Mathmagical Garden Tour: April 11, 2026

Mathmagical Garden Tour: with Cassandra C. Jones and Peter Strauss

Group Size: 20 (min 5)
Minimum Age: 10+

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Hours: 10am - 12pm

Location:
This workshop will be held a private estate on the East End of Ojai. Exact location will be revealed once purchased.  

Description:
Join us for a 2-hour walking tour through a stunning private garden, to look for patterns in plants. In an exploration illuminating where horticulture meets mathematics, we will learn about Phyllotaxis, the fascinating study of how leaves and flowers arrange themselves around stems, as evidence of efficient growth, energy flow, and the path of least resistance. We will also identify the Fibonacci Sequence as it appears in the spirals and whorls of nature.

Together, we will examine a variety of cacti, seeds, succulents, and seasonal blooms to understand the 'why' behind these beautiful natural patterns.

What to Bring:

• Sun protection (hat/sunscreen)
• Comfortable walking shows
  
• Water bottle

About Your Guides:
Cassandra C. Jones is an artist, curator of The Mega Gallery, and the Director of the Art in Nature Artist Residency at Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. She leads monthly walking tours that explore the property through a creative lens, teaching visitors to recognize the intricate patterns found in plant life.

Peter Strauss is an Emmy-winning actor, longtime Ojai resident, and passionate horticulturist. He has transformed his property into a botanical haven featuring extensive Mediterranean gardens, rare succulents, and a citrus farm, becoming a key voice in local ecological conservation.

For more info about Mathmagical Garden Tour please email Cassandra at: cassandrac@gmail.com