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 […]
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 […]
May 5: First Friday Field Trip: “Botany, Burgers and Brews!” Details to be announced.
3 concurrent tracks: Plants and Design, Plant Health, and Water/Urban Landscapes For more details and to register, visit the conference website.
AZNPS will conduct public tours of the Waterman Restoration site on the first Saturday in March, April, and May. Tours will begin at 8:00 AM and all are welcome. Directions: […]
Islands of the Sea of Cortés: Plant Dispersal Corridors. Alberto Búrquez will discuss the geology of the Sea of Cortés and the biological processes leading to its unique assemblages of plants and animals on the Midriff Islands.
2nd Annual Native Plant Sale Save the date for our upcoming native plant sale! This time we'll be indoors and away from the high winds. We're partnering up with the […]
Debbie will speak about The Brothers Boutelou and the Grass They Barely Knew: A Journey into Botany, History, Exploration, and Two Remarkable Men
Upper Gila Chapter 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Arizona College Discovery Park Campus 1651 W. Discovery Park Blvd. Safford, AZ 85546 The address will get you as far as the […]
Saturday, June 17th, 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM Natural History Institute hosts a Prescott Chapter of Arizona Native Plant Society field experience to the Alligator Juniper that serves as a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Potluck & plant swap at the Museum of Northern AZ Colton Community Garden. See members live and in-person! We’ll meet to swap native plants, native seeds, and botany books. Bring […]
The Arizona Nursery Association is hosting their annual all day education event featuring 4 tracks with 6 sessions each: Tree & Plant Pest Management Water Management Design Also featuring a […]
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 […]
Sunday 20 August 8am to 10am Meet on the north side of the Trader Joe’s Parking area on the SE corner of Magee/Oracle Limit: 12 participants RSVP to tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com Roadsides are […]
Join in this summer as the Phoenix Chapter reads and discusses Around the World in 80 Plants by Jonathan Drori. We will discuss our thoughts at a virtual Chapter meeting […]
Sunday, August 20th 6pm-8pm Meet at the Sabino Canyon Visitors Center RSVP to nativeplantstucson@gmail.com Join Tucson Herpetological Society President Robert Villa and AZNPS Tucson Chapter President Jack Dash on a […]
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 […]
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. Participants can expect […]
Saturday, August 26, 8:00 am- 1:00 pm Leader: Doug Moore. Friends of Madera Canyon Naturalist Limit: 10 participants; AZNPS members only on the Wrightson loop drive)RSVP to tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com Meet at Mt. Wrightson Picnic […]
Saturday-Sunday September 2 and 3, 8:00 - 10:00 AM Bring water, camelback recommended Wear sturdy boots and long pants Open to the Public Please rsvp to tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com Directions : Turn west […]
Saturday-Sunday September 2 and 3, 8:00 - 10:00 AM Bring water, camelback recommended Wear sturdy boots and long pants Open to the Public Please rsvp to tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com Directions : Turn west […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fireflies in Arizona? YES! Come learn about the three Arizona fireflies and their distribution and ecology.
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! We’ll begin the meeting […]
Andrew Salywon. Using Trained Dogs to Detect Endangered Spiranthes delitescens The objective of this work is to determine the ability of detection dogs to identify the presence of Spiranthes delitescens. […]
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/).
10% discount on all plants and seeds. Visit the Borderlands Nursery & Seed website for more information.
Saturday, September 30, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: In the Garden Meet & Greet Social at 268 E. Stephens Way, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553. Bring your coffee or tea and […]
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 […]
Friday, October 6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Plant Families Botany Walk, Payson, AZ (exact location TBD)
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 […]
Our speakers will discuss issues facing SE Arizona grasslands, such as invasive species and climate change, and what these challenges mean for the future of this biome.
October 13 (Arboretum members), October 14 – 29 (public) See the Boyce Thompson Arboretum website for full details.
