This event is in the past.It took place on February 21, 2026 at Regional Parks Botanic Garden.




Wayne Roderick Lecture: Succulents and Bulbs of South Africa
La Loma Park
Desert blooms without the jet lag. Gardener Marcus Tamura shares vivid photos and stories from Namaqualand, South Africa's wildflower wonderland, spotlighting sculptural succulents and surprising bulbs.
Botany lecture
Travel storytelling
Native plant focus
Weekend morning
Tips
🌵garden has steep paths, wear sturdy shoes
🦋keep eyes peeled for blue butterflies and lizards
🎨bring a sketchbook, the textures are incredible
Wayne Roderick Lecture: Succulents and Bulbs of South Africa
La Loma Park




Desert blooms without the jet lag. Gardener Marcus Tamura shares vivid photos and stories from Namaqualand, South Africa's wildflower wonderland, spotlighting sculptural succulents and surprising bulbs.
Botany lecture
Travel storytelling
Native plant focus
Weekend morning
Tips
🌵garden has steep paths, wear sturdy shoes
🦋keep eyes peeled for blue butterflies and lizards
🎨bring a sketchbook, the textures are incredible
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