Heather Enthusiasts of the Redwood Empire (H.E.R.E.)

H.E.R.E. is a Chapter of the NAHS based in Northern California where the giant redwood trees grow in profusion. Membership has tripled from a strong start in 1994 to a current level of over 100. 

Meetings and Events

A firm commitment  remains to the original goals of the organization which became those of the NAHS itself.  Programs are developed for the purpose of:-

promoting a greater interest in heathers
furthering the knowledge of these plants
promoting their uses and cultivation

Ongoing activities include an annual plant sale, a library, a speakers' bureau, garden tours,  research and  botanizing.

The following are current activities:-

establishment of a public heather garden in the City of Fortuna, CA
the creation of a national heather collection at the proposed Humbolt Botanical Garden
refurbishing of several heather gardens in Northern California
a pilot project to determine the feasibility of providing plants for other public gardens in cooperation with the NAHS
cooperation with the NAHS in establishing the hardiness ratings of heaths and heathers throughout North America.

 Officers of the Heather Enthusiasts of the  Redwood Empire.
 President:  Sharon Hardy  
 Vice-President:  Don Jewett
   
 Secretary:  Ruth Allen  
 Treasurer/membership:  Sue Hardy