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FRIENDS OF THE U.C. RIVERSIDE BOTANIC GARDENS ADULT EDUCATION COURSES SPRING 2004 Classes take place at the
U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens. For more information or to pre-register, call
Nan Simonsen at (909) 780-5185 or e-mail NanAtWoodcreek@aol.com. Classes are $30 for Friends
of UCRBG Members, $35 for non-members. Saturday, April 10, 9:30
a.m. to 12:00 noon "Cactus
and Succulents- Great Accents in the Home Landscape". Learn proven techniques for basic horticulture, soil
preparation, and propagation of succulent plants. Presenter: Buck Hemenway. President of the Gates Cactus and Succulent Society, a
Master Gardener, and owner of 'The Prickly Palace-- Where Cactus and
Succulents Rule'. Saturday, May 8, 9:30 a.m.
to 12:00 noon "Introduction
to Small Ponds and Water Features". This course can help you plan small water features for a wildlife
friendly garden. Presenter: Chester Easter. Master Gardener and Professional Landscaper. |
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CLASSES
AT RANCHO SANTA ANA BOTANIC GARDEN 1500 N. College Avenue Claremont, CA. 91711 www.rsabg.org To register classes or family events, please contact the Registrar,
Michele Mitchell, at (909) 625-8767 ext. 4 or via email at Michele.Mitchell@cgu.edu Please mail all registrations to the address above, Att:: Registrar Saturday April 17, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Propagation
of Native Plants from Cuttings: Techniques and practical applications , of plant
propagation from cuttings. Discussions will cover how cuttings take root,
types of cuttings to harvest, preparation of cuttings, and proper
environmental conditions for growth. Hands-on experience in the nursery and
take home plant cuttings. Material costs included in class fee. Andrew Wyatt, Plant Propagator, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden $52 ($61 nonmember) Limit: 12 participants Code: SP04HRT102 Sunday, April 18, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Demystifying Botanical Names Had trouble remembering or pronouncing
the scientific names of plants? Wondered what those names are all about? This
course opens a window to the colorful and descriptive world of your favorite
plants. Dr. Shilling guides you through botanical Latin and Greek, and
assists with language and taxonomic patterns in the scientific names. Alison Shilling, PhD $24 ($30 nonmember) Limit: 15 participants Code: S04BOT103 Saturday, April 24, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon AND Saturday, May 1, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon Close-up Flower Photography Capture the intricacies of flower shapes, leaf patterns
or seed details with photographic techniques needed which differ
substantially from those used in portrait or landscape photography. Students
will be introduced to close-up photography, compare and contrast film, and
discuss digital photography techniques. Using their own cameras, students,
will apply these photography techniques in the Garden. Enhance original shots
using computer software such as Adobe Photoshop©. On day two learn the
technical skills for downloading, scanning, photo enhancing and printing,
with a discussion of print papers available. Work with either standard film
or digital. John Macdonald,
photographer $80 ($94 nonmember) Limit: 12 participants Code: SP04ART101 Sunday, April 25, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm—Wildfires to Wildflowers: A Study of Post-Fire Flora Last fall, fires in San
Diego County charred over 270,00 acres. Wildfires are a part of southern
California’s natural ecology, and after the winter rains, the scarred
hillsides are carpeted with brilliant wildflowers. Tour several sites burned
last fall between the coast and inland mountains of San Diego County, see
post-fire blooms up close. Transportation provided. Additional information
mailed with registration confirmation. Fred Roberts, Botanist,
Biological Consultant $70 ($84 nonmembers) Limit: 10 participants Code: S04FLD102 Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm—The Grass Family (Gramineae or Poaceae): Identification and Ecology—Vegetative and reproductive features of grasses, aspects of anatomy, physiology, ecology, major |
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tribes and common genera, using the
identification keys in The Jepson Manual and diagnostic characters. Special
attention on difficult identification couplets and taxa. A field trip to an
area rich in native grasses is planned. Transportation by RSABG. J. Travis Columbus, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor of Botany, RSABG $180 ($216 nonmember) Limit: 15 participants Code: SP04BOT104 Saturday,
May 22 9:30 am – 1:30 pm—Family Dynamics: An Informal Botany Review A Saturday morning review of interesting and curious plant families of
southern California, the Lamiaceae (sages and mints), Malvaceae (mallows) and
Asclepidaceae (milkweeds) for review and study close-up. identification, pollination, general ecology, life histories and potential
for horticulture use, and a short walk in the Garden to introduce these family members. Stephen Dreher, PhD
candidate, RSABG $40 ($48 nonmember) Limit: 12 participants Code: S04BOT105 Collecting,
Processing, and Storing Native Plant Seed Learn about RSABG’s living
collection in the form of viable seed for propagation in the future,
preparation and storage conditions to keep seeds viable for extended periods
of time, and proper collection time. Students practice collecting seed in the
Garden. Then, working at the seed-storage facility, learn to properly
document, clean and prepare seed for storage. Michael Wall, Seed Curator,
RSABG Saturday, June 12 9:00 am – 5:00 pm $78 ($94 nonmember) Limit: 15 participants Code: SP04BOT106 |
