Speaking Engagements
Mission San Juan Capistrano
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| I will be speaking at the historic landmark, Mission San Juan Capistrano, the “Jewel of the Missions.” Founded in 1776 located 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Come enjoy the day visiting the gardens and the historic edifices before and after my talk. The Mission is open from 8:30-5:00. This “jewel of the missions” is a haven for hummingbirds and celebrates the return of the Cliff Swallows. The gardening angel volunteers’ hard work and nurturing is rewarded with the beauty of the Mission’s gardens. For more information about my talk and the San Juan Capistrano Mission, visit their website, www.missionsjc.com. Wednesday, July 12th, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. |
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South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation
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I will be speaking at an 87 acre botanic garden located in Palos Verdes Peninsula,
The South Coast Botanic Garden on May 12th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Address, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274.
Come enjoy the day visiting these gardens before and after my talk. They are open from 9:00-5:00. Call for tickets to visit the gardens, 310-544-1948. This botanic garden is unique in that it was developed and reclaimed from a sanitary landfill. Over 50 years ago, private citizens with a vision and purpose restored the land that has become a haven for plants and wildlife. There are over 200,000 plants. Read the story on their website, www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org.
The Huntington Library – Huntington Botanical Garden
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Thursday, July 12th, 2012 I will be presenting my hummingbird talk at The Huntington Library. Free. My talk will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Their address is 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108. Tel. # 626-405-2100. Open M-F 12:00 – 4:30 pm, Open Sat. & Sun. 10:30-4:30 pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
I encourage all to come and visit their beautiful botanical gardens, art collection and exhibits on 207 acres in Southern California, San Gabriel Valley. It’s a great research center. Reservations not needed. Free parking. To see the gardens you need to purchase tickets. Check out there schedule of exhibits and additional information at www.huntington.org. There is a nice Cafe and Tea house on the grounds.




