March Second Saturday: The Captivating Camellia, Queen of Winter Flowers

1431 Waverley Street,Palo Alto CA 94301

11 March, 2023

Description

Spend a beautiful March morning at Gamble Garden as you hunt for the queen of winter flowers, the captivating camellia! Six things to do at March Second Saturday: 1. Don’t miss the fabulous display table exhibiting camellia blooms, courtesy of the San Francisco Peninsula Camellia Society. 2. Use our complimentary map with the names and locations of a dozen of Gamble’s most prized heritage camellias, including the Kumasaka, a cultivar dating back to 1695. 3. Family Activity: Kids become camellia sleuths with our complimentary Camellia Tracker Game. 4. Stop by our flower anatomy station and get the “inside scoop” on how flowers interact with pollinators 5. Take an experiential learning tour of the garden with one of our talented inquiry-based guides. 6. Did you know that black, green and white teas come from the leaves of a camellia? Stop by our tea tasting station to learn about this venerable, aromatic beverage which has been around for nearly 5000 years! Registration required for this free event. Second Saturday is free and appropriate for all ages. Register for timed entry at 10, 10:30, or 11 AM. Register in advance or at the door. We look forward to seeing you on Second Saturday!