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Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Hosts One of Largest Wildflower Shows in Northern and Western Hemispheres April

The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History hosts one of the largest and longest-running wildflower shows in the Northern and Western Hemispheres featuring more than 600 species and varieties of wildflowers, April 19-21, 2019, at the museum.

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Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Hosts One of Largest Wildflower Shows in Northern and Western Hemispheres April

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  1. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Hosts One of Largest Wildflower Shows in Northern and Western Hemispheres April 19-21, at theMuseum The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History hosts one of the largest and longest-running wildflower shows in the Northern and Western Hemispheres featuring more than 600 species and varieties of wildflowers, April 19-21, 2019, at themuseum. Pacific Grove, CA, February 19, 2019 — The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History hosts one ofthe largest andlongest-runningwildflowershowsintheNorthernandWesternHemispheresfeaturingmore than600 species andvarietiesofwildflowers,April19-21,2019, atthemuseum. Inaddition,theMuseumwillhostaneveningtolearnmoreaboutthetallestplantsintheworldaspart of its Hardcore Natural History Series, “The State of Redwoods: From the Big Sur Coast to Southern Oregon,” withDr. Emily Burns, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019. The Museum alsoreportsthattheWesternmonarchbutterflypopulation isatanall-timelowandoffers suggestions forhow the public can help their plight. The 58th Annual Wildflower Show will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. April 19, 20 and 21. The Museum partnerswiththeMontereyBayChapteroftheCaliforniaNativePlantSociety (CNPS)tohold this cherished annual event. More than 30 members of the Native Plant Society spend over a week scouring Monterey County and beyond collecting the finest specimens of wildflowers blooming in spring. Botanists,gardenenthusiasts,and peoplelookingforflowerstheywouldliketoplantintheirgardens willallappreciatethiscomprehensiveandspectaculararrayofwildflowers. AdmissiontotheWildflowerShowand Museum(ticketscan bepurchasedatthe Museumonthedays of theshow): ·$8.95foradultswholiveoutsideofMontereyCounty ·$5.95foryouthsages4-18, studentswithID,militarywholiveoutsideofMontereyCounty ·Free for 3 years old andunder ·Free for Museum Members and CNPS Members w/membershipcards ·$5 admission for Monterey Countyresidents

  2. Dr. Burns,leadscientistoftheSavetheRedwoodsLeague,willbepresenting anoverviewofthecurrent status of the Coastal Redwood population. She will discuss the whole population, then focus on the population of redwoods in the Santa Lucia range. Using recent research, she will show how the current treepopulationsarerespondingtoclimatechangealongthecentralcoast. TicketsfortheredwoodseventwillbeavailableinMarch. For moreinformationonalleventsatthemuseum,call (831)648-5716,emailadmin@pgmuseum.orgor go to the website atwww.pgmuseum.org. Inrelatednews,theMonarchpopulationisatanall-timelow, accordingtothe2018XercesSociety Western Monarch Thanksgiving Count, in which Pacific Grove isincluded. ThePGMuseumhasofferedguidelines aboutwhatthepubliccandotohelptheplightoftheWestern Monarch: >Do not plant milkweed if you live within 5-10 miles of an overwintering site. This “no-milkweed zone” includesallofPacificGrove.Theseareasarenotpartofmilkweed'shistoricrange,andtheintroduction of the non-native plant can disrupt natural migratory patterns and introduce increased levels of monarchparasites. >Instead, Pacific Grove residents who are interested in supporting monarchs should plantnectar-bearing (flowering) plants, specifically ones that will bloom in the fall, winter, and/or spring when monarchs are on the peninsula. These flowers will provide food for adult monarch butterflies, which is the only life cycle stage that would naturally occurhere. >Refrain from using pesticides around your home (herbicides and insecticides), as these can harm monarch butterflieswhen they visit your garden. >Support legislation that protects habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators.Habitat loss is oneoftheleadingcausesofpopulationdeclineofthewesternmonarchbutterfly. >Volunteer. Educating the public about the importance of protecting these important overwintering sites isagreat waytospreadawarenessfortheplightofthemonarch anditsamazingmigration.Inquire aboutvolunteeropportunitiesatthepgmuseum.org/volunteer/No experiencenecessary. For more information on the Western Monarch, visit https://xerxes.org/save-wester-monarchs. Pacific Grove Museum of NaturalHistory 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA,93950 (831)648-5716

  3. Fax: (831)648-5755 admin@pgmuseum.org www.pgmuseum.org About the Pacific Grove Museum of NaturalHistory In 1883, our museum opened its doors among the first wave of natural history museums in America. Naturalists of this era, such as John Muir And Louis Aggasiz, began a national tradition of hands-on science education and nature preservation. The museum has continued this tradition for 130 years.The museum’smission istoinspire discovery,wonder,andstewardshipofournaturalworld.It envisionsa communityofcuriousminds,engagedin discoveringthenaturalheritage andculturallegacythatexist today on the Central California Coast. The Museum is a catalyst for conservation and a valuedlearning resourceinthisregion,facilitatingactiveinquiryforallages. Contact: Marci BraccoCain Chatterbox PR Salinas, CA93901 (831)747-7455 http://www.pgmuseum.org

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