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| January 2020 |
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Water Symposium - Historical Society of Long Beach - at Rancho Los Alamitos
Thursday, January 30, 2020 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
Free admission | Reservations Required
Part of a year-long focus on water by the Long Beach Historical Society entitled "Water Changes Everything." A panel discussion follwed by a film debut about the past, present and future of water in Long Beach. Moderator will be Joe VanderHorst, HSLB Board member and retired senior administrator of the Metropolitan Water District. Attendees are encouraged to carpool or take ride-share transportation (Uber or LYFT). Reserve at programs@hslb.org.
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| March 2020 |
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Curated Tour of Florence Bixby’s Gardens
Saturday, March 14, 2020 | 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
$15 per person |
Space is limited. Advance Reservations Required
The Rancho's nationally recognized gardens were developed early in the 20th century under the guidance of owner Florence Green Bixby with the help of outstanding landscape architects and plantsmen of the era. Your guide will be the Rancho's Historic Garden Associate, Janet Brown Becker. Ms. Becker has a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture with an emphasis in California garden design and history from UC Berkeley. She studied under the Rancho’s preeminent landscape architectural consultants, Russell Beatty and David Streatfield.
Note that each monthly tour covers basically the same information – but the seasonal features of the gardens will vary month to month. Reservations will open February 14, 2020.
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| April 2020 |
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Curated Tour of Florence Bixby’s Gardens
Saturday, April 11, 2020 | 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
$15 per person | Space is limited. Advance Reservations Required
The Rancho's nationally recognized gardens were developed early in the 20th century under the guidance of owner Florence Green Bixby with the help of outstanding landscape architects and plantsmen of the era. Your guide will be the Rancho's Historic Garden Associate, Janet Brown Becker. Ms. Becker has a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture with an emphasis in California garden design and history from UC Berkeley. She studied under the Rancho’s preeminent landscape architectural consultants, Russell Beatty and David Streatfield. Ms. Becker oversees the historic interpretation, curatorial documentation and horticultural integrity of the Rancho’s gardens.
Note that each monthly tour covers basically the same information – but the seasonal features of the gardens will vary month to month.
Reservations will open March 11, 2020. |
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South Coast Plaza Garden Show - At Home in the Garden
Thursday, April 23 - Sunday, April 26, 2020 |
3333 Bear Street, Costa Mesa | Free Admission
Please stop by the Rancho's booth at the Southern California Spring Garden Show. This is a four-day garden event, featuring 60 unique plant and garden vendors.
Our outreach volunteers will be glad to see your smiling face! #scpspringgardenshow #athomeinthegarden |
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| May 2020 |
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Mother's Day Weekend Spring Culinary & Garden Workshop
Saturday, May 9, 2020 | 9:30 am - Noon
Space is limited. Advance Reservations Required | Price to be announced
Bring a mom for our annual Mother's Day Weekend workshop featuring culinary treats, refreshing beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and tips for springtime gardening. Refresh and have fun with your mom or somebody else's! Details coming soon. |
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Curated Tour of Florence Bixby’s Gardens
Saturday, May 9, 2020 | Noon - 2:30 p.m.
$15 per person | Space is limited. Advance Reservations Required
The Rancho's nationally recognized gardens were developed early in the 20th century under the guidance of owner Florence Green Bixby with the help of outstanding landscape architects and plantsmen of the era. Your guide will be the Rancho's Historic Garden Associate, Janet Brown Becker Ms. Becker has a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture with an emphasis in California garden design and history from UC Berkeley. She studied under the Rancho’s preeminent landscape architectural consultants, Russell Beatty and David Streatfield. Ms. Becker oversees the historic interpretation, curatorial documentation and horticultural integrity of the Rancho’s gardens.
Note that each monthly tour covers basically the same information – but the seasonal features of the gardens will vary month to month. Reservations will open April 9, 2020.
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| June 2020 |
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Curated Tour of Florence Bixby’s Gardens
Saturday, June 6, 2020 | 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
$15 per person | Space is limited. Advance Reservations Required
The Rancho's nationally recognized gardens were developed early in the 20th century under the guidance of owner Florence Green Bixby with the help of outstanding landscape architects and plantsmen of the era. Your guide will be the Rancho's Historic Garden Associate, Janet Brown Becker. Ms. Becker has a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture with an emphasis in California garden design and history from UC Berkeley. She studied under the Rancho’s preeminent landscape architectural consultants, Russell Beatty and David Streatfield. Ms. Becker oversees the historic interpretation, curatorial documentation and horticultural integrity of the Rancho’s gardens.
Note that each monthly tour covers basically the same information – but the seasonal features of the gardens will vary month to month. Reservations will open. Reservations will open May 6, 2020.
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| ... and more to come. Stay tuned (and check back soon)! |
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| Other Site Uses |
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| Photography, Film, Painting |
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Book an Exclusive Tour and Luncheon |
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Rancho Los Alamitos encourages certain site uses such as painting and photography classes, horticulture tours and other observations. On a limited basis the ranch is available for commercial photography, video and filming. Details > |
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" From the minute we turned into your driveway we were treated as special guests. We enjoyed the quality tours of the garden and house, and the delicious lunch. What a wonderful way to spend a day! " - Jasmine Creek Garden Club Details > |
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