Wildflowers of Coconino Calendar for 2018

If you are looking for a Christmas gift for a gardener who loves cats here is an  idea. We don't have a calendar this year so if you want to look at wildflowers all year try this.

Spring Master Gardener Classes 2018

Coconino Cooperative Extension will once again offer the Master Gardener Training Courses in Flagstaff

Flagstaff

Class will start Feb. 6, 2018 and run through May 8, 2018. Class will meet every Tuesday morning from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at  the County Health Bldg, 2625 N. King St.t. Cost is $230 and will include a copy of the Arizona Master Gardener Manual.

For an application, please e-mail Brandie Gobble at bgobble@email.arizona.edu.

Class size is limited to 24 this spring and the class is first come first serve so don't delay.

Call Coconino County Extension 928-773-6100 to register

Thank you for your interest in the Master Gardener Program.

Hattie        

Hattie Braun

County Director
Assistant in Extension
Master Gardener Program Coordinator
Coconino Cooperative Extension
University of Arizona
2304 N. 3rd St.
Flagstaff, AZ  86004

Phone: (928)773-6118
Fax: (928)774-1860
hbraun@cals.arizona.edu

Colorado Plateau Native Plant Program

The 2018 Colorado Plateau Native Plant Program (CPNPP) Annual Meeting will be February 5-7, 2018, in Grand Junction, CO, at the Doubletree Hotel.  It's shaping up to be a fascinating event!

Schedule:  1 pm Monday the 5^th through Tuesday the 6^th, including a Monday evening poster session reception.  Half-day field trip to a nearby restoration trial and the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area on Wednesday the 7^th, weather permitting.  

This event is free to attend.  

Group lodging information is at the bottom of this email.

Background:  This annual multi-stakeholder meeting brings together industry, agencies, practitioners, NGOs and researchers to advance our ability to put "The right seed in the right place at the right time" in the greater Colorado Plateau region of Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico.  The CPNPP is led by the Bureau of Land Management’sPlant Conservation Program effort to work with all stakeholders to implement the National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration. 

Special focus for 2018:  We particularly invite those working in a Reclamation context to join us.

To Register and Submit Proposed Content:  Follow instructions below and reply to this email by December 22.  We welcome presentations of different types as well as Focal Sessions or working groups/ break-out activities.  

Topics of interest for this meeting include:

·        The Plant Materials Market/ Economics

·        Seed Testing and Certification

·        Seed and Seedling Collection and Production

·        Plant Materials Research & Development Pipeline

·        All aspects of use in Reclamation and Restoration

·        Case Studies and Best Management Practices

·        Communication and Education

·        New & Improved Tools and Techniques

·        Wildlife and Pollinator Habitat

·        Data Management and Analyses

·        Partnerships and Policy at all Scales

Meeting information will be posted and updated periodically on the CPNPP Meetings webpage, where you can also view the 2017 Program and presentations. 

Contact me, Adrienne Pilmanis, CPNPP Coordinator, with any questions: apilmani@blm.gov; 503-544-6465.

I look forward to seeing you in Grand Junction!

Adrienne

Well Water Workshop

Master Gardeners: We are offering a free well-water workshop on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 2625 N. King St. I've attached a flyer with more information. This is a down-to-earth seminar to help well users learn how wells work and function, and how to keep your water safe for use and drinking.  Don’t think that this seminar will be too “technical” for you.  This is a seminar where science is explained in simple terms (and you can ask questions!).

Please help spread the word and RSVP to Brandie Gobble  at (928)773-6110 or bgobble@email.arizona.edu if you plan to attend. 

Regards,
Hattie

Hattie Braun

County Director
Assistant in Extension
Master Gardener Program Coordinator
Coconino Cooperative Extension
University of Arizona
2304 N. 3rd St.
Flagstaff, AZ  86004

Phone: (928)773-6118
Fax: (928)774-1860
hbraun@cals.arizona.edu

CMGA Holiday Party

Coconino Master Gardener Association Holiday Party

• CMGA/Cindy Krznarich
• 928-225-1698

• Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 PM
• Viola's Flower Garden 610 South State Route 89A Flagstaff, AZ 86005
  Please RSVP and bring a wrapped garden gift (new or slightly used) for the White Elephant Gift Exchange (approx. $15 value)
  Please bring food for the potluck - main, side, salad, or dessert for 8-10.

