On April 8th we are celebrating the book release and publication of Dr. Dave Keil’s flora of San Luis Obispo. Two decades in the making, and it’s finally in print!
This beautiful book will be available for the first time at this event.

We will also celebrate the grand opening of the new Cal Poly Plant Conservatory, a beautiful new glasshouse with our teaching and research plant collection.

To celebrate these two significant events and a wonderful rainfall year, we are hosting a series of field trips and an evening dinner celebration with a presentation by Dr. Keil.

Thursday, April 6th: Field trip to Arroyo de La Cruz and Northern Coastal SLO County led by Dr. Keil

Friday, April 7th: Join the Cal Poly Field Botany class for a reunion field trip through the serpentine hills of San Luis Obispo, led by Drs. Jenn Yost, Dave Keil, and Matt Ritter.

Saturday, April 8th: Field trip to Shell Creek and Carrizo Plain led by Dr. Keil.

Saturday evening, April 8th: Join us at the Cal Poly Plant Conservatory for a book signing and open house. Dinner will be served with remarks by Dr. Peter Raven and a presentation by Dr. Keil. Books will be for sale and signed at the evening event.

All are welcome and encouraged to join us for any part or the whole event.
Details will be sent to those who RSVP using this form by March 15th. Or register with this QR code: