Chinle Cactus & Succulent Society

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Chinle Cactus & Succulent Society

We promote knowledge, enjoyment, cultivation, and conservation of cacti and other succulent plants.

06/12/2026

Next Gathering: June 20th @ 8am

*Note: 8am time to beat the heat!*

Join us monthly from March through October at our club demonstration garden for light planting, clean up, and socializing. Garden parties are open to the public and are a great way to get introduced to cacti and succulent plants. The club has limited extra tools available, but you are encouraged to bring your own.

A full-size schedule can be viewed by visiting our calendar: chinlecactusclub.org

Feel free to visit the garden out front of the Colorado State University Tri River Area Extension: 2775 US-50, Grand Junction, CO, 81503

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06/02/2026

See your June Chinle C&SS Newsletter for full details. Tour will be capped at 30 participants.
General info at chinlecactusclub.org

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05/16/2026

Don’t miss this one! 😉Mark the calendar for Thursday, May 21st, at 6:30pm for a special presentation by Panayoti Kelaidis, where he will share how hardy succulents became a turning point in his professional life, opening the door to a new world of creative gardening. Through stories of discovery, experimentation, and real‑world experience, he explores how remarkable plants reshaped his work and expanded what gardens can be. Doors open at 6pm. Visit out calendar for more info .org

*Please note that this May meeting will be held on May 21st, one week later than our usual second-Thursday schedule.

About Panayoti
Panayoti is a renowned plant explorer, designer, and passionate advocate for gardening as a force for good, best known for his long‑standing work with Denver Botanic Gardens, where he serves as Director of Outreach. Since joining the Gardens in 1980, he has shaped some of its most celebrated spaces—including the acclaimed Rock Alpine Garden—while introducing hundreds of remarkable plants from the American West, South Africa, and Eurasia into cultivation, many now enjoyed by gardeners worldwide.

As a co‑founder of Plant Select® and a leading voice for Western native plants, Panayoti has traveled extensively in search of botanical treasures, helped discover species new to science, and shared his knowledge through lectures, media, and mentorship. Honored with national awards, he believes deeply that gardening connects people to nature and offers a path toward a more sustainable future.
🌵photos courtesy of Panayoti & copy courtesy of Abby and Jason

05/13/2026

Next Gathering: May 16th @ 9am

Join us monthly from March through October at our club demonstration garden for light planting, clean up, and socializing. Garden parties are open to the public and are a great way to get introduced to cacti and succulent plants. Attendees often leave with cuttings for their own gardens. The club has limited extra tools available, but you are encouraged to bring your own.

A full-size schedule can be viewed by visiting our calendar: chinlecactusclub.org

Feel free to visit the garden out front of the Colorado State University Tri River Area Extension: 2775 US-50, Grand Junction, CO, 81503

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04/26/2026

Chinle C&SS May Field Trip
Meetup and carpool at Orchard Mesa Park-n-Ride for an 8:30 am departure.
1st stop: Ute Museum Native Garden ()
2nd stop: Montrose Botanical Garden ()
Lat stop, estimated arrival 1230 pm, private residential garden to view some unusual specimens
All participants must sign a waiver which will be given at meetup location. Bring a hat, sunscreen and a bagged lunch.

For questions email Sonya Vasconcellos. DM for the email if needed.

And save the dates for May 16 at 9 am for a Garden Party AND May 21 at 6:30 pm for our May Meeting featuring guest speaker Panayoti Kelaidis from Denver Botanic Gardens who will speak on succulents!

04/17/2026

Due to cold weather, the upcoming garden party scheduled for Saturday, April 18 has been canceled.
Bambi will keep an eye on the garden while we take a brief pause due to the upcoming colder temps. We look forward to getting back in action on Saturday, May 16, for a fun, hands‑on opportunity to connect with fellow members and learn more about cactus, succulents, and gardening techniques.

04/13/2026

Join us April 18 from 9 to 11 am at our club demonstration garden aka Don’s Garden for light planting, clean up, and socializing. Garden parties are open to the public and are a great way to get introduced to cacti and succulent plants. The club has limited extra tools available, but you are encouraged to bring your own.

A full-size schedule can be viewed by visiting our calendar at chinlecactusclub.org

The garden is located at Colorado State University Tri River Area Extension: 2775 US-50, Grand Junction, CO, 81503

04/02/2026

How can landscapes use less water without sacrificing healthy plants and established trees? Join the Chinle Cactus & Succulent Society Thursday, April 9th, at 6:30 pm for a presentation by Susan Carter, a Certified Arborist and Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL), as she shares practical approaches to creating waterwise landscapes in our region. Drawing on decades of experience in horticulture and water conservation, Susan will share strategies for reducing high water turf, protecting tree health as irrigation practices change, and defining the key objectives of a successful waterwise landscape. This presentation provides an informative overview of how water‑efficient practices can support healthy plants. Doors open at 6pm. Guests welcome.

Address

2775 Highway 50
Grand Junction, CO
81503

Website

http://www.chinlecactusclub.org/

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