We Can’t Afford To Relax: The Implications of Biodiversity Conservation
South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes, CA, United StatesWe Can’t Afford To Relax: The Implications of Biodiversity Conservation Taylor Parker Over the course of the last year Taylor has traveled to Iceland, the Sonoran Desert, and New Zealand to better understand biodiversity, endemism, and rare species conservation. While working on research projects, studying the ecology of these locales, and interviewing scientists implementing innovative […]
What’s in a name? How Knowing the Name of a Plant Influences
South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes, CA, United StatesWhat’s in a name? How Knowing the Name of a Plant Influences Dr. Kathryn Theiss Assistant Professor – Plant Biology CSUDH Biology Department Dr. Theiss is fascinated by the evolution of plant reproduction and how reproductive strategies mitigate or aggravate conservation issues, especially global climate change. She combines field, molecular, and greenhouse studies of both […]
Los Cerritos Wetlands – Bringing the Public into Coastal Wetlands
South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes, CA, United StatesLos Cerritos Wetlands - Bringing the Public into Coastal Wetlands Tia Blair Associate Restoration Ecologist with Tidal Influence Since 2010, the California Native Plant Society and Los Cerritos Wetlands have partnered together to restore parts of both the current and historic parcels of Los Cerritos Wetlands. Tia will be discussing three Conze funded projects that […]
St. Catherine’s Grace: A Botanical History of Santa Catalina Island
South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes, CA, United StatesSt. Catherine's Grace: A Botanical History of Santa Catalina Island Peter Dixon Plant Conservation Manager, Catalina Island Conservancy Explore the unique habitats, biodiversity and history of Catalina Island and the current conservation work of the Catalina Island Conservancy. Just off the coast of Los Angeles the well known Island tourist destination is a less well […]
California Native Plant Garden at South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes, CA, United StatesCalifornia Native Plant Garden at South Coast Botanic Garden Adrienne Nakashima CEO, South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation Come and learn about another exciting development at South Coast Botanic Garden. 2.5 acres of the garden have been designated as the site for a California native plant garden and Adrienne Nakashima will be with us to explain […]
Conservation at Landscape Scale
South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes, CA, United StatesConservation at Landscape Scale Jess Morton Endangered Habitats League and Endangered Habitats Conservancy The Endangered Habitats League (EHL) and Endangered Habitats Conservancy (EHC) are the most effective land conservation NGOs in Southern California. Yet few people know that either one exists, even though the results of their work benefit millions of people every year. For […]
Banning Ranch Update
South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes, CA, United StatesThe Coastal Commission is poised to vote on a developer’s proposal to build houses, shops, and a hotel at Banning Ranch; the largest privately owned, undeveloped parcel of land in Southern California. The plan would put nearly 900 houses and condos, a 75-room hotel and about 45,000 square feet of shops on about 90 acres. […]
Native Plants for South Bay Gardens
South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes, CA, United StatesNative Plants for South Bay Gardens Alisa Flint from Tree of Life nursery will talk about native plants that thrive in local gardens. This informative session will get you ready for the Fall planting season. Tree of Life Nursery is a premiere nursery specializing in California Native plants.
Opportunities and Solutions in California Plant Conservation: Appreciating Our Past and Looking Forward to the Future
South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes, CA, United StatesOpportunities and Solutions in California Plant Conservation: Appreciating Our Past and Looking Forward to the Future Speaker: Daniel Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. CNPS Executive Director For over 50 years, the California Native Plant Society has protected our native plants and celebrated California’s wild gardens. During those decades, the human population has doubled and conservation in […]