CMGA General Info

Apple blossoms. Photo by Cynthia Murray.

Welcome to the Coconino County Master Gardeners Association

The Coconino Master Gardener Association began in 2009 to create a corps of well-informed volunteers, and to deliver quality horticultural education programs adapted to our regional high elevation environment. The association provides support for Master Gardener graduates and volunteers as well as continuing education and opportunities to participate in community programs that increase the visibility and participation in the Master Gardener Program.


Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
1601 N. San Francisco St. in Flagstaff, Arizona.

On this page you will find:
- How to become a member Membership form
- How to report volunteer and education hours Report your hours
- Upcoming events calendar
- Gardening columns and articles
- Links to other useful websites and resources
- Master Gardener Association documents and forms

Change in Contact Information

Make sure you are receiving the regular emails from Master Gardeners, which are filled with reminders about upcoming events and useful gardening information.Click here to update your contact information!

Event Calendar

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Flagstaff Native Plant Society Meeting

 Jesse Duff-Woodruff will be giving a presentation about Plants Endemic to the Kaibab National Forest.


 The meeting will be Tuesday, July 16th at 7 PM. The meetings are now being held at Highgate Senior Living Center at 1831 N Jasper Dr. on McMillan Mesa. Park anywhere in the parking lot or on the street.

 If you wish to attend virtually,  register in advance once in order to attend any of the meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsfumpqjkqG9Pfnq_NUM33A-2Ncv9G9NA2 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting  

  Some of the meetings have been recorded and can be viewed the Flagstaff Chapter's Facebook or at The Arizona Native Plant Society website or YouTube channel. For details about upcoming meetings, please see our email distribution list (naris123@cs.com), Facebook page, or AZNPS.com. 

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Native Plant Society Meeting Flagstaff

 

June 18, 2024 Chapter Meeting at 7 p.m.

Wendy McBride: Conserving Rare Plants and Their Pollinators
The need for information on the basic biology, including reproductive systems and pollination ecology, of rare species is integral to both species-and community-level conservation efforts. Angiosperms are often dependent upon interactions with animal pollinators for successful reproduction, and pollinators are often reliant upon plants for vital food and other resources.
This talk explores the pollination ecology of two rare plants occurring in Arizona, Erigeron rhizomatus (Zuni fleabane), and Sphaeralcea gierischii (Gierisch’s globemallow), and the tightly bound relationship between plants and their pollinators. This mutual dependence informs conservation efforts and reminds us of the complexity of organisms, their intricate connections and interconnected fates, much of which we still do not understand despite our impacts on the environment around us.

Wendy is a botanist based in Flagstaff. She has a background in teaching, independent botanical research,
and working as a consulting botanist. She has been working with plants for 18 years and enjoys opportunities to learn more about plants and explore their biology, ecology, and taxonomy

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Annual Herb Fest


Annual Herb Fest - June 15th  

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, in collaboration with the Forager's Path School of Botanical Studies, is excited to host the second annual Native Herb Festival on June 15th. This all day event includes expert-led workshops, hands-on opportunities and informative plant walks. Last year's event sold out! Visit our website for more information and to sign up. Participants sign up for a day-pass, which grants attendance for three sessions during the event. Cost is $65 for members and $80 for nonmembers.
For a full schedule and sign-up visit our website


Friday, May 3, 2024

Residential Permaculture Design

 


Residential Permaculture Design

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When rainwater hits your roof what happens to it? Join Dr. Roslynn Brain McCann on a journey that will help you think through your home landscape design from an integrated, ecological - or permaculture - lens, starting at the top (your roof). We will explore ways to slow, spread, sink, and store rainwater and greywater on the landscape, and to use that water to grow perennial edible, pollinator attracting, soil stabilizing, nutrient accumulating, and nitrogen fixing plants. Ideally, you will leave with the intention to apply at least one new tool or technique to increase the water and ecological resilience of your own landscape.

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Our presenter, Dr. Roslynn Brain McCann is an Extension Specialist at Utah State University. She uses conservation theory, communication techniques, and social marketing tools to foster positive environmental behaviors in the areas of land, air, food, water and energy conservation. She is also the coordinator for Utah Farm-Chef-Fork, the USU Permaculture Initiative, and Sustainable You! kids’ camps.

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Join Us May 14th @ 2pm via Zoom

Continuing Education Units Available (UCNP, QWEL, DOPL-PRO, IA and others..)

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Register here

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