Newsletter of the Colorado Native Plant Society / ' ' ' . . dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of thP Colorado native flora” Volume 25 Numb^ 3 Field Trip Edition March-April 2001 Colorado Native Plant Society Field Trips Field Trip Committee — Gwen Kittel, Chairperson CoNPS Board Meeting and Ute Canyon Field Trip May 19-20, 2001 On Saturday, there will be an all day field trip to Ute Canyon in ColcMndo National McHiiiment Ihsit is open to anyone interested in native plants. Meet at 9:00 am in Grand Junction at the USFS office located at 2777 Cross Road Blvd.; to get there, travel north on Hcnizon Drive and turn Mt (west) at the first stop h^t past U70. The >w-Board meeting will be held on Sunday at 9:00 am, also at the USFS office. For more inlbrmation, contact Bob Qaike at (970) 242-6067. ' . , . i Wildflowers on the Edge Leaden Mark Gershman Date: May 26, 2001 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Join Mark Gershman for a morning enjoying spring wildflowers at the jimction of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain foothills. We ivill meet at the Doudy Draw trailheadjl .8 miles west of Hwy 93 on Eldorado Springs Dr.) at 8:30 am and botanize like fools until returning to the paridng lot around noon. ITiis trip is limited to 20 people and participants are strongly urged to carpool as parking is also hmited. To register and for carpool and other information, please contact Mark Gershman at (303) 443-9365 or viae-maiiatmdg@USWESTmail.net. I, V / Prairies and Wetlands of Chko Basin and Bohart Ranch Leaders: Georgih Doyle arid Renee Rondeau Date: June 2, 2001 Come walk the shortgrass prairie, saodsage prairie, seep wetlands, and playas (temporary wetlands) in southeastern El Paso and northeastern Pueblo County^ Our day will begin at the 86,000 acre Chico Basin Ranch and proceed north to the TNC-leased Bohart Ranch. Spend a day on the prairie explcffing these umque ecosys- tems and adding to the Chico Basin plant list This tiip is limited to 15 people. To register and for more information, please contact Georgia Doyle at (970) 490-6078 or via e-mail at georgiad@lamar.colostate.edu. An Introduction to the Flora of the Rampart Range Les^ders: R Bruederie and Kevin Fehlberg Date: June 17, 2001, 8:00 am - 5:00 PM The Rampart Range is one of a number of distinct gedogic fea- tures comprising the Front Range. Although the vegetation is pri- marily montane, many plant communities are variously well -rep- resented including plains grassland and subalpine T otcsL We will be wnsidering the geology and natural history of the Ramparts as they relate to its flora. Bbtanical highlights will include southern Rocky Mountain endemics; sJich as the waxflower (Jamesia amer - icana), relicts, such as the grass fem {Asplenium septentrioncde), and many other showy wildflowers, such as valaiian (Valariana capitata). We will also be on the lookout for species not previous- ly reported from the Ramparts, as well as species of special con- cern. M^t at the Paik-and-Ride located off Santa Fe ori Mineral Road and carpool to trailheads. Thi^ trip islimited to 15 people To register and for more information, contact Leo P. Bruederie at (303) 556-3419 or via e-mail at lhruederle@earthlink.net. Deterihiiimg Raiige Condition, Plus WiDow Identihcatioiv Leader: Floyd Reed Date: July 14, 2001 9:00 AM - 5:()0 PM Floyd Reed (Range Management Speciahst, USDA Forest Service "F/e/d Trips** continues on page 2 ' Contents”" - "" About the Society ..... . . , ..... . . 7 Announcements 1-2, 3, 4, 5-6 Articles . . .... , . .4 Calendar .8 Chapter News and Announcements ; . . . .5-6 Membership in the Society ^ . . . ...... . . 7 Society News and Announcements 1-2. 3, 6 Page 2 Aquilegia VoL 25 No. 3 “Field Trips*’ continued from page 1 vertically in about four miles. You should be in excellent phys- Supervisor’s Office, Delta) will lead this trip. We will take a condition to participate. Because of the hkelihood of rain and beginner’s look at the difference between riparian areas and lightning in the afternoon, we will start from the trailhead at 6:00 uplands, both in good and in poor condition. Help with willow and end no later than 4:00 pm, weatlier permitting. Bring lunch . identification will be included. FREE! For registration or mote ^f water, rain gear, sun scieai, and adequate clotliing^This trip^ infonnation, contact Gay Austin