Events and trips may change so be sure to check updates on dates and details as the dates get closer at www.idyllwildgardenclub.net
APRIL
April 3rd–TUESDAY General Meeting at
Comm. Presbyterian, lower floor (54400 N. Circle Dr.):
Welcome Hot Soup/Chili lunch provided by the board:
Lunch at 12, meeting at 12:30, program at 1:00, Program – Back Yard Composting with Riverside County
Learn all about composting in Idyllwild Speaker (Rep from Riv. Cnty) 951-486-3242, Compost bins available for purchase
April 4th -WEDNESDAY Field Trip
Wildflowers at Diamond Valley Lake
Departing church at 8:30. Carpooling available, or meet us there. 2325 Searl Parkway, Hemet – 951-926-7201($5 donation for car-pool drivers is recommended.)
Parking at Marina, $9 per car. Bring a camera! Best show of native wildflowers in our area last year and expecting the same this year. Wear comfy walking shoes and bring water and a snack.
MAY
May 1st–TUESDAY General Meeting at
Gary Parton’s Alpenglow Gardens, 25025 Fern Valley Rd:
High Tea provided for attendees:
Lunch at 12, meeting at 12:30, program at 1:00, Program – All About Lilacs
Speaker: Gary Parton 951-659-9711
Learn how to plant, feed, prune, and separate lilacs from our club expert. Walk the gardens and see hundreds of plants and varieties all in one beautiful location.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our members to be our guests at high tea.
Come and enjoy the full treatment! (Members only, please)
JUNE
June 5th–TUESDAY General Meeting at
Comm. Presbyterian, lower floor (54400 N. Circle Dr.):
Light refreshments will be served:
Social time at 12:00, meeting at 12:30, program at 1:00
Program – Fire Safe Council-Trees and Abatement
Discussion re: Oak Borer and Bark beetles, abating your property.
Learn about tree diseases and how to prevent and identify them. This is a great opportunity to ask the experts any
of your tree and abatement questions.
JUNE 9th -Saturday EVENT: Mountain Garden tour, open to the public. 10 am- 3 pm. Go to calendar for more information
JULY
JULY 3rd–TUESDAY General Meeting PICNIC IN THE PARK
Location - County Park – 54000 Riverside County Playground Rd. (Entrance fee covered by the club) Pot luck, bring a side dish to share (hotdogs, burgers & bottled water provided by the club. Feel free to bring any other beverages of choice. Arrive by 12:00, lunch at 12:30,
Ranger Talk & Walk, if they are available
(The park is well shaded, even on a very warm day,
so come and enjoy)
August 7th–TUESDAY General Meeting at
Comm. Presbyterian, lower floor (54400 N. Circle Dr.):
Light refreshments will be provided
Social time at 12:00, meeting at 12:30, program at 1:00. Program – Art From Nature
Speaker: One of our favorites…Edith Brix!
Edith takes bark and twigs from the forest and makes beautiful art work! Come and see her handiwork and try making something yourself! Bring whatever interesting bits of wood, or bark, from your yard or surrounding forest and see what it can become. 951-659-4071
August 8th – WEDNESDAY Field Trip
Ernie Maxwell Trail Hike
Meet at the church at 9 a.m. to carpool to the trailhead
This is an easy 2.5 mile hike through the forest from Fern Valley to Idyllwild. If you have never done this before, you will be amazed at the beauty and simplicity of this hike. Come and enjoy the beauty with us.
SEPTEMBER
September 4th –TUESDAY - General Meeting:
Presentation of new slate of officers
Light refreshments will be served
Social time at 12:00 meeting at 12:30, program at 1:00.
Program: House Panel – bring your gardening questions for our experts and get additional input from your fellow members. Nothing teaches as well as experience!
OCTOBER – NOVEMBER
October 2nd– TUESDAY - General Meeting -
Nomination and Election of new officers: Meet at 12:00 for light refreshments, meeting at 12:30, program 1:00: Back by popular demand! Fall is the time to plant natives and there is no better person than Bronwyn to enlighten us to the beauty and benefits of native plants. Plants available at the meeting and at the nursery across the street after the meeting. Program: Native Plants by - Bronwyn Jones, 659-7064
October 6th – SATURDAY - Field Trip: Annenberg Estate. Palm Desert
Depart from church at 8:30. Car pooling is available
Admission and parking are free, small café available for lunch
Also know as Sunnylands, this is a beautiful 200 acre garden with lakes and golf course. Garden tour is free. Home Tour- Please make your own reservations in advance. 37977 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, 760-328-2829
NOVEMBER: No Meetings or Events
December 4th: TUESDAY Holiday in the Pines party: 12:00 noon until 1:30, or ???
Bring your favorite Holiday side dishes/desserts. Ham and Turkey will be provided Open to Members and their guests. Music, games and fun! We will also collect non-perishable foods and cash/gift certificate donations for the Help Center Pantry and our adopted Christmas family wish list. Any checks for the Help Center Family should be made out to Toni Berthelotte to simplify her fulfilling the wish list as quickly as possible.
We anticipate booking the harpist again for our entertainment. Any questions, or suggestions? Please call Toni, 951-659-2907