Join us for our favorite get-together of the year: the annual potluck dinner and election meeting, followed by a talk by Michael Vasey, which will be our annual Brenda Butner Memorial Lecture. The evening is devoted to native plant appreciation, Chapter business, and delectable victuals. It’s the party of the year – don’t miss it!
As the centerpiece of his talk, Michael will introduce a new book, A Field Guide to Manzanitas (Back Country Press), of which he is a co-author. Using beautiful and informative images by free-lance photographer Jeff Bisbee, figures, range maps, and profiles of each of 104 taxa, this book is intended for anyone with an interest in this fascinating genus. Mike will provide the backstory behind the creation of this book and share his deep knowledge of how and why Arctostaphylos has become such a quintessential “rock star” of the California flora.
Dr. Michael Vasey is a botanist and coastal ecologist with a long-term passion for manzanitas (Arctostaphylos). His dissertation focused on the influence of summer marine fog on maritime chaparral where most local manzanita endemics are situated. He, Tom Parker, and Jon Keeley have done recent treatments of Arctostaphylos for the Flora of North America and Jepson Manual (2nd Edition).
The evening begins at 6pm with our annual potluck. Bring your favorite dish, whether it be a salad, main dish, dessert, or beverage; it always works out that we have just the right amount of everything!
Fri May 24 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Fri May 24 @ 7:00PM - 08:50PM Photography Group - Photo Sharing Meeting |
Sat May 25 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat May 25 @10:00AM - 12:00PM Fountain Thistle Work Party |
Sat May 25 @10:00AM - 01:00PM “Seas of Downingias” Vernal Pool Wildflower Tour |
Tue May 28 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Native Plant ID |
Fri May 31 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Jun 01 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Fri Jun 07 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Jun 08 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |