Restoration Soils Site Visit

 

Our site visit will be on March 13, 2025, from 3 to 4 p.m. Our site is located at 2661 N El Paso Flagstaff Rd. It is an open invite for all Master Gardeners, agriculturalists, and anyone else who would like to see what we do at the site. We will share what we do at Restoration Soils and answer any questions patrons might have. 

Restoration Soils invites you to an open house to tour our industrial composting facility on March 13, 2025, from 3 to 4 p.m. Our thermophilic facility is the first permitted operation in Northern Arizona, and we are excited to show you the progress we have made in building a more circular waste stream and producing nutrient-rich compost and soil amendments. Feel free to come out to the Restoration Soils site anytime between 3 and 4 p.m. Our site is located at 2661 N El Paso Flagstaff Rd. 

If you are interested, RSVP by emailing compost@restorationsoils.com.

Restoration Soils produces and sells nutrient-rich compost, garden soils, top soils, compost mulch, organic ground cover, boulders, and more! Let us help you regenerate your soils and improve productivity of your gardens and green spaces. Call or email for delivery options or on-site pickup for truck, trailer, or buckets. We also offer a monthly residential compost pickup program, where we pick up your compost at your residence twice a month for $20 a month. Visit our website www.restorationsoils.com for more information. 

Call or email us at compost@restorationsoils.com or (928)250-1040 if you have any questions or if you are looking to purchase from us. 

Thank you,

Grace Crothers 

Restoration Soils

AZNPS Meeting

From: Susan Holiday 

Title: Analysis of Potential Hazards to the Future Conservation of the Endemic Alpine Species Packera franciscana 

Bio: Catherine Young, a junior from the NAU School of Forestry, will be presenting the important conservation breakthroughs that she has made for the “Threatened” alpine sunflower Packera franciscana. The species is only found near Flagstaff, AZ above the tree line of the San Francisco Peaks. She successfully established the first captive population of these plants outside of a greenhouse setting. Her observations in the field suggest that a new hybrid zone has formed within the last 10  years. She has also created the first tissue culture protocol to produce genetically identical plants to those in the wild. The most recent developments are laying the foundation for her future project that will look to predict the response of the species to potential hazards such as climate change, competition with hybrids, and wildfire.

The meeting will be held at 7 PM on the third floor of the NAU Biology Building on North Campus.  Come to the door nearest the bus stop on 617 S. South Beaver Street at the corner of Beaver and Franklin. For a map of campus, access below:

https://nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019-GIS-Campus-Reference-Map_12.pdf 

See you there!

Community Garden Plot Application

 

Community Garden Plot Applications Open March 1! Get ready for the growing season! Plot applications for Bonito, Hal Jensen, and Southside Community Gardens are open during the month of March. Returning gardeners can renew their plots before new applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given to those without home growing space or who qualify for SNAP. Annual plot fees are $65, covering water, infrastructure, and resources. Need assistance? Full and half scholarships are available—just apply online! The plot application will be available on March 1, 2025. If you have any questions, please email gardens@flagstaffaz.gov!

 

Farmer & Rancher Resource Fair March 6 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm AquaPlex (1702 N Fourth St) Calling all farmers and ranchers! Join the Sustainability Office, Flagstaff Family Food Center, and Foodlink for a day of networking, learning, and resource sharing. Connect with fellow farmers, explore local services, and hear expert presentations on food systems. Plus, enjoy a resources expo featuring agricultural agencies and organizations supporting local growers.   For more information, contact Steven Thompson at steven.thompson@flagstaffaz.gov.

Growing Wild Seeds Workshop

 

Free Crafting Workshop

 

 Arizona Native Plant Society

 Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, Arizona 

 21st Annual Arizona Botany Meeting

 1-2 March 2025 

The Desert Botanical Garden 

1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, Arizona 

Theme: Exploring the Botanical Diversity, Ecology, and History of Arizona’s Native Flora See AZ Native Plant Society 

Website for Details and Registration: www.aznps.com or 

Annual Eagle Celebration

 

Family Science: Annual Eagle Celebration Saturday, March 22nd 10:30am &12:30am Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center for an exciting experience with Liberty Wildlife as we explore the incredible world of bald eagles! Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Tim Macy, Liberty Wildlife will be traveling from Phoenix to bring live eagles up close for this special event in Flagstaff. Special thanks also to Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience and Arizona Game and Fish for their support in making this event possible. 10:30am-11:30am Eaglets: Family Eagle Presentation (Ages 4-12) Designed for families with young children, this program offers an interactive, engaging experience, concluding with a live eagle encounter. Sign up for Eaglets here. 12:30pm-1:30pm Fully Fledged: Community Eagle Presentation (All Ages) Join a local biologist for an in-depth look at bald eagles and witness these majestic birds up close. This engaging session is open to all ages but is not specifically designed for young children. Sign up for Fully Fledged here. 2:00pm-4:00pm Bonus Field Trip: Watchable Wildlife Bird Viewing (Free!) Stick around for an optional bird viewing field trip at Kachina Wetlands Preserve (weather permitting). Eaglets and Fully Fledged Admission:

Earthday

Earthday

11am-2pm    Bushmaster Park  

 

 

Celebrate Earth Day with us on April 19 at Bushmaster Park! Enjoy live music performances by local bands, learn about sustainable practices, and connect with local organizations. Stay tuned for more details and updates in March and April. 

Register Here and Learn More

2025 Gardeners Market

Link to Application

Rooted in Planning

 

Propagating from Hardwood Cuttings Workshop

 

Mini Moss Art Workshop

 

Come to our next Mini Moss Art Workshop!

Hi there again, We noticed another small hiccup in our previous email—the "Buy Tickets" button had the wrong link. Oops! We’ve fixed the issue, and you can now easily grab your tickets for our Mini Moss Art Workshop. When: Sunday, February 23rd, at 3 PM Where: @DrinkingHornMeadery Click below to secure your spot for $50

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