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Saturday, February 17th, 2024: Field Trip – Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park
Join us at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park for another Winter Plant Walk. Nestled at the base of the northern Dona Ana Mountains, the park offers opportunities to discover…
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Friday, January 19 at 7:00 PM: “If You Plant It, They Will Come: Meet the bees in your neighborhood and their favorite native plants!”
This evening program will be presented by Oliver Neria, PhD student at the University of Texas at El Paso, based on his research. Oliver will give a brief overview of…
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Thursday, March 7th at 10:00 a.m. – Dripping Springs Garden Workday
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Saturday, January 13th, time TBA: Winter Plant Walk at Soledad Canyon
A short section of the trail is moderately steep. A signed consent form will be required. No pets, please.
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Saturday, March 2nd, 10:00-11:30 a.m. – Member Photo Share – Deadline Feb. 23
Located at the Garden Center at Memorial Park As we transition into spring, let’s celebrate with your favorite pictures of native plants, cacti, and landscapes….
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Saturday, February 3rd, 10:00-11:30 am: “Temporal Changes in Dryland Plant-Microbe Interactions in Response to Drought and Nitrogen Addition” with Parikrama Sapkota
Garden Center at Memorial Park, El Paso, TX In dryland ecosystems, the community of tiny organisms in the soil greatly influences plant life and the…
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Tuesday, March 12th at 6:30 p.m. – Meeting with Izzy Barr, Railyard Conservancy
Stay tuned for more information!
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Tuesday, February 13th at 6:30 p.m. – Meeting: “Conserving Forests and Wildlife in the Age of Megafires” with Gavin M. Jones, Ph.D
Research Ecologist and UNM biology professor Gavin M. Jones, Ph.D will address how and why fire regimes are changing, how plants and animals are responding, and what can be…
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Tuesday, January 9th at 6 p.m. – Meeting: “Unique to New Mexico: Isolated Endemic Plants” with Bob Sivinski
We look forward to seeing you at our first meeting of the new year!
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Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Meeting – “Climate Ready Trees: Planting Smarter for a Warmer Future” with Dr. Marisa Thompson
6:30 pm – Social half-hour with refreshments. 7:00 pm – Recognition of the recipients of the 2023 Las Cruces Native Plant Society NMSU student grants. Dr. Thompson is the NMSU Extension Urban Horticulture…
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