California Botanic Garden
Maria Cristina Martinez-Habibe is an accomplished academic and researcher with extensive experience in biodiversity research, specializing in areas ranging from alpha taxonomy to molecular phylogenetics. Currently serving as an Associate Professor and Sciences Dean at Universidad del Norte since June 2013, Maria Cristina has held several leadership and teaching positions in various institutions, including Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden as a Research Associate and Universidad Nacional de Colombia as a Professor. With a solid educational foundation, including a Ph.D. candidate status from Claremont Graduate University and a Master's degree in Plant Sciences from Lehman College, Maria Cristina has imparted knowledge in botany, plant taxonomy, and biogeography across multiple universities and colleges.
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California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden, formerly Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, was founded in 1927 by Susanna Bixby Bryant and is the largest botanic garden dedicated to California native plants. The Garden is located on 86 acres in Claremont, approximately 35 miles east of Los Angeles. CalBG, a private, nonprofit organization, offers educational programs and special events throughout the year and is home of the Botany Department for Claremont Graduate University. The Garden offers a superb selection of California native plants for sale at Grow Native Nursery. Visitor information: California Botanic Garden is located at 1500 N. College Avenue, Claremont, California. Hours: The Garden is open Tuesdays - Sundays from 8 AM until 5 PM. The Garden is closed on Mondays and the following holidays - January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving, and December 25. Admission: Free for CalBG members | $10 adults | $6 seniors and students | $4 children 3-12 | Free for children under 3. Parking is free. For more information please call (909) 625-8767, email info@calbg.org, or visit www.calbg.org.