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La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
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California Native Butterflies Talk

July 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

$20 – $25

Join us for an informative talk on California native butterflies with Diana Nightingale on Saturday, July 20. After the talk, Diana will lead a search for butterflies within the garden.

$20 for members, $25 for non-members.

Advance registration required, click here to register.

About Diana Nightingale

Diana Nightingale is a former Descanso Gardens horticulturist. She has a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Plant Sciences from UC Santa Cruz.

In her spare time, she loves to study the secret lives of our native insects and indulge in her passion for tea. 

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Date:
July 20
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
$20 – $25
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