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BIRDS Photo of Lesser Goldfinch by Denise Dewire

DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE Standing Up for Science I hope many of you were lucky enough to enjoy the spring wildflowers this year. My wife and I took our first trip to the Carrizo Plain and it was spectacular. It has also been an incredibly busy spring for our scientists who spent most days out in the field monitoring native plant populations and collecting seed.

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IRONWOOD EDITOR, Flannery Hill GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Paula Schaefer IRONWOOD | Volume 25, Number 2 | Summer 2017 ISSN 1068-4026 Ironwood is published quarterly by the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a private nonprofit institution founded in 1926.

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden fosters the conservation of California native plants through our gardens, education, and research, and serves as a role model of sustainable practices.

The Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the American Alliance of Museums, the California Association of Museums, and the American Horticultural Society. ©2017 Santa Barbara Botanic Garden All rights reserved.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR Peter Schuyler VICE-CHAIR Tom Craveiro SECRETARY Sue Adams TREASURER Edward Roach Marc Fisher Lou Greer Frost John Gabbert Elaine Gibson Valerie Hoffman John Parke Jesse Smith Susan Spector Susan Van Atta

On Saturday, April 22, our scientists came in from the fields and out of the labs to join the Garden family for the March for Science here in Santa Barbara. We were proud to join with the oldest scientific institution in town - the Museum of Natural History - the newest scientific institution in town – MOXI – and our botanical garden colleagues at Lotusland in supporting the March for Science.

Our Director of Conservation & Research, Dr. Denise Knapp, was a featured speaker at the rally and delivered a powerful speech to thousands of participants. In case you missed it, here’s some of what she said: “Science tells us that each species has unique characteristics and a different role to play in nature and those species complement each other. Some years, some do well and other years, others do – but together, those different species do important things. They decompose our waste and recycle nutrients. They hold the soil and slopes together and buffer us from nature’s extremes like big storms and drought. They even buffer us against climate change by providing resilience and stability. They form forests, scrub, and meadows that support life all the way up to those big critters we all know and love like bears and mountain lions… and human beings, giving us places to play and feed our spirits. They produce the food not just for us but for the whole web of life. And science tells us that there is a threshold at which, if we lose too many species, this wondrous web unravels. And my friends, we are dangerously close to this threshold.

Biodiversity is life – we must protect it.”

And that’s exactly what we do here at the Garden, with your help and support. We put science to good use every day. While marching isn’t exactly what the Garden is known for, we decided it was time to take our message to the streets. As we headed back to the field, the lab, the nursery, and our horticultural displays, we did so knowing just how much our community values the work we do as a scientific organization.

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Steve Windhager, Ph.D. Executive Director

and Africa. Honey bees are a useful domesticated animal, akin to keeping chickens or sheep (we do love our honey!) but native bees are key players in a healthy ecosystem.

WILD BEES come to SANTA BARBARA

By Frédérique Lavoipierre, Director of Education

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ise early on a summer morning, and find a squash blossom in the vegetable garden. Gently tease apart the closed flower, and you may very well find one of our helpful squash bees asleep, powdered with yellow pollen. Native bees pollinate some of our favorite food; in addition to squash, they are important pollinators of crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and blueberries. And while concern over the plight of honey bees is often front page news, bumble bees and other native bees are also threatened, sometimes critically.

Yet we know little about native bees in comparison to honey bees, which are native to the Mediterranean region of Europe

With over 4,000 species of bees native to the United States, over 1,600 of those are found in California, mirroring our amazing plant biodiversity. It follows that the Garden’s research interests include agricultural habitat buffers and pollinator networks of endangered plants.

This summer, we are pleased to bring Ross Eatman and Paula Sharp’s remarkable photographs to the Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery. Their series of fine art photographs documenting native bees in their natural habitats is scheduled for public display opening August 8, 2017. While the photographs feature bees from the Eastern Seaboard, their closely-related cousins are found in California – and in the case of the squash bee, the same species is found across the country As a native plant botanic garden, the Garden presents an ideal venue to highlight the essential role native bees play in supporting healthy ecosystems. Sharp and Eaton’s large scale photographs celebrate the amazing diversity and beauty of bees in the wild.

WILD BEES come to SANTA BARBARA Exhibition at the Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery

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mmer APPRECIATION EVENTS | 3RD ANNUAL ~ THIS JULY SuMEMBER It is because of the generosity of our members that we are able to conserve California native plants in our living collection, present engaging educational programs with experts, and inspire the general public to become citizen scientists.

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FREE Member Yoga Find your center at the Garden with this free, sunset yoga class for members to kick off Member Appreciation Month. Bring your own mat, refreshments served. 6–7pm

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Full Moon Hike Enjoy an after-hours hike through the Garden by the light of the full moon! Hikes for all levels available. 7–9pm

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Behind the Scenes Tour: Pritzlaff Conservation Center Learn about the Garden’s new conservation center on a tour of the labs, herbarium, and work spaces led by Executive Director Steve Windhager, Ph.D. 2–3pm

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Summer Sips: Carnivorous Plants Sip on wine while taking a photographic tour of rare and exotic carnivorous plants from California to the mountains of South East Asia. 4–6pm

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Member Breakfast and Briefing Learn about the Garden and enjoy a pastry with Executive Director Steve Windhager, Ph.D. 9–10am

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Behind the Scenes Tour: Pritzlaff Conservation Center Learn about the Garden’s new conservation center on a tour of the labs, herbarium, and work spaces led by Executive Director Steve Windhager, Ph.D. 5–6pm

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» BRING A FRIEND Members get to bring one guest for FREE each day during Member Appreciation Month.

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xploring the native plant communities at the Garden will introduce any visitor to the diverse species that make up the California

landscape. Our emphasis on native plant species showcases the foundation for healthy ecosystems, as they provide habitat and food for pollinators and other beneficial wildlife. At the Garden, we are dedicated to advocating for our native plants and spreading the word about the beauty, benefits, and sustainability of supporting native habitats. Birds are some of our best ambassadors.

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The Garden landscapes indulge our visitors’ senses with sights, smells and sounds. From meadows, woodlands and creek sides the sight and sound of wildlife can only enrich the experience of the Garden. A thriving bird population and diversity of species is a tribute to the integrity of our ecosystems, and enhancement to the experience of our “living museum.”

“Birds visit the Garden to forage, nest or look for a suitable habitat,” said Rebecca Coulter, Santa Barbara Museum of History Volunteer Manager and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Morning Bird Walk Instructor. “With a variety of ecosystems, from the desert to meadow, from woodland to creek side, Garden visitors can expect to find several species of birds in these habitats, based on the presence or absence of certain plants. To survive, resident birds need native plants and the insects that have coevolved with them to survive.”

Our mature coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia) found along the western edge of the Meadow have very clear relationships with several bird species you will see in the Garden. Visitors might glimpse the band-tailed pigeon feasting on acorns, or the oak titmouse nesting in the cavities of these trees; but the most observable resident of the oak woodland is the acorn

woodpecker. Variously described as “nature’s clowns” or “clowns of the forest”, the loud and charismatic acorn woodpecker is a common sight throughout the Garden. Best known for its habit of hoarding acorns by drilling its own storage holes, the acorn woodpecker creates granaries in the oak woodland. Such a “granary tree” may be used for generations and may be riddled with up to 50,000 holes.

Vagrant /ˈveɪɡr(ə)nt/ Ornithology A bird that has strayed or been blown from its usual range or migratory route.

“In the Garden, you can see more signs of the acorn woodpecker on the path going towards the Volunteer Cottage,” said Coulter.

“There is a power pole on the side of the path, between the Garden Shop and nursery, which serves as a granary. The Garden chose to leave this old power pole in place because of its visual uniqueness attributed to the acorn woodpecker. “ Beyond the oak woodland, the acorn woodpecker uses several other types of habitat that can be found in the Garden, such as the gray pine (Pinus sabiniana) around the kiosk and down in the canyon. The acorn woodpecker also uses sycamores (Latanus racemosa) for storage and its cavities for roosting and nesting.

Did you know?

The depth of the hummingbird sage (Salvia spathacea) flower, newly planted in the Wooded Dell, is adapted to fit the Anna’s hummingbird bill, perfectly suiting it for pollination.

Another resident of the Garden and oak woodland is the California scrub-jay. The California scrub-jay forages on the ground and in trees. Like the acorn woodpecker, the California scrub-jay also harvests acorns, but hides them by burying them in the soil leaf litter. Because they sometimes forget where they left them, the California scrub-jay is responsible for much of the populating of the California oak woodland.

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The spotted towhee is one of the Garden’s most colorful resident birds. It has a dark black hood, vivid white and black markings on its wings, bright rusty orange sides and startling red eyes. The spotted towhee will sometimes build its nest on the ground in the tumbled litter of the chaparral. In the Garden, you can find our Chaparral Section along the Campbell Trail.

Prominent plants in this community include Arctostaphylos, Adenostoma, Ceanothus, Dendromecon, Eriogonum, Epilobium, Garrya, Malacothamnus, Mimulus, Rhus, Ribes, and Salvia.

During these summer months, you might see some spectacularlooking migratory birds on a visit or passing through. These migrants include the hooded oriole, Bullock’s oriole, blackheaded grosbeak and western tanager. Some are passing through toward proper habitat at higher elevations or farther north, while some stop to breed here.

• Western tanagers are mountain nesters and are moving through Santa Barbara on to higher elevations in Santa Barbara County, or even further.

• The male hooded oriole is a tropical-looking bright orange and black bird that spends eight months out of the year in the tropics, but happens to breed here. In the Garden, you can see the hooded oriole’s hanging-basket nests, sewn to the underside of the palm fronds in our Desert Section.

• The black-chinned hummingbird breeds in the dense riparian area, and lines its nest with the soft underside of sycamore leaves.

The Garden seeks to increase our knowledge of the world we inhabit – a world that depends on native plants for survival. On your next visit, we encourage you to pay attention to the diverse birds that visit the Garden and think about the native plants that support them.

Morning Bird Walk ~ June 21 Join expert naturalist Rebecca Coulter for a morning walk watching and listening for the diverse and beautiful birds that make the Meadow, woodlands, and creek side their home.

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Free Public Docent Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 11am & 2pm and Mondays at 2pm Pricing: member / non-member / volunteer | Register at sbbg.org/classes-events or call 805-682-4726 x102

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Native Birds & Blooms in Vibrant Watercolor Inks Create a lyrical watercolor of flowers and birds in the Garden using vibrant India inks with instructor Carissa Luminess. All materials supplied. 9:30am-3:30pm. $75/$90

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Volunteer Orientation Become a Garden volunteer and support our conservation efforts. Come to the Volunteer Cottage to learn about the diverse opportunities and the simple steps to get started; includes a behind-the-scenes tour of our facilities. 5pm-6:30pm. Free

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Teahouse Open Visitors and members are invited to experience our ShinKanAn Teahouse and Garden and witness the rich traditions of the Japanese tea ceremony. 11am-1pm.

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Create Your Own Bonsai Take home your own unique bonsai. Workshop includes pot, plant, supplies, and expert instruction. Learn the art and science of shaping and caring for bonsai.

Participation in workshop includes 2017 membership in Bonsai Club of Santa Barbara. 9am-4pm. $50/$65 Build a Bug Hotel!

Stephanie Ranes leads a hands-on workshop using natural materials to build a “hotel� that can provide a habitat for beneficial garden insects. Great for all ages.10am12:30pm. $30/$45

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SUMMER SIPS: Wildflowers of Rock Creek Join us for the Summer Sips opening program. Cathy Rose, author of The Wildflowers of Rock Creek, and photographer Stephen Ingram share their East Sierra explorations of this magnificent and botanically diverse part of California and the special wildflowers that can be found at high altitude. Wine served by Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard. 4pm-6pm. $25/$35 Free Senior Day Welch-Ryce Haider invites visitors 60 and better to come to the Garden as their guests. Seniors pay no admission today and can enjoy special programming. Two musical performances at 9:30am and 3pm. For groups of 10 and larger, please make a reservation by calling (805) 6824726, ext. 161.

Morning Bird Walk Expert naturalist Rebecca Coulter leads morning group in watching and listening for the diverse and beautiful birds that make the meadow, woodlands, and creek side their home. 8:30am-10am. $10/$15/$5 Garden Tour: Shaping Santa Barbara Learn about the forces that created our local Santa Barbara landscape on this special docent-led geologic walk in the Garden. 4pm-5pm. Free with admission (registration required).

Members Only! Free Member Yoga Garden members are invited to join Ellen Bain for an empowering all-levels yoga class with an unforgettable view from the patio of the Pritzlaff Conservation Center.

6pm-7pm. Free for members (registration required).

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10am-Noon. $25/$35

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Members Only! Member Breakfast & Briefing Learn about the Garden and enjoy morning refreshments with Executive Director Steve Windhager, Ph.D. 9am10am. Free for members (registration required).

Wildlife Tracks at the Garden Join expert tracker and author Michael Kresky on a quest for animal track and sign in the Garden. An inspiring introduction that emphasizes a holistic perspective to the study of natural history. 9am-2pm. $45/$60 Members Only! Full Moon Hike Enjoy an after-hours hike through the Garden by the light of the full moon! Hikes for all levels available. 7pm-9pm.

Free for members (registration required).

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California Native Plant Society Meeting The Garden hosts the California Native Plant Society, Channel Islands Chapter for their monthly meeting.

See the CNPSCI webpage for further information. 7pm8:30pm. Free

Members Only! Behind the Scenes Tour: Pritzlaff Conservation Center Learn about the Garden’s new Conservation Center on a tour of the labs, herbarium, and work spaces led by Executive Director Steve Windhager, Ph.D. 2pm-3pm. Free for members (registration required).

Identifying Sunflowers: Jepson Manual Join botanist Mary Carroll for this hands-on introduction to the Sunflower (Asteraceae) plant family. Prior experience with the Jepson Manual recommended; at minimum, familiarity with technical botanical terms.

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Garden Tour: Native Trees of California Join us for this special docent-led tour of California’s remarkable diversity of native trees, with an emphasis on those found in the Garden. 4pm-5pm. Free with admission (registration required).

Herbal Solutions Learn how to use native plants to make salves, tinctures, and more, for minor cuts, scrapes, burns, bites & stings.

Emily Sanders, certified clinical herbalist, teaches this hands-on workshop. All materials supplied. 10am-5pm. $125/$150 Members Only! Behind the Scenes Tour: Pritzlaff Conservation Center Learn about the Garden’s new conservation center on a tour of the labs, herbarium, and work spaces led by Executive Director Steve Windhager, Ph.D. 5pm-6pm. Free for members (registration required).

Members Only! ShinKanAn Tea Ceremony Members are invited to experience our ShinKanAn Teahouse and garden and witness the rich traditions of the Japanese tea ceremony. Free for members (registration required). Choose from 11am, Noon & 1pm.

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SUMMER SIPS: Carnivorous Plants from California to Remote Locations Enjoy a photographic tour of rare and exotic carnivorous plants from California to the mountains of South East

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CALIFORNIA NATURALIST: Open House The California Naturalist program is offered each fall at the Garden. Join some of our expert instructors and program graduates and learn about this fantastic overview of regional and California natural history. Short presentation on the program and iNaturalist citizen science projects from 6pm-6:30pm. Refreshments served.

5:30pm-7pm. Free

Class dates and times are subject to change and additional classes may be added. Please check the website for up-to-date information.

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A Little Habitat Goes a Long Way Director of Conservation and Research, Denise Knapp, Ph.D. leads this discussion on native plant hedgerows and their impacts on farm biodiversity and productivity.

5:30pm-7pm. $20/$30/$10

Jane Gottlieb’s Fantasy Gardens Jane Gottlieb’s marvelous and unique garden photographs light up the Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery – magical images from around the world that transcend the norms of both reality and color. Free with admission.

Volunteer Orientation See June 5. 5pm-6:30pm. Free

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SUMMER SIPS: The Natural History of Acorn Woodpeckers Discover the unique social behavior of one of the Garden’s most prolific feathered friends, acorn woodpeckers.

Thomas Kraft shares his stories of this cooperative colonial bird. Wine served by Conway Family Wines - Deep Sea. 4pm-6pm. $25/$35 Free Senior Day See June 19. All Day. Free for seniors

Create Your Own Nature Journal 24,31 Enhance your nature journal with instructor JoAnn Metzger. Learn and practice some of the latest artistic SEP 7,14 techniques, including eco-printing, photography, drawings, painting, poetry & more! Noon-3pm.

