Workshops will focus on the systematics of botanical groups or the ecological interactions of particular plant communities. Some are held at field stations, most are at the UC campus. For a brochure call Susan D Alcamo at 510 643-7008. The East Bay Regional Park District's Botanic Garden lecture series continues through the end of February. If a guest lecturer is not indicated, the speaker will be Garden Director Steve Edwards.
Most presentations emphasize ecology and biogeography of native plants in the field.
Nylon book covers available . Teresa Rounds makes custom cordova book covers, with straps and velcro closure, for the Jepson Manual and other field guides, including bird books. A ten-session course is being offered by UC Santa Cruz Extension s Environmental Science Department from February 14 through April 3, 1996. The course will be held in Santa Clara on Wednesday evenings with a least one Saturday or Sunday field trip to be arranged. Because of its non-profit status CNPS does not engage in election activities such as endorsing candidates for political office.