Recognition Picnic

 

Willow Bend Events

 

Science Saturday: Waste & Recycling Saturday, August 3rd, 9:30am-11:30am Become an expert on waste reduction for this free, family-friendly event! Learn all about sustainable practices such as how to reduce your waste, how to correctly sort your recyclables in Flagstaff, how to start a home compost, and more through hands-on crafts, demonstrations and activities for all ages. More details here.

2024 CMGA Garden Tour

 

Flagstaff Tour of Artful Gardens

 

Flagstaff Native Plant Society Meeting

 Jesse Duff-Woodruff will be giving a presentation about Plants Endemic to the Kaibab National Forest.

 The meeting will be Tuesday, July 16th at 7 PM. The meetings are now being held at Highgate Senior Living Center at 1831 N Jasper Dr. on McMillan Mesa. Park anywhere in the parking lot or on the street.

 If you wish to attend virtually,  register in advance once in order to attend any of the meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsfumpqjkqG9Pfnq_NUM33A-2Ncv9G9NA2 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting  

  Some of the meetings have been recorded and can be viewed the Flagstaff Chapter's Facebook or at The Arizona Native Plant Society website or YouTube channel. For details about upcoming meetings, please see our email distribution list (naris123@cs.com), Facebook page, or AZNPS.com. 

Arboretum Plant Sale

 Arboretum Plant Sale

July 13, 2024

Forestdale Farms Event

 

Native Plant Society Meeting Flagstaff

 

June 18, 2024 Chapter Meeting at 7 p.m.

Wendy McBride: Conserving Rare Plants and Their Pollinators
The need for information on the basic biology, including reproductive systems and pollination ecology, of rare species is integral to both species-and community-level conservation efforts. Angiosperms are often dependent upon interactions with animal pollinators for successful reproduction, and pollinators are often reliant upon plants for vital food and other resources.
This talk explores the pollination ecology of two rare plants occurring in Arizona, Erigeron rhizomatus (Zuni fleabane), and Sphaeralcea gierischii (Gierisch’s globemallow), and the tightly bound relationship between plants and their pollinators. This mutual dependence informs conservation efforts and reminds us of the complexity of organisms, their intricate connections and interconnected fates, much of which we still do not understand despite our impacts on the environment around us.

Wendy is a botanist based in Flagstaff. She has a background in teaching, independent botanical research,
and working as a consulting botanist. She has been working with plants for 18 years and enjoys opportunities to learn more about plants and explore their biology, ecology, and taxonomy

Annual Herb Fest

Annual Herb Fest - June 15th   Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, in collaboration with the Forager's Path School of Botanical Studies, is excited to host the second annual Native Herb Festival on June 15th. This all day event includes expert-led workshops, hands-on opportunities and informative plant walks. Last year's event sold out! Visit our website for more information and to sign up. Participants sign up for a day-pass, which grants attendance for three sessions during the event. Cost is $65 for members and $80 for nonmembers. For a full schedule and sign-up visit our website.

 

Residential Permaculture Design ­ When rainwater hits your roof what happens to it? Join Dr. Roslynn Brain McCann on a journey that will help you think through your home landscape design from an integrated, ecological - or permaculture - lens, starting at the top (your roof). We will explore ways to slow, spread, sink, and store rainwater and greywater on the landscape, and to use that water to grow perennial edible, pollinator attracting, soil stabilizing, nutrient accumulating, and nitrogen fixing plants. Ideally, you will leave with the intention to apply at least one new tool or technique to increase the water and ecological resilience of your own landscape. ­ Our presenter, Dr. Roslynn Brain McCann is an Extension Specialist at Utah State University. She uses conservation theory, communication techniques, and social marketing tools to foster positive environmental behaviors in the areas of land, air, food, water and energy conservation. She is also the coordinator for Utah Farm-Chef-Fork, the USU Permaculture Initiative, and Sustainable You! kids’ camps. ­ ­ Join Us May 14th @ 2pm via Zoom Continuing Education Units Available (UCNP, QWEL, DOPL-PRO, IA and others..) ­ Register here ­