From planning, grading, harvesting, framing, constructing and thatching the restoration of the Tule Ap in the garden has been a collaborative effort. Many involved in many ways to re-build this popular staple of the botanic garden. Making great progress and nearing completion! Thank you everyone who participated in this fun project, Julio Carrillo III for the great direction and guidance and much appreciation to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation for sponsoring this restoration project and Firestone Vineyard and Winery for the Tule reeds!

Photos courtesy of Derek Glas, Eva Powers & Theresa Reilly