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September 11th, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Astounding Astragalus in Humboldt County and Beyond
Refreshments at 7:00 p.m.; program at 7:30 p.m.
Astounding Astragalus in Humboldt County and Beyond
Astragalus (the milkvetches) is a large and particularly diverse genus within the western United States, with a large number of rare and endemic taxa. In this talk, Professor Kerry Byrne (Environmental Science and Management, Humboldt State University) will provide an overview of the genus Astragalus in California and beyond, highlight some of the interesting species found in Humboldt County, and describe some of the ongoing conservation research she is involve in with a federally endangered Astragalus species in southern Oregon.
Used Botanical Book Sale At this evening program we will be selling used, botanical books, everything priced to sell, to benefit the chapter. If you have books to contribute, or if you can help organize the books, contact Carol at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-822-2015.
Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Rd., ArcataRefreshments at 7:00 p.m.; program at 7:30 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Evening programs are the second Wednesday of each month, Sept.-May, at the Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Rd., Arcata. Refreshments at 7:00 pm.; program at 7:30 p.m.
Sept 11, Wed. 7:30 p.m. "Astounding Astragalus" with Kerry Byrne, and a
Used Botanical Book Sale
Sept 15, Sun. Exploring Stone Lagoon's North End day hike
Sept 28 & 29, Sat & Sun, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Native Plant Sale at our nursery. Members-only pre-sale Saturday 9-10 a.m.
Oct 6, Sun. Spike Buck Mountain Day Hike
Oct 9, Wed. 7:30 p.m. "Botanizing the BLM Lands of the North Coast" with Jennifer Wheeler
Nov 2, Sat. Botanizing along the Trinidad Coast, Field Trip.
Nov 13, Wed. 730 p.m. "Treasure Hunts and Databases Help Rare Plants" with Greg O'Connell
Dec 11, Wed. 7:30 p.m. Native Plant Show and Tell.
May 1,2, 3, Fri.,Sat.,Sun. Spring Wildflower Show
May 2, 3, Sat., Sun. Spring Native Plant Sale