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Wild Bees Come to Santa Barbara Opening reception 6pm-7:30pm. New in the Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery, Ross Eatman and Paula Sharp’s crisp macro photographs bring you closer to the variety of shapes, colors, and sizes of wild bees and illustrate the unique relationship between native plants, crops, and bees. Gallery open until 8pm on opening day and then daily 9am-5pm. Free with admission.

Meet the Native Bees Celebrate our favorite pollinator! Did you know there are over 1600 species of native bees in California, pollinating thousands of species of native plants? Come meet a few of our favorites in this presentation by Director of Education Frédérique Lavoipierre. 5pm-6pm. Free.

Trails ‘n’ Tails Leashed dogs are always welcome at the Garden, but in honor of National Dog Day the Garden throws a big party to celebrate our canine friends. Lots of fun activities for your dog and the rest of your family! For every dog you bring you receive one free Garden admission that day.

9am-4pm Teahouse Open See June 10. 11am-1pm. Free with admission.

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Natural History of the Channel Islands Director of Conservation & Research Denise Knapp, Ph.D. presents an overview of the natural history of the Channel Islands; the ‘Galapagos of California.’ 10am-Noon. $20/$30/$15 Gardening Under Oaks The Garden’s head horticulturist and certified arborist Bruce Reed leads a discussion of the dos and don’ts of gardening alongside the Central Coast’s premier shade tree. 2pm-5pm. $35/$50/$25 Garden Tour: Chumash Ethnobotany Explore the Garden through a new lens as our docent guide discusses Chumash uses of California native plants.

4pm-5pm. Free with admission.

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Free Public Docent Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 11am & 2pm and Mondays at 2pm Pricing: member / non-member / volunteer | Register at sbbg.org/classes-events or call 805-682-4726 x102 CALIFORNIA NATURALIST PROGRAM 6, 13 Join a committed corps of volunteer naturalists and 20,27 citizen scientists trained and ready to take an active role in local natural resource conservation, education, and OCT 4,11 restoration. The Garden partners with the UC Sedgwick 18,25 Reserve to offer this UC program. Each class and field trip features local expert instructors. Includes five Saturday NOV 1, 8 field trips (to be scheduled). Join us August 1 at our open house to learn more. 4pm-7:15pm $360 SEP

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Teahouse Open See June 10. 11am-1pm. Free with admission.

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Morning Bird Walk See June 21. 8:30am-10am. $10/$15/$5 Specialty Tour: Japanese Teahouse The tea house at the Garden is unique in that it is the only traditional Japanese tea house open to the public on the central coast and it has a Japanese tea garden interpreted with native California plants. You will learn about this special building, its remarkable garden, and the Japanese “Way of Tea”, or chado, that is practiced there.

4pm-5pm. Free with admission.

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Journals Your Way! 20,27 Discover which journaling style suits you best – literary, photographic, sketching, or a combination. Guest OCT 4,11 lecturers will inspire you to explore different techniques.

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The Good, the Bad, and the Bugly How do you know if all those insects in your garden are beneficial or harmful? Native bees and other pollinators, and insects that attack harmful pests are the garden allies that can help you create a beautiful, pesticide-free garden. Learn how with Director of Education Frédérique Lavoipierre. Lecture and Garden walk. 5:30pm-7pm. $15/$25/$10 SUMMER SIPS: Botanical Treasures of the California Islands Director of Horticulture Betsy Collins shares the Garden’s horticultural explorations of the California Islands, including the Channel Islands, and the Baja, California islands, and the many beautiful cultivated plants that are the result. Wine served by Brander Vineyard. 4pm-6pm. $25/$35 California Native Plant Society Meeting See July 18. 7pm-8:30pm. Free

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Native Plants: Habitat by Design for Beneficial Insects Native plants are perfect for attracting pollinators and predators of plant-munching insects. Learn which plants are best, and get tips for how to create a thriving habitat for garden allies with Director of Education Frédérique Lavoipierre. 2pm-3:30pm. $15/$25 Good Fungi, Healthy Roots, Happy Natives Join author Robert Kourik as he discusses the wonderful beneficial fungi that promote the healthiest roots of native and ornamental plants. Discover the relationships between beneficial fungi and plants, where in the roots it happens, how to promote it, how it increases yields, and whether or not purchased inoculants are needed. 2pm3:30pm. $30/$45 Survey of Garden-Worthy Plants Learn about the cultivation, installation and maintenance of the best of the native California flora with expert Garden horticulturist, Bruce Reed. 5pm-7pm. $25/$35

NEW! Fall Family Day Bring your family to the Garden for fall themed crafts, adventures, story time, and more, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Garden. Costumes are welcome!

