Join us for a full-day field trip adventure by chartered bus, with stops at historic gardens, a climate-wise nursery, and a private member garden.
We’ll begin at Rancho Los Alamitos Botanical Garden in Long Beach with a docent-led horticultural tour through four acres of historic gardens, followed by a boxed lunch on the ranch grounds.
From there, we’ll visit Ricardo’s Nursery, known for climate-appropriate plants, fruit trees, and unusual edibles. Guests will have time to explore, shop, and taste exotic fruit.
Our final stop is a private visit to the garden of SCHS member Cat Pannell, whose bird-friendly habitat garden has been featured in multiple articles. Guests will enjoy light refreshments while touring this inspiring habitat-focused garden.
Spend the day with fellow plant lovers, gather ideas for your own garden, and leave inspired, refreshed, and maybe with a few new plants in hand!
DATE: Saturday, May 30
BUS DEPARTS FROM: Los Angeles Zoo – Parking Lot 7
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027. See Map
(the same location used for the Hollywood Bowl bus)
ARRIVAL TIME: Please arrive no later than 8:00 a.m. to allow for check-in and 9:00 a.m. departure.
TICKETS: $60 Members / $70 Non-Members
(includes round-trip bus and lunch)
Note for Long Beach-Area Members: As a convenience for Long Beach-area residents, self-driving ticket options are available for those who prefer to meet the group locally at the first stop. Carpooling is encouraged! Ticket price remains the same.
Registered guests will receive a detailed day-of itinerary with estimated timing for each scheduled stop so they can follow along throughout the day.
REGISTER NOW
Secure your spot early! Bus space is limited!
We hope you’ll join us for this special day of gardens, plants, and community!
Warmly,
Southern California Horticultural Society
For questions, contact Mardi Caruso at 323-363-7908 or email: mcaruso.schs@gmail.com
