The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Southwest Chapter's Annual Conference will be held Nov 16 - 18 in Santa Fe, NM. View the conference website for more information. Early bird registration is in effect through August 15, and abstracts/proposals are due September 1.

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. The Tonto Basin Chapter will meet on the first Friday of each month […]

Wednesday, December 13, 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the 4H Building: Tina Ayers. Introduction to Plant Identification Tina Ayers will give a introduction to the field of plant taxonomy and then present a few families of plants that are common in northern Arizona. These families have distinctive features that make them easy to recognize with […]

Friday, January 5, 10:00 - 12 noon 10:00 - 11:30 am at the Tonto National Monument https://www.nps.gov/tont/index.htm  Learn about Plant Families as we walk a portion of the paved lower cliff dwelling trail. Please arrive early to register in the Visitor Center. Your National Park Pass will admit you and 3 guests. Our walk will begin […]

Wednesday, January 10, 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the 4H Building: Melissa McMaster. Amazing Plants of Grand Canyon and Efforts to Protect and Enhance Them Melissa McMaster will share stories about restoration projects and discuss the importance of keeping track of the plants of the Canyon, both invasive and native.

Gardening with native plants is a win-win endeavor.  There are hundreds of attractive native species from which to choose.  They are beautiful, drought-tolerant, and provide habitat for native insects and other organisms.  Jared and Katy will facilitate a discussion about a different sort of horticulture--one that doesn't center the plants and how they look but […]

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The TCSS has a variety of programs which salvage cactus from construction sites, restore cactus habitats, and educate citizens about the beauty and value of cactus and succulents. To receive the zoom link, write to nativeplantstucson@gmail.com.

Ranger Micah will lead us on a Botany Walk on the paved trails at the Tonto Natural Bridge, Highway 87, Pine, AZ 85547. Group rate admission is $2 per person.

Check with website for time and 'member only' sale dates. Plant Sales & Events - Desert Survivors  

Plants and Petroglyphs, Kings Canyon, Saguaro NP West, 8:00 am with Jack Dash. We will be hiking about a mile on the main trail before heading back along the King Canyon wash. We will see an abundance of wildflowers, ferns, petroglyphs, and the uncommon ragged rock flower (Crossosoma bigelovii). The total distance will be about two miles […]