Monthly Program Meeting held in person in Monrovia and via Zoom Understanding The Impending New Defensible Space Zones: Fire Safety or Misguided Mandate? Join Diana Nicole—ecological horticulture expert, Vice President of the Los Angeles Audubon Society, Science Advisor to the Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance Trees Committee and CityWatchLA contributor—for a timely and eye-opening presentation on […]
Join us for our annual potluck, slideshow and art show celebrating our wonderful California native flora. Attend the potluck and, slide and art shows in person in Arcadia or watch the slideshow remotely via Zoom. Please bring your original, nature-inspired art pieces to the potluck at 6:30 p.m. for in-person display AND also submit photos […]
Join us for this presentation in person at our new location in Arcadia or watch the slideshow remotely via Zoom. Just in time for the fall planting season - create a soil microbiome that supports California native plants and reduces weeds by using principles inspired by advances in the science of soil health. Discover how […]
Monthly Program Meeting held in person in Monrovia and via Zoom Monrovia Public Library - 321 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 7 pm: Social with Refreshments 7:30 – 8:45 pm: Election & Program Free In Altadena the Eaton fire destroyed homes, lives and a beloved community family. But Altadena residents are strong and […]
This Monthly Program Meeting is held in person in Monrovia and via Zoom Botanists Erica Fontanez and Mia Manfredi will explain their research and findings to date. Come learn from two different scholars researching very different species! Please join us as we celebrate their work and enjoy their findings. Ms. Fontanez and Ms. Manfredi are […]
Monthly Program Meeting held in person in Monrovia and via Zoom. Speaker Robin Kobaly will join us via Zoom. “The Desert Underground: Exposing a Valuable Hidden World Under Our Feet" Presented by Robin Kobaly, Executive Director of The SummerTree Institute and Author of “The Desert Underground.” Through original artwork, graphics, and photography, Robin will lead us on a virtual […]
Monthly Program Meeting held in person in Monrovia and via Zoom. Coming Down the Mountain Alluvial Plant Communities of the San Gabriel Mountains Presented by William Hallstrom Los Angeles is a very dynamic place in many senses: culturally, geologically, as well as being a biodiversity hotspot. The alluvial washes of this region are probably the most dynamic landscapes in Los […]
With apologies, our speaker had to cancel tonight. We plan to reschedule. Zoom Meeting only – No in-person meeting this month! Program description: Think you can tell a lichen from a bryophyte — or whether it belongs on your lunch menu? Join us for a fun introduction to these remarkable organisms and their special place in our environment. Discover why lichens and bryophytes […]
Come join Dr. Patricia Palavecino, a biology professor and self-taught artist, for an engaging and inspiring talk: "About our Wild Bees." Discover the fascinating world of the wild bees that visit our gardens and learn about the essential role they play in pollinating the plants and foods we depend on every day. Following the talk, […]
Monthly Program Meeting held in person in Monrovia and via Zoom ONLY. Bob Sussman, Owner of Matilija Nursery, will discuss his recommendations on gardening strategies through the California Summer! What to consider, and what to combine to provide delight in the long, dry and hot months ahead. Blending practical wisdom with trademark humor, “Matilija Bob” will discuss plant selection, seasonal maintenance and his concept of […]
Monthly Program Meeting held via Zoom ONLY. Earlier Start-- 7 pm Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Time: 7:00-9:00 pm: Program, Speaker will present via Zoom. Location: ZOOM only: Special lecture on fire safety research Rethinking Urban Fire Risk What new research reveals about vegetation, defensible space, urban form and community vulnerability in the January 2025 Los Angeles Fires. Program description: The 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires exposed the limits of […]
It's almost time for San Gabriel Chapter of the California Native Plant Society annual potluck where we celebrate both our wonderful native flora and the photographic and artistic talents of our members! This year the event will be held Thursday, September 24, at the Arcadia Community Regional Park with the Potluck starting at 6:30 p.m. and the […]