10am-3pm. Kids are free.

Black Smoker of Figueroa Mountain Enjoy a day of hiking in the high backcountry with Susie Bartz. Learn how a once aquatic geology feature rose 4000 feet high, by looking at clues in nearby submarine lava “pillows” and contorted layers of chert. 9:30am2:30pm. $50/$75

Sign up for gardENotes for announcements of Channel Island trips and more classes on beneficial insects.

HATS ARE HAPPENIN’ THIS SUMMER Get yours in THE GARDEN SHOP

Picture your next event at the Garden Corporate meetings • Conferences Lectures • Special events PLEASE CONTACT Brittney Burrows Event Coordinator bburrows@sbbg.org (805) 682-4726, x103

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JUNE 19 - music in the Meadow AUGUST 21 - history talks in the Library OCTOBER 16 - senior photo contest exhibit DECEMBER 18 – native swag workshop Senior Photo Contest Deadline: August 31 Enter at sbbg.org/photocontest

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2/ Garden Executive Director Steve Windhager, Ph.D. shows off one of his favorite herbarium specimens: a western spicebush collected in Yosemite’s Merced Canyon by H.C. Ford in 1878

7/ Rare Plant Biologist, Dr. Heather Schneider (center) leads a group of citizen scientists and staff on a rare plant treasure hunt at the Carrizo Plain National Monument

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3/ Garden Trustee Tom Craveiro and Hiroko Benko enjoying the Beer Garden’s Brew Brunch

8/ Gardener Wes Franken celebrates Presidents Day

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9/ Garden volunteers and staff at the Los Angeles Museum of Natural History

4/ Friends Cassia Hamilton and Taylor Marini watching lawn games at the 2017 Members Picnic

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Where do you get most of your plants?

Most of my plants come from the Garden Growers Nursery, although I do collect a few seeds from the wild. The poppies and several other wildflower species keep reseeding on their own.

Do you have an environmental background?

I studied geography and botany at UCSB, and after graduation I started working at the Garden as a Gardener. I then went on to spend nine years working for The Nature Conservancy as the preserve director of Santa Cruz Island. At the time, I was the only person from the Nature Conservancy living on the Island. Our biggest project was removing feral sheep to protect the rare plants of the island and help the island recover from years of overgrazing.

I then went to the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies to get a master’s degree in conservation biology, followed by work in Hawai’i where I spent time as the Natural Areas Reserve System program manager for the Hawai’i Division of Forestry & Wildlife.

Meet Our Chair:

PETER SCHUYLER

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rom a relaxing oasis to al fresco Thanksgiving dinners, Peter Schuyler’s home garden hosts an eclectic mix of beautiful native, drought-tolerant, functional and edible plants. We’re standing under a large Island Oak tree (originally from the Garden Nursery) that was planted in the ‘70s when Schuyler purchased the property. His native plant garden has come a long way since then. Almost everything in Peter’s garden comes from the California floristic province, which includes not only the state of California, but also extends south into Baja California and offshore to our Channel Islands.

When did you start working on your native-plant garden?

I started the work immediately after I purchased the home in 1978. At the time the front yard was covered in blacktop, painted green to look like a lawn, with a chain-linked fence wrapped around it. What is now the backyard was hidden four feet underneath weeds and grass. Four years ago, my wife Lisa and I purchased the lot next door so it’s a constant work in-progress.

Where did your love of conservation come from?

I was exposed to the outdoors from a young age, so I grew up with a love for conservation. We were outdoors all the time, and my grandparents were very involved with conservation, too. My uncle would tell stories of hiking with Ansel Adams, and my greatgrandparents were friends with John Muir and took him on one of his last trips to Yosemite.

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What other work have you done on the Islands?

After returning from Hawai’i, I served as the director of ecological restoration for the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy from 1997-2004, where I was responsible for conservation and protection efforts. I never dreamed I’d get paid and have a career doing what I love.

When did you get involved with the Garden?

I became a member of the Garden in the ‘70s before starting my career in conservation. My career took me to places where I learned how nonprofit organizations (NGOs) worked both from a staff and a board level perspective as well as the role NGOs play as partners with local, state and federal conservation agencies.

