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May Program
“Exploring South Africa: From Cape Town to the Richtersveld

Presented by
Guillermo Rivera

A journey through the provinces of Western Cape and Northern Cape, exploring the great succulent diversity of South Africa. We will visit serveral National Parks: Namaqua, Richtersveld, and others. The timing of this fascinating trip matches the incredible event of mass fl owering in the dessert. Conophytum, Lithops, Aloes, Pachypodim, and many mesembs are among the plants we are going to see on this presentation, together with some wildlife shots in Kruger National Park.

Guillermo Rivera — Born in Argentina. Owner of South America Nature Tours (former Cactus Expeditions), a company dedicated to the organization of tours throughout South America (Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador) with emphasis on plants (bromeliads, cacti, and orchids), or birding. Former researcher at the University of Cordoba, Argentina. BS degree in Biology University of Cordoba MS Marine Biology. Northeastern University. PhD in Botany University of Cordoba. Since 2011, the company started expeditions to South Africa with emphasis on plants, but also including a safari extension. This trip is scheduled again in August-September 2013.



Guillermo Rivera
Plants of the Month:
Cactus: Echinocereus
Succulent: African Pachypodiums
The study group meets Wednesday, May 16th in the Palm Room,
Los Angeles County Arboretum at 7:30 pm.
Topic: Vegetative Propagation Workshop
 
Growing Lithops: Tips for the novice grower
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CACTUS AND SUCCULENT UPCOMING EVENTS

May 18-19: Gates Cactus & Succulent Society 31st Sale 9-4:30 Fri & Sat, Show Sat 9-4:30, Jurupa Mountains Cultural Center, 7621 Granite Hill Drive, Glen Avon, CA. Info. 951-360-8802

May 26-27: Central Coast Cactus & Succulent Society, Annual Show & Sale 10-4, Ludwick Center, 864 Santa Rosa,
San Luis Obispo, CA. Info. 805-237-2054, www.centralcoastcactus.org

June 2-3: San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society Summer Show & Sale, Balboa Park, Room 101, San Diego, CA.
Info: 619-258-9810

June 9-10: Los Angeles Cactus & Succulent Plant Show & Sale Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3:30, Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino, CA. Info. lacss.contact@gmail.com

June 29-July 1: CSSA Annual Show & Sale, Sales Fri Thru Sun, Show Sat & Sun. Free To The Public.
Huntington Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA. Info: 626-405-2160 Or 2277

July 27-28: Orange County Cactus & Succulent Society Summer Show & Sale. Friday July 27th 9 To 5, Saturday July 28th 9 To 5 1000 S. State College Bl., (Anaheim United Methodist Church) Anaheim, CA. Info: Vince Basta 714-267-4329

Aug. 11-12: 27th Annual Intercity Show & Sale, 9 to 5, LA County Arboretum, 301 No. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA.
Info: Tom Glavich 626-798-2430 or John Matthews 661-297-5364
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Sept. 1: Huntington Botanical Gardens Succulent Symposium, all day, Huntington Botanical Gardens,
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA.

Sept. 23: Long Beach Cactus Club Annual Plant Auction, noon, 18127 South Alameda St., Rancho Dominguez, CA

Nov 3-4: San Gabriel Valley Cactus & Succulent Society Show & Sale, LA County Arboretum, 301 No.
Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA

Nov 9-10: Orange County Cactus & Succulent Winter Show & Sale 9 to 5, 1000 S. State College Bl.,
(Anaheim United Methodist Church) Anaheim, CA. Info: Vince Basta 714-267-4329

 
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