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ArtPlantae is proud to be one of many national partners celebrating National Environmental Education Week (EE Week). This year the EE Week theme is Greening STEM: Surrounded by Science.

In the past, special guests have stopped by to visit with us during EE Week. Together we’ve learned about water, Nature’s sounds, the blue of the artist’s ocean, and many other topics.

This year ArtPlantae will lead EE Week-related activities at venues in Riverside and Orange counties. On Earth Day itself, you’ll find ArtPlantae at Earth Night in the Garden, a popular family event held in the Mission Grove area of Riverside. Upcoming events include:

Muir & Mockel: Drawing California Plants
La Quinta Museum
La Quinta, CA
April 17, 2015
3-4 PM
John Muir was not the only naturalist to document the flora of California. An equally passionate east coast artist documented desert wildflowers of the Coachella Valley. You are invited to learn more about this long time resident of Twentynine Palms. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition, “Nature’s Beloved Son: Rediscovering John Muir’s Botanical Legacy”
(March 29 – May 31, 2015). FREE
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Take a Break from Technology
Discovery Session at Green Scene
Sunday, April 19, 2015
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Capture images of your favorite plants without a camera. Turn off your electronic devices and explore the plant collections at the Fullerton Arboretum with a No. 2 pencil. Free with admission to Green Scene.
What is Green Scene?


Earth Night in the Garden
Western Municipal Water District
Landscapes Southern California Style
450 E. Alessandro Blvd.
Riverside, CA
April 22, 2015
3-7 PM
Learn about “Plants, Life, Riverside”, an interpretive project about plants in urban settings. FREE
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A Visitor’s Guide to the Palm Garden
Fullerton Arboretum at CSU Fullerton
Thursday, May 21, 2015 (10 am – 1 pm)
Learn about the Arboretum’s plant collections and begin an illustrated guide to the Arboretum. No art experience necessary. Garden enthusiasts, first-time botanists and first-time artists welcome! Participants should bring to class one mixed-media sketchbook (9” x 12”) to use as their personalized guide to plants. Participants should also bring with them a small folding camping stool (or artist’s chair) to use out in the garden. Art supplies provided.
$28 members, $35 non-members
Limit: 12
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Pollination Ecology for Young Naturalists
Fullerton Arboretum at CSU Fullerton
Saturday, May 23, 2015 (10 am – 12 pm)
Young ecologists (ages 12+) will learn about plant-pollinator relationships and learn how to record observations like field artists. Participants will receive a field journal to record their observations.
$25 members, $20 non-members
Limit: 15
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Pollination Ecology for Young Naturalists
Thursday, May 28 (10:30 am – 12:00 pm)
This class is for young ecologists (ages 3-5) and one parent/guardian. Young ecologists will learn about plant-pollinator relationships and will receive one copy of the coloring book Colorful Edibles. Fee covers one child/adult pair.
$22 members, $18 non-members
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Pollination Ecology for Young Naturalists
Fullerton Arboretum at CSU Fullerton
Saturday, May 30, 2015 (10 am – 12 pm)
Young ecologists (ages 12+) will learn about plant-pollinator relationships and learn how to record observations like field artists. Participants will receive a field journal to record their observations.
$25 members, $20 non-members
Limit: 15
Register

Register for EE Week
Educators are encouraged to register for National Environmental Education Week. The benefits of registering include toolkits, free webinars and networking with other educators across the country. Learn More