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• Board of Directors Application

  • Start
    Sat, June 01, 2024
  • End
    Wed, December 31, 2025
  • Location
    San Diego

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  Board of Directors Application

  

  We are looking for talented members to serve on the Board of Directors.  
  The current open board positions : 

  • Membership
  • Annual Garden Tour Coordinator
  • Public Relations & Communications 
  • Meeting Room Coordinator
    
  • Member at large –3 Positions with a single one year term

  About the Board:
  

  • The San Diego Horticultural Society is organized as a California public benefit corporation with no voting members.  All planning and voting is done by the SDHS Board of Directors volunteers.  The board is composed of 15 members exclusive of any ex officio (non-voting) members. 
    
  • Elections for open board positions occur annually at the September board meeting or via email ballot in advance of the meeting.
    
  • Most directors serve a three-year term of office, with vacancies filled by approval of the Board until the next annual election. 
    
  • Up to three directors serve a one-year term as at-large members.   This is a great opportunity to learn more about serving on the board and potential become a 3-year member.
  • Board meetings are held the third Monday of the month in January, March, May, July, September and November. Meeting time is from 10AM to noon at the San Diego Botanic Garden.  Board meeting times and dates are occasionally changed based on board member's schedules.  
    
  • Board members are required to attend at least 3 of the 6 board meetings.
  • In addition, board members are expected to participate in as many SDHS events as possible during the year, and to volunteer whenever possible for those events. 
    
  • While not a requirement, most communications between board members is done via email. We request board members have an email address and read their email on regular basis.

  Application Process:

  • To be considered for next year's board, applications must be submitted prior to August 1st of this year.
  • Click here to fill out an online application. You must be an SDHS member.
  • After submitting your application, please use this email link to let us know you have applied.
  • The Nominating Committee will review your application and contact you.
  • If you have questions about the board or nominating process click link to send email:  Nominating Committee

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• August Meeting - Poisonous Plants And Beyond

  • When
    Sat, August 16, 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    San Diego Oasis 17170 Bernardo Center Dr. San Diego, CA 92128

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  Poisonous Plants And Beyond 

  What's Lurking In Your Landscape?

  With Dr. Megan Tresenriter

  

  The presentation delves into toxic plants and more, commonly found in gardens and natural landscapes throughout San Diego County.

  Discover how to identify harmful species, comprehend their effects on the human body, and acquire practical tips for staying safe while enjoying the outdoors. This talk, ideal for gardeners, hikers, and nature enthusiasts, combines botanical knowledge with real-world medical insights.

  Dr. Megan Tresenriter is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with nearly ten years of experience treating everything from heart attacks to rattlesnake bites—sometimes all in one shift. Beyond her medical expertise, Megan is an avid gardener and plant enthusiast, having developed a profound appreciation for the botanical world—both its beauty and its hazards.

  • Online registration required 
  • Member (and one guest) registration is FREE
  • Non-member -  join or renew your membership for $30.00 and attend all meetings free.

  Bring plants or cuttings to share at the Plant Forum before the meeting.

  • Social hour and Plant Forum  at 1:30 PM
  • Presentations at 2:00 PM
  • Location - San Diego Oasis
    17170 Bernardo Center Dr.  San Diego, CA 92128
  • In the Innovation Center on the lower level

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• September Meeting

  • When
    Sat, September 20, 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    San Diego Oasis 17170 Bernardo Center Dr. San Diego, CA 92128

  Speaker details coming soon. 

  In-person meeting

  • Online registration required 
  • Member (and one guest) registration is FREE
  • Non-member -  join or renew your membership for $30.00 and attend all meetings free.

  Bring plants or cuttings to share at the Plant Forum before the meeting.

  • Social hour and Plant Forum  at 1:30 PM

  • Presentations at 2:00 PM

  • Location - San Diego Oasis
    17170 Bernardo Center Dr.  San Diego, CA 92128

  • In the Innovation Center on the lower level

  

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• Fallbrook Open Garden

  • When
    Sat, October 04, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Fallbrook - Registration Opens Sept 20

  Registration is closed

  Interested in exploring some unique and fascinating plants in a stunning setting?

  We're excited to kick off the return of SDHS member only open garden tours with the ever-popular, imaginative, and whimsical Fallbrook garden of Wanda Mallen and Gary Vincent. You'll be astonished by the horticultural paradise they've cultivated.

  As passionate plant collectors, they have grouped various types of plants together, alongside numerous trees and specimens across their two-acre botanical marvel in Fallbrook. This garden showcases wonderful examples of cacti and succulents, palms and cycads, Australian natives, and conifers—all presented with Wanda and Gary's vibrant and artistic flair. Wanda is wonder with wild and creative use of color, while Gary is a master at building creative and fanciful bird houses. The garden is flat and easily accessible, featuring many winding paths through different areas. There are plenty of seating spots to relax and take in the scenery.

  
  

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• October Meeting

  • When
    Sat, October 18, 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    San Diego Oasis 17170 Bernardo Center Dr. San Diego, CA 92128

  Speaker details coming soon. 

  In-person meeting

  • Online registration required 
  • Member (and one guest) registration is FREE
  • Non-member -  join or renew your membership for $30.00 and attend all meetings free.

  Bring plants or cuttings to share at the Plant Forum before the meeting.

  • Social hour and Plant Forum  at 1:30 PM

  • Presentations at 2:00 PM

  • Location - San Diego Oasis
    17170 Bernardo Center Dr.  San Diego, CA 92128

  • In the Innovation Center on the lower level

  

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• November Meeting

  • When
    Sat, November 15, 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    San Diego Oasis 17170 Bernardo Center Dr. San Diego, CA 92128

  Speaker details coming soon. 

  In-person meeting

  • Online registration required 
  • Member (and one guest) registration is FREE
  • Non-member -  join or renew your membership for $30.00 and attend all meetings free.

  Bring plants or cuttings to share at the Plant Forum before the meeting.

  • Social hour and Plant Forum  at 1:30 PM

  • Presentations at 2:00 PM

  • Location - San Diego Oasis
    17170 Bernardo Center Dr.  San Diego, CA 92128

  • In the Innovation Center on the lower level

  

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