VOLUME 24, NUMBER 2 SUMMER 2016

Rosemary Varney's gall collection.

PHOTO BY A. VARNEY

Revealed by California's Youngest Certified Naturalist

THE STRANGE WORLD

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DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

The larger significance of a collecting trip south of the border….

I recently returned from a Garden field trip – a nine day boat trip exploring the islands off the Baja coast. These islands are the southernmost extension of the California Floristic Province and are unique in that they also have

significant representation from the Sonoran Desert as well. Four staff members joined me on the Baja trip along with 25 other intrepid Garden members who brought their own expertise in birds, reptiles, marine mammals, photography and, of course, native plants. The food on board the Shogun was wonderful and the company exceptional. It was an incredible experience that I will remember my entire life. But that is not why it was such an important trip.

It has been 20 years since we last made this voyage, and it marks a significant “return to the field” for the Garden. For much of the last 7 years since the Jesusita Fire we have focused on triage to improve the Garden’s appearance and our conservation efforts have been more limited and locally focused. We have done minimal field collecting of plants, relying on cloning what was already in the Garden or purchasing plants commercially for our displays. This difference is significant. It is wild collected material that makes the Garden a scientific resource for botanist from around the world. Examining plants at the Garden brings together species from throughout the range and allows in-depth comparisons for taxonomy, evolutionary biology, and the effects of genetics versus

local conditions on physical attributes. This information can be vital—not only for understanding how these plants evolved over time, but also for helping them keep up with the rapidly changing conditions they will face in the future.

The Baja trip marks that we are back and fully engaged in our conservation, horticultural, and educational efforts to collect, study, and share the experience of California’s native plants throughout their range. Along with the recent restoration of both the Meadow and the Water Wise Home Garden, the establishment of the Children’s Maze, Wooded Dell, and the planting of the Island View Garden, this collecting expedition shows that we have recovered enough from the fire that we are no longer just treading water. Rather, we are again making significant progress towards the conservation of California’s native plants.

And yes, we are having a LOT of fun doing it!

Sincerely,

Steve Windhager, Ph.D.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105 tel (805) 682-4726fax (805) 563-0352WWW.SBBG.ORG

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IRONWOOD EDITOR, Rebecca Mordini

IRONWOOD | Volume 24, Number 2 | Summer 2016ISSN 1068-4026

The Ironwood is published four times a year as a member benefit of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a private nonprofit institution founded in 1926.

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden fosters the conservation of California native plants through our gardens, education, and research, and serves as a role model of sustainable practices.

The Garden is a Member of the American Public Gardens Association, the American Alliance of Museums, the California Association of Museums, and the American Horticultural Society.

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S pring is a favorite time for all those who enjoy the Garden. During this stunning period, the Meadow is filled with purple lupines, bright orange poppies, magenta humingbird sage and many other colors that all of us humans enjoy. But what do

our six-legged insect friends see?

Although we are lucky that wildflowers bloom in the visible spectrum for humans, that effect is simply a by-product. Wildflowers are more interested in attracting pollinators, specifically, bees. While humans see the world in a broader spectrum of colors than bees, bees can see the ultraviolet range, invisible to humans

Flowers take advantage of this with petals that display UV nectar guides which create a target for the bees to follow, leading them directly to the pollen. Although these wonderful patterns are invisible to us, they serve an important function in this mutually beneficial relationship between the pollinator bees and the nectar-providing flowers.

What do our blooms LOOK LIKE TO A BEE? By Brittney

Burrows

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2nd Annual

MEMBER APPRECIATION

MONTH

It is because of the generosity of our members that we are able to

conserve California native plants in our living collection, present engaging

educational programs with experts, and inspire the general public to become

citizen scientists.

MEMBER ONLY EVENTS ALL JULY LONG!

