President’s Message
August 2025

Satin lupine. D. Mandel.
Satin lupine, Lupinus obtusilobus, as seen on the July 12, 2025 field trip to Paradise Meadows, Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Photo © Doug Mandel.

Greetings Members! 

Just a brief mid-summer message to keep you all in the loop! We have had a very active year, thanks to the many energetic and enthusiastic individuals who have made all of our meetings, field trips, plant sales, and well-attended outreach events successful. 

With cool fall weather on the horizon, things will be picking up soon. Be on the lookout for plant propagation dates, monthly Chapter meetings, nature walks, and plant talks coming up in September. Keep an eye on our blog for updates!

Burned lodgepole pines. D. Mandel.
Wildfire-burned lodgepole pines, Pinus contorta ssp. murrayana, on the July 12, 2025 field trip to Paradise Meadows, Lassen Volcanic National Park. Mount Lassen in the background. Photo © Doug Mandel.

We have a couple of promising, potential new Board members who have expressed interest in joining our Chapter’s governance team. I will also be rounding up a crew to assist our propagation team, with the overall goal of increasing plant sale inventory. There is no better time than the present to become involved!  

I sincerely hope you are all enjoying your summer as much as I am! Have fun, stay cool, and keep coming. Thank you all so very much!  ~Jeremey Kelley, President

Canada geese in Manzanita Lake. J. Malik.
Canada geese keeping cool at Manzanita Lake, on July 20, 2025. Photo © Juliet Malik.