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SUMMARY:Prescott Chapter Field Experience to the Alligator Juniper
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 17th\, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM\nNatural History Institute hosts a Prescott Chapter of Arizona Native Plant Society field experience to the Alligator Juniper that serves as a Granite Mountain Hotshot crew memorial. Join us on this Father’s Day to visit what is sometimes referred to as the “Grandfather Juniper.” Bring snacks\, water and be prepared to walk up to 5 miles. \nPrescottNativePlantSociety@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://aznps.com/event/prescott-chapter-field-experience-to-the-alligator-juniper/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230620T203000
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SUMMARY:Flagstaff Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 20\, 7:00 PM: LoriAnne Barnett Warren and Madeline Burton.\nArizona’s Magnificent Trees\nThe Arizona Magnificent Tree Program\, managed by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management\, recognizes trees in our state that are the largest of their species\, both here and nationwide\, as well as those that have cultural significance to our community members. Each year we accept nominations for new trees that qualify\, using all of the champions to tell a story about the value of trees in our communities and forests. This presentation will provide an overview of our program\, share how to nominate a tree\, and highlight some of the amazing trees in and around Flagstaff. We will also share how you can be involved with the program as a nominator or a certified tree measurer! Join LoriAnne Barnett Warren\, the Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager at the Department of Forestry and Fire Management\,\nand our Urban Forestry Specialist\, Madeline Burton\, for insight into this one-of-a-kind program. \n  \nThe meeting is held via Zoom.  Request to be on the chapter email list to receive information regarding the zoom link.  naris123@cs.com
URL:https://aznps.com/event/flagstaff-chapter-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="Flagstaff Chapter AZNPS":MAILTO:naris123@cs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
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SUMMARY:Prescott Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 15\, 8:00 – 1:00 PM\nHighlands Center for Natural History hosts a Prescott Chapter of Arizona Native Plant Society guided walk and workshop. Learn more about the parsley and carrot plant family with a short stroll followed by a hands-on investigation at the Discovery Gardens ramada. Bring snacks\, water and be prepared to walk up to one mile. \n 
URL:https://aznps.com/event/prescott-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Highlands Center for Natural History\, 375 S. Walker Rd.\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Prescott Chapter AZNPS":MAILTO:PrescottNativePlantSociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T040636Z
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SUMMARY:Flagstaff Chapter meeting via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 18\, 7:00 PM: Nora Ventrella. Rare and Restoration Plants of the Navajo Nation: Conservation Activities of the Navajo Natural Heritage Program \nNora Ventrella has been the botanist for the Navajo Natural Heritage Program with the Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife for the past 6 years. As a part of this program she collects\, manages\, and disseminates information on threatened and endangered plant species on Navajo lands\, and is the curator of the Navajo Nation herbarium located in Flagstaff. This talk will cover monitoring and conservation efforts by NNHP focused on threatened and endangered plants of the Navajo Nation. This talk will also focus on seed-banking and plant propagation activities conducted by the newly created Diné Native Plants Program\, a tribally-run restoration program focused on bringing native and culturally-important plants back to tribal lands. Nora has her master’s degree in plant biology and conservation from the joint program between Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. Her research background focused on Colorado plateau flora\, invasive species\, local adaptation\, and seed-sourcing for restoration \nRegister in advance for this meeting at:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuc-iprTIsGtwHuaXeTxp0l575nT-3MBIT \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nArizona Native Plant Society talks are free and open to the public. See aznps.com to become a member. \n\nThe Facebook Event page if you wish to register that way is: \nhttps://fb.me/e/5ScgwnhAf\n\nRequest to be on the chapter email list for information re Zoom link for meetings.naris123@cs.com \n 
