Introduction to the Asian Area and the Chinese Medicinal Herb Garden of the UC Botanical Garden

Tour/Open House | November 5 | 2-4 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden, Conference Center, Mirov Room

Location:  , Berkeley, CA 94720

Speaker/Performer: Elaine Sedlack, Horticulturalist, UC Botanical Garden

Sponsor: Chinese Studies, Center for (CCS)

Many elements of the vast Asian flora are represented in the Garden, with an emphasis on rhododendrons and maples, as well as the first collections of the dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) on the West Coast. Fall color is particularly lovely in the vicinity of the Japanese Pool; maples, dogwoods and birches provide a vivid display.

Limited to 30 people.

Wheelchair accessibility in the Garden is limited. Participants in wheelchairs will be able to attend the lecture and then directed to the Japanese Pool where they can meet the others for the second half of the tour.

Registration required: free

Registration info: Registration opens October 1. Register by November 2 by calling Elinor Levine at 510-643-6321, or by emailing Elinor Levine at ccs@berkeley.edu.

Event Contact: Elinor Levine, ccs@berkeley.edu, 510-643-6321