by e-mail at gaustin7@juno.com is limited to 15 people. To register and for more information, Con- or call (970) 641-6264 (h) or (970) 642-4406 (w). Jeff Dawson at (303) 722-6758 or (303) 740-2793. Grand Mesa Fen Inventory: Kaniiah Creek Headwaters Leader: Bob Clarke Date: July 15, 2001 9:00 am Beginner’s and experts alike are welcome on this all Society trip sponsored by tlie Plateau Chapter. We will be identifying plants at the Grand Mesa Fen toward development of a species list. No costs are associated with tliis trip. For more information, please contact Bob Clarke at (970) 242-6067 or via e-mail at rclarke@mesastate.edu Crested Butte liigh Altitude Field Studies Leaders: Joan Ray and Vinnie Rossignol Date: July 21, 2001 8:00 am Look for old Colorado Natural Heritage Program rare plant occur- rences in the alpine above Gothic, specific routes to be deter- mined. We will be in search of two Colorado endemics. Astragalus molybdenus (Leadville milkvetch) and Physaria alpirta (alpine bladderpod), as well as other rare plants. These species occur in alpine habitat between 11,000’ - 13,000', often on steep slopes. This will be a strenuous field trip with 2000-3000’ elevation gains. Access will require a two hotjr hike on steep ter- rain, most of which will be off-trail. Come prepared for a long day in the alpine and changeable weather We will depart from the Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center of the four-way stop in Crested Butte at 8:00 am, carpooling to the trailhead (moderate clearance 4WD vehicles preferred) For more information on the species of interest, contact Joan Ray at (303) 444-5011. No costs are associated with this trip but, to register, please contact Vinnie Rossignol at (970) 349-5682 or Gay Austin at (970) 641-6264 or viae-mailatgaustin7@juno.com. Grays Peak Leaden Jeff Dawson Date: July 21, 2001 6:00 am - 4:00 pm The Denver Chapter sponsored a trip to Grays Pe^ last year to look for rare alpine species included in the Colofado Natural Heritage Program database. We found seven species, three that were known to occur there, plus four others. Data were collected for each occunrence and are being provided to the Natural Heritage Program to help them track Colorado’s rare flora. ITie taxa found included four Draba species, Papaver kluanensis, Penstemon har - bourii^ and Aquilegia saximontana. We will return this summer to continue our work. Last year’s observations extended to about 12,800 feet; this year, we will try to go higher. We will also try to locate four other rare species that have been found previously on Grays Peak, but which were not observed last summer; we will also look for additional occurrences of the plants we found last year. This will be k physically rigorous trip. The trail head is at an elevation of about 1 1,500 feet, but we may chmb as much as 3,000 Rocky Mountain Willows Leader: Gwen Kittel Date: July 28, 2001 10:00 am - 2:00 PM Come walk in Rocky Mountain National Park and enjoy willows. Learn to identify the common willows, which are easy to learn... once you know what to look for! Come join us for a quick course in willow keying, for which a vegetative key will be provided. We’ll start at 10:00 am and be back at the parking lot by 2:00 pm. This trip is limited to 15 people; Participants will be responsible for the Park entry fee. To register please contact Gwen Kittel at (303) 258-0908 or via e-mail at gkittel@tnc.org. Middle St. Vrain Weed Survey Backpack Trip Leader: Pat Butler Dat^: August 25-26, 2001 In partnership with the LTSFS and Colorado Mountain Club, we will backpack approximately five miles (and about 1500 feet ele- vation gain) into the Middle St Vmn Creek di^dnage in the Indian Peaks Wilderness to monitor and pull five existing stands of Canada thistle (Brea arvensis} and look for new infestations. After camping around 10,000 feet, we should have time to hike up tT Gibraltar Lake and view the St. Vrain glaciers. On our way baci42>^ Sunday, we will stop to puU and chop weeds. The worst infesta- tions occur near the parking lot, so anyone interested in meeting the group on Sunday afternoon to help pull thistles is welcome! Come join the ftm and help remove this pest from the wilderness. The field trip is limited to 10 people, so register early! To register and receive more information, call Pat Buder at (303) 440-0586. Storm Ridge Rare Plant Survey Leader: