In addition, I hope to quantify the reproductive success of hummingbirds nesting in Artichoke thistle. I found high densities of Costa s and Black-chinned hummingbirds nesting at my study plots with most nests failing. Artichoke thistle may be a resource and habitat sink for migrating populations of these birds. Thank you so much for the support. Non-members are welcome to join any of these activities.
Most activities are free of charge.
If you are a Friend of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont, then you have undoubtedly received the catalog and smiled as you noticed the many wonderful classes being provided through their Education Department this Fall. If you are not a member of the Friends organization you are still welcome to attend, of course, for just a bit more money than members pay for these courses. The outstanding classes being offered this year range from Native American uses for our flora, Botany, assorted field trips, holiday decorations with natives, a children's introduction to native plants and habitats, Horticulture classes, an interesting collection of natural history lectures and much more. Presenters such as Bart O'Brien , Susan Jett , Geoff Smith , Rick Fisher , Allan Schoenherr , Richard Minnich , Arthur Kruckeberg , Lorrae Fuentes , and Ramona Ferriera show the range and quality of the offerings. All cleanup participants will be entered into a raffle to win great prizes.