Coconino Master Gardener Meeting Agenda

Thursday, November 09, 2017 – 6:30pm

Viola’s Flower Garden

7085 S. State Route 89A

6:30pm – 6:40pm     Welcome – Sherline Alexander
    ●  Volunteer opportunity announcements

6:40pm – 6:45pm     Introduction of Speaker – Gilli Thomas

6:45pm – 7:45pm     Education: Steve Alston – “From Seed to Loaf:  The Science of Natural Bread Baking”

7:45pm – 8:00pm     Refreshment break

8:00pm – 8:25pm     Business Meeting – Sherline Alexander       

MG Coordinator Happenings - Hattie Braun
Financial report –Molly Larsen
Committee Reports:
     ● Volunteer Support – Crys Wells
     ● Fundraising – Cindy Krznarich
     ● Continuing Education – Gilli Thomas
            December:  CMGA Holiday Party
     ● MG Projects – Jackee Alston
     ● Historian – Tammy Valdovino

8:25pm – 8:30pm     Gardening Questions?         

Next meeting: December 7 – Holiday Party potluck:  RSVP e-invite, bring gift for exchange

Educational and Volunteer Opportunities from the blog (coconinomgassociation.blogspot.com)

Preserving the Harvest Documents

This is a post from our last meeting on October 12th from Cindy Krznarich. It includes information from her talk - recipes and resources. Each link has printable pages.
Link 1
Your Essential Well Being
Link 2
Fermented Vegetable Recipes
Link 3
Local Resources
Contact Cindy at cindy@youressentialwellbeing.com 928-255-1698 for any questions.

Coconino Master Gardener Meeting Agenda

Thursday, October 12, 2017 – 6:30pm

Viola’s Flower Garden

7085 S. State Route 89A

 6:30pm – 6:40pm             Welcome – Sherline Alexander

        ● Discussion of CMGA election
        ● Fundraising committee opening
        ● Committee signup for Spring educational classes and for Fall 2018 conference

6:40pm – 6:45pm             Introduction of Speaker – Gilli Thomas

6:45pm – 7:45pm             Education: Cindy Krznarich on “Preserving your Harvest”

7:45pm – 8:00pm             15 minute break (refreshments)

8:00pm – 8:25pm             Business Meeting – Sherline Alexander               

        ● MG Coordinator Happenings - Hattie Braun

        ● Financial report – Sue Madden for Molly Larsen
        ● Committee Reports:
                  ● Volunteer Support – Crys Wells
                  ● Fundraising – Cindy Krznarich
                  ● Continuing Education – Gilli Thomas
                         December:  CMGA Holiday Party
                  ● MG Projects – Jackee Alston
                  ● Historian – Tammy Valdovino

8:25pm – 8:30pm             Gardening Questions?

Next meeting: November 9:  Steve Alston – “From Seed to Loaf:  The Science of Natural Bread Baking”

Volunteering - Friends of the Verde River Greenway

Pollinators are pillars of native ecosystems and they are in decline.  Friends of Verde River Greenway is designing, planting and maintaining several pollinator gardens in the Verde Valley. We will be hosting volunteer weeding/planting days at Shield Ranch, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. 

Click here to RSVP!

Meet at Shield Ranch. From Camp Verde, head east on Highway 260 (about 5 miles from I-17) then take a R on Sierra Verde Rd. That road winds around to become Sierra Land and then Pearce Lane. Look for a sign for Shills Crossing, make a left and you come to West Clear Creek-cross over the creek and look for signs. 

Bring a lunch, water, sun hat, close-toed shoes and clothes that are comfortable to work in. We will provide tools, snacks and interesting facts about pollinators!

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Native Grass Planting Project at Rezzonico Park

Friday, October 13, 2017  

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

The Friends of Verde River Greenway, with support from the Nature Conservancy (TNC), will be planting a native grass demonstration field to increase public interest in landscaping with drought tolerant native plants to increase water conservation efforts. We are partnering with the Town of Camp Verde at Rezzonico Park (across from the public library) to grow a half-acre of wild-collected native grasses to showcase the production of drought tolerant native grasses for the public. The proposed half-acre grass field will be comprised of wild-collected native grasses from the area, including blue gramma, cane bluestem, sand dropseed, giant sacaton, and bull grass. These grasses will increase wildlife habitat, including food for birds, nesting habitat for pollinators, reduce bare ground, and beautify Rezzonico Park with native plants.

Click here to RSVP

Meet at Rezzonico Park (next to the Camp Verde Library 130 Black Bridge Loop Rd, Camp Verde). Bring a lunch, water, sun hat, close-toed shoes and clothes that are comfortable to work in. We will provide refill water, snacks, tools and supplies, and fun facts about native grass.

