Tag: Botany

• Mel Letterman’s Journey in Native Plant Education

  

  Mel Letterman, a dedicated member of the California Native Plant Society, is passionate about native plants. From childhood experiences to formal education, Mel’s journey has shaped his devotion to native plant conservation. Through volunteer work, herbarium management, and educational outreach, Mel strives to uplift underrepresented voices and promote the value of native plants.

  E. Wallace

  June 25, 2024

  Botany, California Bumblebees, Gardening with Native Plants, Nature

  Botany, bumblebees, california native plants, CNPS, herbarium, Nature, scientist

• Exploring Native Plant Conservation with Sunny Saroa

  

  Sunny Saroa, a dedicated member of the California Native Plant Society Orange County Chapter, shares his journey in conservation, his current involvement in various projects like vegetation surveys and grant selection, and his aspirations for broader community engagement and multilingual resources. His advice emphasizes the importance of sourcing locally for native plants, encouraging curiosity, and…

  E. Wallace

  March 12, 2024

  Botany, Buckwheat, California Bumblebees, White Sage

  Botany, California, california native plants, flowers, garden, gardening, hiking, native plants, Nature, plants, science

• Ron Vanderhoff Shares Wonders of the Natural World

  

  Thea Gavin presents her monthly feature of a member of the Orange County Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (OCCNPS) Board of Directors. This article features Ron Vanderhoff, OCCNPS Plant Science Chair, and current President of CalFlora. With a career in horticulture that has spanned decades, Ron is also General Manager and Vice President…

  E. Wallace

  January 31, 2024

  Botany, Gardening with Native Plants, HOA Landscapes

  birds, Botany, california native plants, floristics, gardening, invasive plants, native plants, Nature, plants, pollinators