Post by brokken on Feb 27, 2012 6:42:06 GMT
2nd South Bay Carnivorous Plant Show and Sale
April 28th marks our second South Bay Carnivorous Plant Show and Sale. A unique opportunity to see first-hand one of nature's botanical wonders: carnivorous plants. You will not only learn about these amazing plants, but also have the opportunity to bring them home with you. As long as you understand the special care that's required to grow them, most carnivorous plants can be adapted to grow in a number of places inside and outside the typical home.
At the show, you will have an opportunity to talk to carnivorous plant vendors and hobbyists alike who'll be happy to share their growing experiences with you.
We are open to the public, and there is no charge for vendors or attendees.
Local carnivorous plant vendors will be there to sell plants: Nepenthes, Sarracenia, Drosera, Darlingtonia and other carnivorous plant families will all be represented.
Distributors for some of the largest carnivorous plant nurseries: Exotica, Malaysiana Tropicals, Leilani Nurseries, Borneo Exotics and more!
Carnivorous Plant Show and Tell
Raffle and auction benefiting the Santa Teresa Public Library Branch
Potluck, refreshments and light snacks
We hope to see you there!
Event Date and Location:
Date: 4/28/2012 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30PM to 4:00PM
Location:
Santa Teresa Library
290 International Circle, San Jose, California 95119
(408) 365-5781
Registration:
There is no cost to attend. Vendors are encouraged to donate items for the raffle and auction.
Raffle and Auction
A raffle will be held during the show. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
The auction will be held during the show where attendees are allowed to bid for plant specimens. We have some very exciting plants this year:
- Nepenthes edwardsiana
- Sarracenia x 'Adrian Slack'
- Sarracenia x 'Reptilian Rose'
… and more.
100% of all proceeds from the raffle and auction benefit the Santa Teresa Branch of the San Jose Public Library.
Vendors:
If interested in a vendor table, please e-mail:
Gill Wichi gwichi@yahoo.com
Jeff Voth huy716@gmail.com
Transportation:
The Santa Teresa Library is conveniently located at the intersection of two major thoroughfares: 101 and 85 and is well serviced by both Light Rail and Valley Transportion Authority's 68 and 168 bus lines. Please refer to the information below for the best way to get to the event:
Google Maps:
tinyurl.com/SBCPS
Light Rail:
www.vta.org/schedules/lr_interactive_map/lrBusMap.html
Take the Alum Rock/Santa Teresa line due South to its terminus at Santa Teresa. Exit the station towards Santa Teresa and go right towards Cottle Road.
Buses:
The area is services by line 68 (San Jose and all points north) or 168 (Morgan Hill and all points south). Exit at the Kaiser Permanente Santa Teresa stop (Santa Teresa & Cottle) or the Santa Teresa Light Rail stop.
www.vta.org/schedules/SC_68_MAP.GIF
www.vta.org/schedules/SC_27_MAP.GIF
By car:
San Jose/Bay Area:
From 101: Take the Blossom Hill exit and go right. Make a left on Poughkeepsie and a right on Cottle. Follow Cottle until you arrive at Santa Teresa whereupon you'll make a left turn. Make a left turn onto Camino Verde Dr. and then a right turn onto International Circle - The library will be on the right.
if you're coming via 85 South: Take the Cottle exit, make a right onto Cottle Road, and immediately turn left onto Hospital Parkway, then a right onto International Circle. The library will be on the right.
Blossom Hill/Gilroy:
From 101: Take the Bernal exit and go left. Keep going on Bernal until you come upon Santa Teresa, where you'll make a right. Keep going on Santa Teresa until you see the library on the right. To reach the parking lot, make a right turn onto Camino Verde Dr and another right onto International Circle.
From 85 South: Take the Cottle exit, make a left onto Cottle Road, then a left onto Hospital Parkway, then a right on International Circle. The library is on the right.
Parking is available free of charge on Library grounds and International Drive maybe used as overflow.
Please feel free to ask questions on this thread or e-mail
Nearby Services and amenities:
Shopping Center/Food:
tinyurl.com/SBCPSSantaTeresa
Restaurants: Subway, Carls Jr, Taco Bell, Baskin'Robbins, Flames, Sushi, Italian, Mexican, Chinese
tinyurl.com/SBCPSPlazaSantaTeresa
Restaurants: Carls Jr, Taco Bell, Hawaiian BBQ, Vietnamese, McDonalds
ATMs and Banks:
tinyurl.com/SBCPSbankofamerica
tinyurl.com/SBCPSwellsfargo
tinyurl.com/SBCPSbankofthewest