JUNE 22 New Members Reception & Behind-the-Scenes Tour, 5 - 6:30pm. Are you a new member of the garden or a longtime supporter who wants to learn how to take advantage of all things membership? Join us at the new members reception and

this

JULY!

orientation. Meet new members and enjoy refreshments while touring the new Pritzlaff Conservation Center including the new herbarium. Registration required.

JULY 9 Pot a Plant, 2 - 5pm. Learn how to make your very own dish garden. Choose the native plant palette and design the layout. All materials provided. $15 per dish garden. Registration required.

JULY 19 Full Moon Hike, 7:30 – 9pm. Join a naturalist-led tour of the meadow and porter trail after hours and see the botanical displays under moonlight. Remember safety first! Bring a headlamp or flashlight to help guide your path. Bring your family including the dog! Registration required.

JULY 21 Tequila Sunset, 5:30pm – sunset. A festive evening of tequila tasting, margaritas, and cuisine in appreciation of our upper-level members in the new Pritzlaff Conservation Center. An Ironwood Guild and Circle level member benefit by invitation only.

JULY 26 Shin Kan An Special Tea Ceremony, choose from 3 tours - 11am; 12pm; 1pm. Watch the demonstration, drink a bowl of tea, and meet the dedicated Shin Kan An volunteers. Registration required.

YOUR FRIENDS BENEFIT from your membership the

entire month of July!

BRING A FRIEND! Members get to bring one guest for FREE

each day during Member Appreciation Month

REFER A FRIEND $10 OFF

a membership referral

(your first & last name)

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Rosemary Varney stood at the

Blaksley Library table with a

collection of strange-looking

growths neatly arrayed by her side. This

was Rosemary’s presentation on galls,

being given as her ‘capstone’ requirement

for graduation as a UC certified California

Naturalist. Rosemary, at only 12 years

old, was about to become California’s

youngest Certified Naturalist.

Plant galls are caused by invaders such

as fungi, viruses, bacteria, mites, and

even mistletoe, but they are most often

induced by insects. The gall provides both

food and a safe environment for the larva

within. Chemicals excreted by the insect

through egg-laying, or from larval saliva,

cue the plant to produce a particular size,

shape, and color of gall, depending on the

species of insect. And what fantastical

forms they take!

Most gall-producing insects are highly

host-specific. Oaks, for instance, have a

particularly rich gall community, often

restricted to the oak species. Galls also

occur in certain locations on the host

plant, such as leaves, stems, and buds.

This kind of specificity means that insects

can often be identified by the galls

they produce.

Along with her adult classmates,

Rosemary spent 10 weeks immersed

in acquiring a broad education on

the natural history of California, and

especially of the Santa Barbara region.

She joins a cohort that includes PhDs

in science, university professors, highly

skilled birders, and others with many

years of experience as naturalists in

other regions of the country. It is highly

unusual to accept anyone who is not an

adult into the program, but Rosemary had

already impressed me with her passionate

interest in the natural world and her

thoughtful questions long before she

was admitted to the program. I was not

disappointed. Her classmates welcomed

her youthful enthusiasm, and she gained

confidence as the program progressed.

Geology, ecology, botany, and

climate change are just a few of the

subjects covered in the course, which is

supplemented with field trips throughout

the region. Capstone projects are the

program’s culminating experience,

proposed by participants based on their

own interests. These projects make

significant contributions to the Garden,

including botany-based ‘Wednesday

Walks’ offered by docent and author

Cathy Rose, owl houses built and installed

in the Garden by Deedy King, iNaturalist

citizen science projects, movies of oak

woodland ecology, field guides – including

one for road kill, and Rosemary’s

gall collection.

Since the Garden’s program began

in 2013, over 60 UC certified California

Naturalists have benefitted from the

expertise of some our region’s best

subject matter experts. Most graduates

go on to become docents or work in

stewardship roles both at the Garden and

throughout our community, and continue

to add to the foundation of knowledge

they have gained in the program. "If

you're curious about something, don't stop

until you find out all you want to know

about that subject," says Rosemary.

