Inspiring and educating San Francisco South Bay and Peninsula plant enthusiasts since 1963
Nov 9, 2022, 7:30pm
In-Person-Meeting
at the Garden House in Shoup Park
Beautiful California Diversity: The Biodiversity Crisis and what We Can Do About It.
With Lynne Trulio
This speaker is funded by our
We share the Earth with millions of other species. But our planet is experiencing a biodiversity crisis in which a significant portion of these species are in danger of extinction
in the coming decades.
In this talk, we will discuss the causes of the current biodiversity crisis, with a focus on California biodiversity. We will discuss which species are most endangered, what we can
do to try to limit the loss of species, and efforts in our region to preserve our local biodiversity, especially endangered plants, invertebrates and animal species.
Dr. Trulio has been a professor of Environmental Studies at San Jose State University since 1991, the department chair for the past 15 years and the Associate Dean of the College of Social Sciences for the
past 2 years. Dr. Trulio was the Lead Scientist for the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project from 2003- 2008 and 2016-2018, directing the Project's science program.
She received her Ph.D. in Ecology from
the University of California, Davis, and her undergraduate degree in Biology from Goucher College in Towson, MD.
The November meeting will be
In-Person Only
Unfortunately we have been unable at this point to find enough technical help to make recording of meetings possible. If you would like to help with this please contact us at info@westernhort.org.
COVID policy:
If you are feeling the least bit ill,
please do not attend.
In consideration of your fellow attendees, some of whom have vulnerabilities to severe COVID, we strongly recommend that you wear a mask.
Vax cards will not be checked at this meeting, but we reserve the right to reinstate that requirement in future meetings should circumstances change.
For ventilation, we will be leaving at least some doors partially to fully open, plus running the air filter at the back of the venue. Please dress warmly.
Member Plant Share
You will have the opportunity to bring actual plants or cuttings to the October meeting
for sharing information about with others
in attendance.
Please be ready with information about the plant’s geographical location, exposure, soil, water and other growth requirements.
If you have plants that you would like help identifying or for which you want some cultural advice, feel free to bring these also.
Plant Exchange
Bring your extra plants, cuttings, seeds, bulbs or other propagules for our Plant Exchange Table. We also welcome books, tools, pots or other garden related items for which you
would like to find a good home.
(We are not selling items at this time.)
Our membership year extends from September through August. Dues paid now will be for the 2022-23 membership year.
JOIN TODAY and receive:
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Free admission to monthly programs and links to Zoom presentations and video-recordings (9x per year)
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Receive WHS e-newsletter (Sept-May)
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Members only Holiday Party & Summer Picnic
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10% discount at participating business partners
SCHOLARSHIP 2023
Western Horticultural Society is pleased to announce two $1000.00 horticultural scholarships to be given to two inspired, deserving students who show a keen commitment to their horticultural studies.
The purpose of this scholarship is to support those who wish to deepen their horticultural knowledge. Please see our Scholarship page for more details.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer and get to know other WHS members and keep our organization growing.
Available Positions:
Vice president, Board Members
If you have an interest in helping in any one of these capacities, or feel you can help in any other way, feel free to e-mail us at info@westernhort.org or speak to any of the current board members at our meetings.