October 22nd, 10:AM to 4:PM El Prado in Balboa Park, this is what an Eco Far is all about. This original concept has come back to Balboa Park. Meet the best floral, horticulture, and eco-friendly societies and companies in San Diego. Talk with experts in their fields. Enjoy the festival and learn about plants, nature and the environment and organizations that make San Diego so special. Meet Nan Sterman, lecturer, author, plant specialist, biologist and host of βA Growing Passionβ at her book signing booth, and a guest appearance by Ms. Smarty PlantsΓ€.
βThe San Diego Floral Association is proud to present our annual celebration βBirds, Bees, Flowers and Treeβ in Balboa Park. This is a real celebration of nature and the environment β inviting the best non-profits and eco-friendly companies and organizations who are making a positive difference in our communityβ, says committee chair Kathy Esty. βUnlike other Eco fairs, The San Diego Floral Association provides this opportunity at little to no cost to the exhibitors as part of our way of saying thank you for what they do. We believe that holding an event in one central location gives these organizations a chance to connect with park-goers and to network with like-minded, eco-friendly groups as well. Itβs a win-win situationβ.
Nan Sterman β book signing βHot Color, Dry Gardenβ Nan Sterman canβt stop talking about plants. Meet her in the supermarket and sheβll tell you about the variety of peach in your shopping basket. This celebrated author and TV personality will be signing her latest book: Hot Color Dry Gardenβ. She is a joy to meet and brings life (and color) to all things she does: Gardening books, photography, talks, lectures, international garden tours, and designing gardens. Sheβs there to meet you!
Ms. Smarty-Plants β’ 10:00am
Start your morning with a bang and bring your kids to meet Ms. Smarty PlantsΓ€. Catch her if you can as she moves around the venue seeking out those who are curious about nature and the environment and who just love the spirit of the holidays.
Exhibitors: Informational booths u Plant sales u One-of-a-kind crafts
Browse among our San Diego-based exhibitors on El Prado and in the patios of Casa Del Prado. Speak to the plant societies, non-profit organizations, eco-friendly groups and natural craft artists showcasing their product, programs and services.
Kidsβ Crafts
Interact with the San Diego Natural History Museum, Specialty Produce and the San Diego River Park Foundation as they offer their best kidsβ and adult craft activities. It doesnβt stop there. Check out the other exhibitors as wellβ¦after all, Halloween is just around the corner and who knows what they might have hiding?
Floral Societies and plant sale
We are offering the best in plants. From Protea, native plants to orchids and milk weed, these are just a few of the plant sellers attending this event. Donβt forget to stop by and ask the experts at the Master Gardeners booth.
About the San Diego Floral Association
Founded in 1907 and one of San Diegoβs oldest civic groups, the San Diego Floral Association (a 501c3 non-profit organization) continues to move forward its mission to promote the knowledge and appreciation of horticulture and floriculture in the San Diego region through our awarding-winning publication of California Garden Magazine (published since 1909), classes, lectures, garden tours, and our annual Eco fair Birds, Bees, Flowers and Trees and our annual holiday celebration Festival of Trees , both held in Balboa Park.
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