Memorial Weekend Wildflower & Art Exhibit
| May 24, 2008 | ||
| May 25, 2008 | ||
| May 26, 2008 |
This annual event at the Idyllwild Nature Center features a kaleidoscope of color as native flowers and local artists display unique style and attributes dedicated to the flora of the Desert, San Gorgonio Pass and Mountains of the San Jacintos.
Volunteers will gather wildflowers from the desert to the San Gorgonio Pass and the San Jacinto Mountain range for identification and display. Guest speakers will discuss species, characteristics of plants and gardening tips. Traditional Native plant usages will also be featured. The Center will have Naturalist-led walks, kid-crafts, music and native plants throughout the weekend.
Speakers will be scheduled for 11:00am each day.
May 24th Saturday- Native Usage of plants with Alice Kotzen, Alice will share recipes, foods, and an array of tools and accessories that have been created utilizing native plants.
May 25th Sunday - Landscaper & Water Conservationist, Valerie Phillips, will share what makes for successful gardening for the mountains, plants that will thrive, conservation tips, drought resistent and critter friendly.
May 26th Monday- Join Interpreter Tracy Albrecht, from the Santa Rosa National Monument, for “Wildflowers under the scope” identify parts of plants and flowers also participate in wildflower bingo for prizes.
Folk music provided by Joey Latimer and Friends
Friends group Native plant and book sales
for further nature center info and driving directions, visit the Idyllwild Nature Center page