Gretchen Renshaw , UCLA Instructor & Science Specialist at Grand View Elementary, will help you learn how to identify and attract the beautiful insects, including butterflies and bees, that you can see in gardens all around the South Bay. Find out what insects have to offer and what their purpose is in nature. Kids are welcome to come with their parents.

Location: Amphitheatre in the center of the Garden. MBBG is on the west side of Polliwog Park.

Free Parking: Next to MBBG on Peck Avenue, or the adjacent lot at the north end of Peck Ave.

Prior Registration: Please let us know you’re coming, to assure we have enough handouts (or in case of class cancellation). Leave the name of class, your contact info, and number of people. (No confirmation callbacks unless requested.)

Contact:  Leave message with Julie at (310) 546-1354

You can refer to the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden website to view the schedule of upcoming classes.

More information on the City's Environmental Programs can be found on the Going Green website.