URL:https://aznps.com/event/flagstaff-chapter-meeting-via-zoom/
LOCATION:via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Flagstaff Chapter AZNPS":MAILTO:naris123@cs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230729T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230728T020826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T123643Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled! Pinaleño Mountains Saunter will be rescheduled
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 29\, 2023\, the Upper Gila Chapter will host a Pinaleño Mountains Saunter to explore wildflowers and other plants in the area between Shannon Campground\, located in Engelmann spruce and Douglas fir habitat\, and Heliograph Peak at 10\,022′.\n \nThe walk to the peak is approximately one mile but participants can turn around at any time along the way if time or mobility limits the full hike. It will be a slow walk with many stops to admire and discuss plants that we encounter. Shannon Campground is at the headwaters of Marijilda Creek and received quite a bit of snow this winter so the vegetation is very healthy. The trail to Heliograph follows Forest Road 352\, which is gated at the entrance to Shannon\, allowing only hiking\, biking\, and horseback travel to the peak.\n \nIf you would like to join us\, meet at the Graham County Fairgrounds parking area that’s close to U.S. 191 south of Safford at 8:00 a.m. and we’ll try to carpool from there.\n \nThe foray is free for Arizona Native Plant Society members\, $5 for nonmembers.\n \nFor the day\, wear sturdy hiking shoes/boots\, a hat and other sun protection of your choice; bring a lunch\, plenty of water\, perhaps insect repellant and hiking poles if you use them. Well-behaved or leashed dogs are welcome. Check weather forecast to see if raingear might be needed.\n\n\n\nI posted a slide show from a September 2019 AZNPS walk at https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3139623596061025&set=oa.266342171152388 \n\nif you’d like to start learning some of the plants we might see in earlier stages of their development.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/pinaleno-mountains-saunter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230603T223059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T213300Z
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SUMMARY:Grass Identification Class (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-day combination lecture and hands-on workshop for students serious about doing grass identification work. The goals are to impart sufficient knowledge for students to make wise decisions regarding collection of grasses\, to provide complete information on grass morphology\, and to teach the use of keys for identification of most Arizona species. Handout materials\, dissecting scopes\, tools\, and pressed grass specimens for study will be provided. The first day will be lecture mixed with hands-on work. The second day can be for review if needed or desired and questions\, plus working with keys from various references. \nInstructor: Mike Bauer\nSponsors: University of Arizona Herbarium and Arizona Native Plant Society\nWhen: August 11 and 25\, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM\nWhere: University of Arizona Herbarium\, Herring Hall\nCost: $25\nRegistration contact: Doug Ripley (jdougripley@gmail.com)
URL:https://aznps.com/event/grass-identification-class/
LOCATION:University of Arizona Herbarium\, Herring Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230811T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230603T224655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T213153Z
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SUMMARY:Flagstaff Chapter Meeting\, Potluck and Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION:Potluck & plant swap at the Museum of Northern AZ Colton Community Garden. \nSee members live and in-person! We’ll meet to swap native plants\, native seeds\, and botany books. Bring a dish to share. No alcohol\, please. \nSee the flyer for directions to event location: AZNPS August Social Flyer 2023
URL:https://aznps.com/event/flagstaff-chapter-meeting-potluck-and-plant-swap/
LOCATION:The Museum of Norhern Aizona\, Flagstaff\, Arizona
ORGANIZER;CN="Flagstaff Chapter AZNPS":MAILTO:naris123@cs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230818T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230806T222606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T222606Z
UID:11649-1692340200-1692374400@aznps.com
SUMMARY:Southwest Horticulture Annual Day of Education (SHADE) Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Arizona Nursery Association is hosting their annual all day education event featuring 4 tracks with 6 sessions each: \n\nTree & Plant\nPest Management\nWater Management\nDesign\n\nAlso featuring a 50 vendor marketplace with the best new products and plants for the Southwest. \nCEUs: AzDA\, PMD\, APLD\, ASLA\, ISA\, and IA \nFor full details\, see the SHADE conference website.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/shade-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Glendale\, AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230619T211909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T213000Z
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SUMMARY:Tucson Chapter Monsoon Mixer
DESCRIPTION:This year’s AZNPS Tucson chapter Monsoon Mixer is scheduled for August 18th at 6:30pm at the MSA Annex at 267 South Avenida del Convento\, Tucson\, AZ 85745. Put the date on your calendars\, and keep an eye out for further updates. This will be a plant swap like last year\, so set aside native plants\, native plant literature\, and seed to exchange. Membership is not required to attend this event.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/tucson-chapter-monsoon-mixer/
LOCATION:Mercado Annex\, 267 South Avenida del Convento\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Chapter":MAILTO:nativeplantstucson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230820T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230820T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230814T193151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T021925Z
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SUMMARY:Roadside Grasses\, including the newly discovered roadside Trailing Grama
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 20 August \n8am to 10am \nMeet on the north side of the Trader Joe’s Parking area on the SE corner of Magee/Oracle \nLimit: 12 participants \nRSVP to tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com \n Roadsides are unlikely but surprising places to find dozens of native (and non-native) grasses. Join John Scheuring on a driving grass tour of roadside basins briming with various grass species. This will be a great way to learn our common grasses by seeing them side-by-side in bloom.  We will also see Trailing Grama Grass (Bouteloua diversispicula)\, the newly discovered roadside species common in Sonora that had only been previously found in Arizona in one remote area of Ironwood Forest. We will not park or walk on busy roadways but bring a reflective vest if you have one.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/roadside-grasses-including-the-newly-discovered-roadside-trailing-grama/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230820T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230802T133952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T181708Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Around the World in 80 Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join in this summer as the Phoenix Chapter reads and discusses Around the World in 80 Plants by Jonathan Drori. \nWe will discuss our thoughts at a virtual Chapter meeting on Sunday\, August 20th at 2:00 PM. All Arizona Native Plant Society members and friends are welcome to attend! \nWe’ll begin the virtual meeting with 15 minutes of networking and socializing\, enabling participants to seek tips and recommendations from members on topics related to native plants. Next\, we’ll share AZNPS announcements. \nThen\, we’ll discuss the book. If you would like to participate\, please read it prior to our meeting date. It is available at several library districts (though you may need to request a hold). It is also available through online retailers and possibly at local bookstores. \nTo attend the meeting\, register via Zoom. \n 
URL:https://aznps.com/event/book-discussion-summer-2023/
LOCATION:via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phoenix Chapter":MAILTO:aznpsphoenix@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230814T193458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T022015Z
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SUMMARY:Sabino Canyon Herp and Plant Trip
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 20th\n6pm-8pm\nMeet at the Sabino Canyon Visitors Center\nRSVP to nativeplantstucson@gmail.com\n \nJoin Tucson Herpetological Society President Robert Villa and AZNPS Tucson Chapter President Jack Dash on a natural history walk in Sabino Canyon. We will be looking out for reptiles\, amphibians\, plants\, and whatever else we happen across. This trip is open to members of THS and AZNPS and is free (however Sabino Canyon does charge an $8 parking fee).  \n \nDespite our lack of reliable rainfall this summer Sabino Canyon should hold some interesting species for us to discuss. We will be hiking in the evening so flashlights/blacklights are encouraged for the walk back to the parking lot. Remember to bring plenty of water. 