Once I came back to Santa Barbara, I wanted to get re-involved in the local conservation community, which brought me back to the Garden.

Why do you support the Garden?

My mom started taking me to the Garden from a young age, so I’ve been coming here since the ‘50s. I remember playing in the stream, and running around the Garden, so I have a special appreciation and love for the space. The Garden is a gem in Santa Barbara and at the same time works on conservation and sustainability issues on a much larger scale. It’s a local treasure, and I believe in supporting the community you live in.

When he isn’t at home or in the backcountry, you can often find Peter in the Garden, which he visits anywhere from a few times a week to multiple times a day; “there isn’t a two-week period that passes where I don’t come up for a visit or for a meeting.”

Farewell, Adrie Hernandez Oh, the Places You’ll Go! In 6th Grade, Adrie Hernandez first looked through a microscope and knew “biology was it.” Born in Mexico City, Adrie was raised in Oxnard where she became fascinated with science after dissecting animals and learning anatomy for a class project. This fascination took her to UCSB, with plans to attend medical school. Adrie took a class in Native American religious traditions and plant ecology which kindled an interest in ethnobotany. It wasn’t until her senior year in Dr. Susan Mazer’s Plant Biodiversity course that Adrie learned her true passion was plant biodiversity. In 2013, after graduating from UCSB with a B.A. in Biological Sciences, Adrie entertained this new interest and joined the Garden as a volunteer and completed the California Master Naturalist Program. With aims of deeply exploring the world of botany and pursuing a doctoral degree, Adrie was introduced to Denise Knapp, Ph.D. Director of

of the herbarium. It was at the Garden where she discovered how meaningful volunteering can be, emotionally and professionally.

“Growing up in Oxnard in a traditional Mexican household, I never dreamed I would walk through the doors the Garden has opened for me.”

One of Adrie’s first field days with the Garden was collecting seed with Heather Schnieder, Ph.D., Rare Plant Biologist, at the Carpinteria Salt Marsh. The collection was not labor intensive, but Adrie couldn’t help feeling connected to the indigenous women she studied who collected seed. This feeling reassured her that she was on the right path.

Conservation and Research and Matt Guillams, Ph.D., Ken and Shirley Tucker Systematist, who helped narrow her approach to this field. Under Matt’s guidance, Adrie learned to collect plants and create herbarium specimens for the opening exhibition of the Pritzlaff Conservation Center, expanding her knowledge of California native plants. Her determination found her a position at the Garden as a Conservation Technician where she oversaw the Herbarium move to the Pritzlaff Conservation Center and set up the Genetics Lab. Her time at the Garden rekindled her childhood passion for science, and confirmed an earlier want to pursue a graduate degree. In this new position, Adrie was given the opportunity to manage and mentor students and volunteers

If she were to pursue a degree in botany, Adrie had to focus her research on either ecology or evolutionary biology. Mentored

by Matt, Adrie became fascinated with systematic techniques, which guided her towards molecular evolutionary biology. Adrie wrote to a professor, Chelsea Specht, whom she admired, and she will study under her advisement at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

“Growing up in Oxnard in a traditional Mexican household, I never dreamed I would walk through the doors the Garden has opened for me,” said Adrie. “The impacts of volunteering, of finding a mentor, of being challenged and encouraged, led me to discover new interests, a deep love for plants, and helped me realize my potential.”

NEW STAFF — WELCOME!

FLANNERY HILL Marketing & Membership Manager

Flannery Hill brings a background in public relations and nonprofit marketing management to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Prior to joining the Garden, she was responsible for developing and managing public relations and marketing campaigns at SurfMedia Communications.

A native of San Francisco, Flannery attended New York University (NYU) and received her bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and German from UC Santa Barbara.

ANTONIO SANCHEZ Gardener

Antonio Sanchez has worked with California native plants for over 10 years, most recently as Nursery Manager at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont.

He formerly co-founded and operated the popular Nopalito Native Plant Nursery in Ventura, focusing on native and low-water landscaping and community education. He helped co-organize the 1st Annual California Native Food Symposium and 1st Annual California Native Sage Festival, connecting the public to native plants and native food. His favorite group of native plants is the native buckwheats.

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