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Sep 24 - WELCOME BACK LUNCHEON AT MARY & JOSEPH RETREAT
Valeria Brinkers: Ikebana Demonstration, The Art of Japanese Floral Arranging
Valeria has practiced Ikebana for the past 35 years and is a senior master of Sangetsu School of Ikebana. She coordinates all the shows of the group Ikebana Lessons called “Joyful Flowers.” She will demonstrate her creative expertise in producing a creative and beautiful floral arrangement.
Oct 22 - Jim Montgomery: South Bay Parkland Conservancy
Jim Montgomery, SBPC VP of Rewilding Projects and Esplanade Bluff Restoration Project Lead, will provide an overview of the numerous habitat restoration projects and educational activities the organization currently leads along with a detailed presentation on the Esplanade Bluff Restoration Project in Redondo Beach.
Nov 12 - Carlos Prieto DeLeon: GreenPeace
Join us for an educational presentation delving into Greenpeace’s storied history of activism and environmental conservation. Explore how Greenpeace’s legacy of action has evolved to address contemporary challenges. Discover how Greenpeace’s unwavering commitment to environmental protection continues to shape the world for a more sustainable future.
Dec 10 - Holiday Party
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Jan 28 - Dan Manross: Manross Outdoor Design
Dan Manross designs gardens, outdoor entertainment areas, and tranquil spaces, tailoring each to the specific preferences and needs of his clients. Dan characterizes his illustrations as “Previews” that provide clients a glimpse into the desired atmospheres and outcomes before any groundwork begins.
Feb 25 - Rita Conner: The Best Is Yet to Come
Join us for this fun, intention setting and manifesting workshop. What are 3 goals that you would still like to manifest in your life? Author/Speaker/Coach, Rita Connor will help you break free from old patterns, to think BIG and positively. You’ll learn how to identify limiting beliefs and habits that are holding you back from reaching your full potential. Participate in powerful exercises like, “90 Days to a New You”, with interactive discussions and goal setting.
Mar 25 - EXCURSION
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Apr 22 - Brent Morgan: Best California Native Plants for Your Garden
The native flora in our region supports the food web and provide beautiful, low maintenance, plants that will thrive in your garden. From hillsides to hell strips, there’s a native plant for that. We’ll have illustrative photos of the best California native plants for your garden, set expectations for their establishment and maintenance, and address common design pitfalls.
May 27 - Carl Leach: Redondo Beach Community Gardens
Operations Supervisor for The South Bay Parkland Conservancy. Carl leads groups of volunteers doing invasive plant removal and reintroducing CA native plant to Wilderness Park and at the Community Garden. He will speak on how you can build a beautiful CA native garden and how important this is to our native pollinators.
Jun 10 - MAD HATTER/INSTALLATION LUNCHEON
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