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Fern Foray 1/21/12

On Saturday, January 21, 2012 there will be a fern foray in search of the wily Polistichum dudleyi at Armstrong Woods State Park in Guerneville. Meet at the parking lot at 10 AM. There will be an informal car pool from the P.G.&E Parking lot at 101 and River Road at 9:30 AM.

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Plants and Insects

The ancient relationship between plants and insects led to much of the wonderful species diversity we enjoy today. This month, we will explore the explosion of species of both plants and insects that occurred when the angiosperms (flowering plants) evolved. Flowers and insects have many curious adaptations; our focus will be primarily on native plants, but may stray into the tropics or desert for a few illustrative examples. In addition to common pollinators such as bees, we will cover a few lesser-known groups of insects. And while pollinators will be our main topic, we will also learn about a few other interesting relationships that exist between flowers and insects. Finally, we will delve into the mysteries of the pollination biology of Umbellularia californica, the California bay laurel. Join us this evening as Frederique guides our tour of the remarkable relationship between flowering plants and insects.

Frederique Lavoipierre works at Sonoma State University, where she coordinates Entomology Outreach for the Field Stations & Nature Preserves, and the Garden Classroom for the Environmental Studies & Planning Department. Her emphasis on watershed stewardship in both programs is inspired by Copeland Creek, which runs through the campus. She was the founding director of the SSU Sustainable Landscape Program (School of Extended Education) where she continues as an instructor. Frederique is the author of Garden Allies, a series for Pacific Horticulture magazine, now in its sixth year of publication. She holds an MS in Biology from SSU, where her focus was on sustainable landscape practices and habitat for beneficial insects.

General Meetings are held at the Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center at 2050 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

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