AUGUST Meeting
Speaker: Nigel
SparksTalk Date: August 16, 2016
Talk Time: 7 p.m.
Talk Title: Native Plant Propagation Techniques
Description: The use of native plants for
landscaping is beneficial to pollinators and birds. Native plants are used to
the extremes in environment here in Northern Arizona and use less fertilizers
and water to grow. Nigel will explain how to propagate native plants from both
seed and cuttings. He will also explain how to choose a plant that will survive
in different types of soils and microenvironments found in the area around
Flagstaff.
Speaker Bio: Nigel Sparks is the owner of Flagstaff
Native Plant and Seed here in Flagstaff. He has extensive experience in
propagation and landscaping with native plants.
Talks are now at the Pearson
Building on the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Research Campus, across from the
main campus off HWY 180.
Walk Date: 8:30 am, Saturday, 20, 2016
Walk Leader: Susan LambDestination: Walk to Skunk Canyon, Walnut Canyon Study Area, Coconino National Forest
Walk Description: On our walk of about three miles round-trip to
Skunk Canyon, we will see plant communities in a number of microclimates created
by different soils and solar aspects. We will walk on unimproved trails and
disused Forest Service roads, so be prepared for walking on uneven terrain and
for short stretches up- and downhill.
Logistics: Our walk will begin on private land just
off Lake Mary Road. Meet to carpool or to follow the lead car at 8:30 am on
Saturday, August 20, at the OneAZ
Credit Union, 321 South Beaver (corner of Beaver and Butler). Be prepared for
warm and/or rainy weather with sun protection and water. Trail snacks
recommended.
Writer/naturalist Susan Lamb keeps an almanac of
over 200 plants that flower along the route of our walk.
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