A group of Huntington volunteers enjoyed a special perk this week: A chance to go behind the construction fence for an early preview of the renovated Japanese Garden. It was all part of the volunteers’ preparations as docents-in-training who will be giving public tours of the Japanese Garden after it … Continue reading
UPDATE: DUE TO AN EXPECTED RAINSTORM THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 12. Scholars at The Huntington can be a serious lot, but this Saturday you’ll be able to catch several of them letting down their hair. The first LitFest Pasadena will feature a panel titled “Letting Down Our … Continue reading
During the first week of February, The Huntington hosted colleagues from public gardens around the country who had a common educational goal: getting more value from plants. Ten people spent a week in a workshop called “Exhibiting Skills,” building mock-ups of interactive exhibits and testing them out with visitors inside … Continue reading
The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is one of the oldest and most prestigious botanical shows in America today. The weekend of March 16–18 will mark its 67th consecutive year of displaying orchids for growers and enthusiasts alike. This year’s theme is “Orchidelic,” which emphasizes the psychedelic features of orchids—and … Continue reading
When you think of the San Diego Zoo, the first thing that pops into your mind is animals. With its 100 acres, the zoo has nearly 4,000 of them, including more than 650 rare and endangered species. But the San Diego Zoo also has plants! With around 700,000 specimens within … Continue reading