Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja affinis
California rockflower, Catalina crossosoma
Crossosoma californica
Dune Buckwheat (hosting male El Segundo Blue)
Eriogonum parvifolium
Sawtooth Goldenbush
Hazardia squarosa var. obtusa
Deerweed (hosting male Palos Verdes Blue)
Lotus scoparius
Cliff Aster
Malacothrix saxatilis
Purple Nightshade (with Sonoran Bumblebee)
Solanum xanti
Photographer: Ann Dalkey
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Upcoming Events
Monday, January 9, 2012
Doors open 7:15, Program starts at 7:30 PM
Saving Lower Point Vicente
Speakers:
Eva Cicoria of the SaveLPV coalition
Jessica Hall, Senior Associate, Restoration Design Group
As many of you know, the 26-acre headland bluff at Lower Point Vicente was threatened with development. In response, a group of concerned citizens contacted the government oversight agencies, and worked to raise awareness of this rare coastal resource. Eventually the Annenberg Foundation withdrew its development plans, and the South Coast Chapter of CNPS hired Jessica Hall to create three alternative visions that preserve the identity of Point Vicente while enhancing its value to the public.
We are gratified to have Eva and Jessica share their stories with us on January 9.
For more information, please see the Save Lower Point Vicente website www.savelpv.com
Program Location:
South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Boulevard
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 Map
Monday, February 6, 2012
Doors open 7:15, Program starts at 7:30 PM
Highlights from the 2012 CNPS Conservation Conference
The South Coast Chapter is providing scholarships for three local college students to attend the massive once-every-three-years Conservation Conference that is scheduled for January 10-14 in San Diego.
At our program meeting on February 6, each of the sponsored students will provide a report of their experiences at the Conference. We also expect to have Eric Zahn, who is Director of Research and Education for Los Cerritos Wetlands Stewards, Inc. and an adjunct professor at CSU Long Beach, share his experiences.
Program Location:
South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Boulevard
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 Map
Monday, March 5, 2011
Doors open 7:15, Program starts at 7:30 PM
The Value of Urban Green Space as Habitat
Speakers:
Dr. John Thomlinson, Biology Professor at CSU Dominguez Hills
Dr. Connie Vadheim, Biology Professor at CSU Dominguez Hills
John and Connie will discuss the importance of creating and maintaining green space, however small, in built-up areas as a way of providing vital habitat. John is an expert on local ecology and birds, and will offer some tips on correctly structuring habitat pockets for urban birds. Connie has been a frequent and popular speaker at our Chapter meetings and will discuss native plants that offer good habitat value.
Program Location:
South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Boulevard
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 Map
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