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| President and Mrs. Ricardo Lagos Escobar of Chile admire a sculpture by well known local artist James Hubbell, in the Quail bamboo garden. |
San Diego, CA, January 19, 2004, — On a recent visit to San Diego to accept the "Award of Democracy and Peace" from the Institute of the Americas on the UCSD campus, President and Mrs. Lagos Escobar of Chile took time out for a stroll through Quail Botanical Gardens. Accompanied by an entourage of secret service, the President and his wife explored the gardens for over an hour.
An avid horticulturist, the visit to Quail Gardens marked the President's only visit to a San Diego attraction while he was here. The President and his wife proved to be very knowledgeable about many of the plants and easily recognized the Chilean native plants on display at the gardens.
"We were very honored to have the President and his wife single out Quail Gardens for their only visit to a San Diego attraction," commented Duval. "The President and his wife enjoyed their visit were also very impressed with Seeds of Wonder , our children's garden, and commented on the importance of introducing nature at a young age," Duval added.
About Quail Botanical Gardens
The mission of Quail Botanical Gardens is to actively participate in the conservation of rare, threatened and endangered plant species, to serve the botanical and horticultural needs of San Diego County, and to exist as an urban retreat. Quail Botanical Gardens is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization supported through earned revenues, gifts from individuals, corporate sponsorships, and grants. For more information, visit https://qbgardens.com, or call 760-435-3036 x216.
Contact: Quail Botanical Gardens (760) 436-3036
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