Tonto Basin

Upcoming Activities

We will kick off the fall season with a Meet & Greet Social on Saturday, September 30, 10:00 AM – 12:00
PM at 268 E. Stephens Way, Tonto Basin. Regular Chapter meetings will resume in October.

Locations, dates and times will be posted on our Facebook (https://tinyurl.com/27eb2hj3) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/aznpstontobasin/) accounts.
First Friday Field Trips will begin October 6 and be held monthly thru May at various locations in Gila
County.
Details and updates for all our chapter meetings, First Friday Field Trips, and special events will be posted on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. 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!
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.

Follow Us On Social Media

Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/aznpstontobasin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087102266655

Chapter Leadership

Name Role Contact
Becky Settje President tontobasinnativeplants@gmail.com
Teri Balaska Vice President
Eric Sjoden Lead Botanist


Volunteering Opportunities

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Chapter News

Tonto Basin Chapter Meeting

Posted on Dec 01, 2023

Friday, December 1, 10:00 – 12:00 PM
Exploring the Foothills of the Four Peaks Wilderness at Rock Creek Trailhead located on Forest
Service Road 445 & Highway 188. This botany walk will highlight keystone species in the riparian areas of
the Tonto National Forest.

Tonto Basin Chapter Meeting

Posted on Dec 01, 2023

Friday, January 5, 10:00 – 12 noon
Shrubs & Plants at Barnhardt Trailhead located off Highway 87, south of Rye, AZ. We will enjoy
views of the Mazatzal Mountains as we learn about the plants in this transition zone.

Tonto Basin Chapter Meeting

Posted on Dec 01, 2023

Friday, February 2, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Bringing Nature Home by Doug W. Tallamy book discussion and potluck at 268 E Stephens Way, Tonto
Basin, AZ. Please join us, even if you haven’t read the book. Potluck to follow the discussion.


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