0 la Newsletter of the Colorado Native Plant Society ■ ■ dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of the Colorado native flora” Volume 14, Number 1 January/February 1990 Looking Back ... and Ahead! Jim Borland While it may be important to remember that the decade of the "90s will not acr tually begin until 1991, convention demands that we ‘get on with it’ anyway. As we prepare for new challenges and the fun yet to be experienced meeting them, please take a moment to bask in the light of some of the Society’s past ac- complishments. Under the more than able leadership of our past president, Eleanor Von Bar- gen, we have produced, perhaps for the first time, a highly visible and necessary public presence in the publication Rare Plants of Colorado. No less exemplary has been the long-term Florissant Na- tional Monument floristic survey work, the continuation of the extremely popular workshops, the beginnings of cooperative work with Rocky Mountain National Park, and tours to the four corners of the state. The establishment of two new chapters in parts of the state important in their proximity to federal lands was extreme- ly welcome. Many other works and projects are equally important, although too numerous to mention, and all have been valuable to the Society, the en- vironment, and the people who enjoy its bounty. We thank all of you who have helped and participated, and challenge all members to join the Society in its fu- ture accomplishments. There is still much to be done. Where some projects are winding down or changing their focus, others, including the floristic survey of Castlewood Canyon and work in Rocky Mountain National Park, are just beginning. If the private and public works current- ly underway are any indication, the use and appreciation of native plants in the landscape is becoming increasingly popular, and in some cases, necessary. Their importance is being noted in water conserving Xeriscapes and dryland gardens, parks and greenways of a more natural flavor, and in the literature. Partly to meet this and other challenges, and partly just to have some fun, we will attempt to offer a few additional ser- vices to the members, professional plant people, and to the public at large. Ex- amples of this include a ‘first-time’ rep- resentation at the Colorado Nurserymen’s Conference and Trade Show, a native plant sale, offerings of lit- tle publicized books on native plants and their uses, and the establishment of a scholarship fund in the name of John Marr. continued, page 3 In this Issue Announcements 3 Population Conference 9 Chapter News 4 Yamparika, the Story 10 Workshops 5,6 Monograph Info 11 Borland on Fendlera 7 Calendar Back Cover High Altitude Reveg 8 ^ A 100% recycled Pesticide Legislation 9 Page 2 AquHegia Volume 14 Pictures, Please! The Education Committee is still in need of the following speciahzed slides to round out the aspen slide program. • Aspen leaves damaged by leaf miners • Snowshoe hare tracks in snow • Small conifers getting a start beneath aspen If you could lend us slides like this, please contact: Ann Cooper (447-9169) 2839 3rd Street Boulder, CO 80304 Thank you! Aquilegia is published six times per year by the Colorado Native Plant Society. This newsletter is available to members of the Society, and others with an inter- est in native plants. Contact the Society for subscription information. Articles from Aquilegia may be used by other native plant societies if fully cited to author and attributed io Aquilegia. The Colorado Native Plant Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of the Colorado native flora. Membership is open to all with an interest in our na- tive plants, and is comprised of plant en- thusiasts, both professional and non- professional. Please join us in helping to encourage interest in enjoying and protecting the variety of native plants in Colorado. The Society sponsors field trips, workshops and other activities through local chap- ters and statewide. Contact the Society or a chapter representative or commit- tee chair for more information. Next Issue . . . Look for articles in the next issue of Aquilegia on: John Marr, and his contributions to Front Range ecology and CONPS Weed Control Legislation: How it will af- fect native plant communities We pubhsh a variety of articles of inter- est to members in Aquilegia. Please send us your ideas for future articles; or send articles you have written to share with other members. Short items (200 to 500 words) of interest to plant enthusiasts are welcome. Longer items will be printed as space is available. 