White Mtn Plant Identification Walk

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, […]

FREE “GO Public Gardens” Day at Tohono Chul in Tucson

Tohono Chul 7366 N Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, AZ, United States

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!  

Free

Tucson Chapter Meeting

via Zoom

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 […]

Phoenix Chapter meeting: Desert Tortoise Habitat & Adoption

via Zoom

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 […]

4th Annual CMGA Plant Sale in Flagstaff

Colton Community Grden, Flagstaff Arizon 3101 N. Ft. Valley Rd, Flagstaff, Arizona

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.

Flagstaff Chapter Field Trip, weather permitting

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.

Virtual Bilingual Native Plant Propagation Workshop

via Zoom

  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 […]

Grow Native Plant Sale at Highlands Center in Prescott

Highlands Center for Natural History 375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ, United States

Place orders in advance via the Highlands Center website. Drive-through pick-up is September 9th & 10th from 8 AM – 2 PM.

Flora of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Cacti, Trees & Large Shrubs

Mustang Library 10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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.

Free

Wildflower walk at Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park

We will do a 2.5 hour, leisurely hike around the Canyon Loop trail, looking for wildflowers and enjoying the monsoon desert habitat.

Native Plant Talk & Sale in Bisbee

Bisbee Science Lab 519 W Melody Ln, Bisbee, AZ, United States

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.

Free

Seed Library Workshop (virtual)

via Zoom

This webinar will feature several speakers who have created seed libraries of different types. Presenters will describe how to initiate a seed library and challenges faced.

Free

Deadline to digitally submit art and photos to the California NPS contest.

Digitally submit your work to the CNPS art and photo contest for the chance to be featured at the 2022 CNPS Conference! We invite artists and photographers to share work that explores the interrelationships between native plants, places, and people. All accepted submissions will be displayed on the conference website and virtually projected during every […]

Free

Fall Native Plant Sale at Audubon Rio Salado Center

Audubon Rio Salado Center 3131 S. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States

The fall plant starts on Saturday, October 8 at the Urban Wildlife Conservation Day celebration on the north side of the Rio Salado at Central Avenue. The sale will continue at the Rio Salado Center, while supplies last. See the Audubon Arizona website for full details.

Tucson Audubon Society Fall Plant Sale

The Mason Center 3835 W Hardy Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Get some native plants to start or improve your habitat at home and benefit our Sonoran Desert wildlife. Show up at 9 am on Saturday for a garden walk to see some of the sale plants in action! Buy 3 or more plants and receive a FREE desert wildflowers poster! Orange Fall Festival Event Poster […]

Pima County Master Gardener Plant Sale

Pima County Coopertive Extension 4210 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

A selection of cacti, succulents, perennials, and water-wise plantings well suited for the Tucson area. View the event website for full details.

Butterfly Wonderland Fall Plant Sale

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Saturday, October 15 – 9am to 4pm Sunday, October 16 – 9am to Noon Featuring milkweeds and nectar plants that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. See the Butterfly Wonderland website for full details.

Native Seed Collection Workshop and Tour of Seed Lab

Borderlands Nursery and Seed 42 San Antonio Road, Patagonia, Arizona

Join Borderlands Restoration Network on Saturday, October 15 for a tour of the BRN Seed Lab to learn about their seed lab operations and programs, then head out to the beautiful San Rafael Valley to learn about native grasses and their ethical seed collection protocols. Participants will then help collect seeds that will be used […]

Fall Plant Sale at Tohono Chul in Tucson, Member preview

Tohono Chul 7366 N Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, AZ, United States

Fall Plant Sale at Tohono Chul in Tucson Members’ Preview: Wednesday, October 19 | 9am-3pm General Public: Saturday, October 22 | 9am-3pm Sunday, October 23 | 9am-3pm Fall is the perfect time to get the goods to transform your backyard into a desert oasis thanks to the annual Fall Plant Sale. Each year we host […]

Fall Festival & Plant Sale – Maricopa County

Metro Tech High School 1900 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Explore the plant sale and vendors, seek garden advice, and support student-made creations. Plants grown by Maricopa County Master Gardeners, Metro Tech students, and invited growers. Food, crafts, and more from vendors and Metro Tech student clubs. Prize Drawings. Rummage Sale where you can select gently used household items, books, small furniture, garden items for […]

Mesquite Workshop: Pod Milling & Flour Processing

Borderlands Nursery and Seed 42 San Antonio Road, Patagonia, Arizona

Mesquite Pod Milling & Food Safe Processing of Mesquite Flour Learn all about mesquite pod milling, and how to use mesquite pods for value-added mesquite foods and beverages that can be healthier alternatives for sweeteners, flour, and other foods. Participants will have the opportunity to bring their dry pods and learn hands on how operate […]

Free

Desert Living Home Tour – Phoenix & Tucson

Watershed Management Group is hosting their 11th annual Desert Home Living Tour on Saturday, October 22rd, in collaboration with the Sierra Club. The tour walks you through creative, sustainable properties in Tucson and the Phoenix Valley.

$20

Tucson Chapter Meeting

ENR Building, Room 215, University of Arizona, & on zoom

Our speaker will discuss subtropical plant distributions in the Arizona-New Mexico sky islands.

Tucson Chapter Meeting – January 2023

ENR Building, Room 215, University of Arizona, & on zoom

Update on desert conservation Issues, presented by Carolyn Campbell, Executive Director of the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection

Tonto Basin Chapter Meeting

at 268 E. Stephens Way 268 E. Stephens Way, Tonto Basin, AZ, United States

Contact tontobasinnativeplants@gmail.com   for additional information on upcoming events.

Tucson Chapter Meeting – February

ENR Building, Room 215, University of Arizona, & on zoom

Robert Villa will discuss biological diversity in northwestern México, including plants and other organisms of interest.

11th Annual Seed Library Summit (virtual event)

online webinar

Phoenix Chapter Treasurer, Danielle Carlock, is presenting about Native Seeds & Pollinators. Additional sessions include: - How to Start a Seed Library - Ask a Seed Librarian - Seeds to Expand Climate Adaptation - Landrace Gardening - Seed Gardens - School Seed Libraries - Seed Exchanges - Seed Saving Basics - Communities Building Mobile Seed […]

Japanese Garden Workshop

 Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix will partner with the North American Japanese Garden Association on a hands-on Japanese garden workshop that will include:   -stone setting -fence building -bench building -flagstone walkways http://najga.org/phxr