Gala in the San Diego Botanic Garden 9/11/10 - the video of the event takes you there
The San Diego Botanic Garden, formerly known as Quail Botanic Gardens held its Gala in the Garden celebrating environment and stewardship on Sept 11, 2010. The annual fundraiser drew about 400 guests to visit and experience the garden at sunset as it transformed into a wonderland of colors, lights, flora and live music. They strolled and indulged in culinary specialties of the area's finest eateries. Silent and live auctions also were part of the event that was enjoyed tremendously by all who had the good fortune to attend.
It was, as well, an earth-friendly, zero waste event, as you will hear from Julian Duval, the executive director, with all food waste composted and serviceware recycled later. Then, it was time for Paul Ecke III, to present the prestigious Paul Ecke Jr. Award for excellence, created in 2002 and named for his late father, to Jodie Holt "for her life's work as a distinguished scientist and educator. Professor Holt chairs the department of Botany and plant science at the University of California -- Riverside. But you may be more intrigued even by her role as botanical consultant for James Cameron's blockbuster film Avatar. This is Dan Weisman for Ah-Ha Rancho Santa Fe News, http://ahharsfnews.com.
For more background on the event and Jodie Holt, visit this article at http://tiny.cc/4r7q5
Enjoy.