Rosemary advises that if you want to

explore the world of galls, “don't leave

home without a net or a jar!"

Rosemary learned that the insect that

induced the gall isn’t necessarily the

same species that emerges as an adult. An

oak apple gall wasp larva, for instance,

may be parasitized by another species

Rosemary, at only 12 years old, was about to become California’s youngest Certified Naturalist.

By Frédérique Lavoipierre, Director of Education

Rosemary Varney

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of wasp, and sometimes the parasite will

in turn be parasitized. Oak ‘apple’ galls,

once mature, are also often occupied by

numerous insects termed ’inquilines,’ that

cause no harm to the original occupant, but

merely take up residence in a cozy home.

One of the principal components

of the California Naturalist program is

participation in citizen science projects,

including the iNaturalist program. The

Garden now has several iNaturalist projects

to which anyone, not only California

Naturalists, can contribute. The California

Naturalist program has grown into a

community hub for citizen science with a

quarterly newsletter, alumni field trips, and

citizen science projects like the California

Phenology Project, Bumble Bee Watch,

and others. Like other program alumni,

Rosemary continues her involvement with

the California Naturalist Program.

The August Citizen Science meeting

is an annual open house with a chance to

see these fascinating California Naturalist

projects. Last August, Rosemary brought

her growing collection of galls to share.

“Participation in the California Naturalist

program has made me more aware of the

variety of life forms all around. Hikes are

now more enjoyable since I pay better

attention to the details of nature,”

she says.

Save the Date: August 2nd, 5:30 - 7pmCITIZEN SCIENCE CLUB MEETING Learn all about CA Naturalist and opportunities for you to help with conservation research.

WILD AND WONDERFUL

All these galls, and many more, are found on oaks. Oak apples, induced by a species of cynipid wasp, are a common sight on valley oak trees throughout the West. Hundreds of different species of cynipid wasps induce galls; they are generally highly host specific, seeking out particular species of oaks or other plants. Oaks host more galls than any other plants in the Western US. In California’s Central Valley, oaks may also host jumping galls induced by another species of cynipid wasp – about the size of a flea, the tiny ‘detachable’ galls drop to the ground in tens of thousands (www.waynesword.palomar) where the larva encased in each gall cause it to bounce about in the manner of Mexican jumping beans. 1/ Disc Gall Wasp; 2/ Spined Turban gall on Valley Oak; 3/ Red Cone Gall; 4. Young and old galls on Valley Oak; 5/ Oak Gall induced by the Coral Wasp, on a Blue Oak; 6/ Urchin Gall

USES OF GALLS

Some galls are used as dye, and for tanning.

Ink from galls was noted for its long-lasting quality, and was used by monks in Europe, in the signing of many historic treaties, and by the US Treasury for printing currency.

Galls have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, for everything from eyewash, to treatments for cuts and burns, and even as remedies for hair loss.

Gall wasps pollinate figs – each species of fig pollinated by its own species of wasp.

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I had the pleasure of meeting Constance Green Harvie a little over a year ago over lunch. Connie was a Garden Trustee from 1996 - 2002 and 2009 - 2011 I wanted to learn more

about what initially attracted this successful Bostonian business woman to California and eventually to a leadership position at the Garden. Still relatively new to the Garden myself, I wanted to meet people who cared deeply for the institution and its mission. As a Blaksley Bliss Society member and ongoing supporter, Connie was a perfect first interview.

Warm, funny, and thoughtful, she generously shared stories about her career as a real estate broker and community activist on the East Coast. Even then Connie was interested in horticulture, supporting public gardens and tree plantings in her Beacon Hill neighborhood. Her marriage to Peter Harvie in 1989 ultimately brought her to Santa Barbara. I learned that like many of our current supporters and volunteers, Connie's initial involvement with the Garden was as a learner. An avid hiker and naturalist, Connie wanted to know more about the landscapes of her adopted home. Botany and horticulture classes at the Garden were a great place to start.

