Join us November through March for our popular Wayne Roderick Lecture Series of free public lectures, on a broad array of topics related to plants and natural history. Named in honor of its founder, the Wayne Roderick Lecture Series takes place on Saturday mornings starting at 10:30 AM in the Garden’s Visitor Center auditorium. These presentations are enjoyable for beginners and professionals alike. All lectures are free and open to the public. The currently planned lectures for 2024-2025 are:
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November 2: Richard Schwartz – Poppy Talk, The Luminous Relations of the California Poppy and Human Populations of the Bay Area
- November 9: Bob Case – Cancelled. Beartooth Range in Montana. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this lecture is cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
- November 23: Eric Folmer – Climbing Trees for Research
- November 30: No Lecture Due to Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 7th: Glenn Keator – Redwoods and Their Relatives
- December 14: Ben Anderson – Bulbs from Dry Summer Climates
- December 28: No Lecture Due to Christmas Holiday
- January 4: No Lecture Due to New Years Holiday
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January 18: Liz Bittner – Six Months of Wanderings, in California and Beyond
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February 15: Greti Sequin – The Chemistry of Weeds and Why They are So Successful
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February 22: Dee Himes – Calochortus Treasure Hunt in California
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