August 15 Meeting- Holly McMullen (Sat, August 15, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT

NEXT GENERAL MEETING:

Holly McMullen

In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, 1:30p -3:30p

Holly McMullen is a tenured professor of plant science at Southwestern College and a field biologist with nearly a decade of experience working at the intersection of ecological research, habitat restoration, and higher education. Her expertise centers on the interactions between plants and animals, particularly within Southern California's diverse ecosystems, and she has conducted botanical and wildlife field surveys, managed large-scale restoration projects, and mentored students in applied ecological research. She has authored open-access lab manuals for plant science and identification that integrate field-based methods and encourage observation, inquiry, and ecological awareness. Across her courses in plant science, plant identification, and soil science, she focuses on fostering curiosity and making science accessible through hands-on experiences that connect students to real-world conservation work. In her upcoming presentation, Holly McMullen will give an overview of Southwestern College's horticulture program, including its new facility, and explain how the program's courses and resources work together to give students direct exposure to fieldwork, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.

Online registration required -
SD Hort Member (and their guest) registration is FREE and
in-person non-member registration is $15.00

(Consider joining or renewing with the San Diego Horticultural Society for $30.00 and attend this meeting for free.)

The Plant Forum has returned! So please bring some of your plants to share with members... All you have to do is:

1) Bring a cutting or a potted plant to a meeting.

2) BEFORE you leave home, take a minute to print out a slip of paper with the common and scientific name of the plant, where it is native to (if you know that), what city it is growing in, your name, and a couple of sentences about your experience with the plant.

Online registration required
Member (and one guest) registration is FREE
Non-member - join or renew your membership for $30.00 and attend all meetings free.

Bring plants or cuttings to share at the Plant Forum before the meeting.

Social hour and Plant Forum at 1:30 PM
Presentations at 2:00 PM
Location - San Diego Oasis
17170 Bernardo Center Dr. San Diego, CA 92128
In the Innovation Center on the lower level

San Diego Horticultural Society upcoming events

August 15 Meeting- Holly McMullen (Sat, August 15, 2026)

NEXT GENERAL MEETING:

Holly McMullen

In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, 1:30p -3:30p

The Plant Forum has returned! So please bring some of your plants to share with members... All you have to do is: