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Gardening

  • Centennial Farm at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa
  • Noguchi Gardens (California Scenario) in Costa Mesa
  • California Botanic Garden in Claremont: Wonderland of Spring Flowers
  • Alta Vista Botanical Gardens at Brengle Terrace Park in Vista
  • Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona Del Mar
  • Pitcher Park in Orange
  • Crown Valley Community Park: Secret Gardens for Knights and Ladies
  • Keep Our Parks Buzzing (Guest Post by The Little Humbugs)
  • Top Ten Outdoor Presents for Southern California Family and Friends
  • Make Playing Outside a Habit in 30 Days
  • Color Walk at The Getty Center Gardens
  • Fall in Descanso Gardens
  • Monarch Butterflies in the School Garden!
  • Take Kids on a Spring Blossom Walk
  • Encourage Creativity to Raise Crafty Kids
  • Outdoor Inspiration Books
  • Color Walks with Kids and a Camera
  • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): Get Fresh Local Produce
  • Strawberry Fields and Festivals: Sweet Red Goodness For The Picking
  • Natural History in Santa Barbara
  • Discovering the Butterfly Habitat at Mason Regional Park in Irvine
  • Kids Grow Gardens of Joy

"The Park Lady"

My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. When I used to search online for family-friendly activities, nothing quite fit my playful outdoor interests or tight budget.

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