* Wednesday - April 12 *
“All in the Family—Ericaceae” with Bruce Palmer
From a world view to our local species, biologist, natural historian, professor, rhododendron student and gardener Bruce Palmer will give a sweeping, fascinating, and well-illustrated view of the heath family.Besides showy rhododendrons, azaleas, and heathers, this family includes delicious berries, like huckleberries, the diverse manzanitas, and some curious, non-green herbaceous species, like Indian Pipe. Bruce will also detail what we mean by plant families, what it means to be a member of the family Ericaceae, why some members of the family evolved where they are, and how their ancestors got there.
Program from 7:30 to 8:30 pm
At the Arcata Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Rd. (near 7th and Union)
Refreshments served at 7:00
Dr. Michael Vasey - 7PM, January 13th
"Demystifying manzanitas (Arctostaphylos): Understanding the dynamics
of California’s iconic shrubby ‘rock star’"
Arcata Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road (near 7th & Union)
