The Quadrangle					
															
						The quadrangle, where our buildings are located,  is the most manicured of all the sites on the grounds. It has several varieties of palm, frangipani, numerous decorative shrubs and a lush border of ferns. When we approach from the southwest entrance we pass our butterfly-friendly memorial garden.  The bench by the small pond at the eastern part of the quadrangle is a perfect spot for reflection and meditation.											
																				
						Pygmy Date Palm					
															
						Originally from China • Their trunks curve toward the sun • Shorter and fuller than most palms											
																				
						Queen Palm					
															
						Its seed pack can become biodiesel fuel • Birds and squirrels feed on its fruit • Trunks are followed out and used to make water pipes											
																				
						Indian Almond Tree					
															
						Indian myth holds that Kamadeva, the love god, lives within this tree • Its fruits resemble small boats and they can “set sail” to propagate elsewhere											
																				
						Bitter Ginger					
															
						Used as a shampoo and conditioner • Primary pollinator is the honeybee											
																				
						Desert Willow					
															
						Is not a true willow but is related to Trumpet Vines • Regarded as a sacred tree by Native Americans • Tube shaped blooms draw in pollinators											
																				
						Australian Umbrella Tree					
															
						Its leaves are used in tropical floral arrangements • Native to tropical rain forests in Queensland Australia • Flowers develop at the top of the tree • This tree is between the office and education buildings											
																				
						Frangipani					
															
						Also known as plumeria • Has a milky sap that can irritate eyes and skin • In Hawaii, its blooms are used to make leis											
																				