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Community Kayak Day with the Clarkdale Kayak Company and One for the Verde

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Clarkdale, AZ

Two Guided Trips: 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

This special day will support One for the Verde. Take a float on the Verde River for the special 1/2 price rate of $40.00. Experience the beauty of the Verde River up close with experiences guides. 

Space is limited so call: 800 478-4711, to book your spot today!

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Lunch with the Tamarisk Coalition

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Cottonwood Recreation Center

Join us for a complementary lunch and learn about efforts to restore crucial habitat across rivers across the Colorado River Basin as well as efforts here in the Verde Watershed. Space is limited, so please click here to RSVP today!

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Red Flat Meadow Restoration & Erosion Control Project

Saturday, October 21, 2017 

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

With our partner the National Forest Foundation, volunteers will with help implement the final stage of the erosion control work by moving down vegetation to gullies to catch and hold sediment. This simple technique will go a long way to protect the Verde River and downstream water supply. 

For more information visit: https://nff.wildapricot.org/event-2654004

Master Gardener Recognition Picnic

 

Master Gardener Recognition Picnic

• Host:
  Hattie Braun
• 928-774-1868

• Sunday, October 1 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
• Viola's Flower Garden 610 Arizona 89A Flagstaff, AZ
  
  Preceding the picnic there is a walk:
  

  Pre-Picnic Native Plant Walk at Griffin Springs

  • Host:
    Susan Holiday & Melissa Amberson

  • Sunday, October 1 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Griffith Springs Trail Head 89A 2 miles south of Fort Tuthill
     
    Contact Hattie Braun at the extension office for more info.

AZ Native Plant Society - Flagstaff Chapter

Monthly Meetings
Third Tuesdays at 7pm

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

 September 19: "The Ancient, the Ugly, and the Nearly Invisible" Dr. Paul Minnis 

The long history of the complex relationships between people and plants in U.S. Southwest and northern Mexico is more than fascinating; it also can be useful! Plant remains recovered from archaeological sites help piece together this story, despite the fact that the remains are often exceptionally small and sometimes seem just plain ugly. Dr. Paul Minnis, Professor of Anthropology Emeritus, University of Oklahoma. Paul Minnis' research focuses on archaeology, prehistoric ethnobotany, cultural ecology and sociocultural evolution, and the prehistoric biodiversity of the southwest US and northern Mexico. 

October 17: "The Plant Communities of Springs" Lawrence E. Stevens, Ph.D.
Larry Stevens is an evolutionary ecologist and the Coordinator of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Springs Stewardship Institute, which is dedicated to improving understanding and stewardship of springs ecosystems. He also serves MNA as the Curator of Ecology, and is the Senior Ecologist for Grand Canyon Wildlands Council, a conservation organization in Flagstaff. He is a long-time Colorado River whitewater guide, and served as Ecologist for Grand Canyon National Park (1988-1994). He has conducted extensive research on southwestern biogeography, conservation ecology, endangered and non-native species biology, as well as springs, riverine, wetlands, and dam ecology and management. 

Saturday, October 21: Larry Stevens will lead a field trip to Montezuma Well, to explore the great contrasts between vegetation types as we move from springs, to riparian, and then into xeric ecosystems.

To carpool, meet at the OneAZ Credit Union at the corner of Beaver and Butler at 8:30 am. Bring the usual sun protection, water, and your lunch.

Seed to Table

Our Seed to Table program is back and looks to be better than ever!

AmeriCorps member Emily Melhorn has been working on recipes, Derek Bowerman is back to assist, Rebekah Glassy is our extern for the summer, and Brian Moody is on hand to make sure we take care of the Bus Stop Garden. Liz George and Lynn Schiek have helped with the planning and planting. Loren and Joyce Cunningham will join us in August for more salsa making and tasting. Trish and I are just sitting back and relaxing!

The first Seed to Table is Tuesday, June 13^th from 5-7pm at the Coconino County Extension (2304 North Third Street). 

We’ll cover growing greens, composting, kale smoothie tasting, washing of greens and a micro-perforated bags demo.

June 27: Radishes and Onions and Rainwater Harvesting

July 11: Pesto and Herbs and Growing Herbs and Produce in Containers

July 25: Green Beans, Soil Amendments and Planting for Fall Crops

I’ve attached the flyer for the 1^st four classes.

The final four dates are:

August 8: Cucumbers

August 15: Berries

August 22: Tomatoes and tomatillos

September 26: Harvest Party!

Hattie

Hattie Braun

County Director/Horticulture, Coconino County

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

2304 N. 3rd St.

Flagstaff, AZ  86004

Phone: 928-773-6118

FAX: 928-774-1860