Tag: herbarium
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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.
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Native Plant Roots Grow Deep for This Scientist
This column was compiled by guest author Thea Gavin who interviewed OCCNPS Vice President Rebecca Crowe for this month’s feature article. Rebecca Crowe has been a CNPS member since 2007, and an OCCNPS board member since 2019. With a master’s degree (San Francisco State University) in ecology/evolution/conservation biology, she especially enjoys plant identification and propagation,…