Member’s Coffee and Pastries with Dr. May Roberts

Details:

Dr. May Roberts is the Plant Genomics Lab Manager at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden where she helps support the genetic work that the researchers in the Conservation and Research Department are conducting on rare and endangered native plants. At this month’s Member’s Coffee, she will be sharing the story of one such Channel Islands endemic plant – the Santa Cruz Island Rockcress (Sibara filifolia) – and how the research conducted here directly informs the conservation strategies by land managers charged with protecting federally listed species. Come join us to hear about how genomic tools are being used in conservation and how new species discovery impact the protection of already listed species.

Coffee & pastries for this event generously donated by Dune Coffee Roasters and Anna’s Bakery

Pricing:

This event will be free to attend and exclusive to members. Please note registration is required.

Speaker:

Plant Genomics Lab Manager Dr. May Roberts