The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden invites you to our next webinar on
July 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Presented by Steve Hootman
RSBG Executive Director of Horticulture and Curator
Join Steve Hootman as he shares stories and discoveries from his 2025 Expedition to China.
This was Steve’s first plant exploration trip back to China since 2019. Together with renowned plantsman Tom Hudson, he traveled through the spectacular landscapes south and east of Chongqing in search of rhododendrons and other rare plants.
During this presentation, you’ll discover several new taxa of Rhododendron and experience the breathtaking scenery of one of China’s most botanically rich and fascinating regions.
Whether you’re passionate about rhododendrons, botanical exploration, or simply enjoy beautiful travel stories, this is a presentation you won’t want to miss.
Price: $15 for RSBG members | $25 for non-members
Registration closes: July 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
You do NOT need a PayPal account to complete payment – see details below
Can’t make it to the live Zoom webinar? Don’t worry! You can still register and submit a payment for the event, and a link to the recording will be sent directly to you! Please include a comment in your registration form letting us know.
- When you register for the webinar, you will receive an email confirming 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 and recording sent to (email used during registration will be sent the link).
- You can pay with a credit card/VISA on 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 by entering your email address > enter your payment information > ensure the toggle is off towards the bottom of the screen to pay as a guest.
- On the morning of the scheduled webinar, you will receive an email from RSBG staff with a link to the Zoom
webinar and further instructions on how to join.
How to Join the Meeting
- Please note that 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 two ways to do this:Visit Zoom.us and find the “RESOURCES” drop-down menu at the very top of the webpage. Hover your mouse over the arrow next to “RESOURCES” and select “Download Zoom Client” from the drop-down menu. Select the first download button on this page labeled “Zoom Client for Meetings.”
OR
- Click on the lecture link, which will be emailed to you. The link will prompt you to download the software.
- You do not need a webcam or a microphone to participate; you will need a device with speakers to hear the lecture.
- All Zoom registrants will be muted during the lecture. We will take questions in the chat functions and answer them in a Q&A session at the end of the presentation.
Steve Hootman – RSBG Curator
Questions? Email us at info@RhodyGarden.org.
July 30 Webinar:The The 2025 Expedition to China- NEW!
July 30, 2026
Thursday
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
ZOOM Event
Location Map: See below