The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden has launched a new series of classes centered around the five geographic areas within the Arboretum. These field classes call for plant enthusiasts to bring water, wear comfortable shoes, and to slap on the sunscreen. Be prepared to get dirty. You will not be staying on the paved road!
Around the World in 127 Acres: The Arboretum’s Plant Collections
Wednesdays, March 4 through June 10 (no class on May 13)
1:30 PM -3:00 PM
Instructors: David Lofgren and Frank McDonough
Cost: $5 member/$7 non-member per class
Register: 626.821.4623; limit 20 people
Meet in The Arboretum library
- March 4 – Asian/North American Collection: Trees & Shrubs from China to Chappaquiddick
- March 18 – African Plant Collection: Amazing Gifts from the Cradle of Life
- April 1 – Australian Plant Collection: Dreams & Wonders from Down Under
- April 15 – Palm & Bamboo Collection: The Most Useful Plants in the World
- April 29 – Madagascar Spiny Forest: Hostile, Beautiful, and Threatened
- May 13 – No class
- May 27 – Arboretum Herb Garden: Plants for Eating, Living, Praying, Healing
- June 10 – Tropical & Begonia Greenhouses: From Orchids to Ogres
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