Spring Plant Ramble at Catalina State Park, Tucson

SATURDAY MARCH 19, 2022 at 8:00 am Open field trip for all interested and vaccinated participants What spring plants will take the leap in this dry spring and flower?  We'll take a relaxed plant ramble to see what we can find.  Meet at the information kiosk/donor mural at the trailhead near the parking lot at […]

Phoenix Chapter Meeting: Adventures in Home Horticulture

via Zoom

We'll begin this virtual meeting with 10 minutes of networking and socializing, enabling participants to seek native plant recommendations and advice from members. Next, we'll move onto Chapter announcements. Then, we'll feature a presentation by former Chapter President, Cass Blodgett, followed by Q&A. Cass will share his experiences growing a wide variety of native plants […]

Tucson Chapter Meeting

via Zoom

Speaker: Sue Rutman,  "Spring Wildflowers of the Sonoran Desert" Will the Sonoran Desert have a good wildflower season? There’s no way to know if it will, but we can all see some wildflowers at this presentation! Take a walk through the winter/spring annual plants with Sue. See some all-time favorites and some more unusual species. […]

Flagstaff Chapter Program Talk

via Zoom

Climate Projections on the Navajo Nation, presented by Jaime Yazzie, Forestry Consultant.  Additional information available on the chapter Facebook page, or ask to be included on the email list by contacting naris12@cs.com  Annual Election of Officers

March 19, 2022 Spring Plant Ramble at Catalina State Park

SATURDAY MARCH 19, 2022 at 8:00 am Spring plant ramble at Catalina State Park, Oro Valley, AZ on Saturday, March 19, 2022 Open field trip for all interested and vaccinated participants Meet at the information kiosk/donor mural at the trailhead near the parking lot at Catalina State Park at 8:00 am.  Park admission requires an […]

March 25, 2022 Spring Plant Ramble at Painted Hills County Park, Tucson

FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2022 Spring plant ramble at Painted Hills County Park, on West Anklam Road, Tucson at 7:30 am on March 25, 2022 Open field trip for all interested and vaccinated participants. Meet at the Painted Hills County Park parking lot at 7:30 am to search for spring flowers and other desert plants.  There […]

Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser at CNUW, Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale Community College 9000 East Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Spring Plant Sale at Scottsdale Community College's Center for Native and Urban Wildlife (CNUW). Proceeds fund future student projects and restoration work. March 31 to April 1, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. During the event, they are also accepting donations of used pots (especially 1 gallon size) which they will happily reuse in […]

White Mountain Chapter Meeting

It’s the first meeting of the White Mountain Chapter. Here’s the agenda for this first meeting: 10:00 – 10:30: Welcome and Introductions 10:30 – 10:45: How to become a member and why it is important 10:45 – 11:00: Planning for Native/Southwestern Adapted Plant Sale on the last weekend in May. We need committee members and […]

Tucson Chapter Meeting

via Zoom

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 Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Richard Felger

Herbarium at Herring Hall on the UofA Campus Tucson, AZ

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. […]

In-Person Native Plant Propagation Workshop

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. […]

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 […]