Friends Western School is hosting a day celebrating Spring with music, food, kids activities, lectures, a plant sale and even a May Pole dance!
Schedule of Events
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10:30 a.m.
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Workshop: Hey! Tanks, “Benefits and Challenges of Harvesting Water in L.A.”
Rainwater harvesting experts Hey! Tanks are on hand to talk about that famous statement “It hardly rains in LA” and address the conditions Los Angeles brings to water harvesting. Topics such as: cost; current rebates; “Do I need a Permit?”; storm water pollution; freshness as in fresh or the option to harvest water directly into your landscape, will be discussed. www.heytanksla.com |
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11:00 a.m.
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Workshop: Theodore Payne Foundation, “CA Native Plants and the Big Picture” (For ages 5+)
Calling all Kids and Curious Adults! Join us for a fun and dynamic garden talk on “Why native plants are essential for conserving water and supporting the biodiversity that we need for healthy functioning eco-systems.” The presentation will include photos and stories about native plants and the insects and animals that need them for co-evolution. www.theodorepayne.org |
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12:00 noon
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Music: Artichoke
Artichoke is known for catchy and melodic concept albums with an environmental focus, such as “26 Scientists,” “Bees,” “Historic Highland Park,” and “26 Animals.” The band has played the Geffen Theatre, the Eagle Rock Music Festival, Lummis Day, the South Pasadena Fun Fair, the Griffith Observatory, the Southwest Museum, the Skirball Cultural Center, the Autry Museum, and many schools, clubs and parties. www.artichoketheband.com |
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1:00pm
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Music: Ursula (Ezra’s Mom!)
Ursula Gueringer (of Fishtank Ensemble and Vagabond Opera) will be singing and playing the saw, performing country, bluegrass and favorites! |
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1:30pm
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Music: Grace Fellows
Join us for the beautiful music of singer-songwriter Grace Fellows. Sample her songs: YouTube – Honesty SoundCloud – This is Love |
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2:00 p.m.
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Workshop: Cal Growers, “Cultivating Blueberries in Southern California”
Botanist and urban farmer, Dan Robinson of Calscape Growers, will give a brief history of the new, Southern High Bush Blueberries, as well as information on how to grow them in your backyard. |
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2:30 p.m.
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Music: Friends Western School Singers
Hear the harmony of the FWS students! |
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2:45 p.m.
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Maypole Dance
May Day, May Day! Join us in celebration of May Day with a traditional Maypole Dance! |
> Admission is free.
