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. […]
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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!
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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.
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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 […]
Place orders in advance via the Highlands Center website. Drive-through pick-up is September 9th & 10th from 8 AM – 2 PM.
Come join the White Mountain Chapter for an August native plant walk! This is a free event and a great way to get to see what grows on our mountain. This time we'll be heading over to the West Fork Little Colorado River in Greer, AZ, off Big Lake Highway. We will be gathering at Little […]
This lecture is an exploration of the plant life found in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and focuses on native cacti, trees, and large shrubs. Presented by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.
We will do a 2.5 hour, leisurely hike around the Canyon Loop trail, looking for wildflowers and enjoying the monsoon desert habitat.
Learn about "local native plants that are seen in the wild and natives that can be found in nurseries.” The Plant Sale will begin after the talk and presentation are completed.
The Waterman Restoration site on Ironwood Forest National monument is now in full desert recovery. We will stroll through a desert in various stages of restoration, walking among mid-size and newly emerging desert trees, ocotillos, and bushes; learning how to identify them in different phases.
Join in this summer as we read and discuss the book The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben.
Enjoy a delightful morning exploring several different habitats including desert grassland and active riparian forest with a wonderful diversity of plants and flowers plus butterflies, lizards, birds and other creatures. This Pima County park is a gem.
The speaker will describe her studies of the floral biology, genetics, and ecology of Coral Bean, Erythrina flabelliformis, in the Sky Islands of Arizona.
