May
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Get grounded in the fundamentals of building an earthen bench at this two-part Earthen Bench Making Workshop series on May 24 and June 8 — as part of the ongoing Post Fire series at Arlington
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Register for One or Both Hands-On Half-Day Workshops:
10% off discount offered if you register for both sessions No prerequisite or experience is required for either workshop. The workshops are appropriate for all skill levels and abilities but best suited for adults and teens (accompanied by an adult). Registration for each session is limited to 20 people.- Saturday 5/24 from 10am-3pm: BENCH CONSTRUCTION BASICS Learn the first steps of bench construction with handmade sun-dried adobe bricks and upcycled materials to create a bench form and cover it in a base coat of earthen plaster we make together. We'll also cover some of the intro from our brick-making workshops so there is no need to have attended those first if you could not make it, either.
- Sunday 6/8 from 10am-3pm: BENCH FINISHING + DECORATION Mix and apply a smooth fine earthen plaster with natural weatherproofing and then see how to apply a unique mosaic made from historic tiles contributed to the project via a generous Altadena homeowner after being rescued following the Eaton Fire by Save the Tiles.
What You’ll Learn:
- The basics of natural, fire-resistant, and earthquake-resilient building techniques
- How to build a bench form using natural and upcycled materials
- How to mix and apply earthen plaster using just clay, sand, straw, and water
- Construction techniques such as building an arch from adobe bricks for stabilization
- Real-world insight into climate-resilient architecture included in CA's building codes
Pricing Transparency - Required Registration via Eventbrite - https://AGearthenbenchworkshop.eventbrite.com:
Each workshop is hosted on a sliding scale reciprocity basis beginning at $45. The pricing and scales reflects the costs of materials, design, preparation, hosting, and facilitating these two workshops. If you would like to sponsor the series to make it free of charge, reach out to info@arlingtongardenpasadena.org. Free for under 18 with a paid adult required to accompany. A limited number of first come, first served work trade spaces are also available on 5/23, 5/24 and 6/8 - email info@arlingtongardenpasadena.org to inquire.Time
May 24, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Location
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
275 Arlington Drive
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Holding Space is a new monthly gathering and family-friendly event organized by Hands in the Soil (HITS) at Arlington Garden this spring dedicated to rest, renewal, and collective healing
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Time
May 25, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
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Learn regenerative gardening by doing it yourself with other volunteers! Every final Saturday of the month from 9:00am to 12:00pm join us for a Weekend Projects volunteer event. Participation
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Time
May 31, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
Location
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
275 Arlington Drive
June
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The Shadow Hills Nature Journal Club comes to Arlington Garden every first Thursday of the month through June. Originally scheduled to take place at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center beginning
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Mission
- Shadow Hills NJC is dedicated to help develop artistic and naturalist skills, and to nurture a deepening love of nature.
- Learn about nature (plants, animals, geology, weather—the physical world) through observations, and recording facts, images and impressions.
- Explore art mediums, papers and methods to produce and “grow” your journal.
Values
- Cultivate curiosity and observational skills.
- Promote a supportive learning environment thru inspiration and enjoyment.
- Build skills to foster confidence.
- We all learn from each other.
Time
June 5, 2025 9:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00)
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Get grounded in the fundamentals of building an earthen bench at this two-part Earthen Bench Making Workshop series on May 24 and June 8 — as part of the ongoing Post Fire series at Arlington
Event Details
Register for One or Both Hands-On Half-Day Workshops:
10% off discount offered if you register for both sessions No prerequisite or experience is required for either workshop. The workshops are appropriate for all skill levels and abilities but best suited for adults and teens (accompanied by an adult). Registration for each session is limited to 20 people.- Saturday 5/24 from 10am-3pm: BENCH CONSTRUCTION BASICS Learn the first steps of bench construction with handmade sun-dried adobe bricks and upcycled materials to create a bench form and cover it in a base coat of earthen plaster we make together. We'll also cover some of the intro from our brick-making workshops so there is no need to have attended those first if you could not make it, either.
- Sunday 6/8 from 10am-3pm: BENCH FINISHING + DECORATION Mix and apply a smooth fine earthen plaster with natural weatherproofing and then see how to apply a unique mosaic made from historic tiles contributed to the project via a generous Altadena homeowner after being rescued following the Eaton Fire by Save the Tiles.
What You’ll Learn:
- The basics of natural, fire-resistant, and earthquake-resilient building techniques
- How to build a bench form using natural and upcycled materials
- How to mix and apply earthen plaster using just clay, sand, straw, and water
- Construction techniques such as building an arch from adobe bricks for stabilization
- Real-world insight into climate-resilient architecture included in CA's building codes
Pricing Transparency - Required Registration via Eventbrite - https://AGearthenbenchworkshop.eventbrite.com:
Each workshop is hosted on a sliding scale reciprocity basis beginning at $45. The pricing and scales reflects the costs of materials, design, preparation, hosting, and facilitating these two workshops. If you would like to sponsor the series to make it free of charge, reach out to info@arlingtongardenpasadena.org. Free for under 18 with a paid adult required to accompany. A limited number of first come, first served work trade spaces are also available on 5/23, 5/24 and 6/8 - email info@arlingtongardenpasadena.org to inquire.Time
June 8, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Location
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
275 Arlington Drive
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Resonance: A Yoga & Sound Journey is a monthly practice led by Pasadena-born yoga teacher (and musician) Qur’an Shaheed with a guest musician, on second Sundays of each month.
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Time
June 9, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Location
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
275 Arlington Drive
Organizer
Living Earth
A "LA-based membership-supported arts organization collectively owned and operated by its workers: local musicians, artists, and organizers." These workers, many of whom are friends of Arlington, produce monthly all ages performances exploring public art as a "creative act of restoration."
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Learn regenerative gardening by doing it yourself with other rad volunteers! Every second Saturday of the month from 9:00am to 12:00pm join us for a Weekend Projects volunteer project
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Time
June 14, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Location
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
275 Arlington Drive
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Learn regenerative gardening by doing it yourself with other volunteers! Every final Saturday of the month from 9:00am to 12:00pm join us for a Weekend Projects volunteer event. Participation
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June 28, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
Location
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
275 Arlington Drive
July
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Learn regenerative gardening by doing it yourself with other rad volunteers! Every second Saturday of the month from 9:00am to 12:00pm join us for a Weekend Projects volunteer project
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Time
July 12, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Location
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
275 Arlington Drive
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Learn regenerative gardening by doing it yourself with other volunteers! Every final Saturday of the month from 9:00am to 12:00pm join us for a Weekend Projects volunteer event. Participation
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July 26, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
Location
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
275 Arlington Drive
August
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Learn regenerative gardening by doing it yourself with other rad volunteers! Every second Saturday of the month from 9:00am to 12:00pm join us for a Weekend Projects volunteer project
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Time
August 9, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Location
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
275 Arlington Drive
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Learn regenerative gardening by doing it yourself with other volunteers! Every final Saturday of the month from 9:00am to 12:00pm join us for a Weekend Projects volunteer event. Participation
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Time
August 30, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
Location
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
275 Arlington Drive
September
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Learn regenerative gardening by doing it yourself with other rad volunteers! Every second Saturday of the month from 9:00am to 12:00pm join us for a Weekend Projects volunteer project
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Time
September 13, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Location
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
275 Arlington Drive