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Michael Eason hiking in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to observe Washingtonia filifera in situ
Currently at San Antonio Botanic Garden, Michael's work has...
Amy Byrne | Feb 15, 2023
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An exhibition that beautifully depicts and locates oaks
Roderick Cameron | Feb 09, 2023
Burke Oak Collection at New York Botanical Garden
The Coleman and Susan Burke Oak Collection at The New York...
Todd Forrest | Feb 08, 2023

Plant Focus

Quercus xjackiana acorns
The hybrid of Q. alba and Q. bicolor

An Outstanding Silent Auction at Las Cruces

The 3rd IOS Silent Auction was another huge success. We had a record number of donated items including oak seedlings, books, T-shirts, artwork, handmade products from oak wood, and many more. A sincere thanks to everyone who donated items; we could not have done this without your help. We also raised a record amount of money from this auction, coming in at $3,133. This should allow us to sponsor even more student attendees for the 11th IOS Conference in 2025. We were able to sponsor five students to attend the Las Cruces Conference.

Silent Auction with bidders
Silent Auction items in the lobby at the Las Cruces Convention Center

A special thanks to the Doña Ana County Master Gardeners, led by Jeff Anderson, who helped set up the auction and take payments. Start thinking about items you can donate to the next IOS Conference!

Biddin gon items in the silent auction
Bidding on Silent Auction items was intense!

Photos © Ryan Russell