Milo Baker Chapter General Meetings and Speaker Series are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except for July and August) at 7:30p.m. Meetings are held at the Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center 2050 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa or via Zoom (see monthly post for Zoom registration).
Past Speaker Series can be viewed on the Milo Baker YouTube Channel.
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Sep 29 2026 
October 20 Speaker Series: Sandra von Arb – Dragonflies of California
Learn about colorful and interesting Dragonflies and their unique biology with field biologist Sandra von Arb -
Sep 10 2026 
September 15 Speaker Series: Native Bees in Urban and Wild Landscapes
Learn about ongoing research by SRJC students into relationships between native solitary bees and their floral host plants. -
May 27 2026 
June 16 Speaker Series: An Introductory Field Guide to the Coast Redwoods
Retired teacher, author, science and environmental educator, Michael Roa, will review his recent book. -
Apr 30 2026 
May 19 Speaker Series: From Temporary to Transformational
Jeannie Perales, Executive Director, Sonoma Botanical Garden, will discuss leveraging exhibitions for lasting garden growth. -
Mar 29 2026 
April 21 Speaker Series: Colgan Creek Restoration Project
Join Environmental Specialist, Kellen Johnston, as she discusses this project's environmental and community benefits.
2026 Speaker Series Calendar
January
A plant lover’s guide to Oak Galls, Sam Smith, Point Blue STRAW Project Manager
February
Native Plants of Clover Springs Open Space, Dave Self, plant ecologist
March
Wildflowers of Sonoma County Backroads, April Lynch, artist and photographer
April
Colgan Creek Restoration Project, Kellen Johnston, environmental specialist
May
From Temporary to Transformational, Jeannie Perales, Sonoma Botanical Garden
June
Introductory Field Guide to the Coast Redwoods, Michael Roa, Author