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CALENDAR

• January 11, 2012 (Wednesday), 7:30 p.m. - "Butterfly-Insect-Flower Relationships in Humboldt County". Lured into butterfly-watching by the large species, such as swallowtails and admirals, people inevitably want to know about the small species, such as hairstreaks, blues, and skippers, as well as other common insects that forage on flowers. Bob Stewart, all-around naturalist, veteran interpreter, and author of two photographic butterfly books, will help in this pursuit by sharing photos, information, and tales of common butterflies and other flower-visitors and their relations to host and nectar plants. Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road near 7th & Union, refreshments at 7 p.m.
• February 8, 2012 (Wednesday), 7:30 p.m. - "The Big Story of Plant Evolution, from a Predator that Ate Photosynthesis to a Modern Flower". A long, long time ago, in a puddle far, far away a cyanobacterium produced oxygen during photosynthesis and changed the planet forever. Dr. Frank Shaughnessy, phycologist (algae scientist) of Humboldt State University, will trace the exciting, ongoing story, and the evidence for it, that produced the verdant, diverse world on Earth today. Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road near 7th & Union, refreshments at 7 p.m.
• February 26, 2012 (Sunday). - Patrick's Point Day Hike. Mosses and ferns are thriving in February. We will see 9 species of fern, a spikemoss (Selaginella), and various mosses. We will analyze the coastal bluff vegetation, much of it evergreen, as a planting plan for bank stabilization. We will see Bishop pine, two species of angelica, three of plantain, and look for an early bloom of milkmaid, skunk cabbage, or black trailing currant. We will walk 2-4 miles on the level, beautiful trails in this state park, being sure to pass through the native plant garden. Bring lunch and water; dress for a day outside. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Pacific Union School (3001 Janes Rd., Arcata) or 9:30 at the visitor center in Patrick's Point State Park. If you don't want to support State Parks with your $8 park entrance fee, park outside and walk in or join another car. Information: Carol Ralph 822-2015
• March 14, 2012 (Wednesday), 7:30 p.m. - "Touting Trillium-Woodland and Shade Garden Essentials". Russell and Yvonne Graham will cover lore, myths, terminology, propagation, culture, companions, and more. They have grown trilliums and other specialty woodland perennials, both native and exotic, since moving to their property in 1972. They operated a mail order nursery emphasizing native perennials for 25 years from their location near Salem, in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road near 7th & Union, refreshments at 7 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Summer 2011 edition of "Darlingtonia" (chapter newsletter) now available for download (PDF 2.0 MB)
• Greg Jennings Endowment at HSU "After the untimely passing of our dear friend and colleague Greg Jennings, his father and uncle established an endowment at Humboldt State University. The purpose of the endowment is to commemorate Greg's work and interest in botanical research, and to provide a source of funds to other graduate students whose research rises to the surface in order that they may present their research at professional meetings and conferences. The presentation of research to peers is considered a critical step in illuminating one's efforts and also tests the research by opening it up to debate and scrutiny. " (Lynda Roush). The first recipient, Tara Fulgenzi, a graduate student, was named at the Botany Awards program on May 1, 2009. HSU Biological Sciences scholorships and awards web page |  contribution form (PDF 94 KB)
• See your name published! Volunteer authors needed for the Redwood Field Guide project. Volunteers should be comfortable using the Jepson Manual. A template is provided for writing. Contact Kim, khaylersbcglobal.net. [3-08]
• Photos of Illegal OHV damage in Tolowa Dunes State Park, and how to help. [12-27-05]
• 2005 Conservation Highlights slide show [1-16-05]
• Web Index of California Wild Plants now is linked to noxious weed information at CA Dept. of Food and Agriculture. (Iris douglasiana is a noxious weed? They think so.) [9-21-05]
• "What makes a plant 'native'? "North Coast CNPS conservation chair Jen Kalt answers this question and explains the value of native plants in a Guest Opinion published 6-15-05 in the "Eureka Reporter" newspaper.
• Read Liz McGee's article on the history of the North Coast Chapter that was printed in the April 2003 issue of Fremontia. [2-14-04]
• Lets explore the willows! Here are a couple of attempts to distinguish between our local species: a key, and a table. Suggestions and contributions are most welcome.[3-28-03]
• "Native Plant Consultation Service" - gardening advice, free to CNPS members [2-5-03]
• "An Overview of North Coast Grasses: Diversity and Distribution across the Landscape", a paper presented by Melissa Brooks at the California Native Grass Association's annual meeting at HSU, April 6-7, 2001 [5-23-01]
• Schedule of the ongoing Jepson Weekend Workshops. [5-8-01]

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