Exploring the ARBORETUM magazine for the members of the LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN

winter/spring 2017 plumage secrets Peacock courting rituals it’s not dirt! The science of soil Endangered Saving ancient cycads

ARB_Jan-Jun 2017.indd 1 12/13/16 10:36 PM From the ceo

we celebrate improvements achieved under the 2011-2016 G oing Forward strategic plan (see at arboretum.org): New gardens exploring local food production and living with drought… }The Garden for All Seasons, with its terrific ideas and plants for the home food garden, from heirloom vegetables to exciting new fruit trees. }Crescent Farm, a living demonstration of water conserva- tion practices, including soil building, great adapted plants, and storm water capture and cleansing. Preservation care for historic resources… }Restoration of the Bauer Fountain to refresh the vision of artist Millard Sheets and landscape architect Edward Huntsman-Trout for our signature entrance, as well as care of the Queen Anne Cottage, Coach Barn and Rose Garden. Enhanced educational resources… }A transformed library, to better enjoy Southern Califor- nia’s only public collection devoted to gardening and plants. }New school programs, soon to be pilot tested, that ad- ach season, and every day, time renders dress the latest science curricula, as well as the Children’s change among our plants, whether emerging flowers Learning Patio, a new school facility planned for 2017. Eand fruit, or the latest work of an insect or pathogen. And of essential importance, the plants… Shifts in our landscape, as subtle as new leaves and }Since the 2011 windstorm, thousands of new plantings dramatic as a windstorm, remind us that the Arboretum added to establish the next generation of our botanical col- is vibrantly alive, never still. lections, with over 900 specimens planted in the past year. Yet change is more than natural history; it presents both }The Engelmann Oak Grove, the largest in L.A. County, challenges and opportunities as we’ve experienced over its future now assured through hundreds of protected the past five years, and no doubt will face in the future. We seedlings and new trees planted. begin 2017 with achievements made possible not only by This very partial list speaks to enhanced resources for the vital partnership between the Arboretum Foundation our 10,000 member households and 390,000 annual visi- and Los Angeles County, but by the outstanding commit- tors. To our members and donors, I express my deep ap- ment of our members and donors. preciation for enabling the Arboretum to adapt and grow. While a new strategic plan is now under development, —Richard Schulhof, CEO

The Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation

Founded in 1948, the Foundation 2017 Board of Trustees has provided new gardens, President George Ball Betsey Tyler extensive education programs, Dan Foliart Sean Cain Margaux Viera and publications serving Southern Vice President Elizabeth Debreu Pamela Warner Leelee Clement Doughty California. Today, the Foundation Karen Snider Houghton Robert E. Willett Treasurer H. Clay “Hap” Kellogg IV leads a broad community of William Lincoln Susan Kranwinkle Honorary Trustees members, volunteers and donors Secretary Robert Barnes Mark Ledbetter George A. Brumder in establishing the support needed Annette Castro Ramirez Burks L. Hamner to realize the Arboretum’s potential Midori Katsura Resler Kenneth D. Hill, PhD as a premier public garden and Emily Rosedale-Kousoulis G. Arnold Mulder, MD educational resource. Charles L. Seitz, PhD Gilbert N. Resendez

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ARBORETUM winter/spring 2017 magazine for the members of the L OS ANGELES COUNTY ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN

4 News & Highlights Member appreciation month, Monarch Waystation, Wild West, POPS and more

6 COurtly rituals Peacock plumage secrets

8 soil power Science in the garden

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We are a certified Monarch Waystation! Teh Arboretum, with its other butterflies. We’ll cel- many butterfly hubs, is now ebrate the official unveiling of on the national list of certified our Monarch Waystation Monarch Waystations through certification with tours by Monarch Watch, a nonprofit Bryan on Sunday, April 23, at educational outreach program 11am; regular admission ap- that focuses on the monarch plies; members free. butterfly, its habitat, and its spectacular fall migration. For more than a year, Arboretum gardener Bryan Burks, near right, created and tended five butterfly hubs within the gar- den planting milkweed, but- terfly bush (Buddleia) and other plants to attract monarchs and

January is Love Potions A ttention Member from the Garden A rtists Appreciation Walking Tour Knnow for its flavoring of The Arbore- Month! Italian cookies and sausage, tum Library is e begin 2017 with a anise seed was also used holding an open Wspecial, month-long by the ancient Greeks and call to artists thank you to our members Romans who believed the who may be for your continuing support. seeds could increase desire. interested in Members who renew, rejoin They may have been onto exhibiting their or purchase a gift member- „A grand prize opportunity something—anise seeds work in our new ship enjoy these special drawing on January 31 have been found to influence art space. Librarian Susan offers during January: of special Arboretum human hormone levels. Eubank will host two open „Double discount days at the goodies; What other plants might be houses in January for art- Gift Shop, January 13 & 14; „Plus a free gift (while considered evocative of love? ists of all media to view the „Special tram tour, January supplies last) for members Learn about love potions exhibit space and learn about 14, led by our knowledgeable who renew or purchase new during a pre-Valentine’s two shows planned for 2017. plant information specialists; and gift memberships. Day walking tour led “Peacock” is the inspi- „Members Celebration Please use the form on by Botanical Information rational word for the first Day, January 28, in the page 23 to join, renew, and/or Consultant Frank exhibit scheduled for March 1 Arboretum Library with purchase a gift membership. McDonough on Saturday, to June 30. The theme for the refreshments and crafts; For more information February 11, at 11am. second planned for October 1 „Weekly drawings with or questions call the Member- Regular admission applies; to December 30 is “plants.” prizes donated by our local ship Office at 626.821.3233 members free. The Peacock The deadline for submissions community sponsors; or visit arboretum.org. Café will be open for lunch. for both shows is February 11. A jury of art and plant professionals will make the T omato Talk & Sale selections. Attend an open house on January 14 or You’ve asked that our annual Tomato Talk and Sale January 28 from 1 to 4pm to be held on a weekend instead of Wednesday so more learn more. For details, visit ks ur of you can attend. We listened! We’ve moved the talk arboretum.org or contact n B

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L aurENCE Juber to perform for Arboretum Benefactors heamm Gr y award-winning Grammy. His solo arrangement of guitarist will present a spe- “The Pink Panther Theme” earned Tcial concert for Arboretum him a second Grammy. Benefactors Sunday, May 21, 4-6pm His concert is one of the exclusive in the Coach Barn. Fusing folk, events and special benefits enjoyed jazz, blues, pop and classical styles, by Arboretum Benefactors, our Laurence Juber is world-renowned highest level of supporters. Be- for his multi-faceted performances come a Benefactor or upgrade your using only one acoustic guitar. The membership and enjoy this special two-time Grammy winner became concert. For more information about internationally known as lead the Benefactor level, please contact guitarist in Beatle Paul McCartney’s Brittany Fabeck at 626.821.3237 or Wings with whom he won his first [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE Arboretum Foundation and hosted by Mario Lopez, will help raise funds to preserve the Arboretum’s magnificent architecture and historic structures. The event will take place on the lawn of the Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn Lucky with dinner, an auction T he stage coach returns! Baldwin Poker and games. There will R iDE into Wild West Day on Saturday, May 6, Tournament be prizes for top winners. from 10am-4pm as we gather our western gear For more information for some roping, panning for gold and writing & Dinner or sponsorship telegrams. Come on over for live music with the Saturday, June 10 opportunities, please Shadow Mountain Band, food and horses. The Celebrity host Mario Lopez visit: arboretumgets Coach Barn and Santa Anita Depot will be open Tickets available soon lucky.eventbrite.com/; to visitors. For an additional fee, tour the The first Lucky Baldwin #LAArboretum Queen Anne Cottage or take a stagecoach ride! Poker Tournament, GetsLucky; LuckyPoker presented by Los Angeles @Arboretum.org

Raye d for the Pasadena POPS! The orchestra, led by conductor Michael Feinstein, begins its popular Saturday concert series June 17. Arboretum members receive 10% off regular ticket prices. For details and tickets visit pasadenasymphony-pops.org.

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Proud as a Peacock When it comes to courtship, male peafowl do their amorous best to attract a mate with a whole lot of shaking and rattling of their spectacular plumage. Yet most peacocks face lifetime rejection by very choosy peahens. Why? By nANCy yoshihara

Roslyn Dakin has to the majority of other peacocks that did not mate at fond memories of all.” Peacocks typically spend a lot of time trying to watching Patrick Swayze attract females only to be shunned by choosy peahens. at the Arboretum. Not Just what makes a peacock attractive to a peahen? Is the actor, mind you, but that impossibly awkward train actually a mechanism an even more handsome that triggers something in females to seek the fittest guy struttin’ around male to father their offspring? with a come on that “Peacocks are interesting because their trains are so earned him the moniker exaggerated and seem to serve no purpose that would of the Dirty Dancing be favored by natural selection,” explained Roslyn, who star. Who you ask? earned her PhD in 2013 and is now at the University of A peacock! The incredible natural beauty, officially British Columbia. If anything, the train might make it tagged as No. 69 on his leg band, caught her attention harder for a peacock to survive because it takes energy during her three-year doctoral research on peafowl, to grow the feathers, which, in turn, can make him an Pavo cristatus, at the Arboretum. easy target of predators. But how does the train func- “We saw him mate around 20 times each year, 2008, tion in attracting hens? 2009 and 2010,” she said in an interview. “Compare that Roslyn found at least part of the answer at the

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ARB_Jan-Jun 2017.indd 6 12/13/16 10:36 PM Peacock Day Roslyn Dakin PhD will be the fea- tured speaker Saturday, March 25, at our Peacock Day celebration. The comely birds are such an es- sential part of the Arboretum ex- perience that we felt they deserve some special attention. Learn about their amazing habits and natural attributes from Roslyn, who will share her research in a special presentation at 3pm. We’re peacock crazy all day as you’ll see at our art exhibit, in our avian- inspired activities for children, and of course in the birdy items in the Gift Shop. The Peacock Café will serve Indian food in honor of the country of origin of the pea- fowl. Regular admission applies; members free; the lecture is a fee event, details at arboretum.org.

During her extensive peacock research at the Arboretum, Roslyn Dakin, opposite and above, spent hours observing peafowl. Despite a peacock’s rigorous display of his vibrant feathers, top photo, the hen appears oblivious to his overtures. The male mating champion discovered during the Canadian’s three-year study was the peacock nicknamed Patrick Swayze seen above with Roslyn, who is trying to catch a hen. When all goes well, a peachick!

Arboretum, where the peafowl are likely descendants cocks maneuver themselves to present their feathers of birds imported from India by Elias J. “Lucky” at specific angles to the sun, and that they use their Baldwin in the late 1800s. dances to corral females into viewing them from those To determine what attracts peahens, Roslyn and her angles. I suspect that over time, the peacocks may team from Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada learn to present themselves in the best possible light,” tested whether the number and coloration of the pea- Roslyn said.

kin cock’s eyespot feathers affect his mating prospects. More importantly, she found that the peacocks with a Studying the birds at the Arboretum, they found that the most iridescent eyespots mated the most.

yn d unless a peacock lost most of his feathers, the number So does the peacock’s resplendent plumage help sl of spots in his train did not affect his mating success. ensure the future of the species? Biologists speculate ro If not the number, might the color of eyespots be the that the healthiest males may be able to produce the of

sy sy come-on? Peacocks often shake their wings and sidle most spectacular iridescence. up to females, sometimes even shuffling backwards If so, Patrick Swayze’s ungainly but spectacular feath- right into them, before they start vibrating their train ers could allow peahens to recognize and secure the best courte

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ARB_Jan-Jun 2017.indd 7 12/13/16 10:36 PM Crescent Farm

S oil Power Enchancing drought resilience in a changing climate By Lynn Fang, MS

transforming organic compounds mulching, a process of layering into nutrients available to plants. A cardboard, green waste and wood little less than half of soil consists chips, produced giant stalks of of mineral particles, a quarter is air, heirloom corn, with cobs over a a quarter is water, and the remain- foot long, and often times up to 6-7 ing 5-10% is organic matter, which ears of corn per stalk. This kind of describes any plant or animal mat- growth is virtually unheard of for ter in decay, including plant roots, heirloom corn. Digging into the soil biological organisms and humus, of the hügelkultur mound revealed the end product of decomposition. rich clumps of dark, moist soil It is this little slice of organic matter and many many earthworms. hat vast abyss of that gives soil all of its life, structure Peeking beneath the bark mulch, darkness beneath the and vitality, its ability to act as a we saw vast webs of vegetative lush green plants and carbon sink (sequestering carbon fungal (mycelial) growth. colorful blossoms has from the atmosphere), as well as its Despite the success of these Tremained mostly a mystery for ability to retain water and mini- popular methods, there has been many. Soil has been called the final mize irrigation. When we begin to little documentation on the actual frontier of science, as we know understand the biological proper- affects on overall soil health. We more about the oceans and of the ties of soil, we can nurture these sent soil samples of the hügelkultur, cosmos than we do of the ground processes to work for us, helping bark mulch, lasagna mulch, and a beneath our feet. Often overlooked us build resilient soils that reduce control comparison of unamended as a simple thing with little to un- our dependency on pesticides and soil to the Cornell Soil Health Anal- derstand, soil is gaining attention synthetic fertilizers. ysis Lab. It specializes in assessing as one of the major keys to mitigat- At the Crescent Farm, experi- biological indicators of soil health, ing climate change, as well as to mental soil-building processes including available water capacity, growing opulent, verdant gardens such as lasagna mulching and organic matter content and ag- during our historic drought. hügelkultur are used to conserve gregate stability (strength of soil Soil is not dirt, is not dust, and is water, creating ecological fertility structure), among several others. not simply a mix of minerals and for healthy blossoms and bountiful Overall, our three soil-building chemicals. It is a dynamic matrix vegetables without the use of any processes vastly improved all soil of life—breathing, reproducing and pesticides or herbicides. Lasagna health indicators compared to the

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ARB_Jan-Jun 2017.indd 8 12/13/16 10:37 PM Webs of mycelial growth, opposite page, S oil Building Process enrich soil and were found growing under bark mulch, above right, in Crescent Farm. 100 Lasagne mulching, a process of layering cardboard, green waste and wood chips, helped produce giant stalks and large 80 ears of heirloom corn. Lynn Fang, who conducted the soil study, shows off mulch. 60

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unamended soil. Essentially, add- hold more water and be more ing organic matter to your soil will resistant to erosion. improve your soil’s ability to retain Not all organic matter is water and provide nutrients to created equal, as we clearly see plants. Returning organic from this simple study. Mulch and matter to the soil is absolutely key compost mixes can both be im- to maintaining a thriving garden proved with the addition of bark. in a changing climate. There is something special about Aggregate stability is a great tree bark. It is the skin of the tree, S oil ScieNCE integrative indicator of available which interfaces with the Cui r ous about the detailed water capacity, organic matter outside world, protecting the tree results of our study? Join our and the strength of the overall from pathogens and other invaders. soil science class on Saturday, soil structure. It measures the It is rich in microbial diversity, February 4, 10am-12pm.

e extent to which soil aggregates especially fungi. This unique micro- Lynn Fang will talk about all s

ea resist falling apart when wet by bial community is most likely the of the soil health indicators heavy rainfall. Strong soils have reason why the soil under the bark assessed in this study, as well in s strong aggregates that remain mulch has enhanced water holding as interpreting soil lab tests rob

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h erosion. Our test showed that the Lynn Fang, MS, defended her masters eralizing your soil for optimal p bark mulch displayed the strongest on compost use in plant disease growth and nutritious veggies! ng aggregate stability, indicating suppression at the University of Vermont. Register at 626.821.4623; $25 fa its unique properties that vastly She currently consults on soil and members; $35 nonmembers.

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Collections

The Prehistoric Forest is home for most of the Arboretum’s 90 species of cycads such this Dioon mejiae and the Encephalartos ferox below.

S aving Cycads The endangered ancient cone-bearing plants date back to the Triassic and Jurassic eras. Byames j E. Henrich

he Arboretum has a U niversity in 1979; and 4) the last large of cycads changing sex. A delicate sizable collection of donation was arranged by Henry Soto balance of hormones is thought to cycads—more than 90 of through his Four Seasons Gardens nurs- control expression of sex and could the 250-known species in 9 ery from a Beverly Hills resident in 1986. be altered by stress (transplanting, ofT the 11 genera. Most can be found in The balance of the collection came from drought). Propagation is achieved our Prehistoric Forest near Baldwin Lake. nurseries, USDA plant confiscations, primarily with seeds but offsets can The oldest accession dates to 1955 for many individuals and botanical gardens. also be used. Seeds are ready to plant a Dioon spinulosum. The heart of the Cycads are gymnosperms, along with when shed from the parent plant and collection resulted from four major do- conifers, gnetums and ginkgos. They offsets propagate best when taken at nations: 1) botanist Loran M. Whitelock bear naked seeds—unprotected by an the beginning of the growing season. was the first to donate in 1974; 2) a ship- ovary or fruit, but may be surrounded All cycads are endangered or threat- ment from National Botanic Gardens of by a fleshy aril (as occurs with Ginkgo). ened in the wild and are protected by South Africa, Kirstenbosch in 1976; 3) They had worldwide distribution during the Convention on International Trade the largest donation was orchestrated the Triassic and Jurassic eras, but now in Endangered Species (CITES). Thus, by Whitelock from professor Charles occur between 30°N latitude and 35°S international movement of cycads re- Chamberlain’s collection at Chicago latitude. Most species are subtropical quires CITES documentation or a written and a few are truly tropical. permit for countries not participating in They have only two growth habits: the convention. The ideal conservation arborescent (treelike, branched or method is to preserve plants in the wild, unbranched) some to about 50 feet which is not possible for many cycads and those with subterranean stems. due to habitat loss or destruction. Some have tuberous roots or contractile However, the best alternative is conser- roots, while those occurring on vation in the garden. The Arboretum, gh ou nutrient-deficient soils have coral- like many botanical gardens throughout n o shaped roots at or just above the soil the world, participates in conservation d surface with nitrogen-fixing cyanobac- efforts, preserving germplasm and using mc teria, providing valuable nitrogen to the the plants as a tool to educate the public nk fra

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health / wellness / gardening

Tai Chi coupling the traditional N ew classes concept with contemporary physics for your of potential and kinetic energy. The sessions include striking, mind, body throwing and submission techniques. Master Chien, right, and garden! was the 2014 Kung Fu Master of USC-Pacific Asia Museum. HEALTH & WELLNESS Mommy, Daddy, Easy to Grow Superfoods Grandparents & Me Yoga Saturday, March 4; 10am-12pm for children ages 2-4 Instructor: Loretta Allison Tuesdays: January, February, $25 members; $35 non-members brain before leading a tour through March; 10-10:45am You are what you eat! Learn about the garden and discussing ways Instructor: Andrea Walsh easy-to-grow superfoods for South- to enhance brain function. $35 per month members; ern California, adaptogenic herbs, $45 non-members their health benefits and how to The Essential Edible Garden: See page 12 for details. cook the superfoods. Loretta is an A peek at a new paradigm edible plant expert, gardening con- Saturday, April 29; 12-1:30pm Tai Chi sultant and community educator. Instructor: Kyra Saegusa Winter Session 1 & 2 $25 members; $35 non-members Spring Session 1 & 2 Cultivating a Healthy Brain Explore the rewards of an ecosys- Thursdays; 9-10:30am Saturday, April 1 & June 3 tem-based edible landscape in this Instructor: Master Arnold Chien 10am-12pm introductory workshop. This class $35 per four-week session; Instructor: Dr. Robert Tager will lay the foundation for introduc- $45 non-members $25 members; $35 non-members ing this holistic practice into your Full schedule at arboretum.org Discover what your brain needs to garden and creating a sustainable Tai Chi is a martial art based on the function at its peak. Neurologist verdant and beautiful food-produc- theory of an ancient classic called and Arboretum volunteer Dr. Robert ing space. Kyra honed her craft as I Ching. Based on this foundation, Tager will provide a brief introduc- a gardener and garden educator at Master Arnold Chien created Kinetic tion to memory, learning and the the Huntington Ranch Garden.

Gardening Wild Suburbia: Learning to providing color, habitat, shade, and Home Orcharding garden with native plants places for respite and celebration, Saturday, January 28; 10am-12pm Sunday, February 19; 3-5pm that simply need less water and re- Instructor: Steve Hofvendahl Speaker: Barbara Eisenstein sources because they are composed $25 members; $35 non-members $8 members; $10 non-members of plants naturally adapted to our The beauty of orcharding in South- Looking to transform your tradi- regional conditions. Scott is land- ern California is that, with the right tional, high-water-use yard into a scape design and planning coordina- planning and attention, you can peaceful habitat garden abounding tor at The Huntington in San Marino. eat several kinds of delicious home with biodiversity? Barbara, author grown fruit throughout the year! of Wild Suburbia: Learning to Garden Irrigation for the This class will cover the species and with Native Plants, will discuss the Home Edible Landscape varieties that do the best in our joys and challenges of tending a Saturday, May 27; 10am-12pm region, and their different needs native garden. She is a research as- Instructor: Scott Kleinrock n e for care and pruning. Steve ran the sociate and former horticultural out- $25 members; $35 non-members TreePeople Fruit Tree Program. reach coordinator at Rancho Santa Spray or drip? In-line emitter or spa- ld Chi

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ARB_Jan-Jun 2017.indd 11 12/13/16 10:37 PM kids & Family Kids love Nature Camp Imagine your child spending spring or summer break exploring the lush gardens of the Arboretum, discovering the awesomeness of nature, and having some old fashioned fun outdoors. Nature Camp offers all this and more at one of Southern California’s most celebrated gardens. All camp activities are led by instructors and guided by counselors. Nature Camp is offered in the spring and summer. The weekly sessions, Monday through Friday, are for children ages 5-11. Registration is now open for spring and summer sessions. Please call 626.821.4623 to register. For more information, contact Chris Orosz at 626.821.5897. e l

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Students learn through for parent or grandparent and child to bond and have fun, hands-on creative fun while learning to focus the mind and to breathe deeply for good health. Young children have a short activities! Kids create Nature take home arts and attention span but they can learn to do natural pos- s: tures such as the child pose with the greatest of ease. craft projects too. oto

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ARB_Jan-Jun 2017.indd 12 12/13/16 10:37 PM Egg-Exceptional Celebration! Join us for our annual EGG-Exceptional event for kids of all ages. There will be egg hunts and egg scrambles, make and take-home activities, prizes, Jamba Juice and the Peacock Café! Baskets will be provided. Mark Faery Fun Time your calendar for some Saturday, April 29, 9:30am-12:30pm; $10 for members (adults EGG-Exceptional fun on and children); $15 for non-members (adults and children) Saturday, April 15, 9am- 12pm. Arboretum members he faeries encourage us to go outdoors. The outdoors will can beat the crowds by rejuvenate your spirits and your heart will take wing! Join the faeries taking advantage of special from A Faery Hunt up close in an interactive walkabout in the enchanted early entry privileges T gardens of the Arboretum. The faeries will bring you stories of faery magic and between 8 and 9am. Fee for children’s activities, flowers, with dancing, singing and fun. Children are encouraged to come in their regular admission applies. favorite costume. Groups and parties are welcome! This event is amusing and The activities fee is $3 fun for the whole family, children ages 2-10 and the young at heart. Stay and have per child for members; $5 your lunch at the Peacock Café and have a full day of faery fun at the Arboretum. per child non-members. Call 626.821.4623 to purchase your tickets now.

Spring Into Green! Los Angeles Environmental Education Fair Saturday, March 11, 9am-3pm; free with admission; members free

Join us as several thousand through hands-on workshops and families, educators, scouting groups in-booth presentations. Other event and students from all over the Los activities include sustainable food Angeles area come to network with local sampling, tours, multicultural music, environmental community resources. science scavenger hunts, art activities, You will learn about lifestyle solutions eco-friendly demonstrations and that affect the health of our planet nature games for all ages.

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EVENTS: Instructor: Steve Hofvendahl Santa Anita Depot Tours For details see page 11. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Lovely Aloes 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1-4pm Walking Tour KIDS & FAMILY Members free; free with admission Saturday, January 14; 11am Bookworms: A Members free; free with admission Docent-Led Walking Tours Guide: Frank McDonough, Botanical Storytelling Program What’s underground? Roots! Tuesday-Friday, 10am Information Consultant Saturday, 10:30am Wednesday, January 11 & 18 Learn about the variety and Members free; free with admission beauty of our aloes. These water- Saturday, January 14 Thursday, January 26 saving plants have architecturally ART interesting features. 10:30am Members free; free with admission Art Workshop Artists Open House Children ages 3-6 enjoy nature Mondays, January 30-March 20 Saturday, January 14 & 28; 1-4pm stories and a take-home craft. 9:30-11:30am The Arboretum Library is holding $40 members; $50 non-members an open call to artists. MOMMY, Daddy, This self-directed workshop For details see page 4. Grandparents & ME YOGA (no official instructor) provides Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31 a supportive, encouraging Baiko-En Bonsai 10-10:45am environment for artists. Kenkyukai Show & Sale Instructor: Andrea Walsh Saturday & Sunday, For details see page 12. NEW! OIL PAINTING January 21 & 22 Saturdays, January 14- 10am-4:30pm FAMILY BIRD WALK February 18; 1-3:30pm Members free; free with admission Saturday, January 14; 8-10am; $69 members; $79 non-members Baiko-En Bonsai Kenkyukai $5 general public; Arboretum Instructor: Ron Pettie Society will present the only show and Audubon members free; Capture the beauty of nature! We of deciduous, miniaturized trees children 12 and under free will guide a beginner to draw and in the United States. Guide: Julia Ray from paint with confidence. Advanced Pasadena Audubon Society students will be able to paint Southern California The walk is open to all ages and all independently at their own pace Camellia Show levels of birding. and choose their own subjects. Saturday, January 28; 1-4:30pm All materials are included. Sunday, January 29; 9am-4:30pm Guerrilla Gardening with Members free; free with admission Native Plants BOTANICAL ART See and enjoy different Saturday January 21; 10am-12pm & ILLUSTRATION varieties of lovely camellias. $10 per child for members; $12 per Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31 child for non-members; 10am-2pm GARDENING pre-registration required. $275 members; $295 non-members Learn about California native Instructor: Cristina Baltayian Thursday What’s plants and the benefits of planting The classes will explore color Happening in Gardening them. Make seed balls. pencil, graphite, pen and ink and Winter session, 8 weeks watercolor on various papers, January 12-March 2 COLLECTIONS vellum and other surfaces. 9:30am-12pm $140 series; $25 per class Plant Information HEALTH & WELLNESS Full schedule at arboretum.org Wednesday, January 4; 1:30-3pm January 12; Matt-Dell Tufenkian Members free; free with admission Tai Chi Propagating pelargoniums Frank McDonough, Botanical Thursdays, January 26, February January 19; Lili Singer Information Consultant 2, 9, 16; 9-10:30am Gardening with our tiniest birds Topics TBD; visit arboretum.org. Instructor: Master Arnold Chien January 26; Jo O’Connell For details see page 11. Australian native plants Reading the Western Landscape Book Club YOGA IN THE GARDEN Crescent Farm Workshop: West of Eden Tuesday evenings, Lawn Alternatives by Jean Stein January 10, 17, 24, 31; 5:30-6:45pm Saturday, January 21; 10am Wednesday, January 25; 7pm Thursday mornings, Members free; free with admission Free January 5, 12, 19, 26; 9:30-10:45am Reimagine your lawn with interest- Leader: Susan Eubank, $35 members; $45 non-members; ing, vibrant alternatives! Explore Arboretum Librarian $15 drop in, per day cool- and warm-season grasses. The group explores the portrayal Instructor: Candyce Columbus of western North American Class begins with a 10-15 Home Orcharding landscape in fiction, non-fiction minute warm-up followed by a Saturday, January 28 and poetry. rejuvenating traditional Indian 10am-12pm For details visit arboretum.org. Hatha yoga practice session.

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ARB_Jan-Jun 2017.indd 14 12/13/16 10:37 PM februaryat the Arboretum Explore the Arboretum at night EVENTS February 19; Harold Koopowitz Understanding color in flowers and see nocturnal animals. Pacific Rose Society February 26; Danny Finkelstein Annual Auction & the Valley Hive Family Night Hike Saturday, February 4; 9am-5pm Beekeeping Adventure Members free; free with admission for children 7-12 The Pacific Rose Society hosts Crescent Farm Saturday, February 18 its annual auction of hard-to-find, Workshop: Swales For time and fee see above. unusual, new and direct-from- Saturday, February 18; 10am growers rose plants. Members free; free with admission FAMILY BIRD WALK Learn about designing, building Saturday, February 11; 8-10am Love Potions from the and maintaining swales. Garden Walking Tour COLLECTIONS Saturday, February 11; 11am Wild Suburbia: Plant Information For details see page 4. Learning to garden with native plants Wednesday, February 1 Mushroom Fair Sunday, February 19; 3-5pm 1:30-3pm Sunday, February 12; 10am-4:30pm For details see page 11. Topic TBD; details at arboretum.org. Members free; free with admission Reading the Western Los Angeles Mycological Society RAISED BED GARDENING Landscape Book Club (LAMS) holds its annual Wild WITH FARMSCAPE Saturday, February 25 East of Eden, part 1 by Mushroom Fair that will include John Steinbeck demonstrations on growing, cook- 10am-12pm Wednesday, February; 7pm ing and identifying mushrooms. $25 members; $35 non-members Instructor: Matthew Geldin Santa Anita Depot Tours GARDENING Raised bed essentials: Right soil, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, manual and automatic irrigation 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1-4pm What’s Happening techniques, garden planning and in Gardening seasonal tips. Docent-Led Walking Tours Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23 Tuesday-Friday, 10am 9:30am-12pm COOKING Saturday, 10:30am $25 per class February 2; January Nordman FRESH; CELEBRATING The nature of permaculture THE TABLE ART February 9; Rebecca Tufenkian Steven Mary OIL PAINTING Gardens of downtown Los Angeles Wednesday, February 8; 3-5pm Saturdays, February 25-April 1 February 16; Brandon Walker $50 members; $60 non-members For details see page 14. Irrigation overview For details visit arboretum.org. February 23; Susan Eubank BOTANICAL ART & Library resources for gardeners KIDS & FAMILY ILLUSTRATION March 2; Edwina Pellikka Bookworms Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Plant-based fabrics and dyes There’s a whole world For details see page 14. of plants out there Soil Science for Home & Wednesdays, February 1 & 15 GARDEN NIGHT Professional Gardeners Saturday, February 11 PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS Saturday, February 4; 10am-12pm Thursday, February 23 Saturday, February 25 For details see page 9. 10:30am 7:30-10pm For details see page 14. $30 members; $40 non-members New California Landscape Instructor: Frank McDonough Saturday, February 11 Botanical Adventures Night offers unique photographic 10am-12:30pm Monday, February 6, 13, 20, 27 opportunities in the garden. $25 members; $35 non-members For details see page 12. Instructor: Jill Morganelli, Arbore- HEALTH & WELLNESS tum Horticultural Supervisor MOMMY, DADDY, Tai Chi Learn about water-maximizing Grandparents & ME YOGA Thursdays, February 23, garden design, construction, irriga- Tuesday, February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 2, 9, 16 tion systems and plants. For details see page 12. For details see page 11.

Sunday What’s Happening Family Night Hike YOGA IN THE GARDEN in Gardening Adventure Tuesday evenings, Sundays, February 12, 19, 26; for children 6 and under February 7, 14, 21, 28 1-3pm Saturday, February 4 5:30-6:45pm $25 members; $35 non-members 5:30pm-7:15pm Thursday mornings, February 12; Nick Hummingbird $10 per child for members; February 2, 9, 16, 23 Hahamonga Nursery $12 per child for non-members 9:30-10:45am

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Reading the Western EVENTS explore the progress of California- friendly wildflowers we planted Landscape Book Club Monrovia Rock Hounds last fall. Habitat building and mead- East of Eden, part 2 Show & Sale ow maintenance will be discussed. by John Steinbeck Saturday & Sunday, March 4 & 5 Wednesday, March 29; 7pm 9am-4:30pm S undays What’s Free Members free; free with admission Happening in Gardening For details visit arboretum.org. Gems, minerals, fossils, geodes Sundays, March 12, 19; 1-3pm and jewelry will be displayed at $25 members; $35 non-members Santa Anita Depot Tours this annual gem and mineral show. March 12; Christine Anthony Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Planning your summer garden 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1-4pm Los Angeles March 19; Matt-Dell Tufenkian Environmental Scented geranium garden Docent-Led Walking Tours Education Fair Tuesday-Friday, 10am Saturday, March 11; 9am-3pm Plant Propagation Saturday, 10:30am Members free; free with admission Saturday, March 18; 10am-12pm For details see page 13. $25 members; $35 non-members ART Instructor: Laramee Haynes BOTANICAL ART & Ikebana International Propagating your own plants can ILLUSTRATION Show & Sale be a rewarding and truly green Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 Saturday, March 18; 11am-4:30pm hobby. Making cuttings, divisions Sunday, March 19; 9:30am-4pm 10am-2pm and planting seeds can be For details see page 14. Members free; free with admission surprisingly easy. Different schools of Japanese flow- Landscape er arrangement will be represented COOKING: Photography Class from classical to naturalistic to Saturday, March 11; 3-5:30pm avant-garde at the two-day show. FRESH; CELEBRATING THE TABLE $45 members; $55 non-members Great Tomato Talk & Smith Brothers Restaurant Instructor: Frank McDonough Spring Plant Sale Wednesday, March 8; 3-5pm Frank McDonough will share basic Friday-Sunday, March 24-26 $50 members; $60 non-members and advanced instruction on 9am-4:30pm For details visit arboretum.org landscape photography using the Members free; free with admission Arboretum as a subject and a For details see page 4. KIDS & FAMILY backdrop. P eacock Day Bookworms GARDEN NIGHT Saturday, March 25 peacocks! PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS Members free; free with admission Wednesdays, March 1 & 15 Saturday, March 25 For details see page 7. Saturday, March 25 7:30-10pm Thursday, March 30 Instructor: Frank McDonough GARDENING 10:30am For details see page 15. For details see page 14. Thursdays What’s ART WORKSHOP Happening in Gardening Botanical Adventures Mondays, March 27-May 15 Spring session: March 9-April 27 Monday, March 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30-11:30am 9:30am-12pm For details see page 12. $40 members; $50 non-members $140 for series; $25 per class For details see page 14. Full schedule at arboretum.org MOMMY, DADDY, March 9; Kathy Musial Grandparents & ME YOGA HEALTH & WELLNESS Less common Australian trees Tuesday, March 7, 14, 21, 28 at The Huntington 10-10:45am New! Easy to Grow March 16; Matt-Dell Tufenkian For details see page 12. Superfoods Landscaping with herbs and edibles Saturday, March 4; 10am-12pm March 23; Frank McDonough FAMILY BIRD WALK Instructor: Loretta Allison Five things that will completely Saturday, March 11; 8-10am $25 members; $35 non-members blow your mind about trees! For details see page 14. For details see page 11. March 30; Joe Brosius SPRING NATURE CAMP Spring blooming plants YOGA IN THE GARDEN Session 1: March 20-24 Tuesday evenings, Crescent Farm Workshop: For details see page 12. March 7, 14, 21, 28; 5:30-6:45pm California Meadow Thursday mornings, Saturday, March 11; 10am Collections March 2, 9, 16, 23; 9:30-10:45am Members free; free with admission Plant Information For details see page 14. Spend a spring morning in a beauti- Wednesday, March 1; 1:30-3pm ful meadow at Crescent Farm! We Topic TBD; visit arboretum.org.

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EVENTS COOKING Pollinators, Butterflies, and other insects American Ceramic Society- FRESH: CELEBRATING Saturday, April 22; 10am-12pm DC Festival and Gift Show THE TABLE $10 per child for members; Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2 Bruce Kalman of Union $12 per child for non-members 9am-5pm Pasadena and Knead For children ages 7-12. Members free; free with admission Wednesday, April 5; 3-5pm Enjoy unique, handcrafted, whimsi- For details visit arboretum.org. Collections cal and one-of-a-kind artwork from Southern California clay artists. GARDENING Plant Information Wednesday, April 5; 1:30-3pm No sacrifice, Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Topic TBD, details at arboretum.org. low water garden Saturday, April 8; 8am Saturday, April 1; 10am-12pm Details: kinaneevents.com/ Western Landscape For details see page 11. EVENTS/SA Book Club LOCAS: The Magic Maggie What’s Happening Spring Iris Show & Sale & Hopey Stories by Jaime in Gardening Saturday & Sunday, April 8 & 9 Hernandez Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27 Wednesday, April 26; 7pm; Free 9:30am-4:30pm 9:30am-12pm; $25 per class Members free; free with admission April 6; Jill Morganelli Santa Anita Depot Tours The Southern California Iris So- Favorite places in the Arboretum ciety presents tall bearded, small Tuesdays & Wednesdays, April 13; Laura Bauer 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1-4pm bearded and aril-bred irises. Design with native plants Docent-Led Walking Tours Egg-ceptional April 20; Laramee Haynes Propagation Tuesday-Friday, 10am Celebration Saturday, 10:30am Saturday, April 15 April 27; Leigh Adams Water harvesting design For details see page 13. ART Intro to Plant Daylily Show & Plant Sale BOTANICAL ART & Identification Saturday, April 15: 9am-4pm ILLUSTRATION Friday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 Sunday, April 16; 9am-3pm Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 1:30-4pm Members free; free with admission For details see page 14. $60 members; $70 non-members The Southern California Hemero- Instructor: Frank McDonough OIL PAINTING callis & Amaryllis Society show Learn about plant classification and Saturdays, April 8-May 13 features educational displays, how to identify plants by genus. For details see page 14. demonstrations and bulbs for sale. Crescent Farm Workshop: GARDEN NIGHT Rose Show & Sale Pollinators PHOTOGRAPHY class Saturday, April 22; 1-5pm Saturday, April 22; 10am Saturday, April 29; 7-10pm Sunday, April 23; 9am-4:30pm Members free; free with admission For details see page 15. Members free; free with admission Crescent Farm’s plant selections The Pacific Rose Society hosts one attract bees, bird and butterflies. HEALTH & WELLNESS of the largest rose shows. Healthy Brain Butterfly Hubs KIDS & FAMILY Saturday, April 1; 10am-12pm Walking Tour Terrariums and For details see page 11. Sunday, April 23; 11am Greenhouses Members free; free with admission Saturday, April 1; 10am-12pm Tai Chi Guide: Bryan Burks $10 per child for members; $12 per Thursdays, April 13, 20, 27, We unveil our official Monarch child for non-members May 4; 9-10:30am Waystation certification. Make your own terrarium to take For details see page 11. home. For children ages 7-12. ARTboretum The Essential Edible Botanical Art Show & Sale SPRING NATURE CAMP Garden: A new paradigm Friday-Sunday. April 28-30 Session 2: April 3-7 Saturday, April 29; 12-1:30pm 11am-5pm For details see page 12. For details see page 11. Members free; free with admission Our Botanical Art and Illustration Botanical Adventures YOGA IN THE GARDEN students and our Art Workshop Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 Tuesday evenings, participants exhibit their work. For details see page 12. April 4, 11, 18, 25; 6-7:15pm Thursday mornings, A Faery Hunt Bookworms April 6, 13, 20, 27; 9:30-10:45am Saturday, April 29 The Earth is our friend For details see page 14. For details see page 13. April 5, 9, 22, 27; 10:30am

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EVENTS GARDENING Reading the Western Landscape Book Club Wild West Day & Queen The New California Learning Las Vegas by Anne Cottage Tours Landscape Elizabeth Barlow Rogers Saturday, May 6; 10am-4pm Saturday, May 13; 10am-12:30pm Wednesday, May 31; 7pm For details see page 5. $25 members; $35 non-members Free Instructor: Jill Morganelli Leader: Susan Eubank Geranium Society For details see page 15. For details visit arboretum.org. Show & Sale Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14 Crescent Farm Workshop: Santa Anita Depot Tours Weaving/Basketry 9am-4pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Members free; free with admission Saturday, May 20; 10am 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1-4pm The International Geranium Members free; free with admission Members free; free with admission Society, Los Angeles branch, Learn to use your bio-mass (plant For details see page 14. presents this wonderful annual waste) to create garden structures. display of geraniums. Simple weaving techniques can use Docent-Led Walking Tours leaves as cordage, branches as trel- Tuesday-Friday, 10am San Gabriel Valley Orchid lises, tomato cages, shade shelters Saturday, 10:30am Hobbyist Auction and various long lasting leaves as Members free; free with admission Thursday, May 18; 6-9:30pm weavers. Design and build compost For details see page 14. Free structures, plant guards and soil For details visit arboretum.org. traps in your own Crescent Garden. ART Ccy ads and ancient Irrigation for the home BOTANICAL ART & plants at the Arboretum edible landscape ILLUSTRATION Walking Tour Saturday, May 27; 10am-12pm Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 Saturday, May 20; 11am $25 members; $35 non-members 10am-2pm Members free; free with admission Instructor: Scott Kleinrock $275 members; $295 non-members Guide: Frank McDonough For details see page 11. Instructor: Cristina Baltayian Explore the Arboretum’s excellent For details see page 14. cycad collection and other ancient KIDS & FAMILY plants. OIL PAINTING Bookworms: A Saturdays, May 20-June 24 Annual Epiphyllum Storytelling Program 1-3:30pm Razzle, dazzle; Painting Show & Sale $69 members; $79 non-members the colors we see Sunday, May 21 Instructor: Ron Pettie 9am-4pm Wednesdays, May 3 & 17 For details see page 14. Members free; free with admission Saturday, May 20; Treat yourself to an enjoyable Thursday, May 25 ART WORKSHOP time viewing these unusual and 10:30am Mondays, May 22-July 10 gorgeous flowers and learning all Members free; free with admission 9:30-11:30am about them. For details see page 14. $40 members; $50 non-members For details see page 14. Descanso Chrysanthemum Wet Wrigglers Spring Plant Sale Saturday, May 13; 10am-12pm GARDEN NIGHT pHOTOGRAPHY Saturday & Sunday, May 21 & 22 $10 per child for members; Saturday, May 27; 7-10pm 9am-4pm $12 per child for non-members $30 members; $40 non-members Members free; free with admission Learn all about worms, their role Instructor: Frank McDonough Over 150 varieties of rooted in our ecosystem, and how they For details see page 15. chrysanthemum cuttings will be can help us compost. For children available at the show as well as ages 7-12. HEALTH & WELLNESS perennial flowers and shrubs, and FAMILY BIRD WALK Tai Chi vegetable plants. Saturday, May 13; 8-10am Thursdays, May 11, 18, 25, June 1 Santa Anita Bonsai Show Fee 9-10:30am $35 members; $45 non-members Saturday-Monday, May 27-29 Guide: Julia Ray from Pasadena Instructor: Master Arnold Chien 9am-5pm Audubon Society For details see page 11. Members free; free with admission For details see page 14. The Santa Anita Bonsai Society Collections YOGA IN THE GARDEN will present trees trained to look Tuesday evenings, like miniature forest giants with Plant Information May 2, 9, 16, 23; 6-7:15pm trees up to four feet tall such as Wednesday, May 3; 1:30-3pm Thursday mornings, orr y Lou maples, junipers and pines will be Members free; free with admission May 4, 11, 18, 25; 9:30-10:45am on display. Instructor: Frank McDonough For details see page 14.

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Hooded Oriole Collections Plant Information Wednesday, June 7; 1:30-3pm Members free; free with admission Instructor: Frank McDonough Topic TBD; details at arboretum.org.

Reading the Western Landscape Book Club Now and at the Hour of our Death by Susan Moreira, translated by Julia Sanches Wednesday, June 28; 7pm Free Leader: Susan Eubank For details visit arboretum.org.

Santa Anita Depot Tours Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1-4pm Members free; free with admission For details see page 14. EVENTS GARDENING Docent-Led Walking Tours Daylily Show & Plant Sale Crescent Farm Workshop: Tuesday-Friday, 10am Saturday, June 3: 9am-4pm Horticulture Saturday, 10:30am Sunday, June 4; 9am-3pm Saturday, June 17; 10am Members free; free with admission Members free; free with admission Members free; free with admission For details see page 14. The Southern California Hemero- Explore horticulture at Crescent callis & Amaryllis Society sponsors Farm. Tour our choices for low ART this annual show that features water lawn alternatives, Califor- educational displays and demon- nia native ethnobotanical plants BOTANICAL ART & strations. Bulbs will be for sale. of our local indigenous tribes, arid ILLUSTRATION climate orchard trees and native Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 Los Angeles wildflowers! Get ideas for your 10am-2pm International Fern home landscape from our New $275 members; Society Show and Sale California Landscape. Growing $295 non-members Saturday & Sunday, tips will also be discussed. Instructor: Cristina Baltayian June 10 & 11; 9am-5pm For details see page 14. Members free; free with admission KIDS & FAMILY Enjoy displays of ferns and other HEALTH & WELLNESS SUMMER CAMP exotic plants at their finest. Cultivating a Informative lectures are scheduled Weekly sessions begin June 5 For details see page 12. Healthy Brain for both days with opportunity Saturday, June 3; 10am-12pm drawings throughout each day. Bookworms: A $25 members; $35 non-members Storytelling Program Instructor: Dr. Robert Tager PASADENA SYMPHONY & POPS Itchy, pokey, gooey, yucky: For details see page 11. Broadway: the golden age Plant warriors Saturday, June 17; 5:30-10pm Wednesday, June 14 & 21 YOGA IN THE GARDEN For details see page 5 or Saturday, June 17 Tuesday evenings, pasadenasymphony-pops.org. Thursday, June 29 June 6, 13, 20, 27; 6-7:15pm Thursday mornings, Butterfly Identification 10:30am Members free; free with admission June 1, 8, 15, 22; 9:30-10:45am Walking Tour For details see page 14. Saturday, June 24; 11am For details see page 14. Members free; free with admission FAMILY BIRD WALK Guide: Bryan Burks,

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ARB_Jan-Jun 2017.indd 19 12/13/16 10:38 PM People The Good Family-Living Up to Their Name children and their spouses. on all aspects of plants, especially The foundation is a fitting legacy botany and gardening. They hope for George, who passed away in others will support the endowment. 2013. It was his idea to start the Mary, who grew up and still lives in foundation. He and Marcia were Arcadia, fondly recalls that as a child college sweethearts at Stanford she was an avid reader and loved University. George went on to serve history and visiting the Arboretum. in the Navy and earn a Stanford She describes the Arboretum as an MBA. He started a company that amazing place that remains part of designed, manufactured, imported her identity. and sold giftware items. George “I think the Arboretum is so many and Marcia, both very busy people, things to so many different people,” found time to be involved in Mary said. “It’s an open space where numerous non-profit organizations. people can just be in nature and hilanthropy and giving back Long-term Arboretum supporters, have a breath of fresh air. It’s a were always part of George the Goods have always had an affin- place that reminds us of our his- P and Marcia Good’s values. ity for the Library. They first funded tory. It’s a place where you can go When they launched the George and the conversion of the card catalog and learn, get information, and it’s a Marcia Good Family Foundation in to an online version in 2006. Last place where friends go for concerts. 1997, the idea was to support orga- spring, their foundation provided People come for different reasons– nizations they cared about and to a two-year grant to assess, catalog some come just to walk.” encourage the family to participate, and preserve the Library’s rare book Mary and Marcia both recognize says daughter Mary Good Lindgren. collection. Its oldest book dates back the Arboretum has a vital public- Mary, the youngest of three sisters, to 1578: An English translation of A private partnership with Los Angeles heads up the foundation and serves Niewe Herball, or Historie of Plantes County, and that private support is on its board with her mother Marcia by Rembert Dodoens. critical to the garden’s future. “If we and sisters Virginia (Gini) Good In 2016, the Goods also provided don’t want these opportunities to go Falconer and Kathleen (Kathy) Good seed money to launch a Library away,” said Mary, “then we need to Podley. Today the family tradition Endowment. They see the Library as support and supplement what the of giving continues with the next the great resource it is–the region’s county can do. We need to do this generation—the Goods’ six grand- largest, public collection of materials for the Arboretum!”

Fe r ddi and Dr. Kenneth Hill–L geAVin a Legacy What do you find when Trustee. His tenure included and the Arboretum thrive you mix the Arboretum with serving as past president, for future generations. the Pasadena POPS? Why and he will continue his “You don’t have to be you find Freddi and Ken contributions as an Honor- wealthy people to make Hill enjoying two of their ary Trustee. Meanwhile, a planned gift,” said Ken. favorite things – gardens Freddi serves on the Pasa- “You can take care of fam- and music! The Altadena dena Symphony and POPS ily and still leave a little couple has dedicated many board. Ken, in fact, was something for organiza- years to supporting impor- instrumental in bringing tions you care about.” tant causes that enrich our the POPS to the Arboretum Freddi, who enjoys walks community and enhance in 2012. in the Arboretum and has cultural experiences. Generous annual donors enjoyed the FRESH cooking Freddi and Ken, however, for years, Freddi and Ken classes, grew to love gar- do so much more than lend recently decided to leave an dening after she met Ken,

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ARB_Jan-Jun 2017.indd 20 12/13/16 10:38 PM THK AN YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS C elebrating Arboretum Benefactors The Arboretum is grateful to its Benefactors and celebrates their critical role as the organization’s highest level of supporters. In recognition of their philanthropic support, which is key to advancing the Arboretum’s mission, Benefactors enjoy special benefits all year long, including invitations to exclusive Benefactor-only programs, receptions, tours, lectures and additional member benefits at the level chosen.

ENGELMANN OAK BENEFACTORS $10,000 Samuel Ayres Legacy Society Christen C. & Ben H. Garrett Family Foundation amuel Ayres, a visionary who brought color and beauty to the arid landscape Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Herrmann Sof Los Angeles, was the driving force in the establishment of the Los Angeles County Jeanie & Terry Kay Arboretum and Botanic Garden, a 127-acre urban sanctuary in Southern California. Susan & Doug Kranwinkle We are grateful to the following individuals and families who share Ayres’ vision of a Dr. & Mrs. Charles Seitz great public garden and have named the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation in their wills or Mrs. Karen Snider Houghton estate plans to ensure this important community asset flourishes for future generations. & Mr. Jim Houghton Corrine Abel Estate* Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Herrmann The Tauer Family Trust* Alyce & Warren Williamson The Domenica M. Ashton Freddi & Dr. Kenneth D. Hill The Wilbur Estate* Trust* The Holtz-Hechler Trust* BALDWIN CIRCLE *Legacy Gift Realized Coleen & George Ball The Kallam Estate* BENEFACTORS $5,000 Marion Merrill Bateman Trust* Emma Menninger Estate* If you have named the Mr. & Mrs. George Ball The Richard Brandes Estate* Estate of Elza Meyberg* Arboretum Foundation in your Annette Castro Ramirez Estate of Mary Alex Oser Estate* will or estate plan, or if you & Julio Ramirez Charlotte Crumpton* The Palmer Estate* have any interest in exploring Mrs. Elizabeth Debreu Estate of Barbara Davis* Walter Riemann Estate* a planned gift, please contact & Mr. Stanislas Debreu The Onnalee Doheny Trust* Cynthia Anne Saxon Chief Development Officer, Harvey & Ellen Knell Cathy Gendron The Helen Shaffer Trust* Sylvia Rosenberger at 626. Jerry & Terri Kohl The Frances Clarine Richard Schulhof 821.3232 or sylvia.rosenberger Ms. Diane Marcussen Hard Estate* & Sandra Goodenough @arboretum.org. & Mr. David Kristoff The Slater Estate* Gilbert N. & Terese G. Resendez Mr. Nathan Watson & Mrs. Ying Qiao Hee Ms. Erica Hahn Mr. & Mrs. Carl Cooper Mrs. Terry Seidler Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hirrel Ralph & Barbara Crane Sandy Snider & Kevin Kane TALLAC KNOLL Gale Kohl & Rene Chila Ralph Crispino Dr. Jonathan Spanier BENEFACTORS $3,000 Ms. Diana Leach Mr. & Mrs. Bryant C. Danner Michael & Peggy Stahlheber Mr. Robert Barnes Mr. & Mrs. Anthony McMahon Mr. & Mrs. Edward de Beixedon Mrs. Peggy Stewart & Ms. Deborah Klar Mr. & Mrs. Philip Miller Mr. & Mrs. Ron Downs Mr. Greg Stone & Ms. Cindy Vail Leelee Clement Doughty Siby and Perry Minton Dr. John Doyle & Dr. Marie Csete Dr. & Mrs. Robert Tager Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Eisele Dr. & Mrs. G. Arnold Mulder Dr. & Mrs. Lincoln Fairchild Mr. Ted Tegart Jim & Sue Femino Molly Munger Ms. Cathy Gendron & Ms. Jacqueline Epley Mr. & Mrs. Danford Foliart & Stephen R. English Mrs. George C. Good Mr. & Mrs. L. Sherman Telleen Freddi & Dr. Kenneth D. Hill Ms. Wendy Munger Mr. & Mrs. Frank Griffith Mr. Jake Trieu Mrs. Midori Katsura Resler & Mr. Leonard Gumport Mr. Burks Hamner & Mrs. Mandy Huang & Mr. Jeff Resler Mr. & Mrs. Rashad Raisani Sally L. Harris Dr. & Mrs. Mario Tse Mr. & Mrs. H. Clay “Hap” Kellogg Charles & Eileen Read Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Holland Mrs. Christine Wei Mark & Phaedra Ledbetter Susan Rzeppa Redpath Mr. & Ms. Curt Jacobsen & Mr. Jeff Chen Mr. & Mrs. William Lincoln Mr. & Mrs. David Rogers Mr. Wang Jianmei & Ms. Joy Pan Ian & Barbara White-Thomson Marcia Kay Radelet Sylvia & Paul Rosenberger Mr. Edward Kleinbard Bonnie Youngdahl & Malissa Fairbrother Dr. Janice Sharp & Ms. Norma Cirincione Mrs. Peg Rahn & Mr. Dane Hoiberg Dr. Edward Lax donor list Mrs. Emily Rosedale-Kousoulis Mr. Vincent R. Talbot Mrs. Judy Lee & Mrs. Lin Ho Lee $50,000+ & Dr. Nick Kousoulis Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Techentin Mr. William Leslie The Rose Hills Foundation Mr. Richard Schulhof Ms. Danzey Treanor & Mr. Mark Leslie & Ms. Sandra Goodenough Andrew Vought Mr. & Mrs. Ken N. Lindgren $20,000+ Mrs. Betsey Tyler & Andrea Testa-Vought Elsa Macias & Rick Rivas-Plata Anonymous Margaux & Ricardo Viera Dr. & Mrs. James Walters Mr. & Mrs. Stephen McDonald The Good Family Foundation Mr. Edward Watson Mrs. Maria Way Mr. & Mrs. William F. McDonald & Ms. Pamela Warner Mr. & Mrs. Matt Weaver Mr. & Mrs. Jim Meagher $10,000+ Robert E. Willett Ms. Marie Zimmerman Ms. Joan Michael Steinmetz Foundation & Mr. Jim Mohr Mr. & Mrs. Lary Mielke MEADOWBROOK Mr. Gerald W. Miller $1,000+ BENEFACTORS $1,000 TULE POND BENEFACTORS Erin B. Mills Google Inc. Mrs. Elizabeth B. Ames $500 Mr. Robert Muse Pasadena Garden Club Mr. & Mrs. Guilford C. Babcock Anonymous & Ms. Diana Selland Mr. & Mrs. Steven Peralez Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Bell Dr. Dana M. Baldwin Mr. Stuart Nowinski Billy Watts Mrs. Hannah G. Bradley Mr. & Mrs. Richard Barlow Mrs. Joan Oakes Mr. & Mrs. Simon Burrow Ms. Suzanne Beatty Ms. Janet Rea $500+ Mrs. Carole Buss Mr. & Mrs. James S. Bennett & Dr. Edward Mittleman Bank of America Mr. & Mrs. Mel Cohen Ms. Deborah Beveridge Ms. Frances Rehwald Mrs. Hannah G. Bradley Peggy Dark Mr. & Mrs. Troy Bond Mrs. Suzanne Rheinstein Diggers Garden Club of Mrs. Jane Z. Delahanty Mr. & Mrs. Craig Bonholtzer Lorraine & Ted Richter Pasadena Bonnie Dexter Gibson Mr. & Mrs. George Brumder Dean & Jean Rosenberger Ms. Linda F. Donato Ms. Cordelia Donnelly Mr. & Mrs. Mark Charvat The Russo Family Mr. & Mrs. Larry Haller Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Gillespie Mr. & Mrs. Richard Chavira Joann Schwentker New Belgium Brewing

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ARB_Jan-Jun 2017.indd 21 12/13/16 10:38 PM $250+ Mr. George L. Cassat Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Perez & Mrs. Debbie Bishoff Arboretum District of California Mr. & Mrs. An-Hsiung Chang Mr. & Mrs. William L. Plunkett Mr. & Mrs. James Yost Garden Club, Inc. Mr. John Chen Richard W. Shaffer Mr. & Mrs. Ken Twomey Mrs. Catherine Cheney Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Conrow Southern California Garden Club & Mr. Barry Jones Mrs. Robin Corwin Mr. & Mrs. Kweilin Wang IN-KIND Mr. & Mrs. Paul Grossman Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Gabel in Mrs. Frances Woodring Steve Aman Ms. Anita Hirsh memory of Aida Wunk Ms. Cindy Yao & Mr. Mike Jinn Banco de Germoplasma Linda Motschenbacher in honor Ms. Cathy Gendron Andaluz, Spain of Ruth & Karl A. Wald Dr. & Mrs. Robert Gomez GARDEN SPONSORS Botanic Garden “Ioulia & Dr. & Mrs. William Opel Mrs. Dorothy C. Hoffman $300 Alexandros N. Diomides,” Sierra Madre Garden Club Mrs. Virginia T. Holzer in Shapiro, Stafford,Y ee and Greece Skibba Foundation memory of Rosalie Dunham Polonsky Oncology/ Botanical Gardens Tohoku Ms. Siri Jespersen Hematology University, Japan $100+ Mrs. Patricia H. Ketchum Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Martinez Botanická Zahrada Hortus Anonymous Ms. Ann Kneedler Ms. Susan D. Martynec Botanicus, Czech Republic Abajian Family in memory Mrs. Carol Libby Ms. Melanie McShane Botanischer Garten der of Betty Johnson Ms. Shake Mamigonian in & Mr. Michael Hine Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Skipper and Corby memory of James Brownfield Mr. Bob Mendoza Germany Baumgarten Trust Mr. Weston Milliken Mr. & Mrs. Merrill L. Nash Botanischer Garten der Boeing Mr. & Mrs. Lou Orr Mr. & Mrs. David B. Oberman Westfalische Wilhelms- Ms. Billie V. Carlson Mr. & Mrs. Dennis N. Page Mrs. Jean Rowe Universität, Germany

A Night to Honor Mr. Robert Barnes Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hoecker & Ms. Deborah Klar Ms. Valerie Hoffman Peggy Dark Mr. & Mrs. Olin Barrett Ms. Cecillia Huang Nearly 200 guests enjoyed Liz Baskerville & Ms. Angela Tsai sumptuous cuisine prepared & Jeff McElearney Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Huang and donated by The Kitchen Mr. & Mrs. James S. Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Jon Kagawa for Exploring Foods. The Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bennett Celia Kalm Arboretum is grateful to the Mrs. Christine C. Benter Mrs. Midori Katsura Resler many supporters for making Mrs. Jill Berry & Mr. Jeff Resler the new Children’s Learning Adele Binder & Gordon Binder Jeanie & Terry Kay Patio a reality! Of course, our Dr. & Mrs. Vernon Bohr Mr. & Mrs. H. Clay “Hap” deep appreciation goes to Mr. & Mrs. George Brumder Kellogg Peggy Dark–our Arboretum Toni Martinez Burgoyne Mrs. Carol Libby friend and hero for making & Rod Burgoyne Mr. & Mrs. William Lincoln the entire night possible. Mr. & Mrs. Sean Cain Mr. & Mrs. Ken N. Lindgren Mr. & Mrs. John Caldwell Charlie MacPherson SPONSORS Ms. Julie Campoy Robin & Andy Mandell Tree Grove $10,000 Newspapers Mr. & Mrs. Eli Capouya Ms. Kathy Mangum The Kitchen for Exploring Mrs. Peg Rahn Annette Castro Ramirez Ms. Mona Maple Foods Charles & Eileen Read & Julio Ramirez Mr. & Mrs. William F. McDonald Alyce & Warren Williamson Vicky & David Rogers Ms. C.S. Champe Mr. Bob Mendoza Rose Hills Memorial Park Mr. & Mrs. Billy Chang Erin B. Mills Shade Canopy $5,000 & Mortuary Mr. & Mrs. Shaun Chen Mrs. Phyllis Mozillo Kellogg Garden Products Rotary Club of Arcadia Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Clark Dr. & Mrs. G. Arnold Mulder Harvey & Ellen Knell Mr. Richard Schulhof Mr. & Mrs. Carl Cooper Andrea Nagata Jerry & Terri Kohl & Ms. Sandra Goodenough Ramon C. Cortines Mr. & Mrs. Merrill L. Nash Offsite IT Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Peggy Dark Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Novell A. Techentin Ms. Bettie J. Davis Mr. Mark Ogden GABION WALL $2,500 TetraTech Mr. & Mrs. Gordon de Lang & Mr. Brad Froehle Gale Kohl & Rene Chila Mrs. Betsey Tyler Mrs. Elizabeth Debreu Judy Plunkett Molly Munger Weaver Insurance & Mr. Stanislas Debreu Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Post & Stephen R. English Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Denham Marcia Kay Radelet Tanabe, McMahon, Tanimoto & Ian & Barbara White-Thomson Direct Connection Mail & Malissa Fairbrother Farmer Group-Merrill Lynch Joe & Marilyn Zeronian Leelee Clement Doughty George & Mary Regas Mrs. Richard Econn Mr. & Mrs. William Edible Garden $1,000 IN-KIND SUPPORTERS Mrs. Judith Epley P. Richards, Jr. Arcadia Methodist Hospital Susan Delaney-Graphic Design Mr. & Mrs. Ron Evans Sylvia & Paul Rosenberger Mr. & Mrs. Jules Buenabenta The Henry Wine Group Mr. & Mrs. Stan Farrar Santa Anita Park Susan Chandler Joachim Splichal Don & Jackie Feinstein Mr. & Mrs. John Seiter ers

Catherine “Tink” Cheney Domaine de Cala Mr. & Mrs. Danford Foliart Dr. & Mrs. Charles Seitz p a & Barry Jones MUSE/IQUE Ms. Shelly Foote Mr. Brent Sherman p Jim & Sue Femino Newport Meat Debbie Geller Mr. & Mrs. Marty Sklar Bob & Kathy Gillespie Outlook Newspapers Beth Gertmenian Mrs. Peggy Stewart Nancy & Michael Harahan Santa Monica Seafood Mr. Armando Gonzalez Ms. Danzey Treanor HKG, LLP Certified West Central Foods & Ms. Brenda Berg Mr. & Mrs. Scott Ward utlook News

Public Accountants The Kitchen for Mrs. George C. Good Mrs. Maria Way O Huntington Hospital Exploring Foods Mr. & Mrs. Frank Griffith Mrs. Christine Wei Knight Insurance Services Diane Grohulski & Mr. Jeff Chen Susan & Doug Kranwinkle Donors Mrs. Katherine Haderlein Dr. & Mrs. Martin H. Weiss Mark & Phaedra Ledbetter Joan Aarestad Carol & Warner Henry Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Wolf Beverly Marksbury Mark & Pamela Algorri Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Herrmann Ms. Marie Zimmerman Plowman Family/Outlook Kenny & Linda Antonioli Freddi & Dr. Kenneth D. Hill & Mr. Jim Mohr Photo courtesy of

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ARB_Jan-Jun 2017.indd 22 12/13/16 10:38 PM Botanischer Garten Heinrich- Hobbyists Inc. Gift Memberships Heine-Universität zu Dennis Satterfield Düsseldorf Ms. Norma Scranton Botanischer Garten Universität Ms. Norma J. Smith S hare the beauty of the garden and give the Konstanz, Germany Späth-Arboretum der gift of an Arboretum membership! Jeff Bradley Humboldt-Universität zu An Arboretum membership makes the perfect gift— Mr. Neil Brown Berlin, Germany friends, family and loved ones will enjoy benefits year- & Ms. Karen Hochman Brown Ms. Joyce Spencer & Mr. Clayton round when they receive your gift of membership. Heather Brown Smith Ms. Lilli Burrow Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tirapelle Your gift is even more meaningful because it helps to Joan Z. Calder Utrecht University Botanic support the Arboretum’s educational programs and Sara Campos Gardens, The Netherlands to maintain the beauty of the garden. Arboretum Suraj Chapman Petch Vatcharasumphun memberships also make great client, office and teacher Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Colley Mr. & Mrs. John E. Wickham gifts! To order gift memberships, call 626.821.3233 or Conservatoire et Jardins Ms. Marie Zimmerman visit our website at www.arboretum.org. Botaniques de Nancy, France & Mr. Jim Mohr John Davis Diana Donnellan HONORARIA £ NEW £ RENEWAL/ I.D.#______£ GIFT Ms. Maureen Flaherty & MEMORIALS & Mr. David Ceja IN MEMORY OF SPRINKLE fxLuminaire DUDHOWSKI INCLUDING Membership Categories Giardini Botanici Hanbury, Italy MEMORIAL TREE Giardino Botanico Clelia Durazzo Mr. Jon Dudhowski £ $45 Student/Teacher Grimaldi, Italy & Mrs. Alexa Asjes Bud Guillot (admits 1 adult) Dylan Hannon IN MEMORY OF FRED £ $55 Individual Haralambos Beverage Company HITCHMAN INCLUDING James E. Henrich MEMORIAL TREE (admits 1 adult) Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hoecker Cindy Hitchman Heather & Michael Holden £ $50 Senior(s) Holden Arboretum, Ohio IN MEMORY OF (admits 2 seniors) Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, SUSAN KEIRN The Netherlands Ms. Carol Dresben £ $75 Family Huntington Botanical Gardens Mr. & Mrs. Larry Haller (admits 2 adults & children under 18) J.C. Raulston Arboretum, Mrs. Louise Neiby North Carolina £ $150 Garden Sustainer Jardim Botânico da Ajuda, IN MEMORY OF MAJ. (admits 2 adults plus 2 guest & children under 18) Portugal BENJAMIN “CHEX” Jardim Botânico de Lisboa, MEIER, USAF INCLUDING £ $300 Garden Sponsor Portugal MEMORIAL TREE Jardim Botânico do Faial, Mr. & Mrs. David Meier (admits 2 adults plus 2 guest & children under 18) Portugal Jardín Botánico Canario IN MEMORY OF NICHOLAS PLEASE PRINT “Viera y Clavijo,” Spain MERLO INCLUDING First Member Name (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.): Jardín Botánico de Barcelona, MEMORIAL TREE Spain Mrs. Linda Merlo Jardín Botánico de Castilla-la ______Mancha, Spain IN HONOR OF MARTHA Jardín Botánico de la ROSETT INCLUDING Second Member Name (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.): Universitario de València, TREE DEDICATION Spain Liz Thomas ______Jardín Botánico de Torretes, Spain IN MEMORY OF PATRICIA Address: Jardín Botánico Universitario SANCHEZ INCLUDING de Sierra Nevada, Spain MEMORIAL TREE ______Jardin Botanique de Caen, Carole Bradford France Jardín de Aclimatación IN MEMORY OF HSI City, State and Zip: de la Orotava, Spain YANG TSAE INCLUDING Jardin Exotique de Monaco, MEMORIAL BENCH ______Monaco Mrs. Christine Wei Jungle Jack’s Plumeria & Mr. Jeff Chen Telephone: ______Suraj Khalsa Mr. & Mrs. Bradford D. King, Jr. IN MEMORY OF E-mail Address:______Gale Kohl ANN WOLLEN Ms. Gerta Lind Ms. Ellen J. Ardman ______#Check payable to Los Angeles Orto Botanico dell’Università Ms. Marsha Keene Arboretum Foundation (LAAF) di Padova, Italy Ms. Joanne E. Sanders Papaya Tree Nursery £ Visa £ MasterCard £ Discover £ Cash James Perna The Arboretum appreciates Phantom Rivers Winery your support. Listed here are Print Works donations received between Credit Card#:______Pure Order Brewing Company May 16, 2016 and October 31, RACAIA 2016. Please call the Develop- Exp. Date:______/______CVV:______Real Jardín Botánico Juan ment Office at 626.821.3237 Carlos I, Spain if we inadvertently misspelled San Gabriel Valley Orchid or omitted your name. Signature ______

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Get Involved Brainy Volunteer Volunteers provide hospitality, information and support staff in all areas of the Dr. Bob Tager is a neurologist, garden. For more information about becoming a volunteer, contact Nancy Carlton professor, artist (painter and at 626.821.3210 or [email protected]. photographer), and a Los Vols volunteer with a firm Become A Docent commitment to the connec- No experience necessary—just enthusiasm for plants, history and an eagerness to tion between nature and learn and share the knowledge. Docents are needed to lead both adult and school healthy bodies and minds. tours. As a docent, you will spend time learning about the Arboretum’s collections He earned a BA in psychol- and local California history. Becoming a docent is a great way to meet new friends ogy at UCLA, attended USC and become an integral part of the garden. Medical School where he grad- uated as an MD and then specialized in neurology. Getting Here Bob spent the next 10 years as a neurologist The Arboretum is located in the city of Arcadia, just 2 miles east of Pasadena. Exit on staff at both Methodist Hospital in Arcadia off the 210 Freeway on Baldwin Avenue and travel south. Or take the Gold Line and Huntington Hospital in Pasadena before he (metro.net) to Arcadia where you’ll find a shuttle to the Arboretum. If you bike, racks became medical director of Casa Colina Hospital are available at the Arboretum parking lot. Parking is free. Handicapped parking is for Rehabilitation Medicine in Pomona. available. When Bob and his wife resettled in Sierra Madre in 2000 he began walking at the Arboretum, Pe acock CafÉ and eventually became a Los Vols field docent Tuesday-Sunday; 9am-4:30pm leading adult walking tours. The Fresh Gourmet staffs the Peacock Café and offers a varied selection of gourmet Although officially retired, he continues to teach sandwiches, wraps, salads and special items from the grill. No picnics are allowed on Introduction to Clinical Medicine at the USC Keck the Arboretum grounds, but picnic tables are available outside the main entrance. School of Medicine. Bob has incorporated the For large parties and catering, call 626.446.2248. Arboretum into the school curriculum by leading groups of medical students on tours designed to hours and admission focus on the many benefits of plants and the natu- Open daily 9am-4:30pm ral environment. He will teach a new Cultivating a (Members enter at 8am) Healthy Brain class for members and others at the Arboretum in April (see page 11). —Linda Moore $9 General Admission; Members Free $6 Seniors, Full-time students $4 Children 5-12 $5 Tram Ride (weekends only)

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