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2023 September Book Donation

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Palomar College received a donation from the San Diego Botanical Garden from the Library of Elmer Lorenz. The Friends of the Edwin and Frances Hunter Arboretum were able to have the first sneak-peek of the treasure trove this month!

If you would like to read more about the donation, please follow the link here.

2025 January 11 Arboretum Tour

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Palomar College San Marcos Arboretum Trails Tour
Saturday, January 11, 2025 – 8:00 am

The Palomar College Arboretum Committee had their first tour of the year through the Palomar College Arboretum. The hike to the Arboretum was led by Anthony Rangel, president of the Friends of the Palomar College Arboretum.

Visitors were given a tour of the Arboretum and the Cactus and Succulent Garden, with details provided about many of the interesting species present in the arboretum including surprising family relationships, identifying features and conservation status.

Tony Rangel greets visitors to the Arboretum tour. Images courtesy of Kimberly Conklin
Tony Rangel greets visitors to the Arboretum tour.
One of the unique features of the Arboretum is the James Hubbell Sculpture donated to Palomar College many years prior. Images courtesy of Kimberly Conklin
One of the unique features of the Arboretum is the James Hubbell Sculpture donated to Palomar College many years prior.
Tony pointed out one of the more unique fig fruits from one of the ficus varieties on campus. Images courtesy of Kimberly Conklin
Tony pointed out one of the more unique fig fruits from one of the Ficus varieties on campus.
Visitors also were given a tour of the cactus and succulent garden, perhaps one of the oldest in the country! Images courtesy of Kimberly Conklin
Visitors also were given a tour of the cactus and succulent garden, perhaps one of the oldest in the country!
Visitors also were given a tour of the cactus and succulent garden, perhaps one of the oldest in the country! Images courtesy of Kimberly Conklin

Images courtesy of Kimberly Conklin