Native Plant Society Monthly Talk and Walk

Climate change represents a huge threat to southwestern species and ecosystems. Yet in our public sphere it's hard even to get some people to acknowledge that it might be happening—let alone do anything about it. Why is this issue so hard to grasp? Rooted in contemporary social science research, this presentation will take a look at why climate change represents such a challenge at the political and even psychological level. 

Here is your reminder for the May walk.

 

The Slide Fire walk on Saturday, May 23 does not have to be postponed because of all the lovely rain we've been having.  Here are the plans:   

On Saturday, May 23, visit a Slide Fire location with Coconino Forest Botanist Debbie Crisp. Debbie has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Forestry, both from NAU.  She is the Coconino National Forest Botanist, and a member of several Burned Area Emergency Response Teams to evaluate post-fire conditions, including the Slide Fire team. 

There are always lots of interesting things to see in fire areas that we don’t find at any other time. 

Carpooling is required for this field trip. Meet at the Arizona State Credit Union at the corner of South Beaver Street and Butler Avenue at 9:00 am. We’ll be driving on dirt roads. 

Please bring the usual appropriate sunscreen, water, snacks, lunch, footwear, gear, and money for carpooling, and dress appropriately for the weather.
 

 Contact Dorothy Lamm for more information (whitesegolily@yahoo.com)