Join us from 10:00 am – 11:00 am for a fascinating exploration into the strange and captivating world of carnivorous plants.

From 11:00 – 1:00 we will also have carnivorous plants for sale!

The lecture will include:

• Introduce well-known genera like Drosera (sundew), Nepenthes (tropical pitcher plant) , Sarracenia (American pitcher plant), Pinguicula (butterworts)
• Highlight species native to California
• Delve into the unique evolutionary adaptations that allow these plants to trap and digest insects
• Learn how to best grow them, and because the lecture is at the Ruth Bancroft Garden
• Spotlight a few unusual SUCCULENTS that eat bugs!

Come discover how these botanical curiosities thrive where other plants struggle, and why they continue to intrigue scientists and gardeners alike.

Join us for the lecture or sale, or come to both! We will have the air condition on and ready!

About the Speaker 

A lifelong gardener with a passion for the weird and wonderful, Stephen Davis specializes in carnivorous plants. He gives lively talks to garden clubs, libraries, and schools, blending science, humor, and hands-on experience to bring the weird world of bug-eating plants to life.