BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260703T215747Z DTSTART:20260731T000000Z DTEND:20260731T010000Z UID:20260731T000000Z-20260731T010000Z-9621@rhodygarden.org SUMMARY:July 30 Webinar:The The 2025 Expedition to China- NEW! DESCRIPTION:The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden invites you to o ur next webinar on\nJuly 30\, 2026\, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time\n\nThe 20 25 Expedition to China\nPresented by Steve Hootman\nRSBG Executive Dir ector of Horticulture and Curator\n\n\nJoin Steve Hootman as he shares stories and discoveries from his 2025 Expedition to China.\n\n\n \n\n \nThis was Steve's first plant exploration trip back to China since 20 19. Together with renowned plantsman Tom Hudson\, he traveled through the spectacular landscapes south and east of Chongqing in search of rh ododendrons and other rare plants.\n\n\n \n\n\nDuring this presentatio n\, you'll discover several new taxa of Rhododendron and experience th e breathtaking scenery of one of China's most botanically rich and fas cinating regions.\n\n\n \n\n\nWhether you're passionate about rhododen drons\, botanical exploration\, or simply enjoy beautiful travel stori es\, this is a presentation you won't want to miss.\n\n\n\nDate & Time : Thursday\, July 30\, 2026\, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time\nPrice: $15 for RSBG members | $25 for non-members\nRegistration closes: July 28\, 202 6\, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time\n\nReserve your spot today!\n\n\n\nYou do NOT need a PayPal account to complete payment - see details below\nCa n't make it to the live Zoom webinar? Don't worry! You can still regis ter and submit a payment for the event\, and a link to the recording w ill be sent directly to you! Please include a comment in your registra tion form letting us know.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease read:\n\n When you register for the webinar\, you will receive an email confirming your p ending reservation for the webinar. Next\, you must complete your paym ent to secure your spot. Note: Please ensure you input an email where you'd like the link and recording sent to (email used during registrat ion will be sent the link).\n   You can pay with a credit card/VISA o n PayPal (you do not need a PayPal account) - click the button Pay via PayPal > click Pay with Debit or Credit Card > Check out as a Guest b y entering your email address > enter your payment information > ensur e the toggle is off towards the bottom of the screen to pay as a guest .\n On the morning of the scheduled webinar\, you will receive an ema il from RSBG staff with a link to the Zoom\nwebinar and further instru ctions on how to join.\n\nHow to Join the Meeting\n\n Please note tha t you do not need a Zoom account to attend the lecture. However\, you will be required to download Zoom software on your device. There are t wo ways to do this:Visit Zoom.us and find the “RESOURCES” drop-down me nu at the very top of the webpage. Hover your mouse over the arrow nex t to “RESOURCES” and select “Download Zoom Client” from the drop-down menu. Select the first download button on this page labeled “Zoom Clie nt for Meetings.”\n\nOR\n\n\n Click on the lecture link\, which will be emailed to you. The 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 registran ts will be muted during the lecture. We will take questions in the cha t functions and answer them in a Q&A session at the end of the present ation.\n\n\n\n\nSteve Hootman - RSBG Curator\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\nQuestions? Email us at info@RhodyGarden.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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T he Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden invites you to our next webin ar on
\nJuly 30\, 2026\, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time

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The 2025 Expedit ion to China
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Join Steve Hootman as he shares stories and discoveries from his 2025 Expedition to China.

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This was Steve’ \;s first plant exploration trip back to China since 2019. Together wi th renowned plantsman Tom Hudson\, he traveled through the spectacular landscapes south and east of Chongqing in search of rhododendrons and other rare plants.

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During this presentation\, you’\;ll discover several new taxa of Rhododen dron and experience the breathtaking scenery of one of China’ \;s most botanically rich and fascinating regions.

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Whether you’\;re passionate about rhododendro ns\, botanical exploration\, or simply enjoy beautiful travel stories\ , this is a presentation you won’\;t want to miss.

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Date &\; Time: Thursday\, July 30\, 2026\, at 5 :00 PM Pacific Time
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