CMGA Meeting Agenda

 

Coconino Master Gardener Meeting Agenda 

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church—Benson Hall & Zoom

1601 N. San Francisco, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Thursday, October 14, 2021

 

6:15-6:30pm    Outside Social Time/Newcomers Welcome

6:30-6:35pm    Welcome -Frank Branham

6:35-6:40pm    Introduction of Speaker—Geoff Wood

6:40-7:45pm    Education:  Tina Gustafson, “Edible Garden Design”

                        Questions from Audience

 

7:45-7:55pm         Social, Raffle, & Raffle Drawing

7:55-8:25pm    Business Meeting:

MG Coordinator—Hattie Braun

·         August Picnic - 66 attendees!

·         November/December Food Meetings/Party & Location/Date Changes

·         Spring 2022 Master Gardener Class/s

·         Seed Library

·         Planning for Spring Events - Home Show, Beginning Gardening Series, Other

 

President --Frank Branham

·         Spring Plant Sale (late May/early June) - Loni Shapiro, Chair

·         August Master Gardener Tour - Frank Branham, Chair

·         Officer Nominations - Elections occur at the November meeting; nominations can be made from the floor on the day of the election

o    President: Frank Branham

o    Vice President: Pam Garcia

o    Treasurer: Andrea Guerrette

o    Secretary: Pat Haeuser

 

Arboretum at Flagstaff Riordan Mansion Lecture

 

Frances McAllister and the History of The Arboretum at Flagstaff

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

Monday, October 11, 2021  12:15 p.m.

The Arboretum at Flagstaff was founded by Frances McAllister in 1981 to increase the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants and plant communities native to the Colorado Plateau.

Join us in commemorating The Arboretum’s 40th anniversary with docent Ellen Wade to learn about the life and times of history maker Frances McAllister.

To join the Lunchtime Virtual Lecture, click here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84368760352

Arboretum at Flagstaff Volunteering

 

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Date	Department	Task	Notes	Please Contact
October 21st   12:00pm-2:00pm	Grounds	Putting gardens to bed	Snacks, gloves, hats, sunscreen	Cara.Mcguire@thearb.org
October 24th   9:00am-11:00am	Conservation	Table community event at Bushmaster Park   Invasive Weed info/ Weed removal demo	Snacks, water, gloves	Sheila.Murray@thearb.org
October 28th   12:00pm-2:00pm	Grounds	Putting gardens to bed	Snacks, gloves, hats,  Sunscreen	Cara.Mcguire@thearb.org
October 30th   12:30pm- 4:00pm	Event: Puppies and Pumpkins	pumpkin carving, costume contest, taking pictures of puppies, Face painting	Snacks, water	Jamie.Paul@thearb.org

*If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact the person listed to get on the chart!

**Remember, if you’ll be working inside to bring a mask

--

Kristin E. Haskins, Ph.D.

Executive Director

The Arboretum at Flagstaff

4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd.

Flagstaff, AZ  86005

928-774-1442 ext.114

Grain School Online from Rocky Mt. Seed Alliance

 

GRAIN SCHOOL IS GOING VIRTUAL NEXT MONTH

rockymountainseeds.org/about-grain-school

RMSA's Grain School Online explores the world of heritage grains. Students will learn techniques for growing, breeding, and harvesting grains. In between, we'll also learn the history and culture of grain cultivation then enjoy tasty modules on the culinary uses of grains and how to prepare them. 

Register here and if you need financial assistance, please fill out the Scholarship Form.

The class is weekly Thursdays from Sept. 30-Nov. 25

The cost is $229 or apply for a scholarship.

AZ Native Plant Society Meeting

 

The Arizona Native Plant Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Flagstaff AZNPS Talk: Liza Holeski - Plant defenses against herbivores

Time: Sep 21, 2021 07:00 PM Arizona

Liza Holeski will give a general overview of plant defenses against herbivory, describing the forms of defense as well as highlighting some particularly interesting examples. She will also talk a bit about her research in plant defense in monkeyflowers, as she works with a number of natural populations of monkeyflowers in Arizona.

Liza Holeski is an Associate Professor in Biology at NAU. Her research focuses on plant evolutionary ecology and genetics. She is interested in plant adaptation to biotic and abiotic environmental factors, plant-herbivore interactions, and the evolutionary genetics of plant defense traits. Much of her work is in monkeyflowers, but she also works with Populus species.

Arizona Native Plant Society talks are free and open to the public.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 876 2863 4237

Passcode: 695415

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Grants From Flagstaff's Beautification Dept.

 

The City has mini grants of up to $4500 for public gardens, art, etc. The next deadline is September 27. Please spread the word!

The direct link to the application for these is here: https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/70318/Final-2021-BIA-Grant-Guidelines-and-Application

Eliza

Eliza Kretzmann, MPA

Beautification, Arts & Sciences Manager

City of Flagstaff

211 W. Aspen Avenue

Flagstaff AZ 86001

928.213.2969 (Voicemail only)

Coconino Master Gardener Picnic

 

Native Plant Sale

 

Beer Garden Volunteers

 

Beer Garden

The proceeds from sales of beer and liquor are one of the biggest fundraisers for the Friends of Coconino County Parks. Volunteers who complete at least one 4-hour shift at the Beer Garden are eligible to receive the following:

·     Two complimentary admission tickets to the Fair

·     One parking pass

·     A goodie bag

·     One ticket to any R- Entertainment event at the Fort Tuthill Amphitheatre during the 2022 event season!!

Must be at least 19 years old. Register online.

Fall Master Gardener Class Online

Click on this link for a flyer for the fall Master Gardener Class.

Class from 8/30-12/19

Deadline for application 8/23