Books, Butterflies, & the Botanical Gardens

Sun Oct 19 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-07:00

Ventura Botanical Gardens | Ventura

Ventura County Library Foundation
Publisher/HostVentura County Library Foundation
Books, Butterflies, & the Botanical Gardens
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Join us for a magical day surrounded by books and the beauty of the botanical gardens!
About this Event

Welcome to the Books, Butterflies, & the Botanical Gardens event at the beautiful Ventura Botanical Gardens! Featuring Woody Woodburn, author of The Butterfly Tree and Ventura County Star Columnist. Woody will be signing copies of his book which will be for sale at the event. Hear also from Jana Johnson, Ph.D. Moorpark College and lead biologist on the Endangered Butterfly Project; Joe Cahill, Executive Director, Ventura Botanical Gardens; and Dallas Woodburn, Award Winning YA author.

All four speakers will present at 1:00 PM to 1:20 PM, and then repeat the presentation again at 3:00 PM to 3:20 PM. Book signing will take place between 1:20 PM to 3:00 PM.

Join us for a day filled with nature and literature. Explore the stunning gardens while enjoying a self-guided tour, book signing, desserts, and gift shop. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature and literature in a picturesque setting. We can't wait to see you there!

$40 per ticket - advanced registration

$50 per ticket at door

Sponsored by the Ventura County Library Foundation

Event proceeds will support the Ventura County Library Foundation whose mission is to support programs and services at the Ventura County Library System.

VCLibraryFoundation.org

501(c)3 Fed Tax Id#46-2770894


Agenda

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM
Speakers - Woody Woodburn, Dallas Woodburn, Jana Johnson, Ph.D., Joe Cahill
🕑: 01:20 PM - 03:00 PM
Book Signing with Woody Woodburn, Author of The Butterfly Tree
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Speakers - Woody Woodburn, Dallas Woodburn, Jana Johnson, Ph.D., Joe Cahill
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ventura Botanical Gardens, 567 Poli Street, Ventura, United States

Tickets

USD 40.00

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