The Gardens at Lake Merritt, a seven-acre collection of themed gardens, is conveniently located in the heart of Oakland at Lakeside Park, our nation's first wildlife refuge. Entry is free! The BGLM, located in the Gardens at Lake Merritt in Oakland's Lakeside Park, is the only major all-volunteer bonsai garden in the country and houses some of the most important bonsai in the US.
It pays attention to climate and local conditions and uses appropriate plants that are adapted to those conditions. It follows maintenance practices that support the goals of conserving resources and reducing waste. The story of the collection of rhododendron species-and hybrids-at the Gardens at Lake Merritt reveals a unique interplay of three elements: there is a benign climate, there are energetic volunteers and park staff, and there's allure of the plants themselves.
It pays attention to climate and local conditions and uses appropriate plants that are adapted to those conditions. It follows maintenance practices that support the goals of conserving resources and reducing waste. The story of the collection of rhododendron species-and hybrids-at the Gardens at Lake Merritt reveals a unique interplay of three elements: there is a benign climate, there are energetic volunteers and park staff, and there's allure of the plants themselves.
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The Gardens at Lake Merritt, a seven-acre collection of themed gardens, is conveniently located in the heart of Oakland at Lakeside Park, our nation's first wildlife refuge.
Established more than a half-century ago, the Gardens serve as a source of great regional pride, a cultural and educational center and a place to enjoy tranquility in the heart of the city.
The Gardens are poised to serve as an example of the highest standards of horticulture and historic preservation while providing enriching public programs.
Established more than a half-century ago, the Gardens serve as a source of great regional pride, a cultural and educational center and a place to enjoy tranquility in the heart of the city.
The Gardens are poised to serve as an example of the highest standards of horticulture and historic preservation while providing enriching public programs.
The Autumn Lights Festival is a fundraiser for the Gardens at Lake Merritt.
The Gardens at Lake Merritt were established more than a half century ago.
They are a collection of themed gardens requiring varying levels of upkeep.
Volunteers provide much needed maintenance assistance as the City of Oakland's gardening staff has been dramatically reduced over time.
The gardens are a tranquil oasis in the heart of Oakland and provide enriching public programs.
The Autumn Lights Festival is presented by the Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt (FGLM).
The Gardens at Lake Merritt were established more than a half century ago.
They are a collection of themed gardens requiring varying levels of upkeep.
Volunteers provide much needed maintenance assistance as the City of Oakland's gardening staff has been dramatically reduced over time.
The gardens are a tranquil oasis in the heart of Oakland and provide enriching public programs.
The Autumn Lights Festival is presented by the Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt (FGLM).
Spectra-Generators is two "Jacob's Ladders" electrical Arc machines inside a 6' tube covered in holographic material that translates electrical Arc into a spectrum of rainbow light.
San Leandro Dahlia Society is a group of people who love dahlias and want to share that love with the world.
Members come from all over the Bay area and as far away as Brentwood and Modesto.
A place for a small group to gather, Crystal Campfire is made up of 6 crystals that have different lighting modes.
Each mode has an ambient sound (ocean, rainforest, campfire, sunrise, thunderstorm) that goes with it.
San Leandro Dahlia Society is a group of people who love dahlias and want to share that love with the world.
Members come from all over the Bay area and as far away as Brentwood and Modesto.
A place for a small group to gather, Crystal Campfire is made up of 6 crystals that have different lighting modes.
Each mode has an ambient sound (ocean, rainforest, campfire, sunrise, thunderstorm) that goes with it.
This year's event will be in-person at the Gardens at Lake Merritt.
It is a celebration of art and nature.
More than 100 gifted local artists will create and display the art in our beloved garden.
It is going to be a spectacular three nights of cutting-edge illuminated art displays (many new to the festival this year), with mesmerizing color and dimension!
There will be an Art Market each night and our festival website includes links to many of the artist websites where you can purchase art.
The wonderful artists of Autumn Lights generously donate their time and talent in support of the Gardens at Lake Merritt.
It is a celebration of art and nature.
More than 100 gifted local artists will create and display the art in our beloved garden.
It is going to be a spectacular three nights of cutting-edge illuminated art displays (many new to the festival this year), with mesmerizing color and dimension!
There will be an Art Market each night and our festival website includes links to many of the artist websites where you can purchase art.
The wonderful artists of Autumn Lights generously donate their time and talent in support of the Gardens at Lake Merritt.
It pays attention to climate and local conditions and uses appropriate plants that are adapted to those conditions.
It follows maintenance practices that support the goals of conserving resources and reducing waste.
There aren't a mold you have to fit into-they offer endless opportunities, from backyard wildlife gardens to kitchen gardens to native plant communities, and more.
Bay-Friendly gardening offers an approach to landscaping that makes it easy to have a garden you can enjoy while reducing waste and conserving resources.
It follows maintenance practices that support the goals of conserving resources and reducing waste.
There aren't a mold you have to fit into-they offer endless opportunities, from backyard wildlife gardens to kitchen gardens to native plant communities, and more.
Bay-Friendly gardening offers an approach to landscaping that makes it easy to have a garden you can enjoy while reducing waste and conserving resources.
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