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August Meeting - Poisonous Plants And Beyond

  • Sat, August 16, 2025
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • San Diego Oasis 17170 Bernardo Center Dr. San Diego, CA 92128

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • Attend the meeting in-person at the San Diego Oasis at Rancho Bernardo.
    If you bring a non-member guest to the meeting, please consider a donation to SDHS when registering.

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Poisonous Plants And Beyond 

What's Lurking In Your Landscape?

With Dr. Megan Tresenriter

The presentation delves into toxic plants and more, commonly found in gardens and natural landscapes throughout San Diego County.

Discover how to identify harmful species, comprehend their effects on the human body, and acquire practical tips for staying safe while enjoying the outdoors. This talk, ideal for gardeners, hikers, and nature enthusiasts, combines botanical knowledge with real-world medical insights.

Dr. Megan Tresenriter is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with nearly ten years of experience treating everything from heart attacks to rattlesnake bites—sometimes all in one shift. Beyond her medical expertise, Megan is an avid gardener and plant enthusiast, having developed a profound appreciation for the botanical world—both its beauty and its hazards.

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

    Our Mission To inspire and educate the people of San Diego County to grow and enjoy plants, and to create beautiful, environmentally responsible gardens and landscapes.

    Our Vision To champion regionally appropriate horticulture in San Diego County.


     





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