Water Conservation Garden

We're pleased to announce that The Water Conservation Garden will remain OPEN for walking, hiking, holiday lights and retail shopping with some modifications. Under California health guidelines The Water Conservation Garden and our Garden Gift Shop are permitted to stay open under Outdoor Recreation and Retail classifications. The Water Conservation Garden is committed to the health and safety of our visitors, members, volunteers, docents, staff and general community. In... accordance with the new regional mandates, the following changes will take place: Evening hours will be reduced to 8pm from 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Only outdoor fitness classes (e.g. yoga, nature therapy) will remain onsite. Additional classes on art, sustainability and gardening will be offered online. Office/Administrative work will be conducted remotely with the exception of critical infrastructure needed onsite for operation. Docents must remain at least 6 feet apart and wear a mask. Volunteer groups will be limited to 3 or less working in the same vicinity and must be separated by a minimum of 6 feet. The Garden Gift Shop will stay at 20% capacity and offer items available for purchase outside. The Children’s Trail Sandbox will be closed. All indoor spaces will be closed, except for the Garden Gift Shop and restrooms. For questions regarding hours and admissions, please contact [email protected] or 619-660-0614 x 10. For more information, please visit our website: www.thegarden.org. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you at The Garden! #sunsalutation #gardening #flowerpetals #flowers #bees #birds #sandiegoevents #sandiegofun #yoga #namaste #om #downwarddog #nature #sunshine #birdsongs #crickets #naturelovers #yogasandiego #safeoutdoorfun #safe #getoutdoors #thegreatoutdoors

This evening we invite you to join us for Holiday Lights in The Garden! Enjoy the serenity of The Garden and the lovely holiday light displays or flow with a centering Garden Yoga class ! When: TONIGHT Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm Yoga begins at 530!... To learn more about evening yoga, please visit GardenYoga.org! We look forward to seeing you tonight at The Garden! #dusk #sunsets #gardening #birdsongs #crickets #naturelovers #sandiegonights #outdoorfun #sociallydistant #shopsafeshoplocal #flowerpetals #flowers #bees #birds #sandiegoevents #sandiegofun #yoga #namaste #om #downwarddog #nature #sunset

TONIGHT at 530pm don't miss Garden Yoga Evenings! Yoga in The Garden is a joyful celebration of nature, and exploration of movement and breath in an alignment informed practice appropriate for all levels. Enjoy a great workout amongst our beautiful holiday light displays! * Please bring your own mat and water bottle. You may want to put a towel down, then your mat on top of that. Always good to wear layers since we are outdoors.... * Please note a Mask is required to enter The Garden and may be removed once on yoga mat, or if walking the trails and maintaining a 6-foot physical distance from other households. For more information please visit GardenYoga.org! We look forward to seeing you in The Garden! #dusk #sunsets #gardening #flowerpetals #flowers #bees #birds #sandiegoevents #sandiegofun #yoga #namaste #om #downwarddog #nature #sunshine #birdsongs #crickets #naturelovers #shopsafeshoplocal

Good morning! Join us at 10am for Garden Yoga THIS MORNING at The Garden! Bring your family and friends to this beautiful yoga class available to all ages over 5 years old. Classes are from 10am-1045am, every Wednesday. To learn more, please visit GardenYoga.org!... #yoga #waterconservationgarden #nature #bloomyoga #namaste #om #yogalife #yogaveveryday #yogaeverywhere #yogainspiration #downwarddog #catcow #stillness #fitness #meditation #workout #funevents #sandiegoevents #sandiegofun #outdoorevents #yogi

TONIGHT, for the 1st time, we invite you to join us for Friday Evenings in The Garden! Enjoy the beauty of dusk surrounded by nature or wind down your day with a Garden Yoga class! When: Thursday & Friday evenings Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm Yoga starts at 530!... To register for evening yoga, please visit GardenYoga.org! We look forward to seeing you tonight at The Garden! #dusk #sunsets #gardening #flowerpetals #flowers #bees #birds #sandiegoevents #sandiegofun #yoga #namaste #om #downwarddog #nature #sunshine #birdsongs #crickets #naturelovers #warriorpose

