Growing Together: A Family Day of Native Planting
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Join La Jolla Historical Society and horticulturist Carla Quimson for an afternoon of community gardening where participants will learn about native plants and invasive species, gain an understanding of our food systems, and collaborate with our community partners. The purpose is to provide an enriching experience for the whole family, fostering a connection to nature and providing the tools and knowledge needed to cultivate native plants in your own backyard.
Program Details:
Date: Sunday, November 10
10 a.m. - Noon: Native Planting Session
Welcome and Introduction to Native Plants
Guided planting of native species on La Jolla Historical Society property.
Noon - 2 p.m. Family Day Workshop | Community Resource Fair
Introduction to the workshop and materials
Opportunities to connect with fellow participants and community partners
Event Supported By
La Jolla Historical Society: Wisteria Cottage Gallery
The La Jolla Historical Society is dedicated to the discovery, collection and preservation of La Jolla's heritage. Through their collections, programs and advocacy, they carry out their mission by: -Discovering, recording and sharing La Jolla's history. -Preserving La Jolla's historical objects, sites and structures. -Increasing community awareness of the value of our heritage. The La Jolla Historical Society collects materials in a wide range of formats and media, including books, newspapers, magazines, maps, printed ephemera, manuscripts, scrapbooks and architectural drawings. The La Jolla Historical Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Hours The gallery is open noon-4 p.m. Thursday – Sunday The office is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday - Friday Locations Main Office: 7846 Eads Ave. La Jolla, Calilf. 92037 Wisteria Cottage: 780 Prospect Street, La Jolla, Calif. 92037 Directions From I-5 North -Exit La Jolla Pkwy -La Jolla Pkwy becomes Torrey Pines Road at major intersection. -Follow Torrey Pines Road to another major intersection - continue straight. -Turn right on Prospect Place which becomes Prospect Street -Turn right on Eads Avenue From I-5 South -Exit La Jolla Village Drive -Turn right on La Jolla Village Drive -Turn left of Torrey Pines Road -Follow Torrey Pines Road to a major intersection - continue straight. -Turn right on Prospect Place which becomes Prospect Street -Turn right on Eads Avenue