BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260508T153640Z DTSTART:20240114T000000Z DTEND:20240114T013000Z UID:20240114T000000Z-20240114T013000Z-9591@rhodygarden.org SUMMARY:Curator's Classroom: An Introduction to Plant Collection Curat ion & Taxonomy DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed.\nRESOURCES:\n\nBoo k Links:\n\nThe Encyclopedia of Rhododendron Species\, 2nd Edition\nPe ter and Kenneth Cox. 1997\n\nRhododendrons of Subgenus Vireya - Dr. Ge orge Argent\nRoyal Horticultural Society in association with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 2006\n\nThe Rhododendron Species\, Vol. 1-4 - H.H. Davidian\nThe Timber Press\, Portland\, Oregon\, 1982\n\nNotes from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Volume 39.1 1980 - J. Cullen\n A Revision of Rhododendron\nI: Subgenus Rhododendron sections Rhododen dron & Pogonanthum\n\nNotes from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Vo lume 39.2 1982 - D.F. Chamberlain\nA Revision of Rhododendron\nII: Sub genus Hymenanthes\n\nThe Rhododendron Handbook 1998: Rhododendron Spec ies in Cultivation - George Argent\nRoyal Horticultural Society\, 1997 \n\nThe International Rhododendron Register and Checklist Second Editi on 2004\n\nWebsites:\n\neFloras.org\n\nSpecies New to Science\n\n\n\nC urator's Classroom\nWEBINAR: An Introduction to Plant Collection Curat ion (and a bit of basic taxonomy) at the RSBG with Executive Director and Curator Steve Hootman\n\nJoin Steve Hootman to learn about plant c ollection curation\, specifically the curation methods used at the RSB G. Steve will discuss the design and use of the plant database at the RSBG\, including the how’s and why’s of accessioning plants and seed. Steve will also discuss the taxonomy of Rhododendron and provide a les son on the use of a dichotomous key to determine the proper identifica tion of plant species.\n\nCost:\n       $20 for non-Members and $10 fo r Members\n\nAbout Steve Hootman:\n\nSteve Hootman is the Executive Di rector & Curator of the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Feder al Way\, Washington. Mr. Hootman is responsible for the integrity and management of the Rhododendron Species Foundation’s world class collec tion of species and has participated in numerous plant hunting expedit ions into China and the Himalayas which have produced a surprising num ber of new introductions.\n\nHow to Join the Meeting:\n\n When you re gister for the event\, you will receive a confirmation email.\n Close r to the date of the lecture\, you will receive an email from RSBG sta ff with a link to the scheduled lecture and further instruction.\n Pl ease note that you do not need a Zoom account to attend the lecture. H owever\, you will be required to download Zoom software on your device . There are two ways to do this:\nVisit Zoom.us and find the “RESOURCE S” drop down menu at the very top of the webpage. Hover your mouse ove r the arrow next to “RESOURCES” and select “Download Zoom Client” from the drop down menu. On this page\, select the first download button l abeled “Zoom Client for Meetings.”\n\n-OR-\n\n\n Click on the lecture link\, which will be sent to you via email. The link will prompt you to download the software.\n You do not need a webcam or a microphone to participate\, however\, you will need a device with speakers to hea r the lecture.\n All Zoom registrants will be muted during the lectur e. We will take questions via text and answer them in a Q&A session at the end of the talk.\n\nIf you are unable to join us at the scheduled time of the talk\, no worries! This lecture will be recorded and avai lable for viewing at a future date*.\n\nQuestions? We’re happy to help . Email us at info@RhodyGarden.org.\n\n*Please note that the lecture w ill be available until a designated date\, after which you will no lon ger have viewing access. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Registra tion for this event has closed.

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RESOURCES:

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Book Links:

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The Encyclopedia of Rhododendron Species\, 2n d Edition
\nPeter and Kenneth Cox. 1997

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Rhododendrons of Subgenus Vireya –\; Dr. George Argent
\nRoyal Horticultural Society in association with the Royal Botanic Ga rden Edinburgh 2006

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The Rhododendron Species\, Vol. 1-4 –\; H.H. Davidian
\nThe Timber Press\, Portland\, Oregon\ , 1982

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Notes from the Royal Bota nic Garden Edinburgh Volume 39.1 1980 –\; J. Cullen
\nA Re vision of Rhododendron
\nI: Subgenus Rhododendron sections Rhododen dron &\; Pogonanthum

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Notes fr om the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Volume 39.2 1982 –\; D.F. C hamberlain
\nA Revision of Rhododendron
\nII: Subgenus Hymen anthes

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The Rhododendron Handbook 1998: Rhododendron Spe cies in Cultivation –\; George Argent
\nRoyal Horticultura l Society\, 1997

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The Internation al Rhododendron Register and Checklist Second Edition 2004

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Websites:

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eFloras.org

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Species New to Science

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Curator’\;s Classroom

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WEBINAR: An Introduction to Plant Collection Curation (and a bit of basic taxo nomy) at the RSBG with Executive Director and Curator Steve Hootman

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Join Steve Hootman to learn about plant collection cura tion\, specifically the curation methods used at the RSBG. Steve will discuss the design and use of the plant database at the RSBG\, includi ng the how’s and why’s of accessioning plants and seed. Steve will als o discuss the taxonomy of Rhododendron and provide a lesson on the use of a dichotomous key to determine the proper identification of plant species.

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Cost:
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About Steve Hootman:

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Steve Hootman is the Executive Director &\; Curator of the Rho dodendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way\, Washington. Mr. Ho otman is responsible for the integrity and management of the Rhododend ron Species Foundation’s world class collection of species and has par ticipated in numerous plant hunting expeditions into China and the Him alayas which have produced a surprising number of new introductions.\n

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