100% recycled paper Plant illustrations are always needed. If you have drawings to submit, we en- courage you to do so! If you would like to provide illustrations of specific plants as needed, let us know and we will call you! Help us make YOUR newsletter what you want it to be! Schedule of Membership Fees Life Family or Dual Supporting Individual Organization Student or Senior $250.00 $ 12.00 $ 50.00 $8.00 $25.00 $4.00 Membership Renewals/Information Please direct all membership applica- tions, renewals and address changes to the Membership chairperson, in care of the Society’s mailing address. Please direct all other inquiries regard- ing the Society to the Secretary in care of the Society’s mailing address. Newsletter Contributions Please direct all contributions to the newsletter to: Peter Root 4915 West 31st Avenue Denver, CO 80212 Deadlines for newsletter materials are February 15, April 15, June 15, August 15, October 15 and December 15. Officers President Jim Borland Vice-President Will Moir Secretaiy Rob Udall Treasurer Myrna P. Steinkamp Board of Directors Betsy Neely (90) Boulder Jim Borland (90) Denver Beth Painter (91) Ft Collins Brian W. Geils (90) Ft Collins Tina Jones (91) Denver Tamara Naumann (91) Boulder Elizabeth Otto (90) Idaho Spg Velma Richards (90) Englewood Robert Udall (91) Ft Collins Gayle Weinstein (91) Denver Chapter Presidents 329-9198 482-4872 482-9826 226-3371 443-8094 329-9198 482-2283 482-8607 759-9701 440-8933 567-2384 794-5432 482-9826 333-3024 Boulder Margie Wortzman 494-1640 Denver Metro Carol Dawson 722-6758 Ft. Collins Jennifer Crane 493-2142 Yamparika Reed Kelley 6784666 San Juan Peggy Lyon 626-5526 Committees Conservation Sue Martin 226-3371 Editorial Peter Root 433-9340 Education Miriam Denham 442-1020 Field Trips Jeff Dawson 722-6758 Florissant Mary Edwards 233-8133 Horticulture/ Rehabilitation Dorothy Udall 482-9826 Membership Myma Steinkamp 226-3371 Publicity Tina Jones 759-9701 Workshops Bill Jennings 666-8348 Number 1 Aquilegia Page 3 HAVE YOU PAID YOUR 1990 DUES?? Looking Ahead . . . continued There is plenty of room here for any member to increase his or her involve- ment beyond the very welcome check for annual dues. Fear not that added in- volvement absolutely requires a heavy investment in time and energy, or atten- dance at interminable committee meet- ings. All you need offer is a little enthusiasm and the willingness to have some fun! Although the Board of Directors is a bright bunch, they don’t have a lock on all the good ideas. As your new presi- dent, I would like to hear about your fun ideas, articles you would like to see writ- ten, educational and public promotions, and general networking and integra- tions with other plant people. Right now we need CONPS members who are also members of other plant or landscape organizations to help estab- lish representation at their annual gatherings. Don’t pass up the chance to bask in the warmth of your own limelight while promoting some of the finest natural resources of the state. Remember, ac- tive participation in volunteer activities looks good on your resume. Besides, it just feels good. The Membership Committee reminds you that dues cover a calendar year... so 1990 dues are now payable. Dues notices and questionnaires were mailed in mid-December; make sure yours wasn’t lost in the holiday shuffle! Your mailing label on this newsletter shows the last year for which you have paid — if it does not read "1990" or later, it’s time to renew. (Of course, your label may be incorrect if you renewed very recently.) We hope you will continue to endorse your Native Plant Society’s ac- tions and activities by renewing for 1990. A word to the wise... there has been discussion among the Board of Direc- tors that it may be time to propose a dues increase, perhaps to be voted upon by the membership at the fall 1990 Society meeting. Dues have remained at the levels established when the Society was founded in 1976, although costs for everything have increased greatly (and we’re more active, too). So you may wish to consider prepaying at the current rate. Thanks to those of you who have joined as supporting members, and to those who have added a voluntary dona- tion to your basic dues. The Society puts all such contributions to good use, and they have allowed us to keep basic dues so low. Please remember to keep