Flagstaff Chapter Field Trip, weather permitting
The Museum of Norhern Aizona Flagstaff, ArizonaFinding and collecting spring bloomers along the Rio de Flag on the Museum of Northern Arizona grounds.
Finding and collecting spring bloomers along the Rio de Flag on the Museum of Northern Arizona grounds.
Speaker: Fred Heath, "Bodacious Butterflies" Description: Anyone present in SE Arizona in the second half of 2021 couldn’t help but notice the unprecedented abundance of butterflies. Fred will present a brief primer on butterfly biology: life cycle, host vs. nectar plants, predators and avoidance including mimicry which will help explain this phenomenal flight. In addition, […]
A gathering to celebrate the memory of Richard Felger is planned for Saturday, April 16, 2022, 1-3pm in Tucson, Arizona. The celebration is being hosted by the Herbarium at the University of Arizona, and will be held in the patios surrounding the Herbarium at Herring Hall on the UofA Campus, 1130 E South Campus Dr. […]
Subject and speaker to be announced.
Join us for an informative class where we will cover all things related to running and managing a native plant nursery, including propagating native plants from both seeds and cuttings including seed and plant sourcing, plant lists, dormancy, mechanical scarification, temperature stratification, transplanting, pot sizes for retail vs. restoration needs, irrigation, soil type, and timelines. […]
https://www.borderlandsplants.org
The weather is warming up and the plants are starting to wake. We're going to play "Native Plant Bingo" and take a closer look at what's blooming in our beautiful mountains! We'll be gathering at the Blue Ridge Cave Trail, off Porter Mountain Road in Pinetop-Lakeside. (across from the Humane Society). Parking will be limited, […]
Enjoy a free day at Tohono Chul! It’s a family-friendly, free event to celebrate public gardens, community, and you! Enjoy activities and entertainment alongside the beautiful gardens while learning more about the Sonoran Desert!
https://www.borderlandsplants.org
Speaker: Wynne Brown presents "The Forgotten Botanist; Sara Plummer Lemmon’s Life of Science and Art" Description: Wynne will share with us the story behind the recent publication of her book celebrating the life of Sara Plummer Lemmon, commemorated in the naming of Mt. Lemmon. Biographical information: Wynne Brown is a free lance author, editor and […]
We’ll begin this virtual meeting with 10 minutes of networking and socializing, enabling participants to seek tips and recommendations from members on topics related to native plants. Next, we’ll share Chapter announcements. Then, we’ll feature a presentation by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD), followed by Q&A. We'll learn about the desert tortoise, including […]
Topic and speaker to be determined.
May 21, 10am-2pm 4th CMGA Plant Sale and Garden Festival at Colton Community Garden This will be a fun event including 3 garden talks, a tool sharpener, children's activity area, a Bake Sale from Northland Hospice, a food truck - the Dog House, and many plants, and garden related vendors.
Field trip south of Flagstaff to see Bitterroot (Lewisia brachycalyx) or to Grand Canyon National Park south rim to see Lewisia redivia. Own transportation required.
Join Borderlands Nursery & Seed for an informative class where they will cover all things native plant nursery related, including propagating native plants from both seeds and cuttings, seed and plant sourcing, plant lists, dormancy, mechanical scarification, temperature stratification, transplanting, pot sizes for retail vs. restoration needs, irrigation, soil type, and timelines. They'll also […]
Running now through June 24, 2022
Mark your calendar and check the Flagstaff Arboretum website for confirmation of time and other details.
https://www.borderlandsplants.org
https://www.borderlandsplants.org
Member and only and public sale days and times may vary. See Desert Survivors website for details.
Field Trips, Photo Events, Workshops and Socials, Nature Expo. 2022 registration is now open!
We are happy to inform you that after a two-year hiatus, the Executive Committee of the Tucson Chapter has decided to bring back the Monsoon Mixer Event. The Monsoon Mixer will take place on Friday, August 12th, at 6:30 pm at the Mercado Annex, located at 267 South Avenida del Convento. We have rented the outdoor event space at […]
