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SUMMARY:Wildflowers along Canyon Loop Trail\, Catalina State Park
DESCRIPTION:Wildflowers along Canyon Loop Trail\, Catalina State Park\, 8:00 am with Lyn Loveless.  This is an unhurried 2-mile hike mostly on flat terrain (one long up and one long down) and includes upland and riparian sections. If there is water in Sutherland Wash\, you will get slightly wet feet.  Meet at the Catalina State Park trailhead by the mosaic sign by 8am.  For information or to register send an email to nativeplantstucson@gmail.com with CANYON LOOP in the subject line. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://aznps.com/event/wildflowers-along-canyon-loop-trail-catalina-state-park/
LOCATION:AZ
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Chapter":MAILTO:nativeplantstucson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240405T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T180640Z
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SUMMARY:Tonto Basin Chapter Botany Walk
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 5\, 10:00 – 11:30 am\nDesert Bloom Walk. Location to be determined. Contact chapter for developing information.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/tonto-basin-chapter-botany-walk/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240405T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T044644
CREATED:20240202T173534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T173618Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale at Gila Watershed Partnership\, Safford AZ
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URL:https://aznps.com/event/native-plant-sale-at-gila-watershed-partnership-safford-az/
LOCATION:Gila Watershed Park\, 1651 W. Discovery Park Blvd.\, Safford\, AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240406T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240406T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T044644
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SUMMARY:Wildflowers\, Mariposa Lily habitat and much more along the Loop Trail at Catalina State Park.
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 6 \nWildflowers\, Mariposa Lily habitat and much more along the Loop Trail at Catalina State Park.  8am to 11am.  Arizona Native Plant Society member John Scheuring will lead this learning field trip covering big picture themes like plant succession after the bighorn fire\, the contrast between native grasses and invasive Lehmann Lovegrass on spring native plant growth\, the unique habitat of Mariposa Lilies\, and the effect of invasive grass control on bringing back native plants in Romero Canyon.  The wildflowers will be in peak bloom! Meet at the Catalina State Park Main parking lot and trailhead area at the east side information kiosk.  For more information or to register\, email tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com
URL:https://aznps.com/event/wildflowers-mariposa-lily-habitat-and-much-more-along-the-loop-trail-at-catalina-state-park/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T044644
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T024831Z
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SUMMARY:Inauguration of the Takoi c Moho U'im (Desert Grasslands Habitat) at the Mission Garden
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 6\, 9am-12 noon: the inauguration of our Takoi c Moho U’im (Desert Grasslands Habitat) exhibit at Mission Garden in Tucson\n \nThe exhibit name\, translated as “Where we gather Yucca and Beargrass\,” acknowledges and displays the higher desert grasslands habitat known to the original residents of S-cuk Ṣon\, the O’odham village and present day site of Mission Garden.  The event will include Basket Dancers from San Xavier\, O’odham blessing\, basketry demonstrations\, speakers including grasslands author Jim Koweek\, and refreshments.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/inauguration-of-the-takoi-c-moho-uim-desert-grasslands-habitat-at-the-mission-garden/
LOCATION:Mission Garden Tucon\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T044644
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T025729Z
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SUMMARY:Pristine Desert Spring Flowers on the way to Ragged Top in Ironwood Forest National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Sunday April 7.  \nPristine Desert Spring Flowers on the way to Ragged Top in Ironwood NM\, 8am to noon with John Scheuring.  Fifteen-person limit. Join AZNPS member John Scheuring on a slow drive with many stops and a short but steep and rocky hike in the pristine foothills of Ragged Top on Ironwood Forest NM. We will see amazing swathes of blooming Mexican Poppies\, Coulter Globemallow\, and Lupine along roadside stops. On our short hike we will see Desert Hibiscus and various “belly flowers” in glorious bloom. Wear sturdy hiking boots. EVERYONE on the tour must be willing to carpool because of the narrow road that does not allow for 2-way traffic in most areas. Only high clearance vehicles can make the trip\, with a limit of 5 vehicles. Meet on the east side of the Marana Airport parking area. The Marana Airport is exactly 5 miles west of I-10 on Avra Valley Rd (Exit 242). For more information or to register\, email tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com
URL:https://aznps.com/event/pristine-desert-spring-flowers-on-the-way-to-ragged-top-in-ironwood-forest-national-monument/
LOCATION:Ironwood Forest National Monument\, Waterman Restoration Site
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T044644
CREATED:20240204T035114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T035059Z
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SUMMARY:Tucson April Monthly Chapter Meeting- Flora of the Sierra Murrieta\, Sonora\, Mexico.  Presented by Tom Van Devender.
DESCRIPTION:The flora of the Sierra Murrieta was inventoried on a Madrean Archipelago Biotic Assessment Expedition from July 31 to August 2\, 2014\, and a Madrean Discovery Expedition (MDE) on September 13-17\, 2022. The vegetation is foothills thornscrub at lower elevations and oak woodland above. A unique feature is an open limestone habitat on the top of the Sierra Murrieta. The flora has strong floristic affinities with tropical southern Sonora and the temperate Sierra Madre Occidental and Sky Island mountain ranges in the Madrean Archipelago. \nAgave parviflora in Tierras de Jimenez
URL:https://aznps.com/event/tucson-april-monthly-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:ENR2 building\, Room 215\, University of Arizona\, and on Zoom\, 1064 E Lowell St\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240412T110000
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SUMMARY:Spring Native Plants and Wildflowers galore.
DESCRIPTION:Friday April 12:  Spring Native Plants and Wildflowers galore. Waterman Restoration Area\, Ironwood Forest NM\, 8:00 -11 am with John Scheuring and Andrew Gourevitch.  Stroll through this impressive desert restoration site on a limestone foothill slope snuggled at the base of the Waterman Mountains.   Fourteen years after getting a monoculture of buffelgrass under control and installing passive water harvesting\, we will see many of the 115 native species growing and blooming on the 18 acres\, with focus on the keystone species that serve to restore and maintain the desert. We will walk slowly about ½ mile over uneven ground.  Directions : Turn off I-10 onto Avra Valley Rd (Exit 242)\, turn west and drive 19 miles straight ahead. Turn left at the large HOLCIM sign on your left and drive one mile\, bearing left. For more information or to register\, email : tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com \nThe Waterman Restoration Site in spring
URL:https://aznps.com/event/spring-native-plants-and-wildflowers-galore/
LOCATION:Ironwood Forest National Monument\, Waterman Restoration Site
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240413T110000
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SUMMARY:Spring Native Plants and Wildflowers galore.
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 13:  Spring Native Plants and Wildflowers galore. Waterman Restoration Area\, Ironwood Forest NM\, 8:00 -11 am with John Scheuring and Andrew Gourevitch.  Stroll through this impressive desert restoration site on a limestone foothill slope snuggled at the base of the Waterman Mountains.   Fourteen years after getting a monoculture of buffelgrass under control and installing passive water harvesting\, we will see many of the 115 native species growing and blooming on the 18 acres\, with focus on the keystone species that serve to restore and maintain the desert. We will walk slowly about ½ mile over uneven ground.  Directions : Turn off I-10 onto Avra Valley Rd (Exit 242)\, turn west and drive 19 miles straight ahead. Turn left at the large HOLCIM sign on your left and drive one mile\, bearing left. For more information or to register\, email : tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com \nThe Waterman Restoration Site in spring
URL:https://aznps.com/event/spring-native-plants-and-wildflowers-galore-2/
LOCATION:Ironwood Forest National Monument\, Waterman Restoration Site
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTSTAMP:20260517T044644
CREATED:20230901T230932Z
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SUMMARY:National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration (Albuquerque\, NM)
DESCRIPTION:The National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration (NCER) features presentations and field trips dedicated to both small- and large-scale restoration in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Monday will be a full day of talks focused on the desert Southwest region. \nView the conference website for more information.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/national-conference-on-ecosystem-restoration-albuquerque-nm/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240414T113000
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SUMMARY:Tiny to Huge Native Plants.  Upper Romero Canyon and Green Pirate Rock\, Catalina State Park
DESCRIPTION:Sunday April 14 \nTiny to Huge Native Plants.  Upper Romero Canyon and Green Pirate Rock\, 8-1130am with John Scheuring.  Fourteen-person limit.  This slow hike will traverse actively growing riparian areas\, desert grassland\, and saguaro-studded bajadas as we learn about key plant species in each habitat and dynamic plant successions now in progress. We’ll also see desert wildflowers\, bushes\, and trees in full bloom. We will encounter steep climbs and rocky stream crossings and hike a total of 3 miles. Bring a hiking stick to help yourself balance at stream crossings\, plenty of water and snacks. Meet at Catalina State Park Main Parking lot and trailhead area at the information kiosk. For more information or to register\, email tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com
URL:https://aznps.com/event/tiny-to-huge-native-plants-upper-romero-canyon-and-green-pirate-rock-catalina-state-park/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260517T044644
CREATED:20240218T190312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T181218Z
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SUMMARY:Flagstaff Chapter Meeting: Tuesday\, April 16\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 16\, 7:00 PM: Janice Busco. The Life and Seasons of the Living Roof.  \nHybrid meeting: In-person and via Zoom \nHighgate Senior Living Center at 1831 N Jasper Dr. on McMillan Mesa. \nPark anywhere in the parking lot or on the street. \nBuzz to be let in if the door is locked and come upstairs to the second floor.
URL:https://aznps.com/event/flagstaff-chapter-meeting-tuesday-april-16-2024/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240420T110000
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CREATED:20240402T030352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T030352Z
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SUMMARY:Saguaros Like You Have Never Seen Them
DESCRIPTION:Saturday April 20 \nSaguaros Like You Have Never Seen Them.  West Avra Valley Road\, 35 mile car loop.  8-11am with John Scheuring.  Fifteen-person limit. We will carpool west on Avra Valley Rd 20 miles with four stops for an eye-opening learning tour about saguaros and their associated native plants. This will include a half mile slow hike through desert filled with saguaros like you have never seen them: multi-armed saguaros of all types and stages of development\, a saguaro singularly preferred by flickers\, a lightning struck saguaro\, multiple saguaro families around and under nurse trees\, and telltale early signs of saguaro decline. Finally we will drive west to an area where we will discuss the natural history of saguaro pollination and genetic relatedness between neighboring saguaros. Many desert annual species will be in full bloom. Meet on the East side of the Marana Airport parking lot. The Marana airport is exactly 5 miles west of I-10 on Avra Valley road on the north side of the road. Note : ALL participants MUST be willing to carpool so we can limit the number of cars parked along the roadsides. Regular sedans and SUVs are welcome. For more information or to register\, email tucsonaznpstrips@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://aznps.com/event/saguaros-like-you-have-never-seen-them-2/
LOCATION:Ironwood Forest National Monument\, Waterman Restoration Site
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