Phoenix Chapter Meeting: When the Rains Come

via Zoom

Our Summer meeting will focus on how the desert springs back to life when the rains come! We’ll begin with Chapter announcements and business. Next, we'll have a guided discussion […]

Tucson Chapter Meeting: Dr. Paul Minnis

via Zoom

A Starving Man Does Not Sniff his Food: Plants Used as Famine Foods Contact nativeplantstucson@gmail.com for the Zoom link for this meeting.

Phoenix Chapter Meeting: Maricopa Native Seed Library

via Zoom

Fall is the perfect time to plant wildflower seeds. So, join us to learn more about a local, FREE source for seeds! Also, hear what it's like to take a seed library from dream to reality.

(Phoenix) October EcoQuest: Gander at Grasses

Greater Phoenix Area

The Phoenix Chapter is collaborating with the Metro Phoenix EcoFlora on this month's EcoQuest. During October, use iNaturalist to observe and identify Fountain grass as well as native grasses. If you find fountain grass, follow through with one of the suggested calls to action to help prevent the spread of this noxious weed!

Tucson Chapter Meeting: speaker: Jillian Cowles

via Zoom

Elfin Saddles, Wolf’s Milk and Witch’s Butter: The Fungi and Slime Molds of Southern Arizona Contact nativeplantstucson@gmail for the link to the Zoom Meeting.

Phoenix Chapter Book Discussion: A Sand County Almanac

via Zoom

We are teaming up with the Arizona Master Naturalists - Maricopa County Parks Chapter for their October book club meeting! We will discuss Aldo Leopold's classic book A Sand County […]

Botany Meeting 2021

via Zoom

Watch for registration via Eventbrite in October.

Tucson December Chapter Meeting

via Zoom

The Native Bees of Arizona, presented by Kathryn Busby This presentation will introduce Arizona native bees, highlight some of those bees most important to pollinating Arizona’s native plants, and explain […]

Tucson Chapter Meeting

via Zoom

Tucson Chapter Meeting
Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 7:00 pm via Zoom

Phoenix Chapter Meeting: Continuing to Grow Together

via Zoom

We have a growing community of native plant lovers and supporters! So, we’re starting the new year with an interactive meeting to get to know each other better and help […]

Tucson Chapter Meeting

via Zoom

Jonathan Horst: "Killing Exotic Invasive Species to Save Native Birds." The lives of birds and many other organisms are intricately intertwined with native plants for food and shelter. We’ll explore […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tonto Basin Chapter Meeting

Payson Public Library Payson, AZ, United States

Tonto Natural Bridge Park Ranger, Micah  Kipple will present “The Great Sympatry: How Similar Species May Be Related, But Different.”  

Tucson Chapter Meeting – March

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

 Jennifer Patton and Ben Wilder of Wilder Landscape Architects will take you backstage to learn how they subversively integrate native plants and wildlife habitat into a every project they do. 

2023 National Native Seed Conference

Washington, D.C.

Theme: "Cultivating the Restoration Supply Chain." See the Native Seed Network website for more information.

Stinknet Symposium (online event)

online webinar

Stinknet (Oncosiphon pilulifer) is an invasive plant spreading across southwestern North America. At this virtual symposium, hear from researchers and land mangers in California, Arizona, and Australia about their experiences […]

Arizona Federation of Garden Clubs Convention 2023

Tempe, AZ

The Arizona Federation of Garden Clubs Convention features speakers, tours, flower shows, socializing, and shopping. For more information, including registration prices and details, visit the convention's website.

Tucson Audubon Spring Planting Event

Tucson Audubon Mason Cente 3835 W. Hardy Road, Tucson, Arizona

2023-Plant-Fest-Flyer-and-Schedule_pdf  

Greater Phoenix City Nature Challenge 2023

Greater Phoenix Area

We encourage Phoenix Chapter members and nature lovers to participate in the City Nature Challenge 2023! This is a global effort to observe and document as much urban biodiversity as […]

2023 Center for Plant Conservation National Meeting

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Theme: “On the Horizon: Looking to the Future of Plant Conservation.” Hybrid event, with in-person sessions held at Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, as well as online presentations. See the […]

Desert Horticulture Conference

Tucson, AZ

3 concurrent tracks: Plants and Design, Plant Health, and Water/Urban Landscapes For more details and to register, visit the conference website.

$165

Flagstaff Chapter Meeting

Tuesday, June 20, 7:00 PM: LoriAnne Barnett Warren and Madeline Burton. Arizona’s Magnificent Trees The Arizona Magnificent Tree Program, managed by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, recognizes […]

Prescott Chapter Meeting

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

Saturday, July 15, 8:00 - 1:00 PM Highlands Center for Natural History hosts a Prescott Chapter of Arizona Native Plant Society guided walk and workshop. Learn more about the parsley […]

Flagstaff Chapter meeting via Zoom

via Zoom

Tuesday, July 18, 7:00 PM: Nora Ventrella. Rare and Restoration Plants of the Navajo Nation: Conservation Activities of the Navajo Natural Heritage Program Nora Ventrella has been the botanist for […]

Grass Identification Class (Day 2)

University of Arizona Herbarium, Herring Hall

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 […]

$25

Free Native Plant Gardening Workshop (Phoenix)

Free in-person workshop "Native plant gardening: Bringing the Sonoran desert to your outdoor spaces" at the South Mountain Community Library. See the event flyer for more information. Registration is not […]

Arizona Insect Festival at the University of Arizona

Insect Fest 2023! You’re invited to the 11th annual Insect Fest. Sunday October 1, 2023 – 10am to 3pm, ENR2 building on UA campus, 1064 E Lowell St, Tucson, AZ This year’s theme […]

Urban Wildlife Conservation Day 2023 (Phoenix)

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 […]

Fall Plant Sale at Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior, AZ, United States

October 13 (Arboretum members), October 14 – 29 (public) See the Boyce Thompson Arboretum website for full details.

Fall Plant Sale at Tohono Chul (Tucson)

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

Tohono Chul Members’ Preview: Wednesday, October 11 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM General Public: Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM   A […]

Southwest Monarch Butterfly Festival (Scottsdale)

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

Join Scottsdale Community College and the Southwest Monarch Study in celebrating 20 years of supporting and monitoring monarch butterfly populations. Learned about the amazing monarch and how you can join […]

Fall Plant Sale at Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ, United States

October 19 (Garden members) 20 - 22 (public). Reservations required for entry. See the Desert Botanical Garden website for full details.

Workshop: Attract & Support Pollinators (Phoenix)

South Mountain Community Library 7050 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Do you want to create an outdoor space of beauty at home while supporting butterflies and other pollinators? This in-person workshop will teach how to attract and support pollinators using […]

Wildflower Sowing & Seed Packing (Phoenix)

South Mountain Community Library 7050 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Come have fun and take action in honor of Sustainability Month! Tuesday, October 24 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Wildflower garden seed sowing at the South Mountain library 11:00 AM […]

Tonto Basin Chapter Meeting

Friday, February 2, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bringing Nature Home by Doug W. Tallamy book discussion and potluck at 268 E Stephens Way, Tonto Basin, AZ. Please join us, […]

Peach Springs Chapter Meeting:

Wednesday, December 13, 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the 4H Building: Tina Ayers. Introduction to Plant Identification Tina Ayers will give a introduction to the field of plant taxonomy and […]

Tonto Basin Chapter First Friday Botany Walk

Friday, January 5, 10:00 - 12 noon 10:00 - 11:30 am at the Tonto National Monument https://www.nps.gov/tont/index.htm  Learn about Plant Families as we walk a portion of the paved lower cliff […]

Peach Springs Chapter Meeting

Wednesday, January 10, 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the 4H Building: Melissa McMaster. Amazing Plants of Grand Canyon and Efforts to Protect and Enhance Them Melissa McMaster will share stories […]

National Native Seed Virtual Conference

National Native Seed Conference: a Virtual Conference on February 7 & 8, 2024. This conference will focus on Native Seed Production and Seed-Based Restoration with an emphasis on Indigenous Knowledge […]

Tucson Chapter February Monthly Meeting. The Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society: An Overview of Education and Conservation Programs, presented by Richard Wiedhopf and Steve Watts.

ENR2 building, Room 215, University of Arizona, and on Zoom 1064 E Lowell St, Tucson, Arizona

The TCSS has a variety of programs which salvage cactus from construction sites, restore cactus habitats, and educate citizens about the beauty and value of cactus and succulents. To receive the zoom link, write to nativeplantstucson@gmail.com.

Tonto Basin Botany Walk

Tonto Natural Bridge Highway 87, Pine, Arizona

Ranger Micah will lead us on a Botany Walk on the paved trails at the Tonto Natural Bridge, Highway 87, Pine, AZ 85547. Group rate admission is $2 per person.

Desert Survivors, Tucson, Spring Plant Sale

1020 W. Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson AZ 85713

Check with website for time and 'member only' sale dates. Plant Sales & Events - Desert Survivors  

Spring Plant Sale at Tohono Chul Park, Tucson

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

Members’ Sale | 9 AM – 3 PM ▸ Wednesday, March 13th Public Sale | 9 AM – 3 PM ▸ Saturday, March 16th ▸ Sunday, March 17th (No admission fee necessary to shop […]

Spring Plant Sale at Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix)

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ, United States

SPRING PLANT SALE DATE: March 14-17 TIME: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., last admission at 2 p.m. PRICE: Free Admission. Reservations required.   RESERVATIONS OPEN JAN. 26 FOR MEMBERS & […]