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
Tue Aug 26 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Native Plant ID - Onagraceae (Evening Primrose) |
Wed Aug 27 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Fri Aug 29 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Aug 30 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Aug 30 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Sat Aug 30 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
Mon Sep 01 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Wed Sep 03 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Fri Sep 05 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Sep 06 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |