Upcoming event: Uses of Native Plants by Rick Flores on October 12, 2026

Monday, October 12, 2026 at the UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Rick Flores, Executive Director, UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden and Steward of the Amah Mutsun Relearning Program, will speak on Uses of Native Plants. 5:30 pm Plant ID Workshop 7:00 pm presentation.

Attend the CNPS chapter meeting on October 12 to hear UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden Director Rick Flores explore seasonal harvest,  nuts, berries, and edible greens. Hear about native plant uses in craft materials, and ways to integrate native plants into home gardens to foster our relationships with our native flora.