On June 12, at the Martin V. & Martha K. Smith Pavilion at the Museum of Ventura County the opening reception of The Weed Project: Outlaws of the Super Bloom & Crimes was held. This new exhibit, by the comical and brave Charlene Spiller features thirteen botanical paintings with an ecological message. There were refreshments and a no-host bar. Visitors were also able to explore the new and refreshed Children’s Garden.