Let's Go Batty!

Calendar of Happenings!

Saturday, November 5, 10am – 2pm

Members Preview 9am – 10am

Tickets will be sold at the event entrance. 

$6 Members; $11 General Admission; Kids 2 & Under FREE

Celebrate all that fall has to offer! Garden trails bustling with exclusive plant sales, wonderful landscape workshops, local merchants, and a gorgeous collection of photographs at our first ever Photo Contest. Ms. Smarty-Plants™ will share a special song and sign language for families, while landscape professionals lead tours and consultations for gardening enthusiasts. Come out and enjoy food, flora, and the fresh air of fall.    

FEATURED PROGRAMS

Photo Contest 

Fall Garden Festival 

Featured Program

Now through Nov 2

Photo Exhibition: Nov 5 (All Day)

The Garden's first ever Photo Contest is open to all amateur photographers. No entry fees, and cash prizes will be awards. Photos exhibited at the Fall Garden Festival.

Gentle Garden Yoga 

with Amelia Knezevich

NEW

Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am

Oct 20 – Dec 15

Gentle Garden Yoga 

with Amelia Knezevich

Volunteer Docent Training

2-Day Training

Mondays, October 3 & 10

8:30am - 12:30pm

Come dig in the dirt, work an event, lead a tour, meet and greet Garden guests, and a myriad of other volunteer opportunities. We have a place for you here at The Garden!

Ms. Smarty-Plants™

The Fun Spot

Lil’ Sprouts Storytime with Ms. Smarty-Plants™

Wednesday, Oct 19, 9:30am

Spooktacular storytime is here! Thank you to our sponsors, the Dr. Seuss Foundation and the Boys & Girls Foundation, our Storytime is free to everyone! Join Ms. Smarty-Plants™ on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for a fun story and craft for your little ones. Registration is required and your Garden entrance is free! 

FREE Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Programs

Sponsored by Helix Water! 

Helix Water District is funding Ms. Smarty-Plants™ assemblies for the following schools this year:

• EJE Academies  
• Liberty Primary Academy  
• Flying Hills Elementary  
• Magnolia Elementary 
• San Altos Elementary 
• San Miguel Elementary 
• Bancroft Elementary 
• Murray Manor Elementary 
• Our Lady of Grace 

Please contact our education department at SmartyPlants@thegarden.org to schedule your FREE program! 

Internship Opportunities!

Looking for Interns for our Youth and

Adult Education Programs and Workshops! 

We need your help for both youth and adult education. Assist The Garden’s community class programs for adults. Topics range from horticulture & gardening, sustainability, art workshops, and do-it-yourself. Our ideal candidate for Education Assistant is someone who can maintain a positive classroom environment, and enjoys learning about sustainability practices, landscape design, food growing and a myriad of specialty gardening topics. Please submit all applications to lauren@thegarden.org.  

Applications can be found at www.mssmartyplants.org/volunteer/ 

Kids Free October 

Kids age 17 and under get FREE admission with one full-price paid adult admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. The coupon cannot be used for specially-ticketed events, special exhibitions/exhibits, field trips or group visits. Kids Free San Diego offers vary by participating partners of the San Diego Museum Council. Kids Free in October coupon is valid October 1-31, 2022. 

Fall Member Breakfast at The Garden

Wednesday, October 19, 8am

in-person at The Garden

The New Member Breakfast is for members who have recently joined The Water Conservation Garden. Learn about your membership benefits, such as reciprocal entry to more than 300 botanic gardens nationwide and discounts with select participating nurseries. You’ll also get insight into upcoming workshops and fun new activities and offerings for members.  

Jennifer Pillsbury Nominated

for Women in Leadership

We are excited to share that our very own fearless leader, Jennifer Pillsbury, has been nominated as part of the East County Chamber’s 20th Annual Women in Leadership Luncheon for her leadership at The Garden. 

Circle of Giving

Save the Date: #GivingTuesday 

Tuesday, November 29 

Join the circle of giving and mark your calendars for #GivingTuesday on November 29, 2022. #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on November 29, 2022, and throughout the year. 

Plant of the Month

CRYPTOCEREUS ANTHONYANUS (Ric Rac Cactus)

Good to

Know

The ric-rac prefers smaller baskets with a very porous soil. As the plant grows and gets rootbound the plant can be repotted to a bigger basket. Cryptocereus will grow better in bright shade and can even handle a little bit of direct sun as long as it is not too hot.

There are several different ways you can contribute to The Garden including: making a donation, starting a fundraiser, renewing your membership, giving through your donor-advised fund, AmazonSmile, matching gifts and much more!

Garden memberships offer year-round access to tranquility as well as free admission, discounts on workshops, and member-only events. Experience nature and support the mission of The Garden.

The mission of The Water Conservation Garden is to educate and inspire through excellent exhibits and programs that promote water conservation and the sustainable use of related natural resources.

CONTACT

619-660-0614

619-660-1687

619-660-1687 fax

info@thegarden.org

www.TheGarden.org



HOURS

Mon - Closed

Tues - 9:00am-4:00pm

Wed - 9:00am-4:00pm

Thurs - 9:00am-6:00pm

Fri - 9:00am-4:00pm

Sat - 9:00am-4:00pm

Sun - 9:00am-4:00pm

GIFT SHOP

Summer Hours

Closes at 1pm daily

The Water Conservation Garden

12122 Cuyamaca College Dr West

El Cajon, CA 92019

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