Founded 1994Let's Talk Plants!
The islands of California are biological hotspots for uniquely rare and endangered species. But, what do you do if traditional methods of propagation fail or are unreliable? This presentation will cover advanced horticultural techniques to overcome challenges and prevent extinction.
Kevin Alison serves as the Native Plant Manager for Catalina Island, where he leverages his expertise in conservation, restoration, and horticulture to prevent extinction. Kevin specializes in advanced propagation techniques such as plant tissue culture to conserve rare, endangered, and challenging-to-grow plants. Kevin grew up in Corona del Mar before graduating from the University of Hawaii and the University of California, Irvine.
Online registration required - SD Hort Member (and their guest) registration is FREE and in-person non-member registration is $15.00
(Consider joining or renewing with the San Diego Horticultural Society for $30.00 and attend this meeting for free.)
1) Bring a cutting or a potted plant to a meeting.
2) BEFORE you leave home, take a minute to print out a slip of paper with the common and scientific name of the plant, where it is native to (if you know that), what city it is growing in, your name, and a couple of sentences about your experience with the plant.
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
Our Vision To champion regionally appropriate horticulture in San Diego County.
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