Leader: Don Rideout, ABDNHA Botany Club Coordinator The San Jacinto Mountains are a region of special interest to plant lovers. These peaks reach higher elevations than the mountains of San Diego County, giving rise to some unusual and fascinating species. The San Jacinto Mountains are also a thoroughly pleasant destination for summer hiking, featuring dense forest, rocky crags, and numerous trails. Don Rideout will present photos of both common and rare species, some found nowhere else. Registration required: General Public $12, Members $10, Volunteers $8. Register at ABDNHA’s Nature Center, 760-767-3098, or online.
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Speaker: Jeff Moore, Author, Owner of Solana Succulents  Dudleya are beautiful succulents native to California, with some occurrences in northern Baja, Mexico, and Oregon. Jeff’s presentation will cover most of the currently described species in California and Baja, following the flow of his new book, co-written with Jeremy Spath and Kelly Griffin. Dudleya are found in some of the most stunning locations along the California coast—complete with cliffside backdrops and vast ocean vistas, and their photographs are breathtaking, as Jeff will share during the presentation. Jeff first became interested in Dudleya when he saw some at the San Diego County Fair in the early 1980s. He began selling them in his spare time, which eventually led to the opening of Solana Succulents in 1992. GP $12, M $10, V $8. Register online or at the Nature Center by calling 760-767-3098. Register here for the program.

Speaker: Botanist Kate Harper Is there such a thing as ADULT botany?  Botanist Kate Harper says there is as she explains in her presentation how human sex and plant sex have surprising comparisons – and even more surprising differences! Come experience a racy romp through the world of plant sex. An extensive handout is included. In the ABDNHA Library. GP $12, M $10, V $8. You can register online or at the Nature Center, 760-767-3098. Register here for the program.