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Board of Directors and Advisors 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Gretchen Renshaw (President, Horticulture instructor, Garden Tours, Maintenance Director )

Charlotte Marshall  (Vice President, PR) 
 
Martha Andreani (Secretary, Classes)
 
Roy Gonella  (Treasurer)

Julie Gonella  (Maintenance Director, Website, Membership)

Mimi Andersen (Garden Designer, Maintenance Director)

Mike Garcia (Enviroscape)
 
Dave Harris (Rotary Club)

Kathy Barron (Garden Maintenance, Retired Science Teacher)
 
Kari Bell (City of Manhattan Beach Liaison)
 
ADVISORS:

Melanie Baer-Keeley (Horticulturist Specializing in CA Native Plants, Sequoia National Park Employee)

Tony Baker (Horticulturist Specializing in CA Native Plants, Landscaper)

Louie Gamino (Registered Consulting Arborist for Enviroscape LA)

David Moody (Naturalist, Birder)

Lisa Ryder Moore (Composting, Worm Bin Specialist for Waste Management)

Andrew Pedersen (Entomologist)

Bob Shanman (LA Audubon Society Board Member, Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store Owner)

GARDEN MAINTENANCE:

Friday Volunteer Directors: Gretchen Renshaw, Mimi Andersen, Julie Gonella

Large Jobs: Mike Garcia and Enviroscape

Mulch Delivery: Dave's Tree Service

Entry Display Case and Interpretive Sign Upkeep: Edie Merrifield

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Bird Feeder Maintenance:  Maxx McKenzie

 

Bird Seed and Feeders: Bob Shanman of Wild Birds Unlimited

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