Kate Sessions, the Mother of Balboa Park

151st birthday of Kate Sessions, Mother of Balboa Park, November 8, 2008Kate Session was born November 8, 1857…so in honor of her 151st birthday, the San Diego Floral Association (Kate was a founder), San Diego Historical Society, Friends of the Marston House & Friends of Balboa Park hosted a “Happy Birthday, Kate Sessions” celebration at the Marston House Saturday morning.

In the afternoon a lei ceremony was held at her bronze statue to honor the many accomplishments by the world-recognized horticulturist, florist and landscape designer.

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