Our trees and wildflowers, our ferns and grasses, in all their natural diversity and beauty, are priceless assets that enhance the lives of everyone. The BSBI welcomes as members all those with an interest in, or concern for, our wild plants and flowers. The BSHS brings together people with a common interest in all aspects of the history of science. The Friends of Charles Darwin were originally founded to campaign for the depiction of their hero, Charles Darwin, on a Bank of England bank note. Although we've now got exactly what we wanted, we're still taking on new members.
Membership is free.
Our aim is to promote the study of the history of gardening, landscape gardening and horticulture in all aspects and promote the protection and conservation of historic parks, gardens and designed landscapes, and to advise on their restoration. Annie E. K. Bidwell named an oak tree in honor of Hooker. It was California State Historic Landmark No. 313 and was acclaimed to be the largest valley oak in the world before it fell on May 1, 1977. Age 326 years, height 105 feet, perimeter 481 feet. The stump and a plaque can be seen at Bidwell Park, Hooker Oak Rec Area, Manzanita Ave between Valombrosa and Hooker Oak Ave, Chico.