California’s Native Plants Biodiversity

Description: California hosts an amazing diversity of species, but many are in danger of extinction in coming decades.  This talk will focus on the sources of California's biodiversity, especially the plant species, and why we are losing many species in our state.  There is much we can do to limit the loss of species through our own actions and through large-scale efforts to preserve our local biodiversity.

UC Master Gardener Presenter Lynne Trulio: Lynne is a professor and former chair of the Department of Environmental Studies at San José State University. Her research investigates human impacts to species and habitats, especially in urban settings. Key research programs are public access impacts to wildlife and the ecology and preservation of the western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) in California. She has studied burrowing owls for more than 30 years, focusing on efforts to preserve urban owl populations.

This event is offered in partnership with Lyngso Garden Materials.

Registration is required: Please click here.