Red Butte Garden Newsletter Summer 2022

Red Butte Garden Summer 2022

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RED BUTTE GARDEN OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES 2022

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SAT, JUL 23 WED, JUL 27

THU, JUL 28

KALEO SOLD OUT

W/ BONES OWENS

TREY ANASTASIO BAND SOLD OUT SHE & HIM ZZ TOP SOLD OUT BARENAKED LADIES SOLD OUT W/ GIN BLOSSOMS & TOAD THE WET SPROCKET

FRI, JUL 29

MON, AUG 1 THU, AUG 4

MON, AUG 8

SAT, AUG 13

ANDREW BIRD / IRON &WINE SOLD OUT W/ ALLISON RUSSELL

WED, AUG 17

HOWARD JONES

THU, AUG 18

W/ THE VOICE OF ULTRAVOX MIDGE URE

TROMBONE SHORTY’S SOLD OUT VOODOO THREAUXDOWN CHRIS ISAAK / SOLD OUT LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER

SAT, AUG 20

SUN, AUG 21

MON, AUG 22

W/ JOHN CRAIGIE

MON, AUG 29

JOSS STONE

TUE, AUG 30

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD SOLD OUT

THU, SEP 8

W/ KT TUNSTALL

W/ THE NEW RESPECTS

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW SOLD OUT CAAMP SOLD OUT W/ FUTUREBIRDS

AMERICAN ACOUSTIC PUNCH BROTHERS / WATCHHOUSE

FEATURING SARAH JAROSZ

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TICKETS AVAILABLE AT REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG/CONCERTS

SUN, SEP 18

O.A.R. / DISPATCH SOLD OUT

W/ G. LOVE

THE REVIVALISTS SOLD OUT THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS SOLD OUT

W/ X

THE HEAD AND THE HEART SOLD OUT

W/ DAWES

BONNIE RAITT

SOLD OUT W/ MAVIS STAPLES

THE BLACK CROWES SOLD OUT MAREN MORRIS SOLD OUT

W/ THE LONE BELLOW

PINK MARTINI

FEATURING CHINA FORBES

MY MORNING JACKET SOLD OUT

W/ JOY OLADOKUN

BOY GEORGE & CULTURE CLUB JOSE GONZALEZ GIPSY KINGS

FEATURING NICOLAS REYES

UMPHREY’S MCGEE BUDDY GUY / JOHN HIATT & THE GONERS

FEATURING SONNY LANDRETH TUE, SEP 20

MELISSA ETHERIDGE / KEB’ MO’

The Floral Walk

100 ACRES OF THERAPY Spring has to be one of my favorite times of the year at the Garden. As pandemic protocols relax and the weather warms up, it seems I’m not the only one happy to be outdoors enjoying new blooms and budding trees. The Garden is once again filled with guests of all ages.

This isn’t surprising considering that we spent the last couple of years keeping our distance from one another, and avoiding crowds and indoor spaces. What a welcome change to be able to get back to the activities that bring us together. And more importantly—contribute to our physical and emotional wellness.

I like to think of the Garden as 100 acres of therapy. Whether you need a little relief from a hectic day or a new place to walk and get some exercise, a walk in the Garden can be energizing. So, while we’re all looking forward to the summer and “getting back to normal,” I invite you to take advantage of all there is to do and see here. I’m pretty sure you’ll leave feeling happy that you stopped by.

Derrek Hanson, Executive Director

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IN THIS ISSUE VOLUME 14 ISSUE 2 ON THE COVER

Bumblebee on Veronica spicata 'Blue Charm' (blue charm speedwell) Photo by Jason Baker EDITORS

Jayne Anderson Kate Randall

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A BRIDGE BETWEEN NATURE AND HUMAN HEALTH WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

By Eddy Dawson

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WATERWISE IRRIGATION PRACTICES

By Chris Madsen, Tayler Belnap, and Kurt Hauck

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STILL ABUZZ ABOUT POLLENEIGHBORS

By Lynsey Sue Nielson

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE CHILDREN’S GARDEN?

By Jayne Anderson and Kevin Jensen

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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jason Baker Austin Diamond Lezlae Grubb Leslie Hanna Jonathan Hickerson Kate Randall Paul Richer Photos /Richer Images Llc Dave Titesnor GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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Jayne Anderson Tayler Belnap Eddy Dawson Kurt Hauck Kevin Jensen Lynsey Sue Nielson Chris Madsen

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Red Butte Garden is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, a state arboretum.The Garden is renowned for its plant collections, themed gardens, over 540,000 springtime blooming bulbs, a world-class outdoor summer concert series, and awardwinning horticulture-based educational programs.