Larry Sandersx Date: September 1-3, 2001 Be a Super Species Sleuth! Help search Storm Ridge for occur- rences of Eriophorum gracilc (bog wool or cottonsedge), which hasn’t been recorded since 1964. The Colorado Natural Heritage Program and CoNPS are trying to update rare plant records by locating populations of species that haven’t been seen for over ten years. Storm Ridge is in the West Elk Wilderness; getting there takes a one-day backpack from Horse Ranch Park over Beckwitli Pass to camp at the Cliff Creek crossing (4-1/2 miles and 1000 feet elevation gain and Joss). On Sunday, we’ll hike cross-country (at least six miles, with up to 2000 feet of elevation gain) into the basin north of Storm Ridge to survey several lakes and ponds for populations of E. gracile and E. altaicum. We will return to the trailhead on Monday. TMs is a joint endeavor between the Colorado Mountain Club and CoNPS, co-sponsored by the Plateau Chapter. Although no costs are associated with this tri there is a 25 person party size limit in the Wilderness. For morV^ information and to register, call Larry Sanders at (970) 527-3618. Vol. 25 No. 3 Aquilegia Page 3 SOCIETY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Summary of December 2, 2000 Minutes Alice Guthrie, CoNPS Secretary The December Board meeting was held at the Longmont Public Library. Denise Culver introduced Georgia Doyle, who Vvill replace her as Society Treasurer at the epd of 2000. The Board reviewed the submitted 2001 Bridgets which, when complete, Denise will assemble for approve at the January meeting. President Jill Handwerk tliankedGayAustin on behalf of CoNPS for her efforts finalizing a definition of “native plant.” Die Board prof- fered editorial comments, which Gay will incorporate for dishibu- tion at the 2001 ProGfeen show in Denver. The Plateau Chapter sug- gested combining a future May Board M^tipg on the Western Slope with a raft trip; Gay Austin and Bob Clarke will investigate further. Two ad hoc funding requests were on the agenda - generating a rare lichen list and supporting a specimen library for a CSU course entitled “Native Plants in the Landscape.” Before approv- ing the rare lichen list funding request, the Board requested that Gay Austin and Neil Snow return to the next meeting with more information, includiag a description of the final product (annotat- ed list of rare lichens), publication venue, and other funding sources (BLM, USFS, etc;). Board member Laurel Potts gave background information on the new CSU course. The Board agreed to write a letter of support, but not to contribute funding. The Board did endorse putting a request in Aquilegia, soliciting specimens from members, and putting a list on our webpage. The Board reviewed cx)mmittee chairs and assignments (see page seven, this issue). A Research Grants Committee was created to administer the Marr and Steinkamp Funds. Eric Lane will be interim chair, as he is already woikihg on the 2001 Marr Fund request for proposals. The first task for the near future is to pre- pare background information on the Steinkamp Fund and develop criteria for differentiating funds. The Steinkamp Fund currently includes interest from the Marr Fund as seed money. Eric Lane distributed a Strategic Plan for Colorado Weed Management from the Colorado Department of Agriculture and asked that CoNl^S review it Jill Handwerk reported that the Society for Range Management has a committee to define “inva^ sive plots’’ and will contact them to ensure CoNPS representation. Jill spoke with Will Murray, Chair of the Natural Areas Council, about the status of the Colorado Natural Areas Program and fund- ing options. He will continue inform and advise CoNPS. Conserving Colorado’s Flora: A 25 Year Retrospective The 2001 annual meeting will be held 29-30 September 2001 in Fort Collins, where CoNPS began in 1976. To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we will look back at the people, places, and plants that have shaped the Society. Speakers will highhght past, present, and future conservation and educational efforts of CoNPS. Watch for the agenda ^d registration in an upcoming issue of Aquilegia. Native Plant Seed and Hay Production Workshop April 24, 2001 9:00 am - 2:30 pm CoH^n Archibald (Native Grass Manager, J. Herbert Stone Nursery) and Robbie LeBaird (Cooperative Extension Agent, CStl) will lead this workshop on small-scale production of native plant seed and/or native grass hay (using native seed) for agricultural busi- ness opportunities. Topics will be native grass seed production, prob- lem plants, harvesting seed, bating native grasses with seed intact, economics of production, grass identification, and potential species for the Western Slope. Tire workshop will be held at the Gunnison County Fairgrounds in Gunnison. The cost for this workshop, which is sponsored by the CSU Cooperative Extension, CoNPS, and the USDA Forest Service, is $10 and includes lunch! For more informa- tion and registration, please contact Gay Austin at (970) 642-4406. Dr. Gary Nabhan to present CoNPSWoitehop Plant/Pollinator “Conserving and Interacting” Lrteation: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Date: Saturday, April 7, 2001 First Session; 9:30 - 11:00 am Second Session: 1:30 - 3:00 pm ^ Dr. Gary Paul Nabhan, renowned ethnobotanist and author, is cur- rently Director of the Center for Sustainable Environments at Northern Arizona University. Dr. Nabhan was co-founder and Director of Native Seeds/SEARCH. He is a recipient of a MacAithur Fellowship, and a Pew Scholarship for Conservation and the Enviromnent. He has published numerous technical articles and several books such as Forgotten Pollinators (co-authored witli Stephen Buchmann) and, most recently. Coming Home to Eat. In this mini-workshop, we will explore various aspects of plant-polli- nator interactions and the importance of conserving them. Contact Bill Jennings at (303) 665-69(B for required registration. Reception, Reading, and Book Signing Following the workshops, there will be a reception, reading from Coming Home to Eat, and book signing at the Jade Creek book store located at 123 N. College Ave. in Fort Collins, Colorado. The reception will begin at 6:00 PM, while the reading will be at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to attend. Dr. Gary Nabhan to Lecture in Fort Coiiins In conjunction witli the Colorado State University Provost’s Lecture on Enviromnental Achievement, CoNPS is i»oud to announce a lec- ture by Dr. Gary Nabhan to be held at 5:30 pm on Friday, April 6, 2001 in C146 Hant Sciences at CSU. The title of Dr. Nabhan’s talk is “Unking Cultural and Biological Diversity in Western North America.” Dr. Nabhan will deliver a second lecture entitled ‘The 250-mile Walk for Sonoran Desert Biodiversity and Native American Health” at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 9, 2001 in the Wagar Building, Room 232, also at CSU. Ccmtact Jill Handweik at (970) 221-3460 for more information. Page 4 Acjuilegia Vol. 25 No. 3 MARR FUND: Reports from Recipients Floristics of the Upper Los Pi hos River Drainage: Weminuche Wilderness Area Lynn Moore Weminuche Wilderness, located within die Sail Juan and Rio Grande National Forest, is the Ingest designated wilderness area in Colorado. It is characterized by its rtiggedl scenic, and inacces- sible nature. This tuea is laborious to access and, as such, few botanists have adequately documented the flora of the backcoun- tT}' of this Wilderness. During the 1^8 and 1999 field season, an intensive floristic survey w as conducted in the upper Los Pinos River drainage. Over 1200 specimens were collected, along with detailed ex^ological and location data. This survey was supported by the John Marr Fund (CoNPS), as well qs tlie Colorado Natural Areas Small Grants iTogram through funds made available by the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund. A set of specimens will be distributed to the Rocky Mountain Herbarimn, University of Colorado Museum Herbarium, Fort Lewis College Herbarium, and San Juan and Rio Grande National Forest. The study area is relatfvely small (nearly 72 square miles). It extends from the southern Weminuche boimdary, north along the Los Pinos River, where it is then defined by the Flint Cr^k drainage. The northern boimdary of the study area is the Continental Divide, while the western ridge of the Lake Creek drainage defines the western boundary. Geologic strata of the area comprise layers of Tertiary (26-30 mybp) San Juan Volcanic Series primarily, including bgsalts find breccias. Exposed Precambrian (1.4- 1.7 mybp) Uncomphagre Formation and Vallecito conglomerate are exposed in the west and south. Basically, three vegetation types are present; montane-mixed conifer, subalpine, and alpine. Smaller assemblages exist as deter- mined by moisture, aspect, or disturbance. These include protect- ed Eoicrohabitats, seeps, creeks, and other riparian areas along the Los Pinos River. Elevations of sample sites range from 7440 feet along the Los Pinbs River to 12,600 feet above Half Moon Lake. A total of 350 species representing 55 famflies and 179 genera were documented from the Upper Los Pinos River Drainage Weminuche Wildemess Area, Hiiisdaie , County (UI.PR). This includes two taxa listed as rare or imperiled, including an extensive population of more than 160 wood lilies {Lilium philadelphicum, Liliacehe). Reflected moonwort {Botrychium echo, Ophioglos- saceae) was also documented. The results of the survey increased the documented taxa for KinsdMe County from 234 taxa to 439; 15 species of adventives were col- lected comprising one percent of the total; Three populations of noxious weeds occur along the Pine River trail, including musk thistle {Carduus nutans, Astcra- ceae), bull thistle {Qirsium vulgare, Asteraceae), and yellon; toadflax (Lj«aria mt^puiadelphiam vn/garis, Scrc^hulaiiaceae)/ Artist: Carolyn Crawford Tilis study demonstrates how productive a survey like this can be, despite the limited fieldwork and relatively small size of the t JLPR. It furtlier reveals the San Juan Mountains to l>e poorly inventoried, fhe San Juan Mountains are very large and only through continued floristic research can an accurate accounting of the flora be accomplished. Catalog of tho Colorado Flora Bit! Weber and Ron Wittmann We are pleased to annoimce that the Catalog of the Colorado EiOra is now available on the Internet at: ht^;//www.cxiaadaedhO.MUSEUM^ieseaidyb(kai:]y/G^ This version has the advantage that it is full /^searchable and fre- quently being updated. The printed volume published by the University Press of iCoidrado is still available, both in hard cover and elechonic form. We are also preparing a revision of the Bryophyte Flora of Colorado and will be happy to identify specimens of any Colorado bryophyt.es for those who are interested. Dr. Weber is also planning to teach a short course at Rocky Mountain National Park in the summer of 2001 . And, at long last, we hhve firm dates for the put lication of Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope and Colorado Flor^ Western Slope on Jtine 8 and July 9, 2001, respectively. Colorado Natural Heritage Program Selects New Director!!! doe Stevens, Colorado Natural Heritage Program Tie Colorado Natural Heritage Program is welcoming Dr. Boyce lA nimm ond as their new Director Boyce began his career as a field biologist investigating the role of plant-animal interactions in structuring natural communities of tropical forest ecosystems, fhs formal training includes a Master’s Degree in Zoology from the University of Texas in Austin and a Ph.D. in Ecology from tlie University of Florida. Since 1984, he has served as Director oj(' the Pikes Peak Research Station, which is located on the private 6,000-acre ranch of the Colorado Outdoor Education denter near Horissant iri Teller County. Boyce brings to the Director’s posi- tion a passion for science, education, and conservation. Combined with his experience in program management, leadership skills, and fundraising capabilities, he is well poised to lead the program to many new successes within Colorado and the network of Natural Heritage Programs, Please feel free to contact Dr. Drummond by phone at (970) 491- 1 150, FAX at (S170) 491-3349, e-mail at boyce@lamar.colostate.edn, or regular mail at; Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building Fort Collins, CO 80523 Vol. 25 No. 3 ^ Aquilegia Page 5 CHAPTER NEWS Bfoulder Chapter Monthly meetings are ^eld October thibugh April at the Foothills Nature Center, Iricated in Boulder at 4201 North Broadway, opjx)- site its intersection with Sumac Ave; The ^ Chapter meets on the second Wednesday of each mondi, at 7:00 pm for business, a speaker, book sales, and socializing with refreshments. Please join us at 5:00 pm for supper with onr speaker at Efrain’s Mexican Restaurant, 1630 N. 63rd St, just noith of Arapahoe in Boulder. For more informa- tion, contact Chapter President Caryl Shields at (303) 665-6312 (^Program Chair Carolyn Crawford (303) ^5^6903. AprM 11,2001 7;00 pm G ardening with Native Plants Jim Borland is co-host of the Gard’n Wise Guys (1430 KEZW AM) and Open