05/12/2026
Don’t miss tonight’s speaker at Sherman Library and Gardens! Catalina Island’s Native Plant Manager, Kevin Alison, will be speaking on advanced horticulture techniques to prevent the extinction of rare and endangered species. Details below.
Join us on May 12th from 7-8pm to hear from Kevin Alison
The islands of California are biological hotspots for uniquely rare and endangered species. But, what do you do if traditional methods of propagation fail or are unreliable? This presentation will cover advanced horticultural techniques to overcome challenges and prevent extinction.
Kevin Alison serves as the Native Plant Manager for Catalina Island, where he leverages his expertise in conservation, restoration, and horticulture to prevent extinction. Kevin specializes in advanced propagation techniques such as plant tissue culture to conserve rare, endangered, and challenging-to-grow plants. Kevin grew up in Corona del Mar before graduating from the University of Hawaii and the University of California, Irvine.
Price:
$10 Member
$20 Non-Member
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