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ArtPlantae is an educational blog written for artists, naturalists, and educators pursuing interests in botany, botanical art, and environmental education. Celebrate Earth Day and National Environmental Education Week with ArtPlantae at the following locations:
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Be a Botanist-Explorer
Sunnylands Center and Gardens
Rancho Mirage, CA
www.sunnylands.org
Follow in the footsteps of botanist-explorers and learn how to observe and document plants while sketching in the gardens at Sunnylands. Participants will be introduced to the history of botanical illustration and the fascinating world of plants. Participants are invited to bring their own sketchbooks. Sketchbooks should not be larger than 9” x 12”. Alternatively, a clipboard with printer paper works wonderfully too. A folding stool or camping stool to use in the garden is suggested, but not necessary. Pencils will be provided.
Fee: $10 per participant. Space is limited.
Saturday, April 8, 2017
9:30 – 11:30 am
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Desert Institute
Joshua Tree National Park Association
Old School House Lectures
Twentynine Palms, CA
Learn about Henry R. Mockel, an East Coast artist and former resident of Twentynine Palms who recorded desert life in his sketchbook and who is known for his illustrations of desert wildflowers. The Old School House Museum is located at 6760 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277. (Map & Directions)
Friday, April 14, 2017
Lectures begin at 7:00 pm
Fee: $5 at the door
Earth Night in the Garden
Western Municipal Water District Demonstration Garden
Landscapes Southern California Style
Riverside, CA
(Directions)
Celebrate Earth Day 2017 at this wildly successful family event hosted by the Western Municipal Water District (WMWD). Environmental education organizations and environment-friendly businesses will each host an activity. There will also be photo opportunities with Drippy the Water Drop, Pam the Lady Bug, Ribbit the Frog, Mother Nature, and Mr. Bumble Bee. The WMWD garden is located at 450 E.Alessandro Blvd, Riverside, CA.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
3:00 – 7:00 pm
FREE
Family Day at Sunnylands
Sunnylands Center and Gardens
Rancho Mirage, CA
www.sunnylands.org
Kick-off National Environmental Education Week with ArtPlantae at Sunnylands. This annual Family Day event is dedicated to the wonders of nature and science. There will be exploration stations about birds, insects, monarch butterflies and other animals. ArtPlantae will host two botanical art stations — one for children and one for adults. See you there!
Sunday, April 23, 2017
9:30 am – 2:00 pm
FREE
Henry Mockel’s Desert Wildflowers
Fullerton Arboretum
Fullerton, CA
www.fullertonarboretum.com
Finish National Environmental Education Week by learning about Henry R. Mockel, an East coast artist known for his paintings of California desert plants. In 1917 he published “Mockel’s Desert Wildflower Notebook,” a book featuring descriptions and illustrations of 133 desert plants. Learn more about Henry and begin your own wildflower notebook while sketching in the Arboretum’s Desert Collection. Participants should bring a mixed media sketchbook no larger than 9” x 12”. Class fee includes selected art supplies. Fee: $60 non-members, $50 members
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