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In the heart of the park, but tucked away from the main public thoroughfares, a rich variety of landscaped areas with many one-of-a-kind floral specimens await discovery. These hidden areas also offer opportunities to learn about little-known park history. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90–120 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Visit: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2025/apr/05/balboa-park-horticultural-tours-off-aa106f5c/ Forever Balboa Park on Instagram and Facebook

Opening reception for "Selections from the Art Guild of the San Diego Museum of Art" Exhibition runs April 6 – May 31, 2025 For more information, contact us info@PhesGallery.com PHES Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

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