Westmont College Assistant Professor of Biology Laura Drake Schultheis led an effort to plant about 45 native coast live oak trees in the same area where the Montecito Tea Fire rushed through in November of 2008, which destroyed over 200 homes.
In celebration of OAKtober, oak reforestation expert Dr. David White will lead a "Walk with the Oaks" at Taft Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
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A tree capable of growing 40 varieties of stone fruits, such as peaches and plums, is located near the Rodin Sculpture Garden. Visitors are invited to pluck the fruits as they ripen in the coming months. The tree is an art installation created by Sam Van Aken.
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