Looking for real world experience? The Development Department is looking for interns in 2021. For more information and to apply please visit TheGardenJobs.org! #internships #gardenjobs #gardening #development #planning #operations #implementation #execution #realworldexperience

Catmint is one of many hardy, flexible plants that can be planted almost anywhere, including slopes! It is heat and drought tolerant, and comes in a variety of colors! You can learn more about other plants that don't just beautify your garden, but can help prevent soil erosion in sloped gardens in our upcoming Hillside Planting event on November 10th at 11am, which is sponsored by The County of San Diego Watershed Protection Program. Tickets for this virtual program can be fo...und through this Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/124609665865 We hope to see you there! https://www.gardendesign.com/perennials/catmint.html #thewaterconservationgarden #hillsideplanting #sandiegocountywatershedprotectionprogram #sandiego

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Wake up & flow tomorrow morning at 10am with Yoga in The Garden! Yoga in The Garden is a joyful celebration of nature, and exploration of movement and breath in an alignment informed practice appropriate for all levels. Registration can be done online or at the door, and includes your Garden Entry. Pre-Registration is recommended for Lisa’s classes, walkup space is most likely available but not guaranteed.... * Please bring your own mat and water bottle. You may want to put a towel down, then your mat on top of that. Always good to wear layers since we are outdoors. * Please note a Mask is required to enter The Garden and may be removed once on yoga mat, or if walking the trails and maintaining a 6-foot physical distance from other households. For more information please visit GardenYoga.org! We look forward to seeing you in The Garden! #dusk #sunsets #gardening #flowerpetals #flowers #bees #birds #sandiegoevents #sandiegofun #yoga #namaste #om #downwarddog #nature #sunshine #birdsongs #crickets #naturelovers #yogasandiego

TONIGHT we invite you to join us for Thursday Evenings in The Garden! Enjoy the beauty of dusk surrounded by nature or wind down your day with a Garden Yoga class with @movewithme_lisag! When: Thursday evenings Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm... To register for evening yoga, please visit GardenYoga.org! We look forward to seeing you tonight at The Garden! #dusk #sunsets #gardening #flowerpetals #flowers #bees #birds #sandiegoevents #sandiegofun #yoga #namaste #om #downwarddog #nature #sunshine #birdsongs #crickets #naturelovers

Don't miss Bloom Yoga in The Garden THIS MORNING at The Garden! Bring your family and friends to this beautiful yoga class available to all ages over 5 years old. Classes are from 10am-1045am, every Wednesday. To learn more, please visit GardenYoga.org! #yoga #waterconservationgarden #nature #bloomyoga #namaste #om #yogalife #yogaveveryday #yogaeverywhere #yogainspiration #downwarddog #catcow #stillness #fitness #meditation #workout #funevents #sandiegoevents #sandiegofun #outdoorevents #yogi

Tomorrow morning (and every Tuesday) at 10am don't miss Yoga in The Garden with Lisa G ! Yoga in The Garden is a joyful celebration of nature, and exploration of movement and breath in an alignment informed practice appropriate for all levels. Registration can be done online or at the door, and includes your Garden Entry. Pre-Registration is recommended for Lisa’s classes, walkup space is most likely available but not guaranteed.... * Please bring your own mat and water bottle. You may want to put a towel down, then your mat on top of that. Always good to wear layers since we are outdoors. * Please note a Mask is required to enter The Garden and may be removed once on yoga mat, or if walking the trails and maintaining a 6-foot physical distance from other households. For more information please visit GardenYoga.org! We look forward to seeing you in The Garden! #dusk #sunsets #gardening #flowerpetals #flowers #bees #birds #sandiegoevents #sandiegofun #yoga #namaste #om #downwarddog #nature #sunshine #birdsongs #crickets #naturelovers

Don't be afraid of planting on slopes in your garden! Holistic gardener, Connie Beck, will help take away your gardening fears as she teaches helpful tricks for planting on hills during our virtual Hillside Planting event on November 10th. Our event is sponsored by The County of San Diego Watershed Protection Program. Register for this event through the Eventbrite link in this post! The Water Conservation Garden wishes you a Happy "Hill"oween! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/124609665865

TONIGHT we invite you to join us in The Garden! Enjoy the beauty of the sunset surrounded by nature or wind down your day with a Garden Yoga class with @movewithme_lisag! When: Thursday evenings Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm... To register for evening yoga, please visit GardenYoga.org! We look forward to seeing you tonight at The Garden! #dusk #sunsets #gardening #flowerpetals #flowers #bees #birds #sandiegoevents #sandiegofun #yoga #namaste #om #downwarddog #nature #sunshine #birdsongs #crickets #naturelovers

The Water Conservation Garden is pleased to announce the launch of our #FreeDayFriday initiative! Our goal is to raise $60,000 to offer a free day at The Garden the second Friday of every month starting in February 2021. As a token of appreciation to our supporters, all donors who give $100 or more will be invited to Grapes in The Garden on Friday, November 13th from 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Since we have a matching donor, your gift will be DOUBLED until Giving Tuesday on December 1...st! Donors who give $100 or more will receive: 2 complimentary e-tickets 2 drink tickets Exclusive after-hours access to The Garden To support this initiative, please visit FreeDayFridays.org! Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you in The Garden soon! #gardengiving #waterconservation #natureforall #enjoynature #dusk #supportagoodcause #donate #nonprofit #gardening #grapesinthegarden #outdoors #conservewater #community #fundraising

Save the date TOMORROW for That's Swale! Learn how to slow, spread, and sink water into your landscape through various earthwork applications like #swales and #basins. Presented with special guests and landscape professionals , Wild Made Design. Bringing you an easy to understand process so you can irrigate your yard the free and easy way with swales, and passively water your garden with little upkeep after it's set up! Swales are also a great compliment to existing irrigati...on. Register for FREE online at DigaSwale.org! #gardening #onlineclasses #plants #planting #permaculture #earthworks #rainwater #waterwise #earthworks

TOMORROW Stretch out and get spooky with us! Wednesdays' 10am Family Yoga class.

Tomorrow morning at 10am don't miss Yoga in The Garden with Lisa G! Yoga in The Garden is a joyful celebration of nature, and exploration of movement and breath in an alignment informed practice appropriate for all levels. Registration can be done online or at the door, and includes your Garden Entry. Pre-Registration is recommended for Lisa’s classes, walkup space is most likely available but not guaranteed.... * Please bring your own mat and water bottle. You may want to put a towel down, then your mat on top of that. Always good to wear layers since we are outdoors. * Please note a Mask is required to enter The Garden and may be removed once on yoga mat, or if walking the trails and maintaining a 6-foot physical distance from other households. For more information, please visit GardenYoga.org! We look forward to seeing you in The Garden!

Quick everyone, dig a free swale! Learn how to slow, spread, and sink water into your landscape through various earthwork applications like #swales and #basins. Presented with special guests and landscape professionals , Wild Made Design (@wildmadedesign). Bringing you an easy to understand process so you can irrigate your yard the free and easy way with swales, and passively water your garden with little upkeep after it's set up! Swales are also a great compliment to existin...g irrigation. Register for FREE online at DigaSwale.org! #gardening #onlineclasses #plants #planting #permaculture #earthworks #rainwater #waterwise #earthworks

Don't miss Bloom Yoga in The Garden every Wednesday at The Garden! Bring your family and friends to this beautiful yoga class available to all ages over 5 years old. Bring your rascals or enjoy the serenity by yourself as you stretch and relax your mind and body through yoga at The Water Conservation Garden! Classes are from 10am-1045am, every Wednesday. To learn more, please visit GardenYoga.org!... #yoga #waterconservationgarden #nature #bloomyoga #namaste #om #yogalife #yogaveveryday #yogaeverywhere #yogainspiration #downwarddog #catcow #stillness #fitness #meditation #workout #funevents #sandiegoevents #sandiegofun #outdoorevents