Mathias Botanical Garden

Game Music in the Garden: Outdoor concert with UCLA’s Game Music Ensemble
2019-05-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Join the UCLA Game Music Ensemble for their final chamber music concert of the year outdoors at the UCLA Botanical Garden! This concert, we will feature works from games like Persona, Megaman, Pokemon, and more! We’ve got a little something for everyone, from jazzy tunes to piano works to head-banging rock’n’roll. Come and listen to our very own renditions of some of your favorite video game themes! Wear layers as this event is outdoors. This event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP.

The UCLA Game Music Ensemble is an on-campus organization founded in 2014 dedicated to the performance of video game music. GME is comprised of a large symphony orchestra, a choir, and a collection of small chamber groups, which feature anywhere between one to six performers at a time. GME traditionally holds two major orchestral concerts in the winter and spring quarters, while the chamber program hosts various concerts throughout the entire school year. Recent orchestral performances include a Super Smash Bros themed concert and an all-Zelda themed ‘History of Hyrule’ concert.

Galatea: A modern sequel to the Greek myth of Pygmalion
2019-05-26 14:30 - 17:00, 2019-05-25 14:30 - 17:00 | The Nest Outdoor Amphitheater, UCLA Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Shakespeare Company at UCLA presents:
GALATEAA modern sequel to the Greek myth of PygmalionWritten by Jacob MenkeDirected by Erin GraySaturday, May 25 at 2:30PSunday, May 26 at 2:30PFree — Please RSVPUCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, Nest Amphitheater (follow the driveway on foot down through the gates and the theater will be on your right)What is “Galatea” about?According to Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Pygmalion sculpts an ivory statue representing the “ideal woman” and falls madly in love with his own creation, naming her Galatea. In a miraculous answer to his prayers, the goddess Venus brings this product of the male gaze to life, Pygmalion marries her, and they have two lovely children! An instant recipe for domestic bliss… or so we thought? 20 years later, Galatea is abducted and the family’s life turns to utter chaos. While desperately scrambling to rescue their mother, Galatea’s children stumble into a thunderous whirlwind of feuding gods and power-hungry generals, while Galatea struggles to secure her autonomy in a world seeking to control her.***Chloe Winnett as GalateaGustav Fiere as PygmalionEmmanuel Okoye as AntinousLola Rice as MetharmeJames Kasten as PaphosConrad Salonites as AgelausConor McCaulley as EurymachusSophie Maras-Gillet as Juno/PythiaElana Hershman as VenusMars Holscher as MyrrahRiva Brody as DaphneRosie Forster as YperitisMarii Yoshida, Set DesignJared Davis, Costume DesignKayla Erickson, Stage ManagementRhea Singh, Stage ManagementIsabelle Smith, Dramaturg

Bird LA Day at UCLA: a sensory exploration of birds of the world
2019-05-04 09:00 - 16:00 | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Visit the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden for a unique tour of bird sounds from all over the world! As you wander through sections of the Garden representing Hawaii, Australia, South Africa, SoCal, and more, you can listen to the songs and calls of each area’s characteristic birds using our phone-based audio tour. The Garden will also host a presentation about some of UCLA’s groundbreaking bird research, including the Bird Genoscape Project and the Center for Tropical Research. This program is additionally co-presented by the UCLA Institute of Environment and Sustainability and the Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies. When you arrive at the Garden, you can start your tour at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion, at the Garden’s northwest corner near Charles E. Young Drive. Note: You can access the audio tour on your phone. Headphones recommended! This event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP. [Photo by Nurit Katz]

Held every May, Bird LA Day celebrates the birds of Southern California and LA’s amazing biodiversity. Bird and nature-themed events are held throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Bird LA Day shines the spotlight on nature, and reminds the world that Los Angeles is a lot more than just film, fashion and celebrities. Learn more at: birdladay.org

Biomimicry in the Garden: Drawing Inspiration from Plants for Technology & Design
2019-04-11 16:30 - 18:00 | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Inspiration from the diversity of the natural world can lead to new ideas for addressing design and technological challenges. Join us for a pair of extraordinary speakers whose work illustrates how understanding the biology of plants can lead to innovation.

