{"title":"Cistus Events","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpcoming events at the nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"parker-and-vasey-manzanita-talk","title":"Cistus Event: Parker and Vasey talk Manzanitas (Nov. 20)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJoin us for an evening of all things Arctostaphylos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eManzanita experts Tom Parker and Michael Vasey will talk on one of our favorite genera, accompanied by a pot-luck reception. (Shareable snacks or pot-luck dishes encouraged!) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCopies of the latest edition of \u003cem\u003eField Guide to Manzanitas \u003c\/em\u003ewill also be available for purchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFriday, November 20th, 5:30 PM\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eat Cistus Design Nursery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e22711 NW Gillihan Road on Sauvie Island\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDoors at 5:30. Talks begin at 6pm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTalk details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManzanitas and their Animals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne Key to their Diversity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTom Parker, PhD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTom Parker, Professor \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEmeritus of Biology at San Francisco State University, is an evolutionary plant ecologist and co-author of \u003cem\u003eField Guide to Manzanitas\u003c\/em\u003e. His talk will explore the role of animals in manzanita diversity, focusing on how rodents create and manage soil seed banks through caching fruit, and how fire releases seed dormancy. These relationships have evolutionary implications and offer insights for those managing chaparral or forests with Arctostaphylos species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThrough the Lens of Manzanitas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA View of the Natural History of the Northern Sierra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMichael Vasey, PhD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMichael Vasey is an expert in Arctostaphylos taxonomy, ecology, and evolution, and co-author of \u003cem\u003eField Guide to Manzanitas\u003c\/em\u003e. Join Mike as he shares a natural history view of the Northern Sierra to delve into California's geological past, its paleobotany, endemism, fire ecology, animal mutualisms, and indigenous tribal uses of manzanitas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpace is limited. Ticket proceeds to offset speakers' travel costs. Please show ticket purchase confirmation for entry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"General admission","offer_id":55934574395683,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/IMG-3613.jpg?v=1793735113"},{"product_id":"cistus-event-wreaths-and-greens","title":"Cistus Event: Wreaths and Greens 2026 (Nov. 28 \u0026 29)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__TCY_4G__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__TCY_4G__text\" data-testid=\"text-content\"\u003eSip a hot beverage and craft your own personalized holiday wreath with site-sourced premium greens, all guided by our talented crew!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__TCY_4G__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__TCY_4G__text\" data-testid=\"text-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__TCY_4G__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__TCY_4G__text\" data-testid=\"text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCome enjoy an afternoon of seasonal cheer at the nursery and bring home a bit of color to brighten your upcoming holidays. Our greenery pros will guide you through the wreath-making process and provide all the high-quality, natural foliage and materials you need to craft a beautiful and long-lasting wreath. No experience necessary, just bring your inner designer and be prepared for an afternoon of plant-geekery!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__TCY_4G__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__TCY_4G__text\" data-testid=\"text-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTwo sessions offered:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__TCY_4G__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__TCY_4G__text\" data-testid=\"text-content\"\u003eSaturday, Nov. 28, 1-3pm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGuided by talented garden designer and friend of the nursery, Anna Kullgren of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/professionals\/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers\/optic-verve-llc-pfvwus-pf~596325398\" title=\"Optic Verve\"\u003eOptic Verve\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__TCY_4G__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__TCY_4G__text\" data-testid=\"text-content\"\u003eSunday, Nov. 29, 1-3pm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided by our own Michael Tatalovich, retail nursery manager and plant aficionado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour ticket includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A wreath base (choose between compostable grapevine in 14inch or reusable metal base in 18inch), access to a plethora of unique fresh-cut greens sourced directly from the Cistus Nursery grounds, ornaments and ribbon, and guided instruction in our favorite wreath-building methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll necessary materials and tools provided, but feel free to bring along your favorite pair of pruners. The event will be under cover but not indoors. Please remember to dress warmly and feel free to BYO personalized materials, or an extra wreath form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHot drinks and light refreshments provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReserve your spot below.\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Cistus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Saturday Afternoon Session","offer_id":55934301405475,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday Afternoon Session","offer_id":55934340661539,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/files\/IMG_9230.jpg?v=1793746652"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7334\/8643\/collections\/IMG_9230.jpg?v=1793822812","url":"https:\/\/cistus.com\/collections\/cistus-events.oembed","provider":"Cistus Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}