714-278-3407 | | February 2, 2008 | Leaf Art Critter Collage
10:00 am – 11:00 am, Saturday, Oak Hall Conference Room
$5/child
For reservations call 714-278-3407 | | February 3, 2008 | Worms, Worms and more Worms
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$5/family
For reservations call 714-278-3407 | | February 9, 2008 | How to build your very own Fairy Garden:with Jan Brider
10:00 – Noon, Pavilion classroom
$15/member $18/person
Pre-registration is required.Call 714-278-3407 | | February 13, 2008 | Printmaking with Vegetables
3:00 – 4:00 pm, Wednesday, Pavilion classroom
$5/child
For reservations call 714-278-3407 | | February 27, 2008 | National Invasive Weeds Awareness Week
10:00 am – Noon, Wednesday, Pavilion Classrooms
FREE
For reservations call 714-278-3407 | | March 2, 2008 |
Prehistoric Animals
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Sunday
$5/family
For reservations call 714-278-3407 | | March 8, 2008 |
Printmaking with Vegetables
10:00 – 11:00 am, Saturday, Pavilion classroom
$5/child
For reservations call 714-278-3407 | | March 8, 2008 | “Award Winning” Home Composting Workshop I
10:00 am – 11:30 am, Bleachers,
$5/members$7/person
Free to residents of sponsoring cities * | | March 13, 2008 | How to grow the best Tomatoes: with Steve Goto
9:00 am – 11:30 am, Wednesday, Pavilion Classroom
$8/members$10/person
Space is limited, call to reserve a space: (714) 278-3407 | | March 19, 2008 |
Leaf Art Critter Collage
3:00 – 4:00 pm, Wednesday, Pavilion Classroom
$5/child
For reservations call 714-278-3407 | | March 24, 2008 |
Children’s Rainbow Garden Tours
April 4, 20089:00, 10:00 & 11:00 am (Monday – Fridays)
Ages from preschool, kindergarten and 1st grade
Reservations only.Minimum 10 - $3.00 each
Pre-registration is required.Call 714-278-3407 | | March 29, 2008 | Edible Estates - Transforming the American Lawn: with Fritz Haeg, architect and creator of the Edible Estates initiative.
10:00 am – Noon, Pavilion Classrooms
$10/member$12/person
Pre-registration is required, call 714-278-3407 | | April 2, 2008 |
Eco Friendly Gardening Practices: with Gisele Schoniger from Kellogg Garden Products
9:00 am – 10:30 am, Wednesday, Pavilion Classrooms
$8/member $10/person
For reservations call 714-278-3407 | | April 12, 2008 | Bird Walk at the Arboretum: with Greg Pongetti
8:30 am – 10:30 amMeet at the Nature Center
$8/member$10/person
For reservations call 714-278-3407 | | April 16, 2008 | Hypertufa Pot Workshop – make your own planting pot, creating “instant antiquities” for your garden! With Steve Gerischer.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Wednesday, Bleachers
$25/member $30/person. All supplies included
Pre-registration required. Call 714-278-3407.16 years and up. | | April 26, 2008 | Yoga in the Garden: with Kim Mason (6 class series)
10:00 am – 11:30 amApril 26,May 3,May 10,May 31, June 7, June 14
$78/member$83/person
Pre-registration required. Call 714-278-3407
16 years or older. (16 – 18 with an adult) | | April 27, 2008 | Carnivorous Plants
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Sunday
$5/family
For reservations call 714-278-3407 | | May 3, 2008 | Yoga in the Garden: with Kim Mason (6 class series) | | May 4, 2008 | Art in the Garden
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm,Sunday
$3/child for supplies
Pre-registration is requested (especially important when we need to purchase supplies) call 714-278-3407. | | May 7, 2008 | Celebrate National Wildflower week with Chris Barnhill
10:00 am – Noon, Pavilion Classroom
FREE
For reservations call 714-278-3407 | | May 10, 2008 | Arboretum Entomologists ‘Bug Safari’
9:30 am – 10:30 am, Saturday, Ages 8 and up
$3.00 per child Meet at the Children’s Garden. For group reservations of 4 or more, please call (714) 278-3407. | | May 10, 2008 | Yoga in the Garden: with Kim Mason (6 class series) | | May 10, 2008 | Wildflower Field Trip: with Chris Barnhill, Collections Curator
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Arboretum Parking Lot, Limited to 20
$25/members, $30/person Pre-registration is required.Call (714) 278-3407 | | May 31, 2008 | Design and Care of Native Landscapes: with Bart O’Brien, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Senior Staff Research Associate, RSABG.
10:00 am – Noon, Pavilion Classrooms
$12/member $15/person
Pre-registration is required.Call (714) 278-3407 | | May 31, 2008 | Yoga in the Garden: with Kim Mason(6 class series) | | June 7, 2008 | “Award Winning” Home Composting Workshop II
10:00 am – 11:30 am, Bleachers,
$5/members, $7/person,
Free to residents of sponsoring cities*
Space is limited, call to reserve space 714-278-3407 | | June 7, 2008 | Yoga in the Garden: with Kim Mason(6 class series) | | June 14, 2008 | Fabulous Plumeria! Learn the 6 requirements to growing and maintaining healthy plumeria: with Curtis Hayes
10:00 am – 11:30 am, Bleachers
$8/member$10/person
For reservations call 714-278-3407 | | June 14, 2008 | Yoga in the Garden: with Kim Mason (6 class series) | | June 24, 2008 | Bug Safari – Arboretum Tuesdays
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
$5/family
For reservations call (714) 278-3407 | | July 8, 2008 | Scavenger Hunt – Arboretum Tuesdays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
$5/family
For reservations call (714) 278-3407 | | July 22, 2008 | Birds of Prey – Arboretum Tuesdays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
$5/family
For reservations call (714) 278-3407 | | August 5, 2008 | Bug Safari – Arboretum Tuesdays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
$5/family
For reservations call (714) 278-3407 | | August 19, 2008 | Bats Incredible! – Arboretum Tuesdays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
$5/family
For reservations call (714) 278-3407 |
For more information, call 278-3579. |
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