San Diego Botanic Garden honored Jodie Holt, PhD with the Paul Ecke Jr. Award of Excellence for her life’s work as a distinguished scientist and educator. Gala artistic director Rene van Rems created an other-planetary world with funky orchids, driftwood, billowing jungle leaves, and an exotic array of floral specimens. Proceeds contribute to the growth of the garden and fund projects and exhibits.

 

Photography by Jennifer Nelson