On Sunday, May 15, enjoy spring wildflowers as they bloom on to the canvas at the second annual Art in the Pines fundraiser. Presented by the Torrey Pines Natural Reserve Docent Society and the Torrey Pines Association, the festival is free and open to all and will be held at the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve just south of the historic Lodge at Torrey Pines. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors will be offered a variety of events, including a professionally judged plein-air contest with an awards ceremony, artists’ booths exhibiting nature-inspired art for sale, food and live music, children’s nature and art activities, guided nature walks and expert artist demonstrations of several different media. All proceeds from the event will go directly to help the children’s program at the nature reserve. The program serves 4,000 children in the San Diego area yearly with outdoor experiences related to the school curriculum. A free shuttle will run from the reserve’s North Beach and South Beach parking lots. Parking is $10 per car, and additional parking will be available at National University, 11255 North Torrey Pines Road. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.torreypines.org.