Space Coordinator for Genesee Homeowners Association. Use of native plants in the urban or suburban landscape has been Jim’s passion for many years. He Will dis- cuss soil preparation, propagatipn, mainte- nance, and those plants that have been used successfully in the Denver area, as w'ell as those that are most readily available in the trade through nurseries iand catalogs. May 9, 2001 5:30 PM Annual Picnic ^d Hike We will meet at 5:30 PM at a site to be announced. Bijng your own main dish; the Chapter will provide drinks and snacks. At about 6:15 pm, we Will hike and observe wildflowers until abdut 8:00 pm. Metro-Denver Chapter Monthly meetings are held at 7:00 pm frbm September dirough April in the Morrison Center at the Denver Botanic Garden. For more information, contact Qiapter President Doiise Larson at (303) 733-4338 ot Leo P. Bmederie at lbmederle@' earthlink.net. 27, 2001 7:00 PM New time! Rocky Flats Environmental TediiK^o^ Site: Fifflra, ecdk]gy, and iTesouroe imins^enent Rocky Flats is a U.S. Department of Energy fadhty that formerly produced nuclear weapons components. Most people are unaware of the incredible biodiversity that has been protected at the Site. Jody Ndjson, (Botanist and Plant Ecologist, Exponent, Rodcy Hats Environmental Techndogy Site) will dismiss the flora, ecology, and challenges of resource management at Rcxiky Hats. April 24, 2001 7:00 pm New time! A Prairie Garden at Bromwdl Elementary Dr. Lois Brink (Associate Professor, UniVasity of Colorado at Doaver) will discuss ha- cmgoing collaborative effects to coordinate the re-ereation of a prairie garden at Brornwell Hementary SdiocJ in Cheny Creek. Plateau Chapter Chapter activities are scheduled throughout the year. For more information, contact Chapter President Jeanne Wenger at (910) 256-9227 or Bluecrow2u@aol com or Program Chair Lori Brammer at (970) 641- 3561 or lbrTiimmer(®gimnison.eom. native plants are needed for the Norwood Elementary greenliouse. If you have plants that you are w'flling to donate, please con- tact kirn karalus at (970) 240-5300. April 28, 2001 9:00 m - 2:00 i>M Tips on Photographing Wildflowers. Bob Powell will share tips on hpw to set u| a good picture - Ught, film recommenda- tions, cx>mposition, etc. No camera is need- ed for this woikshop to be held in Jhe field near Delta. Bring a limch and water. Cost for the workshop is $12. To register, con- tact Gay Ausiin at (970) 641 t6264. May 12, 2001 Xeriscaping with Native Plants Co-sponsored by CoNPS and the Montrose Botanical Society. Jim Borland wifi give a presentation on xeriscaping with native plants. His program will be followed by a tour of gardens in the Hotchkiss, Cedaredge, and E)elta area. For information and registration, contact Gay Austin at gaustin @juno.com or at (970) 641-6264. June IS, 2001 10:00 AM Field Trip: Pinyon M^a Join us to look for Artemesia cam and other local plants of interest. Exact destina- tion w^ill depehd on what is blooming. Plan on a 3-4 mile easy walk with some eleva- tion gain. Meet at the Glade Park Store. Bring lunch! Contact Jeanne Wenger at (970) 256-9227 to register. Southwest Chapter For more itiformation regarding news and Fort Collins Chapter Monthly meetings are scheduled through April at 7:00 pm in the Main Conference Room of the National Seed Storage Laborator>' (NSSL) at CSU. The NSSL is located just west of the railroad tracks, about one block north of Pitkin Stireet (enter on west side of building). For moi;e information, contact Chapter President Don Hazlett at (970) 834-1493. April 3, 2001 7:00 PM Native Triees of Colorado Gilbert Fechner (CSU Professor) will dis- cuss the native trees of Colorado in a sur- vey of the state, from east to west. March 24, 2001 10:00 am Workshop: Cirsium Peggy Lyon, Michael Denslow, and Gay Austin will present this \yoikshop. Details regarding thistle identification, particularly the differences between irative and exotic thistles, will be emphasized. Crist for this woikshop in Delta is $12. To register, con- tact Gay Austin at (970) 641-6264. HELP! Boxes and boxes of mounted specimens (1400) have been filed in the BLM herbar- ium in Montrose. Now they are ready to be sorted and organized. If you can help, con- tact Jim Ferguson (970) 249-5300 w Evelyn Horn at (970) 835-8391. Also, activities, please contact Chapter Hesident Sandy Friedley at (970) 884-9245 or by e- mailatfriedley@frontier.net. May 5, 2001 Field Trip: West Rim of Mesa Verde Trip leader Marian Rohman, along with Marilyti Colyer (Supervisory Biological Technician, Mesa Verde Natj.onal Paik), will have us scrambling up and down the escarp- ments below the West Rim of Mesa Verde to observe and identify the spring flora of this area. Witih adequate spring Iain, this expo- sure of the Mancos Sh^e Formation should be^ covered in a variety of eariy annuals. We’ll meet at 9:00 aM at the M & M Truck "‘Chapter News” continues on page 6 Page 6 Aquilegia Vol. 25 No. 3 “Chapter News” continued from page 5 Stop paridng lot, junction of Route 666 and County Road G on the west side of Cortez. Bring a lunch and sturdy hiki ng boots tire hiking could be quite steep depending on how ad\ enturous we are. Call Marian Rohman at (970) 565-9327 for more information. June 9, 2001 9:00 am Fidd Trip: Flora of Black Rock Canyon in the Carrizo Mountains Trip Leader: Ai-nold Clifford, By virtue of a kind invitation extended by Arnold Clifford (Navajo Botanist and Gedogist), we are again privileged to observ e plants in this part of the Colorado Plateau within the Navajo Nation. Meet at the intersection of US Highway 160 and US Highway 64- near Teec Nos Pos, Arizona at 9:00 am. Bring lunch and water, and be prepared for some moderate hildug into ^orious scenoy, spedfically an andesite pcairhyritic laccolidi. Alter leaving US 64, we will drive on a dirt road (car poohng with high-clearance vehicles) as far as practicable, prob- ably within a half mile of the canyon mouth. The hike may extend an additional bv ci miles one way on the canyon floor, returning by the same route. Species of interest indude Astragalus calycosus^ A. coltonii, Erigepon argentius, Heuchera rubescens, Pterophyton cae - spitosum. Phlox austromontana, and P. cluteanea. Call Charlie King (970) 731-4794mSandy Friedley (970) 884-9245 for infcmiation. July 7 -8, 2001 Field Trip: Introduction to the Flora of the Chuska Mountains With this two full-day field nip, Arnold Clifford provides us with yet another opportunity to botanize within the Navajo Nation. The Chuska Mountains, south of Shiprock, New Mexico, are a 60 plus mile long ridge-hke uphft containing basaltic and sedimentary out- crops with elevations of over 9(X)0 feet, and numerous ponds and small lakes. This trip will involve considerable backcountry' travel, some moderate hiking, and primitive camping. Arnold will show us rarities, endemics, and other goodies, which he has discovered on his extensive investigations of these mountains. Details will be available in early Jime. If you wish to be placed on the mailing list, contact* Charhe King at 483 Chffside Place, Pagosa Spriiigs, CO 81147 or (970) 731-4794 ot Sandy Friedley at (970) 884-9245. CeRSER is “Restoring the Rockies” April 26 - 27, 2001 Join the Central Rockies Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration’s first regional conference: “Restoring the Rockies: Restoration and Conservation Strategies in the West,” in Keystone. CoNPS, the Forest Service, ESCO Associates, and Western Native Seed are joint sponsors of this event. Expect presentations on wedands, community restoration, seed mix design, native plant propagation, mycorrhizal considerations, restoration project planning, and succession following restora- tion, as well as lively discussions on philosophically hot topics. The price for early registration for SER and CoNPS members will be $65, $95 for non-members. For information, visit our website at www.ser.org and hit the “Restoring the Rockies” link or contact lisa Tasker at Iisatasker@earthlink.net. Smdent scholarships are available for the conference. Send your name, address, e-mail, phone numlrcr, paragr^h desoibing your inter- est in attending and why you need a scholarship to: CeRSER Conference Registration, FOB 12551, Denver CO 80212-0551. CoNPS Donors > In 2000, many members made donations to the Society, either tlnough the Marr Fund, Steinkamp Fund, or General Fund. Tliese s contributions are very important to tlie success of CoNPS. Thanks to the following donors, as welTas to 23 othep who wished to remain anonymous; Sue Ellen Ahshouse and Les Golden, Ann Armstrong, Larry and Carohne M. Ball, Ronald Beane, Tedd N. Beegle, Linda and Richard Beidleman, Dan W. Bench, Audrey and Jim Benedict, Rita Berberian, Rochelle Blumensteinj Bruce and Cathy Bosley, Linda Bourgeois, Megan C- Bowes, Charlotte Briber, Dr. L>eo P. Bruederle, Adele M. Bryan, Dr. David and Sandra Buckner, Demiis and Lisa Buechler, Wilham W. Bulla, Duncan and Elinor Burchard, Judy Capra, Cindy Carlson, Kathy Cmuival, Danielle Carre, Dina Clark, Kathleen Cordon, Kathaleen Cook, Kenneth W. Curtis Jr., Mary C. Damm, Kathleen Davenhill, Bonnie L. Dehait, Robert Dellapina, Stanley Dempsey, Corey Sue Derfus, Hobart N. Dixon, Jerry and Sarann Duncan, Kevin Essington, Marian M. Pick, Dian Fisher, Vickie and John Flower, Mary EUen Ford, Veronique and Tom Foster, Frances Fraser, Sandra Starr Friedley, Joyce G Gellhom, Mark and Nancy Gershman, Susie Gordon, Sara Edi Grimes, Betty and Joseph Hall, Linda Halloran, Anne Harding and Bob Scott, Susan K. Harris, Emily L. Hartman, Dr. Dexter and Fern Hess, Lx>rraine Higbie, Elaine Hill, Tim Hogan, Janis Y. Huggins, Margaret Huntting, Tina Jones, Sue Ann Kamal, Marilyn Kastens, Lauren King, Mike Kintgen, EUen Kiings and Glen Susmilch, Modeima La Baugh, Albert and Terry Lnsalle, Paida J. I^hr, Dr. Ivo E. lindauCr, Qarence Loomis, Carolyn ManganeUo, Mark E. Meremonte and Margaret McDole, Annette and Paul MiUer, Linda Miller, Harlyn Miller- Mi ynek, Merle M. Moore, Jerome J. Morrow, WiU Murray, Tamara S. Naumann and Peter A. Williams, Betsy Neely and Alan Carpenter, Katharine Noll, Larry A. Nygaard and Connie Merz, Neal Osborn, Maureen O’Shea-Stone, Oscar O. Otto Jr., Donald G. Parker, Pat Ploegsma, Laurel Potts, Vicki L. Ray, Eric A. Rechel and Kate EUis, Mike Renth, Angela Lynn Riedel and Grant Swift, Sandy Righter, Andrea Robinsong, Tammy Rogne, Mary Iz)u Rottman, Patiida Saito, Joan L. Sapp, Carla Scheck, Matt Schweich and Becci Siegle, Anne and Howard Spery', Harry Spilman, J. Michael and Sharon K. Spoon, Peggy Stevens, Dale and Grace Sutherland, Julie Thompson, Victorine M. and James R. TrammeU Jr., Jeffrey Uhlich and JaneU Edman, Gretchen Van Reyper, J. T. Verbeck, Effie Vranka, Kate Warden, Qinton H. Wasser, Ohn L. Webb, David A. Weber, Gayle Weinstein, Starla L. White, Sharon Wieser, Bob and Scottie Willey, Steven V^Wilhams, Stephen L. Yarbrough. AQUILEGIA Deadline Approaches Submit on or before April 15, 2001 Please submit contributions for Vol. 25 No. 4 of Aquilegia on or before April 15, 2001. Include auflior’s name, address, and affili- ation. Follow the format from previous issues as closely as poss ble. SpeU check. Articles must be submitted via e-mail or on disk>-^ — MAC, preferably. Please submit tile contribution as a MS Word or RTF (rich text format) document. Vol. 25 No. 3 Aquilegia Page 7 Colorado Native Plant Society Board of Directors Fort Collins Louisville . Lakewood . Strasburg. . Lakewood . The Colorado Native Plant Society is a non- profit: organization dedicated to the apprecia- tion and conservation of the Colorado native flora. Membership is open to all with an inter- est in our native plants, and is composed of plant enthusiasts both professional and non- professional. 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TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CALENDAR: Mid-March through June CHAPTER EVENTS Boulder Chapter April 11 Gardening with Native Plants May 9 Annual Picnic and Hike Fort Coflins Chapter April 3 Native lYees of Colorado Metro-Denver Chapter March 27 Rocky Flats EnvirQnmental Technology Site April 24 A Prairie Garden at Bromwell Elementary Plateau Chapter Mat'ch 24 Workshop: April 28 Tips on Photographing Wildflowers May 12 Xeriscaping with Native Plants June 15 Field Trip: Pinyon Mesa Southwest Chapter May 5 Field THp; West Rim of Mesa Verde June 9 Field THp ; Flora of Black Rock Canyon Colorado Native Plant Society RO. Box 200 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 http:// WWW, cpnps.org SOCIETY EVENTS Board Meetings ^ Longmont PuWic L|braryi Longmont, GO USFS Office, Grand Junction, CO Field Trips Ute Canyon Fiel^ Trip Wildflowers oh the Edge Prairies and Wetlands of Chico Basin Flora of the Rampari Range Lectures Linking Cultural and Biological Diversity The 250-Milh ^k Workshops March 17, 18 Apiaceae ofTIIolorado and Wyoming April 7 Plant/Pollinator “Chnserving & Interacting’ ’ April 21, 22 Geology for Botanists April 24 Native Plant Production Workshop April 25 CeRSER Propagation Workshop Place Stamp Here March 31 May 20 May 19 May 26 June 2 June 17 April 6 April9 TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL