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
Wed Jul 02 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Thu Jul 03 Ebbetts Pass and Calaveras Big Trees State Park |
Fri Jul 04 Ebbetts Pass and Calaveras Big Trees State Park |
Fri Jul 04 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Jul 05 Ebbetts Pass and Calaveras Big Trees State Park |
Sat Jul 05 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Jul 05 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Sat Jul 05 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
Sun Jul 06 Ebbetts Pass and Calaveras Big Trees State Park |
Mon Jul 07 Ebbetts Pass and Calaveras Big Trees State Park |