Sprouting and Branching: Natural Models of Proliferation and Repair
Strokes occur when the brain does not receive a sufficient amount of blood. Of all the forms of stroke, one of the most challenging is due to the accumulation of cholesterol and other fats in the wall of the arteries. This condition is known as intracranial atherosclerosis. Current treatments of this disease remain to have high rates of recurrent stroke and death. The research that Dr. Gonzalez has conducted at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai focuses on finding methods to bring additional blood flow to the brain of patients at risk for stroke.
Dr. Gonzalez’ investigations concentrate on fostering the potential ability of the human arteries to produce new branches, which have numerous structural and functional parallels with the way branches and roots grow in plants. These similarities have been an inspiration for several of the components of this research, which have received two National Innovation Awards from the American Heart Association. Dr. Gonzalez will be discussing the remarkable similarities seen in the process of proliferation of arteries in the human brain with what appears as a common evolutionary ancestor process in sprouting and branching in plants.

Biological Design: The History and Future of Plant Architecture
In this talk, Dr. Siobhan Braybrook will describe the basic principals governing plant body architecture and explore with you how the plant body plan has been altered for agricultural purpose. We will then explore how the designs we find in plants have been used as template and inspiration for new materials, solar panels, and even buildings. Come and find out how the Strelitzia flower pictured here inspired the function and design of a self-moving building!
Dr. Siobhan Braybrook is an Assistant Professor of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at UCLA and a plant biologist. Her research group works on understanding how shapes and patterns are grown in plants, from the arrangements of leaves around a stem to the elongation of a young seedling reaching out of the soil. She is the daughter of a horticulturist and has always loved plants.

This is event is free, but space is limited–Please RSVP. Come early to explore the Botanical Garden. Help support free educational programming by making a donation online.

April Drop-in Garden Tour
2019-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join a docent for a free guided tour of the garden on the first Saturday of the month at 1pm. We’ll hear the stories of a selection of plants in the garden, and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. See you there!
We will meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the garden. Restrooms are available there. If you have a group of 10+ people interested in a private tour, please fill out this online form and we can arrange that for you rather than attending a drop-in tour.

There is no parking available at the Garden. Visitors can park in UCLA Parking Structure 2 (payment required) near the Westholme Avenue entrance to campus, or at metered parking spots in Westwood. Metered street parking can also be found on Manning Ave, which can be accessed from Charles E. Young Drive or Hilgard Avenue. The address of the UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion is 707 Tiverton Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90095.

The Fynbos Vegetation of South Africa: Ecology, Conservation, & Restoration
2019-03-18 16:30 - 18:00 | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
The Fynbos Vegetation of South Africa: Understanding unique ecological processes to determine best practices for propagation and restoration

The Fynbos vegetation of the Cape Floristic Region in South Africa contains among the highest plant species richness of anywhere in the world for the size of the region. The variety of ways in which plant species are adapted to survive periodic wildfires, specialized pollination interactions, and unique seed dispersal techniques have influenced the extreme diversity of plant species and high rates of narrow-range endemism in the region. However, the combined impacts of habitat loss, invasive species intrusion, and climate change have resulted in many Fynbos plant species and entire vegetation types becoming threatened with extinction today.

Join botanist Dr. Stuart Hall during his visit to Los Angeles from South Africa to learn more about conservation methods in this important region. He will discuss Fynbos ecology, threats to the region, and conservation initiatives-including how institutions such as botanical gardens can be centers of collaboration: combining research, conservation and horticulture.

This event is free, but space is limited–Please RSVP

Matriarch of the Rainforest: The Adventures & Work of Mildred E. Mathias
2019-03-07 16:30 - 18:00 | UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, US
Mildred held many titles over the years: the world authority on carrots, one of the first female faculty members at UCLA, mother of four, inspired teacher, and author. Mildred’s life (1906-1995) was an adventurous one, where her curiosity and persistence moved her to shake the societal norms for women and to break into the academic world of science.