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A health-promoting assortment of ingredients ready to use during a cooking class.

A BRIDGE BETWEEN NATURE AND HUMAN HEALTH WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH Not all of our bridges are made with concrete, stone, and steel. Some are built with partnerships. Inspired

by University of Utah researcher Dr. Nalini Nadkarni’s STEM ambassador program, which connects the public to the University’s researchers and their work, Red Butte Garden is providing Garden guests a bridge to the rich resources of campus.

The Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Wellness and Integrative Health instructors have always provided exceptional classes for their patients, but now patients can also enjoy those classes in the most beautiful classroom in the valley—Red Butte Garden. Our guests can also benefit from the same expert instructors by registering for meditation, yoga, qigong, tai chi, painting, drawing, and even improv comedy courses.

Helping people feed their mind, body, and soul is professor Theresa Dvorak’s mission. A partnership with the University’s Nutrition and Integrative Physiology department brings her knowledge into our Herb Garden outdoor kitchen. Here, students can learn how tasty a healthy plant-based dish can be while immersed in the beauty of living ingredients.

If classes aren’t your thing, take a walk on the Garden’s paved paths or our natural area trails. Studies suggest that walking in nature makes us feel less stressed and more focused. Why is that? A partnership with the Applied Cognition Lab in the University’s psychology department is conducting a research study in partnership with the Garden that explores the effects of immersion in nature on brain activity. Natural environments like those in Red Butte Garden, are thought to provide the “mental reboot” needed to

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recalibrate our senses and focus our attention. To further understand how nature influences the brain, researchers will be recording electrical activity in the brain (EEG) before and after a 30-minute walk in Red Butte Garden or after a 30-minute walk through an urban section of Research Park. This research will help to identify neural biomarkers of stress recovery and cognitive restoration in nature.

Judging by the popularity of these and other health-related courses, we think we’re on to something. If you haven’t already done so, sign up for a healthy living course or just take a walk in the Garden. Either way, you’ll discover a new bridge to well-being.

Programs Director Eddy Dawson has been with the Garden for 20 years. He has a BS in horticulture and an MS in botanical informatics from Texas A&M University.

Plein air artist near the lower pond

BALLET WEST IN THE GARDEN Friday, September 9 In the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre Tickets on sale now! redbuttegarden.org/events/ballet-west

Artists of Ballet West | Photo by Beau Pearson

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Plant and mountain views from the Water Conservation Garden

WATERWISE IRRIGATION PRACTICES Utah and much of the western United States has been experiencing serious drought conditions that have made water conservation more urgent than ever. State and local municipalities are considering mandatory restrictions on landscape irrigation that could challenge homeowners’ ability to effectively maintain desired conditions for home garden landscapes.

With sound planning and good practices, steps can be taken that can have a real effect on reducing landscape water use, while still providing adequate irrigation for plants to thrive.

Whether the commitment to reduce water consumption is improving conditions in an existing area or installing a new water-efficient landscape, a good irrigation plan and system is the best place to start.

Planning the design of the landscape is an essential part of achieving water savings. Identify the type of plantings desired in the area. With water conservation becoming so important, the practice of waterwise landscaping has increased in popularity. Waterwise plantings can be very attractive and unique.

Traditional turf/lawn plantings can be scaled back in more limited applications that will require less water but still provide a positive space. Planting turfgrass that is drought tolerant will also reduce the amount of irrigation needed. Creating designs throughout the landscape that minimize or eliminate water runoff can play an important role in conservation. Planting beds with contours that channel water runoff into basins that retain water will keep water where plants can use it.

Low-water-use plantings can take advantage of irrigation systems that are designed to deliver water at lower volumes than traditional irrigation systems. Drip irrigation is a proven practice that reduces water use while still providing enough water for plants to thrive. Using spray emitters designed to produce larger droplet sizes and proper coverage patterns deliver water more efficiently, which improves precipitation penetration and reduces the amount of water used. Planning a new landscape with a low-volume irrigation system and low-water-use plantings is a solid strategy to conserve water. redbuttegarden.org

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Improving water conservation within an existing landscape where large changes in design are not possible can be attained by paying attention to irrigation system performance. Take time to check the system for leaking or wasted water. Loose or cracked fittings, obstructed spray heads and nozzles, and poorly aligned spray patterns are generally simple repairs and adjustments that make a big difference in saving water.

