Coconino Master Gardener Association: February 2025

Thursday, February 27, 2025

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!

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

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

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

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:

Monday, February 24, 2025

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.

Regist er Here and Learn More