Join us during Women’s History Month for a celebration of her life. Travel the world with a slide show presentation of Mildred’s original photographs from her adventures across the globe curated by Maya Edmond, UCLA Herbarium Archivist. View items from Mildred’s life and legacy at UCLA selected by MLIS Graduate Student Rachel Poutasse. Those who knew Mildred will have an opportunity to share their memories of her. This event is free, but space is limited; please RSVP.

This project is supported by the generosity of Dr. Robert and Anne Kamansky.

March Drop-in Garden Tour
2019-03-02 13:00 - 14:00 | UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join a docent for a free guided tour of the garden on the first Saturday of the month at 1pm. We’ll hear the stories of a selection of plants in the garden, and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. See you there!We will meet at the Nest Outdoor Classroom at the northern end of the garden. Follow the driveway down from the La Kretz Garden Pavilion. Restrooms are available at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion. Follow the driveway down from the pavilion to find the Nest.

There is no parking available at the Garden. Visitors can park in UCLA Parking Structure 2 (payment required) near the Westholme Avenue entrance to campus, or at metered parking spots in Westwood. Metered street parking can also be found on Manning Ave, which can be accessed from Charles E. Young Drive or Hilgard Avenue. The address of the UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion is 707 Tiverton Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90095.

Darwin’s Birthday Party: Plant Evolution + Biodiversity Garden Tour
2019-02-12 16:00 - 17:30 | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Come celebrate plant evolution & party like it’s 1809! Join us for a Garden tour celebrating plant evolution, Charles Darwin, and his famous voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. We will travel the world of plants to discover global connections and ideas about evolution. Our path will follow Darwin’s voyage and we’ll hear entries from his journals during his trip. Tours will be led by Ioana Anghel and Sarah Jacobs of the UCLA Zapata Lab of Plant Evolution Diversity. A reception will follow the tour.
The tour will follow uneven paths with steep grades. Please wear layers and dress for the weather. Tours will begin promptly, so please arrive on time.
This event is free, but space is limited–Please RSVP

February Drop-in Garden Tour
2019-02-02 13:00 - 14:00 | UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join a docent for a free guided tour of the garden on the first Saturday of the month at 1pm. We’ll hear the stories of a selection of plants in the garden, and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. See you there!We will meet at the Nest Outdoor Classroom at the northern end of the garden. Restrooms are available at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion. Follow the driveway down from the pavilion to find the Nest.

There is no parking available at the Garden. Visitors can park in UCLA Parking Structure 2 (payment required) near the Westholme Avenue entrance to campus, or at metered parking spots in Westwood. Metered street parking can also be found on Manning Ave, which can be accessed from Charles E. Young Drive or Hilgard Avenue. The address of the UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion is 707 Tiverton Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90095.

Hammer Kids Pop-up Studio: Every Plant Has a Story
2019-01-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, US
Celebrate the plants that are all around us with artist Sarita Dougherty. Observe and draw the native and non-native plants of Los Angeles, then stretch your imagination to create a plant from your memories or your dreams—many artists in the Armand Hammer Collection did both! This lively, drop-in workshop is designed for families to explore and create together. Meet in the Nimoy Studio near the Courtyard.
Recommended for ages 5+. Copresented by the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden.
Attending This Program? Ticketing: This free program is not ticketed. No RSVP is required. Parking: Parking is available under the museum. Rates are $6 for the first three hours with museum validation, and $3 for each additional 20 minutes, with a $20 daily maximum. There is a $6 flat rate after 6 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends. Cash only.
Hammer Kids is made possible through the generosity of the Anthony & Jeanne Pritzker Family Foundation. Hammer Kids also receives support from friends of the Hammer Museum’s Kids’ Art Museum Project (K.A.M.P.), an annual family fundraiser. Additional funding is provided by The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation and The Winnick Family Foundation.
More details can be found on the Hammer Museum website.

Street Plants: Wild Flora of Los Angeles
2019-01-17 16:30 - 18:00 | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Cities may seem to be solely the work of humans—right down to the urban landscape of street trees, ornamental plantings, and manicured lawns that were put in place by human hands. But wild plants spread through the landscape without any human help, forming a ubiquitous botanical backdrop that exists at the fringes of most concepts of nature. Join Evan Meyer, Assistant Director of the UCLA Botanical Garden, for a discussion of the wild flora of inner-city Los Angeles. This program is co-presented by LENS: Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies.

