The AZ Native Plant Society Tonto Basin Chapter invites anyone interested in learning about native plants in Gila County to join us for chapter meetings, botany walks, and conservation activities.
Our chapter meets on the first Friday of each month, October through May, and includes guest speakers, botany walks, and field trips. Please join our email list at tontobasinnativeplants@gmail.com to receive up-to-date information and meeting reminders. You can also visit our Facebook and Instagram accounts for additional
information If you don’t want to miss out on our Chapter’s activities, please email your contact info to tontobasinnativeplants@gmail.com. We would love to have you join us!
Locations, dates and times will be posted on our Facebook (https://tinyurl.com/27eb2hj3) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/aznpstontobasin/) accounts.
Our chapter is looking for volunteers to help with botany walks, community service events and social media. If you would like to help, please contact us at tontobasinnativeplants@gmail.com.
Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/aznpstontobasin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087102266655
| Name | Role | Contact |
| Becky Settje | President | tontobasinnativeplants@gmail.com |
| Teri Balaska | Vice President | |
| Eric Sjoden | Lead Botanist |
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Contact us at tontobasinnativeplants@gmail.com for more info!
Posted on Dec 05, 2024
On Friday, November 1, our chapter met at the Shoofly Ruins in Payson to learn about grasses in the Tonto National Forest. Kenda Svoboda, North Zone Botanist from the Payson Forest Service, described several grass species as well as other plant species located in the area and provided useful handouts and a microscope for further identification.
Posted on Dec 05, 2024
Friday, December 6, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Botany Over the Bridge, Tonto Basin
Join us for a 10-mile roundtrip adventure to explore the plant diversity in a chain-fruit cholla forest, desert
ridge, and riparian area. This driving tour will include three stops and minimal walking.
Directions: From Highway 188 in Tonto Basin, turn east on E Tonto Creek Bridge Rd. After crossing the new bridge, continue straight on FS Rd 71/Greenback Valley Rd. The road turns to gravel at 1.3 miles from
Highway 188. Continue on the gravel road for 2.2 miles. Turn right into large parking area. You do not need high-clearance or 4-wheel drive. Carpooling will be encouraged at our first stop.
Posted on Dec 05, 2024
Friday, January 17, 10:00 – 11:30 AM:
Wendy Hodgson: Pre-contact Agaves in the Southwestern United States: Rediscovering Lost Crops Among the Hohokam and Other Arizona Cultures
Location: Payson Public Library, 328 N McLane Rd, Payson, AZ
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