After she left the board, Connie wanted to secure the Garden’s future for others to enjoy. She joined the Blaksley Bliss Society and made the Garden a beneficiary of three indi-vidual retirement accounts (IRAs). As we finished our lunch, Connie talked about her ongoing interest in preserving Santa Barbara’s remarkable flora and her long walks with her friend, Ann Koepfli, at Hay Hill, a Toro Canyon property they both loved. Including the Garden in her estate plans was one way she could continue her involvement in conserving what she loved.

I did not know this would be my first and last meeting with Connie Harvie. When she passed away unexpectedly last fall, many who knew her were in shock. Former trustees and Garden supporters have shared fond memories about Connie. I’m honored to have learned a small part of her life story firsthand.

After a decade of working in conservation and parks — mostly at the national offices of large national organizations like the Trust for Public Land and the Sierra Club,

and most recently at the San Francisco Parks Alliance — I am thrilled to root down at the Garden as Director of Development and Communications. For many years I lived just a few blocks from the San Francisco Botanical Garden and planted Bay Area natives in my backyard. I also lived in the Presidio of San Francisco and experienced first-hand the transformation from army base to national park which included huge native plant restoration projects. So, while I’ve moved hundreds of miles, I feel right at home here at the Garden. While the Garden’s mission has global significance, our collection includes native plants from all over California, and we attract visitors from all over the world, I also appreciate our sense of place and local community. I feel incredibly lucky to start my career at the Garden during our 90th year and at this time of year — with the new gardens, the spectacular spring blooms, and the opening of our new conservation center. But it’s not just the natural beauty that makes this a great place to work, it is the people too. What a fantastic team of stewards and scientists — both volunteers and staff have been so welcoming. And, as I meet more of our members and donors, I am struck by the depth and longevity of their commitment. I want to hear from our supporters. Please feel free to get in touch with your suggestions and feedback for my team about raising funds for and awareness of the Garden and our mission. I can be reached at slinder@sbbg.org.

A New Face in Development & Communications

at the Garden

Connie's G A R D E N L E G A C Y

By Nina Dunbar, Deputy Director of Development

& Communications

Constance Harvie1 9 3 4 - 2 0 1 5

Stephanie LinderDirector of Development & C ommunications

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THE SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDENCALENDAR

Free Public Docent Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 11am & 2pm, and Mondays at 2pm

Member pricing listed first, followed by non-member pricing | Register at www.sbbg.org/classes-events or call 805-682-4726 x102

JUN

18

SUMMER SIPS: Intergalactic Plant Interactions

Speaker: Dr. Christopher Lortie Wine: Deep Sea Winery

Integrative scientist, Dr. Christopher Lortie, will discuss the importance of arid and semi-arid shrubs within California and how they provide an anchor for many other species including other plants, animals, and insects. Complete descriptions for all five Summer Sips: Wine and Cheese lectures may be found on the website. 4 - 6pm. $25 / $35 (series discount). $100 / $140.

JUN

18

Native Herbal Medicine

Many of our California native plants have traditional uses. Join Emily Sanders and learn about some of the medicinal uses of native plants. 10am - Noon. $25 / $30.

JUN

20

SENIOR FREE DAY

Give Us Your Best Garden Shot: Photo Contest for Seniors

Garden sponsor Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels is pleased to offer another round of free admission days to seniors 60 years of age and better. This month is the free photo contest. Free to Seniors.

JUN

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New Member Reception

New and current members of the Garden are encouraged to come out and meet other Garden members at this in-formative and tasty reception! Please reserve your spot online or by phone. Free to Members, 5 - 6:30pm.

JULY MEMBER APPRECIATION MONTH

Signifies Member Only event

JUL

9 Teahouse Open

Noon – 2pm. See June 11 for details.

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Blaksley Bliss Society Luncheon

Members of the Blaksley Bliss Society are invited to attend this annual luncheon and learn about how education is inspiring and igniting passion in our community 11:30-1pm. Free to Blaksley Bliss Society Members Only.

