ANNOUNCEMENT

The Friends of the Ahart Herbarium Board of Directors is looking for a dedicated individual with botanical experience and a love for plants to join the Board in its efforts to support the herbarium and the maintenance of its valuable plant collection. The Board offers a monthly Zoom series entitled All Things Botanically Related, as well as regular workshops on botanical topics throughout the year. The Board of Directors meets the third Friday of every month from 11am to 1pm via Zoom.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your bio along with a discussion of why you would like to be on the Friends of the Ahart Herbarium Board of Directors to friendsoftheherbarium@gmail.com

CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Emily Doe, Plumas National Forest (Since 2018)

Linnea Hanson, Plumas National Forest, retired (Since 1995)
Elena Gregg, Gallaway Enterprises (Since 2008)
Rob Schlising, CSU, Chico Biology emeritus (Since 2008)
John Whittlesey, Canyon Creek Nursery & Design (Since 2013)
Tim Hanson, Sierra Pacific Industries (Since 2015)
David Popp, retired high school biology teacher (Since 2020)
Laurie Archambault, California State Parks, retired (Since 2022)

Associate Board Members

Rob Irwin, Sacramento River Forum
Erin Gottschalk Fisher, CSU, Chico Department of Biological Sciences
John Dittes, Dittes & Guardino Consulting

PAST BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nijmah Ali, Butte College, Biology Department (Since 2021–2024)
Tom Griggs, River Partners, retired (2015–2020)
Erin Gottschalk Fisher, CSU, Chico (2013–2019)
Adrienne Edwards, CSU, Chico (2010–2018)
Jenny Marr, Calif. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (2002–2014)
Paul Kirk, North State Resources, Inc. (2013)
Susan Bazell, botanical illustrator & volunteer (2010–2012)
Rodney Lacey, Eco-Analysts (2008–2012)
Gail Kuenster, Calif. Dept. of Water Resources (2001–2010)
Caroline Warren, CalTrans (2000–2010)
Colby Boggs, North State Resources, Inc. (2003–2008)
Josephine Guardino, Dittes & Guardino Consulting (2002–2008)
Lawrence Janeway, herbarium curator (1995–2007)
Tom Griggs, River Partners (1999–2002)
John Dittes, Dittes & Guardino Consulting (1998–2001, 2011–2018)
Richard Lis, Calif. Dept. of Fish & Game (1996–2001)
Robin Fallscheer, Calif. Dept. of Fish & Game (1995–2000)
Joyce Lacey, Calif. Dept. of Water Resources (1995–1999)
Jan Monelo, herbarium volunteer (1995–1999)
Kingsley Stern, herbarium director (1995–1997)
John Copeland, retired physician (1995)

Friends of The Ahart Herbarium was founded in 1995 (as Friends of the Biological Sciences Herbarium)