California Native Plant Society - Mount Lassen Chapter

Every year, thousands of visitors traverse North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve in Butte County, California. Most are drawn to the spectacular patterned displays of native wildflowers that peak for a few weeks during each spring. Which species are responsible for these displays? And how do the climate, geology, and hydrology of the Table Mountain mesa combine to create these striking floral designs?
Samantha (Sam) Hillaire has worked as an environmental lead and consultant in northern California since the 2000’s. She fell in love with Table Mountain during a college field trip in the late 1990’s. In the following years, while working at nearby Butte College, she and her colleagues took on a mission to provide public education about the nature of this beloved local landmark – the culmination was the co-authored field guide, “Wildflowers of Table Mountain, a Naturalist’s Guide.”
This is a zoom event via the Friends of the Ahart Herbarium. You will need to register go to https://friendsoftheahartherbarium.org/eventsviewcalendar/ferns-t9abk-37yr9-8tyey

Tour of 11 private gardens in Paradise and Chico, designed for low water use, featuring California native plants and wildlife habitat. Tickets are $10, available online at waterwisechico.com. Address list will be sent by email prior to April 20. No RSVP or waiver is needed for this event. Co-sponsored by Mount Lassen Chapter and Altacal Audubon Society.