JUN

4&5

Botanical Illustration: Watercolor

Linda Vorobik's workshop teaches botanical painting through creating plant portraits using watercolor and/or gouache. Class limited to 12, from beginner to ad-vanced, and is expected to sell out. 9am - 4pm. $200 / $250.

JUN

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Volunteer Orientation Explore our diverse volunteer opportunities and simple steps to get started as part of the Garden team. Bring a friend and get the behind the scenes tour! 5 - 6:30pm.

JUN

11

Create Your Own Bonsai

Learn the art and science of shaping and caring for bonsai, and take home your unique creation. Workshop includes pot, plant, supplies and expert instruction. 9am - 4pm. $30 / $40.

JUN

11

Teahouse Open

Visitors and members are invited to experience our ShinKanAn Teahouse and Garden and learn about the rich traditions of the Japanese tea ceremony. Free with paid Garden admission, Noon - 2pm.

JUN

15

Spring Bird Walk

Join expert naturalist Rebecca Coulter and enjoy watching and listening for the diverse and beautiful birds that make the meadow, woodlands, and creek side their home. 8:30 – 10am. $10 / $15 / $5.

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Free Public Docent Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 11am & 2pm, and Mondays at 2pm

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9 Pot a Plant! As part of Membership Appreciation Month, stop by the Garden to pot a plant and chat with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden staff! Members only. Pre-registration recommended. $15 per potted plant.

JUL

16 SUMMER SIPS: Why Do We Care About the Rare Plant?

Speaker: Dr. Heather Schneider, Rare Plant Biologist, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Wine: Derby Estates Winery / Appetizers: Whole Foods

Dr. Schneider shares the work being done to preserve California’s most threatened native plants including Project Baseline. Complete Descriptions for all five Summer Sips: Wine and Cheese lectures may be found on the website. 4 - 6pm. $25 / $35 (series discount). $100 / $140.

JUL

19 Full Moon Family Hike As part of Membership Appreciation Month, join us for a night hike through the Garden to see night blooming flowers and experience the moon lit Garden. 7:30 - 9pm. Members only, and free. RSVP with the Registrar at 805-682-4726 x102.

JUL

19 California Native Plant Society

At the July CNPS Channel Islands Chapter meeting, Natalie Rossington, SLO, will discuss what makes a tree a champion, the goals of the California Big Tree Project, and some champions you can see right here in the tri-county area. 7 - 8:30pm.

JUL

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Tequila Sunset at the Pritzlaff Conservation Center Ironwood and Circle level Garden members are invited to a festive evening of tequila tastings, margaritas and tapas with breathtaking views from the new Pritzlaff Conservation Center. 5:30 pm – Sunset. Join or upgrade your membership today! Reservations required.

JUL

26 Member’s Appreciation Tea Ceremony 15 seats per session. RSVP with the Registrar at 805-682-4726 x102. 11am, 12pm & 1pm. Members only, and free.

JUL

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12 Survey of Garden-Worthy Plants

Cultivation and installation of the best of the native CA flora. Establishment as well as long-term care. Many plants discussed and shown in wild and garden situa-tions. Fridays, 5 - 7pm. $60 / $75.

AUG UST AUG

1 Volunteer Orientation

See June 6 for more information. 5 – 6:30pm.

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Citizen Science Club

Open house for the California Naturalist program and learn about Citizen Science projects around the region. Quarterly meetings are the first Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 5:30 - 7pm.

AUG

13 Teahouse Open

Noon – 2pm. See June 11 for details.

AUG

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Trails N Tails

Leashed dogs are always welcome at the Garden, but in honor of National Dog Day the Garden throws a big party to celebrate our canine friends. Lots of fun activ-ities for your dog and the rest of your family! For every dog you bring you will receive one free admission into the Garden that day. 10am - 3pm.

AUG

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SENIOR FREE DAY

Lemonade in the Library: Visit the historic Blaksley Bliss Library and peruse seldom seen selections from our collection of paintings, rare books, maps, post-cards, and prints. See June 6 for more information.

AUG

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22 A Book of Nature

Enhance and record your experiences in nature by creating a personalized book. Taught by artist JoAnn McGeever Metzger, this in-depth class will help you capture special moments, sights, feeling, and sounds; your book can include photographs, drawings, rub-bings, poetry, quotes, paintings, writing. $150 / $125 / $100.

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Member pricing listed first, followed by non-member pricing | Register at www.sbbg.org/classes-events or call 805-682-4726 x102

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Member pricing listed first, followed by non-member pricing | Register at www.sbbg.org/classes-events or call 805-682-4726 x102

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SUMMER SIPS: So a Plant Walks Into a Bar...

Speaker: Dr. Matt Kay Wine: Riverbench Winery

Explore the fascinating botany behind fermentation with SBCC professor, Dr. Matt Kay, at our August Sum-mer Sips event.

Complete Descriptions for all five Summer Sips: Wine and Cheese lectures may be found on the website. 4 - 6pm. $25 / $35 Series discount $100 / $140.

AUG

27 Good Fungi, Good Roots, Happy Plants

Join renowned author, Robert Kourik, as he presents the amazing beneficial fungi that promote the healthi-est roots. Nearly all plants, especially trees, need this symbiotic relationship for superior growth. 2 - 3:30pm $30 / $45.

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UC Certified California Naturalist Program

The California Naturalist Program fosters a corps of volunteer naturalists and citizen scientists. Complete descriptions may be found on the website. Wednesdays, 4 - 7pm $360.

SEPT

10 Teahouse Open

Noon – 2pm. See June 11 for details.

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15 Natural History of the Channel Islands

In this 10 week course, learn about the natural history of the Channel Islands from all angles: climate, geol-ogy, plants, animals, native peoples, human history, threats and management. Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6 pm (no class on October 4). $95 / $125.

SEPT

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3 Journals – Your Way!

Develop your own style of nature journaling in this 8-week course. Learn about the traditional Grinnell method, literary, photographic, sketching, and creative styles for keeping records of your observations of nature. Wednesdays, 3 - 4pm. $75 / $100. Cal Naturalist Trainees $40.

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SUMMER SIPS: A Celebration of Condors

Speaker: Dr. Estelle Sandhaus Wine: Captain’s Reserve Winery

Celebrate the magnificent California Condor with Dr. Estelle Sandhaus.

Complete Descriptions for all five Summer Sips: Wine and Cheese lectures may be found on the website. 4 - 6pm. $25/$35 Series discount $100/$140

SEPT

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See June 15 for more information. 8:30 – 10am. $10 / $15 / $5.

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Where condors, turtles, and space robots fill the evening with fascinating native plant stories. Local wineries fill

your glass with delicious wines.

Visit S B BG.ORG /C LASS ES-EVENTS

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GARDEN People By Laura Muasher, Membership Coordinator

UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!

Membership@sbbg.org (805) 682-4726, x110

Spring showers bring bright smiles to members Edith and Rick Zelazny. Rick also frequently volunteers throughout the Garden

Member Jill Vander Hoof touring in the Redwood Section

Jerry and Carol Weingartner at

the Members Picnic with daughter

Linnea Pattillo and grandchildren

Enzo, Otis, and Esher Yevdayev

Garden Club of Santa

Barbara Member, Lenore Hughes at

the Club’s Centennial luncheon under the

Meadow Oaks

Beer Garden Committee member Tim Morton-Smith and wife Kameron

Tyler, 1st grade, paints a family of pet rocks at the Members Picnic children’s activity station

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See you all at the 2017 Beer Garden!

Cheers!

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CANINE SAFETY & ETIQUETTE TIPS for the trail:

Ensure your dog’s collar is snug and has up-to-date contact info.

Always walk and hike with your dog on a leash. Leashes also keep plants and wildlife safe from your dog.

Give dog-less hikers the right of way. Say a friendly hello to others on the trail. This lets people know your dog is friendly and lets your dog know you're amongst friends.

Clean up after your dog. Pet waste is one of the largest sources of water pollution.

Ease your dog into a hiking routine. Start with short distances with little elevation gain and increase mileage and elevation over time.

Bring dog food for nutrition and treats for reward.

Keep plenty of fresh water on hand and train your dog to drink out of his or her bowl. Non-potable water may make you and your dog sick.

Sun exposure may cause canine heat exhaustion. Remember to take frequent breaks under shade.

Know your dog’s behavioral triggers and how to calm your dog if aggravated.

Be up-to-date on vaccines and parasite prevention. Regularly check your dog’s body for burrs and other objects.

DOGS LIKE TO Ruff it IN SANTA BARBARA

Does your dog race to the front door when you pick

up the leash? Now, does your dog behave the same way

when you start to lace up your hiking boots? Taking your dog along on a hike is a wonderful way to bond. Just like you, your dog craves adventure filled with fresh smells, sounds, and sights.

Santa Barbara offers a treasure trove of dog-friendly outdoor experiences ranging from Los Padres National Forest to boundless trails for all comfort levels at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

When planning a hike it’s important to know your pet’s physical boundaries. Ease your dog into the routine of hiking. Consider leaving older dogs at home with friends and family. They’ll be much happier and safer, too.

ByLaura Muasher

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The Garden is a wonderful way to ease into hiking and begin a lifetime of adventure for you and your dog. Bring your dog to the Garden on Saturday, August 13 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm for the 7th annual Trails ‘n’ Tails canine party. Visit www.sbbg.org to learn more.

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ThursdayIronwood Guild and Circle level Garden members are invited to this festive evening of Mexican-inspired appetizers and cocktails while enjoying sunset over the Channel Islands from the deck of the new Pritzlaff Conservation Center.

By invitation only, limited spaces availableReservations are required

5:30pm to sunset

Tequila SunsetJuly 21

rsVP by Friday, July 15 to Brittney Burrows(805) 682-4726, ext. 103 bburrows@sbbg.org

MEET:

WESLEY FRANKENGardener

Initially from Carpintaria, Wes’ family moved to New Jersey when he was ten years old. Though he was interested in architecture growing up, a desire to work outdoors lead him to earn an AA degree in

Ornamental Horticulture. From there he earned his BS in Landscape Contracting and Management at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA. He is a member of a professional agriculture fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho. His family moved back to Carpintaria in 2015 and he was able to join them after finishing his degree later that year. Wes is an active community member, serving as a volunteer firefighter in New Jersey and becoming an Apprentice Free Mason in Carpintaria. His true passion is the classic 1958 Jeep CJ 5 that he and his father have been restoring for years.

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12 Ironwood SUMMER 2016

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the GARDEN SHOP

G A R D E N S H O P H O U R S : M A R – O C T :

10 A M – 5 : 3 0 P M

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This summer will see the opening of the new LEED-certified Pritzlaff Conservation Center made possible by Seed the Future Funding. Energy efficient with sustainable features throughout, this new space will allow our research to address the growing threats to native plants and our wild places. Get your sneak peek online or through eNotes!

Our New

Conservation Center is Ready!

Swing in

to Celebrate Summer

with savings in THE GARDEN SHOP!

Enjoy 35% OFF Magnolia Casual

Swing Sets Offer applies to purchase of

full swings sold as full sets only, must present coupon at time of

purchase.

Bring your furry friend & join us for

Trails 'N' TailsAUG

139am-3pm

A dog's perfect day in the Garden!

Explore the Garden, enjoy demonstrations, meet dog specialists,

and more!

PLUS

In celebration of National Dog Day and the Garden’s 90th anniversary –

all dog-friendly memberships are $90 the entire month of August.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE!