Around the World in 127 Acres: A Look at the Arboretum’s Truly Cosmopolitan Plant Collections
Saturdays, 1:30-3pm - see dates below
$5 member per class / $7 non-member per class
Please call 626.821.4623 or you may pay at the class
Meet in the Arboretum Library, rain or shine.
Instructor: Frank McDonough
This class is held in the garden, and requires walking throughout the collections.
The Arboretum’s collection of over 18,000 plants is divided into five geographic sections, two greenhouses, and other specialty exhibits. Botanical Information consultant Frank McDonough will take you onto the grounds to learn more about these extensive collections. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, a hat and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty—and bring drinking water.
March 12 Plants That Changed the World: A tour that takes a look at plants in the Arboretum collection that have had dramatic effects on the history of human beings.
March 26 Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice: An in-depth look at the Arboretum herb garden—a collection of culinary, medicinal, dye, fiber, sacred and spiritual plants.
April 9 Survivor-plant: Swamp: You are a garden petunia dropped into the everglades of Florida; what structures and strategies do you evolve to survive?
April 23 “Ant’ics: Ants have incredibly interesting relationships with plants; we’ll look at some of the more unusual ones that are connected to the Arboretum’s collection.
May 7 Cape Coolness: South Africa has long been source of fascinating ornamental plants for Southern California—this tour looks at our extensive South African collection and how it paved the way for today’s water-conscious landscaping.
May 21 Mexican Marvels: Hidden on the back-side of Tallac knoll is a fascinating collection of plants from south of the border. This tour takes a look at that collection and some that may even be candidates for Southern California landscapes.
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Fresh: Celebrating The Table
Cooking at the Arboretum
$45 members / $50 non-members
The Raymond Restaurant with Chef Tim Guiltinan
Reservations required; please call 626.821.4623 as soon as possible. Reservations limited.
Wednesday, March 9
3-5 pm
All Things LOBSTER!
Chef Tim will talk about everything you always wanted to know about lobster - from the various types of lobsters... to how to choose one... to how to cook, clean and prepare one... to how much meat you should expect from a single crustacean! And feast your eyes on this tasting menu that you will enjoy!!
A Lobster Salad
A Lobster Bisque
A Classic Lobster Roll
Stuffed and Roasted Lobster
One of Pasadena's hidden gems, The Raymond features an innovative, contemporary menu in a historic, casual setting. Chef Tim Guiltinan combines his inspired cuisine with an unyielding passion for the freshest locally grown ingredients. A welcoming ambiance in one of the cozy dining rooms or on the garden patio, an award-winning wine list, and impeccable service provide a memorable dining experience at The Raymond.
The Raymond Restaurant
1250 South Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626.441.3136
www.theraymond.com
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Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
301 North Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007-2697
www.arboretum.org
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