us informed of your correct address. Newsletters and most other mailings are sent out under a bulk mailing permit, and are not returned to us if your address is wrong - they simply go to the dead letter file. We have no way of knowing you are not receiving your Society mail unless you tell us. Send your dues and completed membership questionnaire to: CONPS Membership, P.O. Box 200, Fort Col- lins CO 80522. Thanks for your con- tinued support! --Membership Committee Astragalus Inventory Tamara Naumann Write or call me with your ideas at: Jim Borland 320 Adams Denver, CO 80206 (303)329-9198 Last October 28, Joe Capodice, Wildlife Biologist from the Gunnison Resource Area, presented a talk at our annual meeting on management of Astragalus microcymbus. Each year the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducts in- ventories throughout the South Beaver Creek area to locate new populations of Astragalus and to collect information on existing colonies. To help accomplish this task, the Bureau is always looking for individuals who may be interested in volunteering a week or two during the summer to help them work on inven- tories. Joe had contacted us and asked if any CONPS members were interested in volunteering this summer. Inventories begin in June and run throughout most of the summer. He also mentioned that he may be able to provide housing and a limited food al- lowance. If you are interested, and would like to spend some time enjoying the beautiful Gunnison summers, con- tact Joe Capodice at 641-0471 anytime during the day. Page 4 Aquilegia Volume 14 Chapter News and Schedules San Juan Chapter News Denver Activities Bouider Meetings The San Juan Chapter continues to grow, as local plant enthusiasts come out of the closet. At the November meeting, members brainstormed projects and workshops they would be interested in, and it seemed the list would be endless. We were able to nar- row it down to 24 exciting ideas. The next activity will be a hike or cross- country ski trip, depending on snow conditions, combined with practice in winter identification of shrubs, on January 13th. Members will meet at the Bachman home in Ridgway at 10 AM, and return there for hot chocolate after- ward. For more information, call Peggy Lyon, 626- 5526. February 28th: Classroom A. Steve Stone, an expert on a particular genus of moth found primarily in the south- western U.S., will present a program en- titled ‘Buckmoths of the Southwest’. March 28th: Classroom A. Dr. David Cooper will present a program concern- ing his work on the wetlands in South Park. The Denver Chapter usually meets on the fourth Wednesday of the each month at the Denver Botanic Gardens (Classroom A or C) at 7:30 PM. Lists of speakers for future meetings will be available at each meeting. Contact Carol Dawson (722-6758) for informa- tion on chapter activities. Yamparika Events The Yamparika chapter hosted a holiday gathering before New Year’s — having CONPS president Jim Borland and his wife Dorothy as honored guests. The famous Hartley Bloomfield green chile chili was served, and the potluck event was well attended and well publicized by local media. On Sunday afternoon, January 21, the Yamparika Chapter will sponsor, as the first of what is hoped will be monthly programs over the winter, a mini- workshop on "Noxious weeds, their im- pact on native vegetation, and what do we do about them?" The primary speaker will be Bryan Pritchett, presi- dent of the Colorado Week Manage- ment Association, of Lakewood, who will talk about "what is a weed?" and dis- cuss the weed control district legisla- tion* expected in this year’s Colorado legislature. Other speakers will include Rio Blanco County weed management specialist Rex Townsley, White River Resource Area BLM range conservationist and weed control coordinator Mark Haf- kenschiel. County Extension Agent Bill Ekstrom, and a representative of the Environmental Protection Agency. All Society members are especially wel- come to attend — come visit Meeker that weekend! Anyone wanting more in- formation about this should call Reed Kelley, 878-4666 or Jean Herron, chap- ter secretary- treasurer, 878-4862. [See also the story of the Yamparika Chapter on page 10] *Ed. Note: Look for details on this legis- lation and its effects in the next issue of Aquilegia. Februaiy 13thi What’s Bugging our Na- tives? Please join Dave Leatherman, CSU Forest Entomologist, as he shares his observations on unusual insects and their appetites for some of our lesser known native trees and shrubs. David will also speak on the local gypsy moth program, as well as answer questions regarding current insect problems among native conifer stands. March 13th; Native Flower Xeriscapes Jim Knopf, Landscape Architect, has created beautiful, longlasting flower gardens using primarily native plants. He will present slides of these gardens along with information on propagating and growing these spectacular but rare- ly used plants. Also included will be a presentation on Boulder’s Peace Gar- den, which contains Colorado native plants along with plants native to^^ Dushambe, Boulder’s Soviet Sister- City. Boulder meetings are held at 7:30 PM at the Foothills Nature Center, 4201 No. Broadway, Boulder, unless otherwise specified. Call Margie Wortzman (494- 1640) for additional information on chapter activities. Number 1 Aquilegia Pages CON PS Workshops for Fall Bill Jennings The Colorado Native Plant Society workshop series was established with the objective of having something to do during the winter when field trips are impossible. Since the first workshop in January 1985, 38 have been held. Our concept of a workshop means bringing together plant lovers and a well-informed instructor who has photographs, herbarium specimens and live plants for the attendees to study hands-on, with opportunities for one- on-one interaction with the instructor as well as lectures to the group as a whole. No special skills or requirements, other than a love of plants and a desire to learn, are necessary for attending a workshop. Even though the descrip- tions may make these workshops sound highly technical, the case is exactly the opposite. The objective is to demystify plant identification and to allow the con- fused but sincere plant lover to better enjoy and understand our native plants. Bryophytes: An Introduction Saturday, February 3, 1990 Dr. David Jamieson The bryophytes (mosses and liverworts) are an interesting, but problematic, group because the structures that must be studied for identification are so small. Dr. Jamieson, of Fort Lewis Col- lege in Durango, has been studying the bryophytes in southwestern Colorado for many years. In this workshop, an im- portant complement to our previous ex- cursions into the lower plants (lichens, ferns, and fern allies), he will show us the diagnostic features of the mosses and liverworts, and the distinctions between the genera that can be found in Colorado. To be held at the Colorado School of Mines, Golden (Dr. David CoopeFs lab/classroom). Primroses and their relatives in the Rocky Mountains Saturday, February 24, 1990 Dr. Tass Kelso Although there are rather few repre- sentatives of the Primulaceae in Colorado, as one proceeds onto the Colorado Plateau or into the Inter- mountain region, there are a number of interesting rare endemics. Dr. Kelso will take a regional view in this workshop and cover the genera Primula, Androsace, and Dodecatheon in this family known for its attractive flowers. She is currently working on a key for the western species. If you ever wanted to help construct a key, this is your chance. To be held at Colorado College, Colorado Springs. Rocky Mtn. Moonworts Saturday, March 17, 1990 Peter Root Have you seen a Botiychium'l If you have, you have had an experience many professional botanists have missed. Colorado is the home of perhaps a dozen species of these elusive ferns whose taxonomy has changed much in recent years. We will learn how to locate suitable habitats, look for Botrychiums, and identify them. If time permits, we will also look at Equisetum and Lycopodium, two genera of fern-like plants also found in the state. A possible summer trip to a Botrychium location near Denver will also be discussed. To be held at Denver Botanic Gardens Kathryn Kalmbach Herbarium. Page 6 Aquilegia Volume 14 More Workshops for 1990 Colorado Conifers Saturday, April 7, 1990 Leader: Jim Trammell Is a Douglas-fir tree a fir tree? Is Spruce Tree House at Mesa Verde named because of the spruce trees growing there? Are there cedar trees in Colorado? Learning to recognize the native conifer trees of Colorado will be the subject of this workshop. Par- ticipants will learn simple field characteristics of the leaves (needles) and the cones to aid in tree identification. Interesting facts and stories of the natural history of native conifer trees will also be discussed. t This half-day (9AM to Noon) workshop will be held at the Chatfield Arboretum Visitor Center (Deer Creek Schoolhouse) off Deer Creek Canyon Road at the extreme south- west edge of the Denver metro area. NOTE: Fee, $5 for members, $10 non-members for this half-day workshop. Pcnstcino}\ (jrcLhaiTLii Adopt a Rare Plant Program Saturday, April 14, 1990 Leaders: Betsy Neely, Tamara Naumann, and Bill Jennings The Colorado Field Office of the Nature Conservancy is developing a volunteer-based ‘Adopt a Rare Plant’ program to update information on selected rare plant species for the Colorado Natural Areas Program database and to help with the Nature Conser- vancy project selection process. At this training session, participants will see ^ photographs and specimens of some of Colorado’s rare plants; will learn how too use ^ a herbarium effectively; when to take and when not to take a specimen and how to press it if you do; how to take good photographs; how to use topographic and geologic maps; and what kind of information is important when a rare plant is found. After lunch, we will visit Physaria bellii sites north of Boulder. Even if you do not plan to ‘adopt’ a plant, many will find this workshop a useful out- line of the techniques that Betsy, Tamara, and Bill use when they search for rare plants. Looking for rare plants is the world’s most frustrating occupation, making the search for the proverbial needle in a haystack seem simple by comparison, so find out what you need in your information arsenal before venturing into the wilderness. To be held at the Foothills Nature Center, Boulder. Registration for Workshops Enrollment in workshops is always limited, usually due to room con- straints, so you must register in ad- vance. Contact CONPS workshop coordinator for registration and workshop information: Bill Jen- nings, P.O. Box 952, Louisville, 80027, phone 303/666-8348. Be sure to include your mailing address and phone number if you mail in your registration. Please register promptly, as workshops tend to fill up fast. However, cancellations sometimes create openings, so you might want to check with Bill up to the night before the workshop if you want to try to register at the last minute. Unless otherwise noted, the fee for each full-day workshop is $8 for members and $16 for non-mem- bers. Half-day workshops are $5 and $10, respectively. Unless the workshop notice specifies, workshops are full-day and lunch is on your own. Number 1 Aquilegia Page 7 Jim Borland Augustus Fendler was so highly regarded as a collector of the flora of the West during the 19th century that prominent botanists of his day honored him by naming two genera and several species after him. One of these was Cliff Fendlerbush, also known as False Mockorange due to its similarity and family relationship to the real mock- oranges {Philadelphus). This similarity is so striking in nearly every way that only the number of floral stamens separates the two. The most striking and sought-after feature of both is the large fluffy white blossoms which fill the air with their characteristic, al- most triopical, aroma during May. In addition, the Cliff Fendlerbush’s buds are usually tinged with a rose-purple color reminiscent of apple blossoms. Natives in the Garden: Fendiera rupicoia Native to Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and western Texas, this shrub is most often encountered by tourists on their visits to the canyon-filled Mesa Verde, Grand Canyon, Aztec Ruins, Chiricahua and Navajo National Parks and Monuments. Here one finds the shrubs adhering to its name 'rupicoia' which refers to its habit of dwelling in rock. Its associates include the mixed cold desert shrub community of higher elevations. Ranging in height from 3 to 9 feet, this upright, intricately branched, deciduous shrub displays its grey-green inch-long leaves on grey striped stems, that with age, shred into long reddish strips. For western gardeners, one of the bet- ter attributes of the shrub is its ability to thrive in very dry, poor soil environ- ments. Less than 15 inches of annual precipitation are measured in its natural habitat, but the rocky nature of the alkaline soils surrounding its roots may act as a natural moisture capturing and retentive mulch. Both its deep roots and in-rolled leaves aid in providing and conserving necessary moisture. Limited commercial production has generally been accomplished through seed which is first stratified at 41®F for 60 to 90 days. Softwood cuttings in the mist bench have also been reported to work and propagators might also at- tempt the same procedures with this species as those which work with the true Mockorange. Cultivated plants will undoubtedly produce better cutting material than that from wild plants. Problems in the nursery are generally associated with poor root aeration in the container. This problem is common to the growing of the many rock-dwelling inhabitants of the dry west which ap- parently expend an extraordinary amount of energy first on the production of an extensive and deep root system and less on top shoot growth. Provisions for better root aeration and root pinch- ing of the transplants often aid in over- coming this problem. Only full sun locations will provide the necessary ingredients for vigorous and compact growth in the landscape. Odd for a species so little known as this one, Hortus III notes that it is cold hardy enough for growing in New England. When necessary, pruning practices should follow those used for the true Mockorange — prune old stems to the ground immediately after the blooming season. Gardening with an ever increasing shortage of water need not mean giving up on all the attributes of familiar shrubs. Cliff Fendlerbush can supply nearly everything that the old standby Mockorange does. Clouirvs Page 8 Aquilegia Volume 14 High Altitude Revegetation Workshop March 1st and 2nd in Fort Collins, CO Since 1974, the High Altitude Revegeta- tion Workshop has been a pre-eminent forum for the discussion of the technol- ogy and unique environmental issues pertaining to revegetation and rehabilitation of disturbed lands at high elevations. The Workshop is held every other year. It is a non-profit endeavor organized by a standing committee of volunteer professionals representing universities, government agencies, mining com- panies, ski areas, landscape architects, highway engineers and contractors. The 1990 High Altitude Revegetation Workshop will be held on March 1st and 2nd, 1990, at the Fort Collins Marriott Hotel at 350 E. Horsetooth Rd. in Fort Collins, Colorado. The program will in- clude special sessions dealing with: • ei^ironmental regulations • water quality issues • reclamation of tailing and mine wastes • microbiology in reclama- tion technology • reclamation case studies The Workshop will also include an ex- tensive exhibitor area, poster displays, special luncheon and banquet presenta- tions, and a keynote address. The keynote address will be given by James J. Scherer, Administrator, EPA Region VIII. Registration for individuals will be $115 Number 1 Aquilegia Page 9 Colorado Pesticide News Colorado Pesticide Network Colorado’s pesticide laws will be recon- sidered by the Legislature in 1990. These include: • Pesticide Applicators Act (Title 35 Article 10): Cur- rent law expires July 1, 1990 under sunset provisions; the new draft has been writ- ten. • Pesticide Act (Title 35, Ar- ticle 9): Proposed revision this ses- sion of this law regulating sales of pesticides. Copies of the Pesticide Applicators Act can be obtained from the Colorado Pes- ticide Network (CPN, c/o Colorado En- vironmental Coalition, 777 Grant St. #606, Denver 80203) for $3 per copy. Copies of the proposed revisions to the Pesticide Act will not be available until the legislative session begins. The Pesticide Act could require posting of warnings about use of over-the- counter pesticides at sales outlets, but strong public support will be necessary to have this clause included. • requires prenotification of next door pesticide applica- tion to pesticide sensitive people with a doctor’s recommendation • prevents a city or county from having laws more stringent than state law con- cerning commercial ap- plicators • the public pesticide ap- plicator does not have to pay any fees although enforce- ment of the law is financed entirely by fees • makes it an offense to make misleading statements • makes it a violation to claim any pesticide is safe • modifies the makeup of the present pesticide advisory committee by adding one public representative for a total of two public repre- sentatives out of 12 commit- tee members The Pesticide Act contains several key provisions: The proposed state law does not in- clude: • regulation for retailers who sell over-the-counter pes- ticides Population Conference The CU Environmental Center in Boulder has announced a con- ference, The Population Factor: A Conference about Population and the Environment, to be held February 9 and 10, 1990. The agen- da includes presentations and panel discussions by representatives of Zero Population Growth, National Audubon Society, and Earth First!, as well as local and nationally known speakers including Dr. Paul Ehrlich, former Governor Richard Lamm, and Dr. Warren Hern. The primary focus is the effect of population growth on the environ- ment, and the conference is co- sponsored by several local and national environmental groups. The conference begins Friday eve- ning and continues Saturday, en- ding that evening with Dr. Ehrlich’s keynote speech. The conference fee is $15 at the door. Contact the CU Environmental Center at 492-8308 for more information. • regulation of private ap- plicators (greenhouses, nurseries, farmers or homeowners) • a citizen’s enforcement clause Please write to both your state legis- lators now. Tell them about your con- cerns or past experiences with pesticides. Legislators need to realize that their constituents have serious con- cerns about pesticides. If you would like to receive the Colorado Pesticide News (an 8-page bimonthly), please let us know at the above address. Page 10 Aquilegia Volume 14 Why and How — The Yamparika Chapter Reed Kelley, Chapter President Charter members of the proposed northwest Colorado chapter of the Colorado Native Plant Society met in the offices of Blue Sage Appraisal and Consulting in Meeker on August 10, 1989. The assembled group had more than the necessary number of par- ticipants to petition for chapter status. All were interested in Native Plant Society membership — some charter members were already CONPS mem- bers — but all wanted a local chapter af- filiation, not one of those downstream Front Range chapters! But, what to name this chapter? The logical choice was the Northwest Chapter as there were already charter petitioners from points as far-flung as Hot Sulfur Springs, Carbondale, and Grand Junction. The focus of the group, however, it was noted, would be the Yampa and White River drainages. Then it was pointed out by one member that the original band of Utes who roamed these drainages, using the grassland valleys especially, was the Yamparika. According to Hartley Bloomfield, one of the founding mem- bers, "the fact that the yampa is a plant whose roots were used locally by the Utes and that the group would, in fact, be focused on natives of northwest Colorado, we all felt the Yamparika name would be most appropriate, and certainly more intriguing than just ‘Northwest Chapter’!" It wasn’t until later that the chapter real- ized that the actual interpretation of Yamparika is "carrot-eaters" due to the Ute band’s use of the roots of the yampa {Perideridia gairdneri), an umbellifer. Always inventive, the chapter’s first of- ficial field trip was a successful search for the yampa plant and the estab- lishment of a chapter initiation rite — eating of the yampa root! Number 1 Aquilegia Page 1 1 How to Order Rare Plant Monograph Rare Plants of Colorado is now available at Colorado State Park or National Park visitor centers, the Denver Botanic Gardens gift shop and selected bookstores in the area, in- cluding the Tattered Cover. You may also order direct from the Rocky Mountain Na- ture Association at $7.95 per copy plus 3% sales tax. Shipping charges are: Order under $10 — $2.50 $10-$20 - $3.00 over $20.00 — $3.50 Colorado Native Plant Society. 1989. Rare Plants of Colorado. Pubhshed in cooperation with the Rocky Mountain Nature Association, Designed by Ann E. Green. ISBN-0-930- 487-21-4, 73 pages. Color photographs, line drawings. Order from: Rocky Mountain Nature Association Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park, CO 80517 Calendar Overview Additional information about calendar items will be found throughout this issue. 1990 Workshops February 3rd Leader: Dr. David Jamieson February 24th Leader: Dr. Tass Keiso March 1 7th Leader: Peter Root April 7th Jim Trammell April 14th Bryophytes Primroses Moonworts Colorado Conifers Adopt a Rare Plant Neely, Naumann, Jennings Other Events Chapter Activities Page 4 Denver Meetings: January 24th, February 28th, March 28th Boulder Meetings: February 13th, March 13th February 9-10 Population Con- ference CU Environmental Center March 1-2 High Altitude Revegetation Workshop Fort Collins Marriott Hotel RETURN AND MAILING ADDRESS Colorado Native Plant Society P.O. Box 200 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit #1475 Denver, Colorado Time Value Material - Mailed on or about January 20