Saving Endangered Species in Sonoma County with Ayla Mills and Betty Young

Join the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation for a talk focused on the work it takes to conserve endangered plants in Sonoma County. Led by our Nursery Program Manager, Ayla Mills, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation has successfully propagated wild collected seeds. She will discuss what it takes to establish successful propagation protocols and rare plant restoration methods. Betty Young (California Native Plant Society – Milo Baker Chapter) will be highlighting CNPS’ work in saving our local Vine Hill Manzanita, which has been affected by Phytophthora sp. root rot in its last remaining habitat. Her work has pushed the Vine Hill Manzanita to two new sites (soon to be three) in Sonoma County and seven Botanical Gardens from Santa Cruz to Eureka.
This talk is a glimpse into the complex world of botany and all the intrinsic work that comes with it. Don’t miss your chance to join in on the conversation!

Location: Heron Hall, Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, CA

Sliding Scale $10 – $15 – $25