\nPresented by Steve Hootman\nRSBG Executive Director of Horticulture and Curator\n
\nJoin Steve Hootman as he shares stories and discoveries from his 2025 Expedition to China.\n
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\n\nThis was Steve’\;s first plant exploration trip back to Chi na since 2019. Together with renowned plantsman Tom Hudson\, he travel ed through the spectacular landscapes south and east of Chongqing in s earch of rhododendrons and other rare plants.\n
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\nDuring this presentation\, you’\;ll discover seve ral new taxa of Rhododendron and experience the breathtaking sc enery of one of China’\;s most botanically rich and fascinating r egions.\n
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\n\nWhether you’\;re passionate about rhododendrons\, botanical exploration\, or simply enj oy beautiful travel stories\, this is a presentation you won’\;t want to miss.\n
Date &\; Time: Thur
sday\, July 30\, 2026\, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time
\nPrice: $15 for RS BG members | $25 for non-members
\nRegistration closes: July 28\, 2 026\, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
\n\n\nPrice: $15 for RS BG members | $25 for non-members
\nRegistration closes: July 28\, 2 026\, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
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- When you register for the webinar\, you will receive an email co nfirming your pending reservation for the webinar. Next\, you must complete your payment to secure your spot. Note : Please ensure you input an email where you’\;d like the link an d recording sent to (email used during registration will be sent the l ink). \n
- You can pay with a credit card/VISA on PayPal (y ou do not need a PayPal account) –\; click the button “ \;Pay via PayPal”\; >\; click “\;Pay with Debit or Credit Card”\; >\; Check out as a Guest by entering your email address >\; enter your payment information >\; ensure the toggle is off t owards the bottom of the screen to pay as a guest. \n
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- Please note that you do not need a Zoom accoun t to attend the lecture. However\, you will be required to download Zo om software on your device. There are two ways to do this:Visit Zoom.u s and find the “RESOURCES” drop-down menu at the very top of the webpa ge. Hover your mouse over the arrow next to “RESOURCES” and select “Do wnload Zoom Client” from the drop-down menu. Select the first download button on this page labeled “Zoom Client for Meetings.” \n
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- Click on the lecture link\, which will be emailed to you. T he link will prompt you to download the software. \n
- You do not need a webcam or a microphone to participate\; you will need a device with speakers to hear the lecture. \n
- All Zoom registrants wil l be muted during the lecture. We will take questions in the chat func tions and answer them in a Q&\;A session at the end of the presenta tion. \n
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Steve Hootman –\; RSBG Cur
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\nQuestions? Email us at info@RhodyGarden.org.
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