Everything Orchids
2019-01-09 16:30 - 18:00 | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Join us for a fun, informative presentation by Barb Schmidt that delves into the origins of our love for orchids, how orchids grow in their native environments, and how to care for orchids in our homes. It provides fun facts and orchid care tips to pique the interest of experienced orchid collectors, as well as beginners.
Barb Schmidt published her first book, Orchid Care: For the Beginner, in 2016. She has a bachelor of science degree in biology and chemistry and a teaching certificate in secondary science. She’s has been raising orchids for over 14 years and is a member of the American Orchid Society’s (AOS) Education Committee and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS). Her orchids have won a variety of awards, including first place ribbons at the Philadelphia Flower Show. She maintains a website, www.basorchidcare.com, which provides orchid care information.
This event is free, but space is limited. RSVP at: uclabotanical.eventbrite.com

January Drop-in Garden Tour
2019-01-05 13:00 - 14:00 | UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US

Botany of the Holidays
2018-12-07 16:30 - 18:30 | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
The holidays are a time for rest, relaxation, family and friends. To a botanist, they are also a case study of the deeply interconnected relationship between nature and culture. Join us as we share the botanical origins of some of the most ubiquitous holiday traditions, and see just how important plants are to the spirit of the season. We’re back for 2018 with new plants to explore! A reception will follow the presentation.

This event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP.

December Drop-in Garden Tour
2018-12-01 13:00 - 14:00 | UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US

Nicholas Staddon: The New American Garden
2018-11-08 16:30 - 18:00 | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Join Nicholas Staddon for an Englishman’s view of the New American Garden. “Gardens all over the United States are undergoing a measure of change” bubbles Nicholas. “No more so then here in Southern California.” He will provide us with a unique overview of new plant exploration not only here in the United States but overseas as well. Get a peek at the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show and some of the recent highlights. He will also cover the importance of the edible garden, and the next step of integrating those plants in to an existing landscape. And finally a hand-picked selection of new and underused plants for our region. This event is co-sponsored by the UCLA Extension Horticulture & Gardening program. This event is free, please RSVP.

Nicholas Staddon, has been working with plant breeders, hybridizers, and professional Plant Explorers for the last 25 years. Scouring the globe for new creations and discoveries in the plant world. Born in England, Nicholas attended Otley Agricultural College where he received his credentials in Agricultural Science. Most recently working At Monrovia Nursery for nearly 27 years, 15 of which he lead the New Plant program.

November Drop-in Garden Tour
2018-11-03 13:00 - 14:00 | UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US

Argentine Ants: Super colonies in the Garden
2018-11-01 16:30 - 18:00 | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
The Botanical Garden holds more than just plants – it is home to many other life forms, and in particular, the diverse array of insects that call the Garden their home. Join Julie Miller for a talk to learn about one such insect, the Argentine Ant, that arrived in California a little over 100 years ago, and established itself along the garden trails. These unsuspecting creatures have a strange social system, not found in their native Argentina, that causes them to form Super-colonies – a single, interconnected colony that spans the length of the state of California! We’ll hear about what has led these tiny black ants to achieve such epic proportions, and what existing theories can tell us about their future. Expanding through the state as a super-colony has been bad news for native ants, and we’ll hear about their impact on California flora and fauna and what you can do to help.
This event is free, please RSVP.
Julie Miller is an NSF post-doctoral fellow in the department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA. She does her research on the social systems of ants to understand how they cooperate and communicate in groups. She is currently using the Argentine ant in her studies on the evolution of group size.

Autumn Garden Gathering
2018-10-25 16:30 - 19:00 | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Autumn is here, and we welcome you to meet kindred spirits and to revel in the Garden at dusk! Find out what’s new in the Garden, meet staff, and get to know other folks that love spending time around trees.
Merriment at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion will be followed by an after-hours walk in the Garden led by Assistant Director Evan Meyer. Bring a reusable cup and a curious mind! All ages are welcome.
This event is free, please RSVP.

Botanical Origins: Natural Dyes with Next of Kin Studio
2018-10-13 11:00 - 13:00 | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Join us for a presentation and pop-up shop featuring the creative natural dye projects of Allison Alford. Allison is a Los Angeles based artist and teacher who explores connections between art and the natural world. Her practice involves a passion for plants and the relationship she can form with them through her work. Natural dyeing is an ancient art form that has allowed Allison to relate with plants in a way that is intimate, generative and experimental. She is also the co-founder of Next of Kin Studio, a business that celebrates nature through a creative exploration of materials, process and relationships.
Allison will share about her work with natural dyes and plants and touch briefly on the history of this age old art form. There will be a small pop-up shop of a selection of her Next of Kin Studio naturally dyed pieces, some made especially for this event.
Allison received her Masters of Fine Arts from Claremont Graduate University. She co-founded Next of Kin Studio, teaches Natural Dyeing at Armory Center for the Arts and has selected experiences and exhibitions including, Landscape, Monte Vista Projects, Fig Tree and Good Medicine, Summercamp ProjectProject, Foraging & Natural Dye Workshop, Malibu Orchards, Hive Mind & Words I Know, Coachella Valley Arts Center, Memories I Don’t Have, hidden at the Downtown Los Angeles Public Library.
This event is free, but space is limited–please RSVP. The UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden is free and open to the public 9am-5pm on weekends–come explore before or after this event!

October Drop-in Garden Tour
2018-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 | UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US

September Drop-in Garden Tour
2018-09-01 13:00 - 14:00 | UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join a docent for a free guided tour of the garden on the first Saturday of the month at 1pm. We’ll hear the stories of a selection of plants in the garden, and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. See you there!We will meet at the Nest Outdoor Classroom at the northern end of the garden. Restrooms are available at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion. Follow the driveway down from the pavilion to find the Nest.

August Drop-in Garden Tour
2018-08-04 13:00 - 14:00 | UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US

July Drop-in Garden Tour
2018-07-07 13:00 - 14:00 | UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US

Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia - Outdoor screening + Q&A with Hamilton Morris
2018-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Outdoor Amphitheater, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
Explore ethnobotany as Hamilton Morris digs into the history of one of his favorite psychoactive plants: peyote. Tribes and shamans have been consuming the cactus for generations, and Hamilton taps a Native American peyotist to help him trace the plant’s history—from its humble origins to the place it occupies in popular culture today. Hamilton is a Science Editor for Vice Magazine and studies chemistry and psychoactive substances in formal and clandestine labs around the world. Explore Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia to learn more about his work.
This event is free, but seating is limited–RSVP to reserve a space

June Drop-in Garden Tour
2018-06-02 13:00 - 14:00 | UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US

Native Bees in the Wild & in Gardens
2018-05-17 17:00 - 18:30 | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Join us for a talk by Dylan Burge exploring the ecology and health of native bees. Native bees are diverse and ecologically important in California. In natural ecosystems, native bees are the primary pollinators of most plants. However, native bees are in decline around the world, with introduced diseases and pesticides the likely cause of the decline. Although humans as a whole are ultimately responsible for bee decline, individuals can promote bee diversity by smart native plant gardening techniques that promote pollinator diversity.

Dylan Burge is a botanical and entomological consultant based in California. He does research on native plants and insects. In his spare time, Dylan enjoys hiking, photography, free-diving, and mountaineering. He is a Post Doc in Victoria Sork’s lab at UCLA.

Native Bees in the Wild & in Gardens
2018-05-17 17:00 - 18:30 | UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Join us for a talk by Dylan Burge exploring the ecology and health of native bees. Native bees are diverse and ecologically important in California. In natural ecosystems, native bees are the primary pollinators of most plants. However, native bees are in decline around the world, with introduced diseases and pesticides the likely cause of the decline. Although humans as a whole are ultimately responsible for bee decline, individuals can promote bee diversity by smart native plant gardening techniques that promote pollinator diversity.
Dylan Burge is a botanical and entomological consultant based in California. He does research on native plants and insects. In his spare time, Dylan enjoys hiking, photography, free-diving, and mountaineering. He is a Post Doc in Victoria Sork’s lab at UCLA.
This event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP at: uclabotanical.eventbrite.com
