Welcome to the Southern California Horticultural Society

PLANT LOVERS SHARINg KNOWLEDGE

On the second Thursday of each month, we invite speakers to present a talk or program about their area of expertise. We offer in-person meetings as well as live-streaming on Zoom (with registration).

Meetings may also include Plant Sales, a Raffle and expert discussion of plants brought in to the Plant Forum. Do you have an interesting plant to share? If you can't bring one in person, send in a photo and requested information on our Plant Forum Page.

For more information about the Society, please see our About SCHS page.

UPCOMING EVENT:

Thursday,  September 12th, 2024

Capturing Nature’s Beauty:

Smartphone Tips for Plant Lovers

with Art Director and Photographer,

Marie Astrid Gonzalez 

On September 12, the Southern California Horticultural Society is pleased to welcome our newest board member, Marie Astrid Gonzalez, to speak on garden photography. She is an art director and photographer based in Los Angeles, with over 25 years of experience in creating marketing campaigns across diverse industries, including advertising agencies, media companies, and the environmental sector. In her presentation, she will guide us through the essentials of smartphonephotography, specifically tailored to make the most out of your phone’s camera settings and discover creative techniques to transform plant snapshots into stunning visual narratives.

Gonzalez holds a BFA in Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA in Graphic Design from the University of Illinois Chicago. Her work has graced the cover of the L.A. Times and is part of the permanent collection at the Wende Museum. Her passion for horticulture began during her formative years visiting her grandparents’ farm in Puerto Rico, where she developed a deep appreciation for sustainable living and resourcefulness. This early connection to the natural world fuels her interest in capturing moments we often miss, and the personal connections between plants and their humans.

Currently, Gonzalez freelances for a diverse range of clients, bringing her expertise in creative direction and marketing to projects spanning  from environmental conservation to commercial enterprises. Most recently, she served as the Creative Director at  Theodore Payne Foundation, where she led the creative development of the nonprofit consumer-facing initiatives, educational resources, and signature events, such as the Native Plant Garden Tour.

We are looking forward to seeing examples of Gonzalez’ beautiful  work and learning how we can make the most of our own garden photography. Please join us for the evening to experience this special presentation in person.

 MEETING: IN-PERSON - FRIENDSHIP AUDITORIUM 3201 Riverside Drive, LA. 90027

DATE & TIME:    THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2024, 7:10 P.M.

Announcements: 7:10PM  /  Plant forum: 7:15pm  /  Program: 7:30PM

COST:   FREE for SCHS Members / $5. for Non-Members

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Upcoming Events:.

Thursday, September 12th, 2024 - IN PERSON

Art director and designer Marie Astrid Gonzalez will give a presentation - with tips! - on garden photography.

Saturday, October 19th, 2024 - SPECIAL EVENT - IN PERSON

2024 SCHS Horticulturist of the Year Awards Banquet honoring landscape designer Nancy Goslee Power. Click here to go to our Events Page to register or purchase tickets. For more information on the event and Nancy, click here to go to our Annual Awards Page.

Thursday, November 14th, 2024 - ONLINE ZOOM
Authors Nick Jensen and Sandy Namoff will be speaking about their new field guide, "Wildflowers of California".

Thursday, December 12, 2024 - IN PERSON
Planning is underway for our holiday program & event!

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