The Laguna Beach Garden Club shares information about its educational programs and community initiatives with members and the public through local media — from print to online to radio and more. Here is a sampling of our outreach and coverage.
In the Media
February 2024 “Love Letter” Mural in Progress
On February 16, 2024, StuNews (Volume 16, Issue 14) published an article on the progress of the Matt Willey Bee Mural, our “Love Letter” to Laguna Beach. He has had to overcome some real weather challenges since beginning work on the project.
February 2024 The Club Launches “Love Letter” to Laguna Beach
On February 6, 2024, StuNews, StuNews (Volume 16, Issue 12) published an article detailing the launch of the Matt Willey Bee Mural. The kickoff will be on February 9 when Willey, founder of “The Good of the Hive®” arrives in town to begin transforming the LBCWD wall into a beautiful work of art.
January 2024 Public Invitation to our Valentine Open House Plant & Planter Sale
On January 26, 2024, StuNews (Volume 16, Issue 9) published an article inviting the public to the Laguna Beach Garden Club annual Valentine Open House and Plant & Planter Sale at our upcoming general meeting on Friday, February 9th beginning at 9:30AM at Laguna Presbyterian Church in Tankersley Hall located at 415 Forest Ave. Also at this year’s Open House, two Master Gardeners will present information and answer your gardening questions. And our special guest, world-renowned muralist Matt Willey, will stop by to say, “hello,” as he begins work on the mural that the Laguna Beach Garden Club has commissioned.
January 2024 LBGC Participates in Storytime Saturday at LAM
On January 16, 2024, StuNews (Volume 16, Issue 5) published an article about upcoming March events at the Laguna Art Museum including Storytime Saturday on Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. This month selection is Give Bees a Chance by Bethany Barton. In partnership with Laguna Beach Garden Club, kids will participate in activities that encourage them to appreciate the creatures in nature, specifically bees.
December 2023 Official Announcement of the Matt Willey Mural
On December 5, 2023, StuNews published the official announcement of the Matt Willey Bee Mural to be painted on a street facing wall at the Laguna Beach Water District. The project has been commissioned by the Laguna Beach Garden Club in order to emphasize and educate the community on the importance of pollinators. It will be our Love Letter to Laguna Beach!
September 2023 Coverage of Water District’s Approval for a Matt Willey Mural
On September 14, 2023, StuNews (Volume 15, Issue 74) reported that the Laguna Beach County Water District Commission has unanimously accepted a donation from the Laguna Beach Garden Club for a proposed Matt Willey mural to be painted at the District’s Headquarters. An initial announcement of the project had been planned for our next general meeting, but it looks like the Bee is out of the bonnet! Be sure to attend our October General Meeting for more news on this exciting collaboration.