Top L: Hydro-zone markers are used throughout the Water Conservation Garden.

Top R: Drip irrigation on a flower bed Bottom L: Check your irrigation system periodically throughout the season.

Considering how irrigation is applied to the landscape can have a significant effect as well. Watering during cooler times reduces evaporation. Best irrigation practices usually call for watering at night or early morning. Monitor to see when conditions are windy, and avoid watering during those times to reduce water drift and evaporation. Slope conditions create run-off that typically wastes water. To improve water penetration within the soil profile and to reduce runoff on a slope, use multiple short irrigation cycles with soaking cycles in between. Another irrigation best practice is to water deeply or for longer cycles where appropriate, but less frequently. Water only two or three times in a week as opposed to four or five, but for an extended run time. Weather conditions and seasonal changes should be considered when determining irrigation scheduling. Spring and fall seasons allow for reduced water use while still providing adequate irrigation needs. Consider installing a rain shut-off device to interrupt irrigation during significant rain events that will help reduce water usage.

Everyone should be interested in saving water for many reasons. As current weather conditions continue to raise water availabilty concerns, now is an important time to help with conservation. Thoroughly thinking about and planning a new water-efficient landscape, or just making simple improvements to an existing irrigated space, will bring positive results in water savings for years to come.

Chris Madson has been working with irrigation at Red Butte Garden for 18 years. He has a BS degree in geography from the University of Utah.

Irrigation Technician Tayler Belnap has been with the Garden for four years. He has a BS in peace and conflict studies and minor in political science from the University of Utah.

Kurt Hauck is new to the Garden’s irrigation team. He has a BS degree in biology from Southern Illinois University.

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Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed)

Bumblebee on Lavandula (Lavender)

STILL ABUZZ ABOUT POLLENEIGHBORS If you didn’t get a chance last year, there is still time to see the popular Meet Your Polleneighbors exhibit at the Garden. Even more exciting is this year, it has burst out of the Children’s Garden and expanded into a garden-wide homage to pollinators. So even if you’ve already visited, come back and learn more about how to be a good neighbor to our native, migrating, and adapted pollinator friends.

The new content provides more information to inform your personal landscape choices.

Want to know specifics on how to share and provide better habitat? Head to the Wildflower Meadow to learn about how we can help native pollinators survive our cold winters. Visit the Herb and Rose Gardens if you are interested in learning how plants rich in fragrance, nectar, and pollen attract and motivate pollinators.. Learn about the pressure of European honeybees to our native pollinators as well as their many useful agricultural products in the Medicinal Garden. In the Courtyard, we will be raising and releasing native and migrating butterflies with the help of our friends at raisingbutterflies.org.

Lead Horticulturist Lynsey Sue Nielson manages the Children’s Garden, Four Seasons, Orangerie, and Terrace Gardens. She has a BA in environmental studies and social anthropology from Massey University, New Zealand, and a certificate in organic horticulture from SIT, New Zealand.

Teton Gravity Research Presents

ESPERANTO On Sale Now!

Thusday, June 16 in the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre Gates open at 6:30pm, film at sunset Live music and prize giveaways.

Tickets at redbuttegarden.org/events/teton-gravity-research-bike-film

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE CHILDREN’S GARDEN? If you’ve visited the Garden recently, you may have wondered what is happening in and around the Children’s Garden. Not surprisingly, this popular spot for families, field classes, and school programs is always one of the busiest of the themed gardens (if not the loudest). With its water features, snake maze, wickiup, and lawn lizards, our youngest guests can find plenty to keep them entertained. But after almost 25 years, some parts of this garden are due for a make-over.

Working from the ground up, the first construction project included the “great wall” that runs parallel to the Garden's uppermost paved path and also forms the northwest border of the Children’s Garden. This 100-foot-long, 10-foot-high wall is made of Colorado rose The rattlesnake fountains and splash pad will be under repair most of this summer. sandstone. Over time, the effects of weather and gravity caused the wall to lean too far in the wrong direction. Project Manager Kevin Jensen began making plans to renovate the wall—plans that quickly turned to a full deconstruction project following the 2020 earthquake.

Expected to be completed in May, the project involved removing the stacked stones, stabilizing the soil slope, shooting a shotcrete wall, and reinstalling the stones. The new wall is now safe and secure, and expected to endure another 20-plus years. The plantings along the wall will be redesigned and planted throughout the year.

Up next is the project to repair what might be the most popular spot in the Children’s Garden—the splash pad and rattlesnake fountains. Flooding and freezing last winter damaged the computer controls that operate the fountains, requiring a full replacement.

We’ve ordered the parts and are hopeful we’ll be able to see those snakes spouting by the end of this summer.

And finally, the grass up by the lawn lizards will be replaced with an impact-absorbing, bonded rubber playground, providing a safe, waterwise area for our energetic guests to play.

We’re looking forwarding to seeing our guests enjoy these updates—and we can’t wait for our youngest members to test out the splash pad and new play area.

Jayne Anderson has been with the Garden for three years. She has a BS in organizational communication and an MBA from the University of Utah.

Project Manager Kevin Jensen joined the Garden in 2015. He has degrees in landscape architecture from Utah State University and Penn State University.

SUNDANCE INSTITUTE COMMUNITY FILM SERIES Save the dates! July 14 & 21 The Sundance Institute returns to the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre this summer with free Local Lens screenings featuring films from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.

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Rosa 'BENblack' (Black Jade™ Rose)

Pear Arbors

GIVE TO WHAT YOU LOVE Consider Red Butte Garden in your will A bequest is a creative way to help the Garden in the long term while still retaining full control of your assets during your lifetime. Many donors and volunteers find that a bequest is an effective and simple way to make a lasting impact on the Garden.

You can structure your bequest to leave a specific item or amount of money, make the gift contingent on certain events, or leave a percentage of your estate to Red Butte Garden. Just a few simple sentences in your will or trust are all that is needed.

Let your legacy be our future. Please consider including a gift to Red Butte Garden in your will or living trust.

Paeonia 'Honey Gold' (Peony)

For more information, contact Angela Wilcox, Major Gifts Officer, at 801.581.3813 or angela.wilcox@redbutte.utah.edu.

A GARDEN GIFT FOR U Red Butte Garden is pleased to offer free Garden admission to all full-time staff at the University of Utah beginning June 1, 2022. Just show your UID at the front desk, and you’ll be able to enjoy all 100 acres of themed gardens, paved paths and hiking trails, and lawns and picnic spots.

We look forward to seeing more of U soon.

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SUMMER 2022 CALENDAR GARDEN EVENTS

In the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre MAY-SEP Outdoor Concert Series All summer! Check out the star-studded lineup. redbuttegarden.org/concerts

EXHIBIT ARTISTS

Top L: Stephanie Saint-Thomas, Top R: Utah Watercolor Society Bottom L: Chase McCleary, Bottom R: Wasatch Camera Club Exhibit

Please visit our website and social media for more Garden event information.

ART EXHIBITS

Featuring a range of naturethemed media by Utah artists including photography, watercolor, oil, pastel, mixed media, fiber art, and more.

Admission not required to shop.

MAY 27-JUN 19 Stephanie Saint-Thomas Mixed Media Paintings JUL 7-27 Utah Watercolor Society Small Works Group Show Artist Reception July 9, 3-5pm JUL 28-AUG 21 Chase McCleary Art Exhibit

JUN 16 Teton Gravity Research presents: Esperanto Thu, Gates open at 6:30pm, film at sunset TGR’s latest mountain bike film premiere. Live music and prize giveaways.

Garden members $20 General public $25 Tickets at redbuttegarden.org/ events/teton-gravity-researchbike-film

JUL 14 & 21 Sundance Institute Community Film Series Thu, Gates open at 8pm, film at sunset Save the dates! Film titles to be announced soon. Free admission. redbuttegarden.org/freegarden-events/sundance SEP 9 Ballet West in the Garden Fri, Gates open at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm Tickets at redbuttegarden.org/ events/ballet-west

AUG 26-SEP 25 Wasatch Camera Club Exhibit Interpretations of Nature: Realism to Impressionism

EVENTS

MAY 27 & 28 2nd Annual Wild Potato Festival Fri & Sat in Escalante, Utah Celebrating the 10,000-year history of the Four Corners Potato (Solanum jamessi).

Guest speaker, local vendor booths, potato cook-off contest, and live music featuring singer/songwriter Mary Kaye Holt. redbuttegarden.org/events/ wild-potato-days

Lilium humboldtii subsp. ocellatum (Humboldt lily)

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SUMMER 2022 CALENDAR CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Find class descriptions and register online at redbuttegarden.org/adulteducation or call 801-581-8454.

