Study Groups

California Native Plants
To educate about and promote the planting of native plants

Chair: Robin Mitchell
Time: TBA in the Thymes
Place: on Zoom

Succulents
To study the identification, culture, and propagation of succulents and other plants

Chair: Anna Frankfurt
Time: Meets 4-5 times per year to do special projects for plant sales; TBA in the Thymes
Place: Members’ homes TBA in the Thymes

The Club has several interest groups where members can explore particular topics and enjoy socializing in a small group in the process. We are always open to new topics and a new group may start any time.

Edibles
To grow all things edible

Chair: Pamela Austin
Time: TBA in the Thymes
Place: on Zoom

Youth Garden Study Group
To encourage participation by El Cerrito High School students to maintain the vegetable garden and also learn about the importance of California Natives. The group is open to all interested ECHS students.

Chairs: Sarah Sirchuk, Bernadette Garcia-Roger
Time: TBA in the Thymes
Place: El Cerrito High School Garden

Herbs
Tasting and studying herbs used in cooking from around the world, including their identification, propagation, and culture for culinary and medicinal use

Chair: Anna Frankfurt / Phuong Le
Time: First Thursday, 11 a.m.
Place: Members’ homes TBA in the Thymes