Prescott
The chapter continues to manage species growing in Walnut Meadow at the Highlands Center for Natural History, provide workshops on plant families, make seed balls to help with Prescott National Forest restoration, and schedule evening
programs.
Chapter email address: PrescottNativePlantSociety@gmail.com
Chapter Leadership
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Contact |
Sue Smith
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President |
PrescottNativePlantSociety@gmail.com |
Jeannie Tutone
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Steering Committee |
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Sara Vincent
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Steering Committee |
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Chapter News
June 27, 2024 Presentation
Posted on Jun 07, 2024
Natural History Institute in Prescott, AZ has a free talk coming up on June 27th which may be of interest to members of your group. Carrie Cannon, a professional Ethnobotanist with the Hualapai Tribe of the Grand Canyon, will be giving a lecture on “Plants of the Mojave Desert and Traditional Tribal Uses” at 7pm AZ Time on Thursday, June 27th. *The event is free, but space is limited, and registration is required to attend. Use the Eventbrite link above to register.
If you or any member of your group would like to attend in person, it would be a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Prescott Native Plant Society co-presidents and members who will be in attendance. The talk can also be live-streamed remotely at this link on our Youtube channel. The live-stream recording will be posted on the Flagstaff chapter YouTube channel for you to watch at your convenience if the timing of the event doesn’t suit you well.
Upcoming Activities
Posted on Jun 01, 2023
Saturday, June 17th, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Natural History Institute hosts a Prescott Chapter of Arizona Native Plant Society field experience to the
Alligator Juniper that serves as a Granite Mountain Hotshot crew memorial. Join us on this Father’s Day to visit what is sometimes referred to as the “Grandfather Juniper.” Bring snacks, water and be prepared to walk up to 5 miles.
Saturday, July 15, 8:00 – 1:00 PM
Highlands Center for Natural History hosts a Prescott Chapter of Arizona Native Plant Society guided walk and workshop. Learn more about the parsley and carrot plant family with a short stroll followed by a hands-on investigation at the Discovery Gardens ramada. Bring snacks, water and be prepared to walk up to one mile.
Saturday, August 26, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
City of Prescott Community Nature Center and Highlands Center for Natural History hosts a Prescott
Chapter of Arizona Native Plant Society community and family-friendly Wildflower Celebration event.
Participants can expect to go on short, guided walks and engage with hands-on learning activities. Bring
snacks, water and be prepared to walk up to one mile.
Posted on Mar 14, 2023
The Prescott Chapter is starting up again. For more information, send an email to: PrescottNativePlantSociety@gmail.com
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