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Arboretum Magazine January - June 2017
Arboretum Magazine January - June 2017
ARBORETUM
magazine for the members of the LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN
w i n t e r /s p r i n g 2 0 1 7
plumage secrets
Peacock courting rituals
Endangered
Saving ancient cycads
magazine for the members of the LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN
6 COurtly rituals
Peacock plumage secrets
8 soil power
Science in the garden
14 JANUARY JUNE
CALENDAR
20 people
21 donors
24 volunteer
spotlight
Photos: Faery by Sylvia Rosenberger; Cycad by Frank McDonough
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Ancient cone-bearing plants
Our extensive cycad collection takes us to a time long, long ago.
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We are a certified
Monarch Waystation!
The Arboretum, with its other butterflies. Well cel-
many butterfly hubs, is now ebrate the official unveiling of
on the national list of certified our Monarch Waystation
Monarch Waystations through certification with tours by
Monarch Watch, a nonprofit Bryan on Sunday, April 23, at
educational outreach program 11am; regular admission ap-
that focuses on the monarch plies; members free.
butterfly, its habitat, and its
spectacular fall migration. For
more than a year, Arboretum
gardener Bryan Burks, near
right, created and tended five
butterfly hubs within the gar-
den planting milkweed, but-
terfly bush (Buddleia) and other
plants to attract monarchs and
be held on a weekend instead of Wednesday so more learn more. For details, visit
of you can attend. We listened! Weve moved the talk arboretum.org or contact
to Saturday, March 25, at 10am with Christine An- susan.eubank@arboretum.
thony of Renees Garden as our featured speaker. To- org or 626.821.3213.
mato plants will be on sale following her talk. The plant Previous library exhibits
sale will kick off on Friday, March 24, with a members have featured Karen
preview day. The Tomato Talk is free; sale Friday to Hochman Browns Kaleido-
Sunday, March 24-26, 9am-4:30pm, is free for mem- scopes, the Botanical
bers; regular admission applies for non-members. The Artists Guild of Southern
Library will be selling used garden and plant books. California, and a Multicul-
tural Weaving Exhibit.
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he Grammy award-winning Grammy. His solo arrangement of
guitarist will present a spe- The Pink Panther Theme earned
cial concert for Arboretum him a second Grammy.
Benefactors Sunday, May 21, 4-6pm His concert is one of the exclusive
in the Coach Barn. Fusing folk, events and special benefits enjoyed
jazz, blues, pop and classical styles, by Arboretum Benefactors, our
Laurence Juber is world-renowned highest level of supporters. Be-
for his multi-faceted performances come a Benefactor or upgrade your
using only one acoustic guitar. The membership and enjoy this special
two-time Grammy winner became concert. For more information about
internationally known as lead the Benefactor level, please contact
guitarist in Beatle Paul McCartneys Brittany Fabeck at 626.821.3237 or
Wings with whom he won his first brittany.fabeck@arboretum.org.
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Proud
as a
Peacock
When it comes to courtship, male peafowl do their amorous best to attract a mate
with a whole lot of shaking and rattling of their spectacular plumage. Yet most peacocks
face lifetime rejection by very choosy peahens. Why? By nancy yoshihara
Roslyn Dakin has to the majority of other peacocks that did not mate at
fond memories of all. Peacocks typically spend a lot of time trying to
watching Patrick Swayze attract females only to be shunned by choosy peahens.
at the Arboretum. Not Just what makes a peacock attractive to a peahen? Is
the actor, mind you, but that impossibly awkward train actually a mechanism
an even more handsome that triggers something in females to seek the fittest
guy struttin around male to father their offspring?
with a come on that Peacocks are interesting because their trains are so
earned him the moniker exaggerated and seem to serve no purpose that would
of the Dirty Dancing be favored by natural selection, explained Roslyn, who
star. Who you ask? earned her PhD in 2013 and is now at the University of
A peacock! The incredible natural beauty, officially British Columbia. If anything, the train might make it
tagged as No. 69 on his leg band, caught her attention harder for a peacock to survive because it takes energy
during her three-year doctoral research on peafowl, to grow the feathers, which, in turn, can make him an
Pavo cristatus, at the Arboretum. easy target of predators. But how does the train func-
We saw him mate around 20 times each year, 2008, tion in attracting hens?
2009 and 2010, she said in an interview. Compare that Roslyn found at least part of the answer at the
During her extensive peacock research at the Arboretum, Roslyn Dakin, opposite and above, spent hours observing peafowl.
Despite a peacocks rigorous display of his vibrant feathers, top photo, the hen appears oblivious to his overtures.
The male mating champion discovered during the Canadians three-year study was the peacock nicknamed Patrick Swayze
seen above with Roslyn, who is trying to catch a hen. When all goes well, a peachick!
Arboretum, where the peafowl are likely descendants cocks maneuver themselves to present their feathers
of birds imported from India by Elias J. Lucky at specific angles to the sun, and that they use their
Baldwin in the late 1800s. dances to corral females into viewing them from those
To determine what attracts peahens, Roslyn and her angles. I suspect that over time, the peacocks may
team from Queens University in Ontario, Canada learn to present themselves in the best possible light,
tested whether the number and coloration of the pea- Roslyn said.
photos courtesy of roslyn dakin
cocks eyespot feathers affect his mating prospects. More importantly, she found that the peacocks with
Studying the birds at the Arboretum, they found that the most iridescent eyespots mated the most.
unless a peacock lost most of his feathers, the number So does the peacocks resplendent plumage help
of spots in his train did not affect his mating success. ensure the future of the species? Biologists speculate
If not the number, might the color of eyespots be the that the healthiest males may be able to produce the
come-on? Peacocks often shake their wings and sidle most spectacular iridescence.
up to females, sometimes even shuffling backwards If so, Patrick Swayzes ungainly but spectacular feath-
right into them, before they start vibrating their train ers could allow peahens to recognize and secure the best
feathers. possible genes for their young. From the perspective of
One of the most exciting things to come out of our a prospecting hen, he was proud as a peacock for good
work at the Arboretum was evidence that the pea- reason indeed.
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Soil
Power
Enchancing drought resilience in a changing climate By Lynn Fang, MS
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It is this little slice of organic matter and many many earthworms.
hat vast abyss of that gives soil all of its life, structure Peeking beneath the bark mulch,
darkness beneath the and vitality, its ability to act as a we saw vast webs of vegetative
lush green plants and carbon sink (sequestering carbon fungal (mycelial) growth.
colorful blossoms has from the atmosphere), as well as its Despite the success of these
remained mostly a mystery for ability to retain water and mini- popular methods, there has been
many. Soil has been called the final mize irrigation. When we begin to little documentation on the actual
frontier of science, as we know understand the biological proper- affects on overall soil health. We
more about the oceans and of the ties of soil, we can nurture these sent soil samples of the hgelkultur,
cosmos than we do of the ground processes to work for us, helping bark mulch, lasagna mulch, and a
beneath our feet. Often overlooked us build resilient soils that reduce control comparison of unamended
as a simple thing with little to un- our dependency on pesticides and soil to the Cornell Soil Health Anal-
derstand, soil is gaining attention synthetic fertilizers. ysis Lab. It specializes in assessing
as one of the major keys to mitigat- At the Crescent Farm, experi- biological indicators of soil health,
ing climate change, as well as to mental soil-building processes including available water capacity,
growing opulent, verdant gardens such as lasagna mulching and organic matter content and ag-
during our historic drought. hgelkultur are used to conserve gregate stability (strength of soil
Soil is not dirt, is not dust, and is water, creating ecological fertility structure), among several others.
not simply a mix of minerals and for healthy blossoms and bountiful Overall, our three soil-building
chemicals. It is a dynamic matrix vegetables without the use of any processes vastly improved all soil
of lifebreathing, reproducing and pesticides or herbicides. Lasagna health indicators compared to the
40
20
0
Original Lasagna Bark Hgelkultur
Unamended Mulch Mulch
resist falling apart when wet by bial community is most likely the of the soil health indicators
heavy rainfall. Strong soils have reason why the soil under the bark assessed in this study, as well
strong aggregates that remain mulch has enhanced water holding as interpreting soil lab tests
intact upon contact with water, capacity and aggregate stability. appropriate for your garden.
making them more resistant to Get the lowdown on re-min-
erosion. Our test showed that the Lynn Fang, MS, defended her masters eralizing your soil for optimal
bark mulch displayed the strongest on compost use in plant disease growth and nutritious veggies!
aggregate stability, indicating suppression at the University of Vermont. Register at 626.821.4623; $25
its unique properties that vastly She currently consults on soil and members; $35 nonmembers.
improve overall soil structure to compost through The Growing Club.
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Saving Cycads
The endangered ancient cone-bearing plants date
back to the Triassic and Jurassic eras. By james E. Henrich
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he Arboretum has a University in 1979; and 4) the last large of cycads changing sex. A delicate
sizable collection of donation was arranged by Henry Soto balance of hormones is thought to
cycadsmore than 90 of through his Four Seasons Gardens nurs- control expression of sex and could
the 250-known species in 9 ery from a Beverly Hills resident in 1986. be altered by stress (transplanting,
of the 11 genera. Most can be found in The balance of the collection came from drought). Propagation is achieved
our Prehistoric Forest near Baldwin Lake. nurseries, USDA plant confiscations, primarily with seeds but offsets can
The oldest accession dates to 1955 for many individuals and botanical gardens. also be used. Seeds are ready to plant
a Dioon spinulosum. The heart of the Cycads are gymnosperms, along with when shed from the parent plant and
collection resulted from four major do- conifers, gnetums and ginkgos. They offsets propagate best when taken at
nations: 1) botanist Loran M. Whitelock bear naked seedsunprotected by an the beginning of the growing season.
was the first to donate in 1974; 2) a ship- ovary or fruit, but may be surrounded All cycads are endangered or threat-
ment from National Botanic Gardens of by a fleshy aril (as occurs with Ginkgo). ened in the wild and are protected by
South Africa, Kirstenbosch in 1976; 3) They had worldwide distribution during the Convention on International Trade
the largest donation was orchestrated the Triassic and Jurassic eras, but now in Endangered Species (CITES). Thus,
by Whitelock from professor Charles occur between 30N latitude and 35S international movement of cycads re-
Chamberlains collection at Chicago latitude. Most species are subtropical quires CITES documentation or a written
and a few are truly tropical. permit for countries not participating in
They have only two growth habits: the convention. The ideal conservation
arborescent (treelike, branched or method is to preserve plants in the wild,
unbranched) some to about 50 feet which is not possible for many cycads
and those with subterranean stems. due to habitat loss or destruction.
Some have tuberous roots or contractile However, the best alternative is conser-
Photos by frank mcdonough
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for care and pruning. Steve ran the sociate and former horticultural out- $25 members; $35 non-members
TreePeople Fruit Tree Program. reach coordinator at Rancho Santa Spray or drip? In-line emitter or spa-
Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont. ghetti tube? Manual or automatic
Soil Science for Home and valves? A well designed irrigation
Photos by frank mcdonough
Professional Gardeners No Sacrifice, Low Water Garden system can be a key factor to the
February 4; 10am-12pm Saturday, April 1; 10-12pm success of your vegetable garden,
Instructor: Lynn Fang Instructor: Scott Kleinrock and make a difference in being
$25 members; $35 non-members $25 members; $35 non-members able to supply the right amount of
See page 9 for details. Low water landscapes do not have water at the right time to grow
to be about tightening the belt. top quality home-grown favorites.
Learn how to envision spaces that Optimal approaches are different
accomplish everything you could for fruit trees, vegetable beds and
want from a garden including more integrated edible landscapes.
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Photos: Nature camp by chris orosz; Botanical Adventures by Alka Kumar; Faery by Sylvia Rosenberger; LAEEF by James Kellogg/Tree People
Spring Nature Camp Summer Nature Camp
Session 1: March 20-24 Session 1: June 5-9 Session 5: July 10-14
Session 2: April 3-7 Session 2: June 12-16 Session 6: July 17-21
Session 3: June 19-23 Session 7: July 24-28
Session 4: June 26-30 Session 8: July 31-August 4
HOLIDAY BREAK: July 3-July 7
Botanical Adventures
An enrichment class for children 4-6
10:30-11:30am; Mondays, February 6-27; March 6-27; April 3-24
Instructor: Alka Kumar; $100 per month members; $110 per month
non-members; $30 drop-in per day, includes materials
W e begin
our exciting
journey
of plant exploration
with learning about
the amazing world of Mommy, Daddy,
plantsthe weird, unique
and bug-eating ones.
Grandparents & Me Yoga
Children ages 2-4; 10-10:45am; Tuesdays,
Children will learn about
January 10-31; February 7-28; March 7-28
plant habitats, growth, Instructor: Andrea Walsh; $35 per month members;
function and life cycles. $45 per month non-members; $15 drop-in per day
They also will explore
spice and herb plants. This class provides a wonderful opportunity
Students learn through for parent or grandparent and child to bond and have
fun, hands-on creative fun while learning to focus the mind and to breathe
activities! Kids create deeply for good health. Young children have a short
take home arts and attention span but they can learn to do natural pos-
craft projects too. tures such as the child pose with the greatest of ease.
All these skills can be life-long assets for your child.
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12pm. Arboretum members he faeries encourage us to go outdoors. The outdoors will
can beat the crowds by rejuvenate your spirits and your heart will take wing! Join the faeries
taking advantage of special
from A Faery Hunt up close in an interactive walkabout in the enchanted
early entry privileges
between 8 and 9am. Fee
gardens of the Arboretum. The faeries will bring you stories of faery magic and
for childrens activities, flowers, with dancing, singing and fun. Children are encouraged to come in their
regular admission applies. favorite costume. Groups and parties are welcome! This event is amusing and
The activities fee is $3 fun for the whole family, children ages 2-10 and the young at heart. Stay and have
per child for members; $5 your lunch at the Peacock Caf and have a full day of faery fun at the Arboretum.
per child non-members. Call 626.821.4623 to purchase your tickets now.
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14 Pre-registration preferred for all classes; please call 626.821.4623 or email ted.tegart@arboretum.org to register.
16 Pre-registration preferred
Los Angeles Arboretum andfor all classes;
Botanic Gardenplease call 626.821.4623
magazine or email
winter/spring 2017 ted.tegart@arboretum.org to register.
18 Pre-registration preferred
Los Angeles Arboretum andfor all classes;
Botanic Gardenplease call 626.821.4623
magazine or email
winter/spring 2017 ted.tegart@arboretum.org to register.
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hilanthropy and giving back Long-term Arboretum supporters, have a breath of fresh air. Its a
were always part of George the Goods have always had an affin- place that reminds us of our his-
and Marcia Goods values. ity for the Library. They first funded tory. Its a place where you can go
When they launched the George and the conversion of the card catalog and learn, get information, and its a
Marcia Good Family Foundation in to an online version in 2006. Last place where friends go for concerts.
1997, the idea was to support orga- spring, their foundation provided People come for different reasons
nizations they cared about and to a two-year grant to assess, catalog some come just to walk.
encourage the family to participate, and preserve the Librarys rare book Mary and Marcia both recognize
says daughter Mary Good Lindgren. collection. Its oldest book dates back the Arboretum has a vital public-
Mary, the youngest of three sisters, to 1578: An English translation of A private partnership with Los Angeles
heads up the foundation and serves Niewe Herball, or Historie of Plantes County, and that private support is
on its board with her mother Marcia by Rembert Dodoens. critical to the gardens future. If we
and sisters Virginia (Gini) Good In 2016, the Goods also provided dont want these opportunities to go
Falconer and Kathleen (Kathy) Good seed money to launch a Library away, said Mary, then we need to
Podley. Today the family tradition Endowment. They see the Library as support and supplement what the
of giving continues with the next the great resource it isthe regions county can do. We need to do this
generationthe Goods six grand- largest, public collection of materials for the Arboretum!
their financial support, estate gift to the Arbore- and together they maintain
they get actively involved. tum Foundation through a beautiful home garden there are environmental
Ken brought his business the Samuel Ayres Legacy featuring a rose collection, benefits. Gardens provide
acumen, MBA, and PhD, to Society (see box page 21). fruit trees, and beds for solace and allow people to
the Arboretum Foundation, Their favorite spot at the vegetables and herbs. rejuvenate in peace and
non-profit partner at the Arboretum is Tallac Knoll The Arboretum is such a natural beauty. Its just
Arboretum, and has just for its marvelous setting vital institution, said Ken. critical that we have places
completed his third term as and view, and their gift will People need a connection like this, and they need to be
an Arboretum Foundation help ensure that this vista to gardens and earth, plus preserved and supported.
ENGELMANN OAK
BENEFACTORS $10,000 Samuel Ayres Legacy Society
Christen C. & Ben H. Garrett
Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Herrmann S amuel Ayres, a visionary who brought color and beauty to the arid landscape
of Los Angeles, was the driving force in the establishment of the Los Angeles County
Arboretum and Botanic Garden, a 127-acre urban sanctuary in Southern California.
Jeanie & Terry Kay
Susan & Doug Kranwinkle We are grateful to the following individuals and families who share Ayres vision of a
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Seitz great public garden and have named the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation in their wills or
Mrs. Karen Snider Houghton estate plans to ensure this important community asset flourishes for future generations.
& Mr. Jim Houghton
Corrine Abel Estate* Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Herrmann The Tauer Family Trust*
Alyce & Warren Williamson
The Domenica M. Ashton Freddi & Dr. Kenneth D. Hill The Wilbur Estate*
Trust* The Holtz-Hechler Trust* *Legacy Gift Realized
BALDWIN CIRCLE
Coleen & George Ball The Kallam Estate*
BENEFACTORS $5,000
Marion Merrill Bateman Trust* Emma Menninger Estate* If you have named the
Mr. & Mrs. George Ball
The Richard Brandes Estate* Estate of Elza Meyberg* Arboretum Foundation in your
Annette Castro Ramirez
Estate of Mary Alex Oser Estate* will or estate plan, or if you
& Julio Ramirez
Charlotte Crumpton* The Palmer Estate* have any interest in exploring
Mrs. Elizabeth Debreu
Estate of Barbara Davis* Walter Riemann Estate* a planned gift, please contact
& Mr. Stanislas Debreu
The Onnalee Doheny Trust* Cynthia Anne Saxon Chief Development Officer,
Harvey & Ellen Knell
Cathy Gendron The Helen Shaffer Trust* Sylvia Rosenberger at 626.
Jerry & Terri Kohl
The Frances Clarine Richard Schulhof 821.3232 or sylvia.rosenberger
Ms. Diane Marcussen
Hard Estate* & Sandra Goodenough @arboretum.org.
& Mr. David Kristoff
The Slater Estate*
Gilbert N. & Terese G. Resendez
Mr. Nathan Watson
& Mrs. Ying Qiao Hee Ms. Erica Hahn Mr. & Mrs. Carl Cooper Mrs. Terry Seidler
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hirrel Ralph & Barbara Crane Sandy Snider & Kevin Kane
TALLAC KNOLL Gale Kohl & Rene Chila Ralph Crispino Dr. Jonathan Spanier
BENEFACTORS $3,000 Ms. Diana Leach Mr. & Mrs. Bryant C. Danner Michael & Peggy Stahlheber
Mr. Robert Barnes Mr. & Mrs. Anthony McMahon Mr. & Mrs. Edward de Beixedon Mrs. Peggy Stewart
& Ms. Deborah Klar Mr. & Mrs. Philip Miller Mr. & Mrs. Ron Downs Mr. Greg Stone & Ms. Cindy Vail
Leelee Clement Doughty Siby and Perry Minton Dr. John Doyle & Dr. Marie Csete Dr. & Mrs. Robert Tager
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Eisele Dr. & Mrs. G. Arnold Mulder Dr. & Mrs. Lincoln Fairchild Mr. Ted Tegart
Jim & Sue Femino Molly Munger Ms. Cathy Gendron & Ms. Jacqueline Epley
Mr. & Mrs. Danford Foliart & Stephen R. English Mrs. George C. Good Mr. & Mrs. L. Sherman Telleen
Freddi & Dr. Kenneth D. Hill Ms. Wendy Munger Mr. & Mrs. Frank Griffith Mr. Jake Trieu
Mrs. Midori Katsura Resler & Mr. Leonard Gumport Mr. Burks Hamner & Mrs. Mandy Huang
& Mr. Jeff Resler Mr. & Mrs. Rashad Raisani Sally L. Harris Dr. & Mrs. Mario Tse
Mr. & Mrs. H. Clay Hap Kellogg Charles & Eileen Read Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Holland Mrs. Christine Wei
Mark & Phaedra Ledbetter Susan Rzeppa Redpath Mr. & Ms. Curt Jacobsen & Mr. Jeff Chen
Mr. & Mrs. William Lincoln Mr. & Mrs. David Rogers Mr. Wang Jianmei & Ms. Joy Pan Ian & Barbara White-Thomson
Marcia Kay Radelet Sylvia & Paul Rosenberger Mr. Edward Kleinbard Bonnie Youngdahl
& Malissa Fairbrother Dr. Janice Sharp & Ms. Norma Cirincione
Mrs. Peg Rahn & Mr. Dane Hoiberg Dr. Edward Lax donor list
Mrs. Emily Rosedale-Kousoulis Mr. Vincent R. Talbot Mrs. Judy Lee & Mrs. Lin Ho Lee $50,000+
& Dr. Nick Kousoulis Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Techentin Mr. William Leslie The Rose Hills Foundation
Mr. Richard Schulhof Ms. Danzey Treanor & Mr. Mark Leslie
& Ms. Sandra Goodenough Andrew Vought Mr. & Mrs. Ken N. Lindgren $20,000+
Mrs. Betsey Tyler & Andrea Testa-Vought Elsa Macias & Rick Rivas-Plata Anonymous
Margaux & Ricardo Viera Dr. & Mrs. James Walters Mr. & Mrs. Stephen McDonald The Good Family Foundation
Mr. Edward Watson Mrs. Maria Way Mr. & Mrs. William F. McDonald
& Ms. Pamela Warner Mr. & Mrs. Matt Weaver Mr. & Mrs. Jim Meagher $10,000+
Robert E. Willett Ms. Marie Zimmerman Ms. Joan Michael Steinmetz Foundation
& Mr. Jim Mohr Mr. & Mrs. Lary Mielke
MEADOWBROOK Mr. Gerald W. Miller $1,000+
BENEFACTORS $1,000 TULE POND BENEFACTORS Erin B. Mills Google Inc.
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Ames $500 Mr. Robert Muse Pasadena Garden Club
Mr. & Mrs. Guilford C. Babcock Anonymous & Ms. Diana Selland Mr. & Mrs. Steven Peralez
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Bell Dr. Dana M. Baldwin Mr. Stuart Nowinski Billy Watts
Mrs. Hannah G. Bradley Mr. & Mrs. Richard Barlow Mrs. Joan Oakes
Mr. & Mrs. Simon Burrow Ms. Suzanne Beatty Ms. Janet Rea $500+
Mrs. Carole Buss Mr. & Mrs. James S. Bennett & Dr. Edward Mittleman Bank of America
Mr. & Mrs. Mel Cohen Ms. Deborah Beveridge Ms. Frances Rehwald Mrs. Hannah G. Bradley
Peggy Dark Mr. & Mrs. Troy Bond Mrs. Suzanne Rheinstein Diggers Garden Club of
Mrs. Jane Z. Delahanty Mr. & Mrs. Craig Bonholtzer Lorraine & Ted Richter Pasadena
Bonnie Dexter Gibson Mr. & Mrs. George Brumder Dean & Jean Rosenberger Ms. Linda F. Donato
Ms. Cordelia Donnelly Mr. & Mrs. Mark Charvat The Russo Family Mr. & Mrs. Larry Haller
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Gillespie Mr. & Mrs. Richard Chavira Joann Schwentker New Belgium Brewing
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A Night to
Mr. Robert Barnes Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hoecker
Honor & Ms. Deborah Klar Ms. Valerie Hoffman
Peggy Dark Mr. & Mrs. Olin Barrett Ms. Cecillia Huang
Nearly 200 guests enjoyed Liz Baskerville & Ms. Angela Tsai
sumptuous cuisine prepared & Jeff McElearney Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Huang
and donated by The Kitchen Mr. & Mrs. James S. Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Jon Kagawa
for Exploring Foods. The Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bennett Celia Kalm
Arboretum is grateful to the Mrs. Christine C. Benter Mrs. Midori Katsura Resler
many supporters for making Mrs. Jill Berry & Mr. Jeff Resler
the new Childrens Learning Adele Binder & Gordon Binder Jeanie & Terry Kay
Patio a reality! Of course, our Dr. & Mrs. Vernon Bohr Mr. & Mrs. H. Clay Hap
deep appreciation goes to Mr. & Mrs. George Brumder Kellogg
Peggy Darkour Arboretum Toni Martinez Burgoyne Mrs. Carol Libby
friend and hero for making & Rod Burgoyne Mr. & Mrs. William Lincoln
the entire night possible. Mr. & Mrs. Sean Cain Mr. & Mrs. Ken N. Lindgren
Mr. & Mrs. John Caldwell Charlie MacPherson
SPONSORS Ms. Julie Campoy Robin & Andy Mandell
Tree Grove $10,000 Newspapers Mr. & Mrs. Eli Capouya Ms. Kathy Mangum
The Kitchen for Exploring Mrs. Peg Rahn Annette Castro Ramirez Ms. Mona Maple
Foods Charles & Eileen Read & Julio Ramirez Mr. & Mrs. William F. McDonald
Alyce & Warren Williamson Vicky & David Rogers Ms. C.S. Champe Mr. Bob Mendoza
Rose Hills Memorial Park Mr. & Mrs. Billy Chang Erin B. Mills
Shade Canopy $5,000 & Mortuary Mr. & Mrs. Shaun Chen Mrs. Phyllis Mozillo
Kellogg Garden Products Rotary Club of Arcadia Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Clark Dr. & Mrs. G. Arnold Mulder
Harvey & Ellen Knell Mr. Richard Schulhof Mr. & Mrs. Carl Cooper Andrea Nagata
Jerry & Terri Kohl & Ms. Sandra Goodenough Ramon C. Cortines Mr. & Mrs. Merrill L. Nash
Offsite IT Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Peggy Dark Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Novell
A. Techentin Ms. Bettie J. Davis Mr. Mark Ogden
GABION WALL $2,500 TetraTech Mr. & Mrs. Gordon de Lang & Mr. Brad Froehle
Gale Kohl & Rene Chila Mrs. Betsey Tyler Mrs. Elizabeth Debreu Judy Plunkett
Molly Munger Weaver Insurance & Mr. Stanislas Debreu Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Post
& Stephen R. English Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Denham Marcia Kay Radelet
Tanabe, McMahon, Tanimoto & Ian & Barbara White-Thomson Direct Connection Mail & Malissa Fairbrother
Farmer Group-Merrill Lynch Joe & Marilyn Zeronian Leelee Clement Doughty George & Mary Regas
Mrs. Richard Econn Mr. & Mrs. William
Edible Garden $1,000 IN-KIND SUPPORTERS Mrs. Judith Epley P. Richards, Jr.
Arcadia Methodist Hospital Susan Delaney-Graphic Design Mr. & Mrs. Ron Evans Sylvia & Paul Rosenberger
Mr. & Mrs. Jules Buenabenta The Henry Wine Group Mr. & Mrs. Stan Farrar Santa Anita Park
Susan Chandler Joachim Splichal Don & Jackie Feinstein Mr. & Mrs. John Seiter
Photo courtesy of Outlook Newspapers
Catherine Tink Cheney Domaine de Cala Mr. & Mrs. Danford Foliart Dr. & Mrs. Charles Seitz
& Barry Jones MUSE/IQUE Ms. Shelly Foote Mr. Brent Sherman
Jim & Sue Femino Newport Meat Debbie Geller Mr. & Mrs. Marty Sklar
Bob & Kathy Gillespie Outlook Newspapers Beth Gertmenian Mrs. Peggy Stewart
Nancy & Michael Harahan Santa Monica Seafood Mr. Armando Gonzalez Ms. Danzey Treanor
HKG, LLP Certified West Central Foods & Ms. Brenda Berg Mr. & Mrs. Scott Ward
Public Accountants The Kitchen for Mrs. George C. Good Mrs. Maria Way
Huntington Hospital Exploring Foods Mr. & Mrs. Frank Griffith Mrs. Christine Wei
Knight Insurance Services Diane Grohulski & Mr. Jeff Chen
Susan & Doug Kranwinkle Donors Mrs. Katherine Haderlein Dr. & Mrs. Martin H. Weiss
Mark & Phaedra Ledbetter Joan Aarestad Carol & Warner Henry Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Wolf
Beverly Marksbury Mark & Pamela Algorri Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Herrmann Ms. Marie Zimmerman
Plowman Family/Outlook Kenny & Linda Antonioli Freddi & Dr. Kenneth D. Hill & Mr. Jim Mohr
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