URL:https://aznps.com/event/sabino-canyon-herp-and-plant-trip/
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Chapter":MAILTO:nativeplantstucson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230603T223241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T212907Z
UID:10755-1692954000-1692975600@aznps.com
SUMMARY:Grass Identification Class (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-day combination lecture and hands-on workshop for students serious about doing grass identification work. The goals are to impart sufficient knowledge for students to make wise decisions regarding collection of grasses\, to provide complete information on grass morphology\, and to teach the use of keys for identification of most Arizona species. Handout materials\, dissecting scopes\, tools\, and pressed grass specimens for study will be provided. The first day will be lecture mixed with hands-on work. The second day can be for review if needed or desired and questions\, plus working with keys from various references. \nInstructor: Mike Bauer\nSponsors: University of Arizona Herbarium and Arizona Native Plant Society\nWhen: August 11 and 25\, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM\nWhere: University of Arizona Herbarium\, Herring Hall\nCost: $25\nRegistration contact: Doug Ripley (jdougripley@gmail.com)
URL:https://aznps.com/event/grass-identification-class-2/
LOCATION:University of Arizona Herbarium\, Herring Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230603T225648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T212642Z
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SUMMARY:Prescott Wildflower Celebration
DESCRIPTION:City of Prescott Community Nature Center and Highlands Center for Natural History hosts a Prescott Chapter of Arizona Native Plant Society community and family-friendly Wildflower Celebration event.\nParticipants can expect to go on short guided walks and engage with hands-on learning activities. Bring snacks\, water and be prepared to walk up to one mile. \nPrescottNativePlantSociety@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://aznps.com/event/prescott-chapter-hosts-wildflower-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230814T193347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T022050Z
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SUMMARY:Lower Carrie Nation Trail Plant & Nature Walk  Madera Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 26\, 8:00 am- 1:00 pm                                            \nLeader: Doug Moore. Friends of Madera Canyon Naturalist \nLimit: 10 participants;  AZNPS members only \non the Wrightson loop drive)RSVP to tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com Meet at Mt. Wrightson Picnic Area: 3rd upper right-side parking lot (with 1st restroom on the Wrightson loop drive) \nMorning plant/nature walk on the beautiful lower Carrie Nation Trail\, hiking up to & just above the “big rock” at the 2nd stream crossing seeking wildflowers\, plants\, birds\, butterflies\, & more We will watch for Elegant Trogon\, Chiricahua Mountain Larkspur\, Charles Mason’s Ragwort\, Huachuca Mountain Addersmouth\, Orchids\, & other monsoon specialties along the trail. \nDescription: Approx. 1.75 miles roundtrip; moderate to difficult hiking on uneven\, rocky ground w/ steady elevation gain & a stream crossing. The trail is mostly shaded\, but the weather may be warm. Must be able to hike/stand for several hours & negotiate long downhill returning to parking area. Participants need to be in good physical shape & health for this activity! \nBring: water\, good hiking shoes or boots\, walking stick/poles\, binoculars\, sunscreen\, sun hat & trail snacks for stop at the top. Optional: hand-held camera. Note: May need to return to parking lot immediately in the event of thunderstorm & lightening.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/lower-carrie-nation-trail-plant-nature-walk-madera-canyon/
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Chapter":MAILTO:nativeplantstucson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230902T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230814T193029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T153706Z
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SUMMARY:A Morning Stroll in a Happily Recovering Desert at the Waterman Restoration Site
DESCRIPTION:Saturday-Sunday September 2 and 3\, \n8:00 – 10:00 AM \nBring water\, camelback recommended \nWear sturdy boots and long pants \nOpen to the Public \nPlease rsvp to tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com \nDirections : Turn west at I-10 Avra Valley Road exit 242 \nDrive west exactly 19.5 miles \nTurn left immediately after the HOLCIM sign \nDrive straight ahead 1 mile\, bearing left all the way \nMeet at the first turn-out \n  \n\n\nThe Waterman Restoration site on Ironwood Forest National monument is now in full desert recovery with over 110 native plant species and a gradually increasing number of insects\, birds\, small mammals\, reptiles and even visits of desert sheep. In the mid-2000s this same site was known as the “Mother of all Buffelgrass Patches.” After generous recent rains\, the desert is now coming alive. Perennial plants are leafing out and new plants are emerging underfoot. 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. We will learn about many overlooked plants that are powerful restoration agents and soil builders. We will see plant succession in action among trees and shrubs. We will also see how simple water harvesting techniques have brought life-giving moisture to the landscape and healed areas that had been bare and apparently “sterile.” Best of all\, we will discover new things from participants who happen to see something unexpected or who have knowledge or observations to share with the group. This will be an opportunity to enjoy the desert together and learn from one another!
URL:https://aznps.com/event/a-morning-stroll-in-a-happily-recovering-desert-at-the-waterman-restoration-site/
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Chapter":MAILTO:nativeplantstucson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230902T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230827T214554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T214554Z
UID:11849-1693641600-1693670400@aznps.com
SUMMARY:Bisbee Bloomers Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aznps.com/event/bisbee-bloomers-garden-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230903T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230903T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230817T153813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T153813Z
UID:11778-1693728000-1693735200@aznps.com
SUMMARY:A Morning Stroll in a Happily Recovering Desert at the Waterman Restoration Site
DESCRIPTION:Saturday-Sunday September 2 and 3\, \n8:00 – 10:00 AM \nBring water\, camelback recommended \nWear sturdy boots and long pants \nOpen to the Public \nPlease rsvp to tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com \nDirections : Turn west at I-10 Avra Valley Road exit 242 \nDrive west exactly 19.5 miles \nTurn left immediately after the HOLCIM sign \nDrive straight ahead 1 mile\, bearing left all the way \nMeet at the first turn-out \n  \n\n\nThe Waterman Restoration site on Ironwood Forest National monument is now in full desert recovery with over 110 native plant species and a gradually increasing number of insects\, birds\, small mammals\, reptiles and even visits of desert sheep. In the mid-2000s this same site was known as the “Mother of all Buffelgrass Patches.” After generous recent rains\, the desert is now coming alive. Perennial plants are leafing out and new plants are emerging underfoot. 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. We will learn about many overlooked plants that are powerful restoration agents and soil builders. We will see plant succession in action among trees and shrubs. We will also see how simple water harvesting techniques have brought life-giving moisture to the landscape and healed areas that had been bare and apparently “sterile.” Best of all\, we will discover new things from participants who happen to see something unexpected or who have knowledge or observations to share with the group. This will be an opportunity to enjoy the desert together and learn from one another!
URL:https://aznps.com/event/a-morning-stroll-in-a-happily-recovering-desert-at-the-waterman-restoration-site-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Chapter":MAILTO:nativeplantstucson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230909T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230909T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230828T213257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T001715Z
UID:11867-1694241000-1694253600@aznps.com
SUMMARY:September Plant Walk at Catalina State Park near Tucson\, 6:30am
DESCRIPTION:It’s been a tough monsoon season\, but there are still some things out there flowering.  Lyn Loveless will lead a leisurely plant walk around the Canyon Loop trail (about 2.5 miles) to see what we can find.  We’ll meet at the trailhead mosaic at 6:30 am.  The hike is mostly level\, with one descent of stairs halfway through.  Bring water\, wear sunscreen and a hat\, and dress for conditions.  We should be done by 10 am. \nThe trip is open to anyone who is interested\, but please register at nativeplantstucson@gmail.com so we know how many to expect. \n  \n 
URL:https://aznps.com/event/september-plant-walk-at-catalina-state-park-700-am/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Chapter":MAILTO:nativeplantstucson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230829T144910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T160655Z
UID:11895-1694714400-1694719800@aznps.com
SUMMARY:Free Native Plant Gardening Workshop (Phoenix)
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person workshop “Native plant gardening: Bringing the Sonoran desert to your outdoor spaces” at the South Mountain Community Library. \nSee the event flyer for more information. Registration is not required.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/free-native-plant-gardening-workshop-phoenix/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230828T211352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T134621Z
UID:11857-1694718000-1694723400@aznps.com
SUMMARY:Tucson September Chapter Meeting - Arizona Fireflies\, presented by Dr Joseph Cicero
DESCRIPTION:Arizona FIREFLIES:  Summertime in the South or on the East Coast is synonymous with fireflies. As darkness falls children have collected them in jars and turned them into summertime lanterns. But fireflies in Arizona? Believe it or not – yes! Dr. Joe Cicero will present the three kinds of fireflies that occur in our state\, the life cycles of these insects\, how they communicate by way of luminescence\, how their habitat is in jeopardy\, where in Arizona you can see them\, and what other kinds of luminescing insects occur here. \nFireflies in the Arizona Evening \nDr. Joe Cicero has a PhD in Entomology from Gainesville\, Florida and a MS from the University of Arizona.  He professes expertise in insect faunistics\, the evolution of insect ontogeny\, and external and internal insect anatomy\, with secondary studies in botany and electron microscopy. Additionally he has specializations in several insect groups including bioluminescent\, flightless and wood boring species. Dr. Cicero has hiked the mountains and valleys of southern Arizona and California for many years identifying and characterizing the region’s fireflies and glowworms.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/tucson-september-chapter-meeting-arizona-fireflies-presented-by-dr-joseph-cicero/
LOCATION:ENR Building\, Room 215\, University of Arizona\, & on zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Chapter":MAILTO:nativeplantstucson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230917T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230901T223130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T161540Z
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Chapter September Meeting - Botanical Gardens & Arboreta
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our virtual Chapter meeting on Sunday\, September 17th at 2:00 PM. All Arizona Native Plant Society members and friends are welcome to attend! \nWe’ll begin the meeting with 10-15 minutes of networking and socializing\, enabling participants to seek tips and recommendations from members on topics related to native plants. \nNext\, we’ll share AZNPS announcements and a brief demonstration of useful tools on our website. \nThen\, we’ll have a group discussion about Botanical Gardens and Arboretums. This is the topic of Plant Press Arizona‘s Summer 2023 edition. We encourage you to read this prior to our meeting. Plant Press Arizona is available for free on our website. \nTo attend the meeting\, register via Zoom.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/phoenix-september-2023/
LOCATION:via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phoenix Chapter":MAILTO:aznpsphoenix@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230824T180523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T134801Z
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SUMMARY:Flagstaff Chapter Meeting: Using Trained Dogs to Detect Endangered Spiranthes delitescens
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Salywon. Using Trained Dogs to Detect Endangered Spiranthes delitescens \nThe objective of this work is to determine the ability of detection dogs to identify the presence of Spiranthes delitescens. If successful\, the use of detection dogs would be a powerful tool to aid future surveys to relocate historical populations or discover previously undocumented populations of Canelo Hills ladies’ tresses. Utilizing trained dogs and their powerful sense of smell can greatly aid conservationists by making plant surveying much more efficient\, thus requiring less human effort and resources. Spiranthes delitescens have recently been observed in small numbers at only one of four historically documented sites. \nRegular evening programs are presented on the third Tuesday of the month\, March through October\, at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Some of the meetings have been recorded and can be viewed the Flagstaff Chapter’s Facebook or at The Arizona Native Plant Society. For details about upcoming meetings\, please see our email distribution list (naris123@cs.com)\, Facebook page\, or AZNPS.com.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/flagstaff-chapter-meeting-using-trained-dogs-to-detect-endangered-spiranthes-delitescens/
LOCATION:via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Flagstaff Chapter AZNPS":MAILTO:naris123@cs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230824T181141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T135127Z
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SUMMARY:Prescott Chapter Workshop: Aster Family Workshop at Highlands Center for Natural History
DESCRIPTION:Aster Family Workshop at Highlands Center for Natural History September 23\, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Pre-registration required. Visit the website to register (https://aznps.com/chapters/prescott/).
URL:https://aznps.com/event/prescott-chapter-workshop-aster-family-workshop-at-highlands-center-for-natural-history/
LOCATION:Highlands Center for Natural History\, 375 S. Walker Rd.\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Prescott Chapter AZNPS":MAILTO:PrescottNativePlantSociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20220314T220651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T230136Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale at Borderlands Nursery & Seed in Patagonia
DESCRIPTION:10% discount on all plants and seeds. Visit the Borderlands Nursery & Seed website for more information.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/fall-plant-sale-borderlands-nursery/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery and Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, Arizona\, 85624
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Nursery & Seed":MAILTO:horticulture@borderlandsrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230824T181745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T135256Z
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SUMMARY:Tonto Basin Chapter: In the Garden Meet & Greet Social
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 30\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: In the Garden Meet & Greet Social at 268 E. Stephens Way\, Tonto Basin\, AZ 85553. \nBring your coffee or tea and enjoy the company of other plant loving folks while we have fun identifying native plants in a six-acre garden.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/tonto-basin-chapter-in-the-garden-meet-greet-social/
ORGANIZER;CN="Tonto Basin Chapter%2C AZNPS":MAILTO:tontobasinnativeplants@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230911T171031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T171200Z
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SUMMARY:Arizona Insect Festival at the University of Arizona
DESCRIPTION:Insect Fest 2023! You’re invited to the 11th annual Insect Fest.\nSunday October 1\, 2023 – 10am to 3pm\, ENR2 building on UA campus\, 1064 E Lowell St\, Tucson\, AZ\nThis year’s theme at the Arizona Insect Festival is the big and bold tarantula hawk\, Pepsis formosa. Known for its sting\, it paralyzes and lays its eggs on tarantulas\, providing a large meal for its developing offspring. \nIt’s easily recognized by its jet black body\, bright orange wings\, and often curled antennae. They can be surprisingly large and are often seen sipping nectar from flowers all over Tucson.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/arizona-insect-festival-at-the-university-of-arizona/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230824T182008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T135333Z
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SUMMARY:Tonto Basin Chapter Meeting: Plant Families in Payson
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 6\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Plant Families Botany Walk\, Payson\, AZ (exact location TBD)
URL:https://aznps.com/event/tonto-basin-chapter-meeting-plant-families-in-payson/
ORGANIZER;CN="Tonto Basin Chapter%2C AZNPS":MAILTO:tontobasinnativeplants@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20231001T185337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T190609Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Wildlife Conservation Day 2023 (Phoenix)
DESCRIPTION:Urban Wildlife Conservation Day is a national day of celebration for our urban green spaces and urban wildlife. This free event will have multiple family-friendly activities including a native plant sale\, kids art zone\, music\, food\, and a festival of partner organizations. \n\n7:00-8:00 am: River Heroes- Salt River Cleanup\n8:15-8:45 am: Nature Nook- Live Animal Demonstrations\n9:00-10:00 am: Walk for the Wild kick off with plant\, animal\, and cultural guides\n9:15-9:45 am: Nature Nook- Storyteller\n10:15-10:45 am: Nature Nook- Live Animal Demonstrations\n11:00-11:30 am: Pollinator Planting\n\nLocation: 7th Avenue Trailhead (2801 S. 7th Ave\, Phoenix\, AZ 85041)\nHosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, City of Phoenix\, Rio Reimagined\, Corazon Latino\, and Audubon Southwest. \nView these event flier in English or Spanish for more information.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/urban-wildlife-conservation-day-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115901
CREATED:20230828T211913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T040033Z
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SUMMARY:Tucson October Chapter Meeting - Sonoita Grasslands\, Trends and Conservation\, presented by Dan Robinett and Dr. Linda Kennedy
DESCRIPTION:Grasslands near Elgin\, AZ \nOur beautiful southeastern Arizona grasslands face many challenges\, but fortunately they also have champions\, professionals like Linda Kennedy and Dan Robinett.  Linda is a former director of the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch of the National Audubon Society\, located near Elgin\, AZ.  Her presentation will focus on vegetation monitoring and control of exotic grasses for conservation of native species in southern Arizona grasslands.  Dan has worked in rangeland conservation in Southern Arizona for over 45 years.  He will focus on our warming and drying climate and what that means for grasslands in our area going forward. \nLinda Kennedy is the former director of the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch of the National Audubon Society\, located near Elgin\, AZ.   Dan Robinette has worked in rangeland conservation in Southern Arizona for over 45 years. \nTo receive the zoom link for the meeting\, send an email to: nativeplantstucson@gmail.com  \n 
URL:https://aznps.com/event/tucson-october-chapter-meeting-southeastern-grasslands-presented-by-dan-robinett-and-dr-linda-kennedy/
LOCATION:ENR Building\, Room 215\, University of Arizona\, & on zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Chapter":MAILTO:nativeplantstucson@gmail.com
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