HORTICULTURE JUN 8 & 15 Growing Your Own Herbs in Utah Wed, 6:30-8pm Garden members $54 General public $60 JUN 7 & 11 Rose Maintenance Tue, 6-7:30pm (online/inperson) Sat, 9-11am or 12-2pm Garden members $54 General public $60 JUN 9 Planting for and Supporting Native Bees in Utah Thu, 6-7:30pm Garden members $32 General public $35 JUN 11 Waterwise Gardening Sat, 10am-Noon Garden members $37 General public $45

JUN 25 Edible Flowers Sat, 10am-Noon Garden members $37 General public $45 JUL 7 Rose Pests & Disease Tue, 6-7:30pm (online) Garden members $37 General public $45 AUG 24 Preserving Herbs Wed, 6-8pm Garden members $37 General public $45 ART & DESIGN MAY 28, 29 & JUN 4, 5 Botanical Painting Series in the Garden Sat & Sun, 10am-2pm Garden members $350 General public $312 JUN 4 Macro Photography in the Garden Sat, 3:30-5:30pm Garden members $30 General public $30 JUN 18, AUG 6 Designing With Fresh Flowers Sat, 12-2pm Garden members $100 General public $95

JUN, JUL, AUG Creativity & Wellness in the Garden Tue, 5:30-8:30pm Garden members $10 General public $12 JUL 9 Inner Discovery Through Watercolor Sat, 10-11:30am Sat, 2-3:30pm Garden members $120 General public $120 JUL 16 Cyanotype Workshop Sat, 1-3pm Garden members $50 General public $55 AUG 13 Making Your Own Sundial with Glass Sat, Noon-2pm Garden members $50 General public $55

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JUN-AUG Sovereign Embodiment Thu, 7-8pm Garden members $20 General public $16 JUN-AUG Forest Bathing Sat, Sun 11:00am-12:30pm Garden members $25 General public $30 JUN-SEP Qigong Mon, 9:30-10:30am Garden members $10 General public $12

HEALTHY LIVING

JUN-SEP Yoga/Qigong Thu, 5:15-6:15pm Garden members $10 General public $12

JUN-AUG Indian Cooking with Purnima Gandhi (online) Thu, 6-8pm Garden members $44 General public $55

JUN-SEP Awake in the Moment Wed, 10:30-11:30am Garden members $10 General public $12

JUN 9, JUL 18, AUG 11 Cooking with Plants for a Healthier U Thu, 6-7pm Garden members $76 General public $85 JUN-AUG Mindfulness Meditation in the Garden Mon, 12-12:30pm Sun, 11:30am-12:30pm Garden members $10 General public $12

Swallowtail Butterfly on Asclepias speciosa (showy milkweed)

JUN-AUG Power Yoga in the Garden Tue, 6:30-7:30pm Garden members $10 General public $12

LECTURES JUL 19 Speaker: Tom Freeth The Bulbous Collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Tues, 5-7pm Garden members $14 General public $16 AUG 27 Speaker: Kenton Seth Crevice Gardens Tues, 5-7pm Garden members $14 General public $16

Details and registration at redbuttegarden.org

Sunset in the Water Conservation Garden ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Teen Glass Art Class Sat, 3-4:30pm Make your own glass art suncatcher. For teens ages 12-17. redbuttegarden.org/kids-classes/classes-for-teens Boredom Busters Fun, free, nature-inspired activities for families to do at home. redbuttegarden.org/free-garden-events/boredom-busters

GUIDED GARDEN TOURS

MAY-SEP Complimentary Tram Tours Mon-Sun, 10am-1pm based on docent availability.

Groups of 6 or less. First come, first served.

Groups of 7 or more must request a private tour.

Private Walking & Tram Tours Up to 7 guests per docent for walking tours.

Up to 6 guests per docent for tram tours.

Tour price, plus admission: Garden members- $50 per docent General public- $75 per docent 10-day advance registration required. redbuttegarden.org/plan-your-garden-visit/garden-tours

BY THE NUMBERS The Garden’s Botanical Collections 15 collections that include: •

500 native Utah taxa

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200 varieties of roses

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540,000 springtime blooming bulbs

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21 endangered plant species

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2022 ADVISORY BOARD OUR MISSION

Tory Magleby, Chair David Classen, Vice Chair Kym Buttschardt, Secretary Troy Aramburu Erin Armstrong Brandi Bosworth Curt Crowther Jeff Herring Kristy Larsen Ron Motzkus Lindee Nance Steven Price David Reymann Selma Sierra Laura Snow JoLynda Stillman

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