Volunteer to Sow Seeds for the CSA

Good afternoon, 

Every year, volunteers donate several hundred hours to the garden starts csa project. We start sowing next Saturday! If you are looking for a way to volunteer your time, earn Master Gardener hours, or would simply like to learn more about growing seedlings, tor would just like to pass the time on a Saturday morning with fun folks, this is a great opportunity.

 

Our operation is on the south campus of the NAU greenhouse complex, and we always meet from 9am-12pm on Saturdays. If you think you might be interested in sowing, or other tasks connected to the garden starts this season (there are lots!), send me an email or call! I can give you all of the details.

Flagstaff Volunteer Experience

The Flagstaff Volunteer Experience is on March 10th from 12:30-4:30 at the Coconino Center for the Arts. Primary event from 3-4:30.

Interested in volunteering in Flagstaff but not sure where to go? The Flagstaff Volunteer Experience offers an opportunity to visit with local education-based non-profits to see where you might be able to help. Designed by the Arboretum at Flagstaff, the Arizona Historical Society, Arizona State Parks and Flagstaff Arts Council, our goal is to connect local people and non-profits by sharing information, an educational break out session, and a space in which volunteers and volunteer coordinators from around Flagstaff can meet, share resources and cross-pollinate to build stronger community bonds through volunteerism. Be a part of what makes Flagstaff great! Stop by and get to know us and the amazing cultural resources our sites have to offer.

http://flagartscouncil.org/event/flagstaff-volunteer-experience/?instance_id=14118&utm_source=March+2016+eNews&utm_campaign=March+2016+eNews&utm_medium=email

Plant Medicine Summit

From Phyllis Hogan via Dorothy Lamm
Subject: Plant Medicine Summit: Restore Balance & Experience Deep Healing

Greetings,
What if the power to heal was all around you in the natural world?
Since the dawn of humanity, people from across the globe have used what was in “nature’s pharmacy” to heal themselves — botanical treatments, healing tinctures and medicinal remedies from the herbs, flowers and flora that surrounded them.
While the advances of modern medicine are miraculous, as we’ve pursued the newest frontiers of science, we’ve too often lost touch with our biological and spiritual connection to nature... and the healing power that comes through our plant allies.
Plants can purify, rejuvenate and evolve us, as well as sharpen our minds, extend our lives and deepen our connection with this blessed planet.
This is why I’m passionate about you joining me for The Plant Medicine Summit, where you’ll discover medicinal plants that can be easily grown in your garden — or otherwise accessed locally — and be introduced to trusted guides who can show you exactly how to use them wisely and effectively.

Free Online Event
The Plant Medicine Summit
March 15-18, 2016

https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/pmd16PH/wintersun/

Keep Sedona Beautiful

Preserving the Wonder Speaker

Sedona

 



     

                                                     Photo by:  Susie Reed Photos

March 2016 Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Presentation

360 Brewer Rd., Sedona,  Wednesday March 9, 5:30 pm

 

In Honor of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Month

Speaker:  Susie Reed

"The Fine Art of Preservation"

Colorado Native Plant Program

Greetings All!
For those interested in native plants/seeds this program is happening in Page, AZ on March 22-23. Check it out!

Attached is the agenda for the Colorado Native Plant Program for those who are interested.

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CPNPP 2016 Annual Meeting Agenda & Logistics.docx

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Susan Holiday, Northern Arizona Native Plant Society

Registration:
Please send your name, affiliation and contact information to Adrienne Pilmanis, CPNPP Coordinator, apilmani@blm.gov; 801-539-4076

13th Annual AZ Botany Meeting

Pollination Station Lecture in Prescott

February CMGA Lecture - History of Fruit Trees at Slide Rock

February

 A sprayer and the Brown house in 1984

 

The speaker for our February meeting was Kathy Pendley Shaw. Kathy is the granddaughter of Frank Pendley who first homesteaded 58 acres of land in Oak Creek Canyon's Slide Rock. The Slide Rock Park today has more than 250,00 visitors each year. Many of the original buildings and trees (Arkansas Black Heritage Tree) remain there and are cared for by volunteers. He planted 13 varieties of apples, and raised 9 children. When he retired Kathy's father Tom continued to care for the trees each summer. The park now has 16 varieties of apples, peaches, apricots, and pears. Kathy continues to volunteer by caring for the trees with the Friends of Slide Rock. Their next volunteer day for pruning is on Feb. 25th from 9am-12pm. Contact Kathy if you want more information (kathypshaw85@gmail.com).

From the park web site:

This history is from the book Arizona State Parks: The Beginning Edited by Charles R. Eatherly. Filled with fascinating histories and stories, this spiral bound book is available from our Gift Catalog. Your purchase will directly support Arizona State Parks. http://azstateparks.com/Parks/SLRO/history.html