Galls are intriguing plant structures induced by insects (usually), creating a sheltered home for the larval stages of the inducing organism. They have diverse and sometimes incredible shapes and colors, and their natural history is equally fascinating, with complex life cycles, tiny parasites, and more!
Michael Hawk (Nature's Archive podcast and Jumpstart Nature) and Dr. Merav Vonshak (BioBlitz Club) will talk about gall biology, common host plants and gall inducers. They will discuss how you can find and identify galls, with numerous examples including gall look-alikes.
Zoom (advance registration required): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf-ihpzwpGtQwEftXJOXFDQAM0pVJY8A6
| Sat Mar 14 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
| Sat Mar 14 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
| Sat Mar 14 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
| Sat Mar 14 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
| Sat Mar 14 @ 1:00PM - 03:00PM Seed and Cutting Exchange |
| Sun Mar 15 @10:00AM - 02:00PM Stile Ranch Trail (South San Jose) |
| Sun Mar 15 @ 2:30PM - 07:00PM CNPS SCV Board Meeting (Budget) |
| Mon Mar 16 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
| Mon Mar 16 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Conservation Committee |
| Wed Mar 18 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
