Aquilegia Newsletter of the Colorado Native Plant Society . . dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of the Colorado native flora" Volume 11, Number 6 November/December 198? January 30 - Rare Plants in Wyoming: Are There Any? Workshop: Hollis Marriott February 20 - Deciduous Trees of Northern Colorado ,p-v Workshop: Gilbert Fechner April 23 " Improving Your Wildflower Photography Workshop: Bill Jennings and Loraine Yeatts May 14 - Natural Communities of Colorado Workshop: Sue Galatowisch j C gipradQ F l or a l Ws a torn SIoB.,a : CONPS was able to get a dis- count on Weber’s new Colorado Flora: j Western Slope . We are passing this 1 discount on to our members. The price is $15 picked up or $17 I mailed. Contact Les Shader, c/o ■ CONPS, P.O. Box 200, Fort Collins, 80522-0200, or phone 484-0107. BOARD NEWS The following people were elected to the CONPS Board of Directors: Boyce Drummond, Tina Jones, Neal Osborn, Eleanor Von Bargen, and Gayle Weinstein. We wel- come these new people to the Board. Unfortunately, five ballots that were mailed were printed on one side only. We apologize for this oversight. The results of the election were not significantly affected. Thank you to everyone who sent in their ballots. The Board of Directors met on Saturday October 24, at the home of Meg Van Ness, A quorum was not present so no official business was conducted nor was the election of officers held. The next Board meeting will be December 5, at 1 j: 30 pm, at the home of Meg Van Ness, 124 Arapahoe Street, Golden. WORKSHOPS Sat., January 30, 198? Rare Plants in Wyoming: Are There Any? Leader: Hollis Marriott In 1986, The Nature Conservan- cy hired Hollis Marriott as "Wyo- ming Botanist" to upgrade the Wyo- ming rare plant database maintained by the Department of Environmental Quality. Working in cooperation with the Rocky Mountain Herbarium at the University of Wyoming, Hol- lis has spent the last two field seasons trying to determine just exactly which plant species are rare in the state and what protec- tion efforts are needed. This workshop will cover rare and poss- ibly threatened Wyoming plants, with emphasis on those closest to Colorado. Slides, specimens, maps, keys, some live material, and dis- cussions will be used to address the problems of rarity: What is rare? Why save rare plants? How do we save rare plants? To be held at Foothills Nature Center, 4201 N. Broadway, Boulder. Sat., February 20, 1988 Deciduous Trees of Northern Colorado Leader: Gilbert Fechner Workshop regulars may remember Dr. Fechner’s excellent workshop on coniferous trees in November, 1985. This time, we will obtain an ac- quaintance with the native deci- duous trees, especially in Acer . Ainas, Betula , C^l t-is, Pppulus, and Quercus . Topics to be covered include morphology, ecology, dis- tribution, and importance of the native species in the above genera. A key will be provided and winter twigs and pressed specimens will be available for examination. To be held at the Natural Resources Re- search Laboratory, Colorado State University campus. Fort Collins. This will be a half-day workshop (9 am - noon). Registration fee: $5. Sat., April 23, 1988 Improving Your Wildflower Photography Leaders: Bill Jennings and Loraine Yeatts If you have ever seen their slide shows, you know that Loraine and Bill usually take good pic- tures. While luck and patience play a role in good photography, so do composition, light, film, and depth of field. Topics to be covered include differences in films, differences in cameras, how and when to use flash, the interac- tion of depth of field and lens f- stop, and how to deal with a tri- pod. To be held at the Foothills Nature Center, 4201 N. Broadway, Boulder. We will work indoors in the morning. After lunch, we will put our new-found knowledge to work and go photograph some flowers north of Boulder. Mditssa Manke de Olvera 2 Sat., May U, 1988 Natural Communities of Colorado Leader: Sue Galatowisch Most are familiar with the life-zone concept: plains, foot- hills, montanfe, etc., but within each life zone are a number of plant communities. A plant com- munity is an association of plants, regularly and repeatedly seen in a particular exposure, on a particu- lar rock type, or in a moist or dry environment within a given life zone. Sue will explain exactly what is meant by a natural communi- ty, how to recognize one, the im- portance to the diversity of the natural flora, and above all, will present examples of numerous plant communities native to northern Co- lorado. Location to be announced, but to be held primarily in the field. Enrollment in workshops is always limited, usually due to room constraints, so you must register in advance. To register and for f Bore information about these work- shops, contact GONPS workshop coor- dinator, Bill Jennings, 360 Martin Drive, Boulder, 80303 , 494-5159* Be sure to Include your mailing address and phone number if you mail in your registration. Regis- trants will be notified by mail about two (2) weeks prior to the workshop regarding final location, time, lunch, suggested references, etc. Please register promptly as workshops tend to fill up fast. However, cancellations sometimes create openings, so you might check with Bill up to the night before the workshop if you want to try to register at the last minute. The fee for each workshop is $8 for members. For non -members, the fee is $16. If you plan to attend more than one workshop per year, it is cheaper to join CONPS as an individual ($8/year) and come to workshops as a member. You may pay in advance or at the workshop, whichever you wish. It takes considerable time and effort for the instructors to plan and develop workshops and field trips. Please let us know how you like the workshops and field trips we plan. We need your suggestions for others, as well as your feed- back on whether you found them informative and exciting or dull and uninteresting. We need to know whether we are serving you, our members, the way you wish. RAHB BLAMX MONOGRAPH PROGRESS REPORX Vork on the Rare Plant Monograph continues. Many volunteer hours have been contributed by CQMPS members, whose activities have included photography and research of the 90"or-so taxa that will be included in the publication, review and cataloguing of color slides, art work, and other tasks* ThexJob is bigger than many of us envisioned, and we were not able to meet our Spring 1987 target publication * date, ¥e are pressing onward, however, and have good news to report on the funding front. Approximately S14,700 have been raised from the following sources: The Boettcher Foundation S10,000 COMPS member contributions 2,000 U,S. Forest Service 1,500 The MAKI Foundation 1,000 Boulder County Nature Association 200 S14,700, The Colorado Natural Areas Program has solicited 25 major Colorado foundations in the past year. In the next several weeks these foundations will be solicited again, using the Boettcher matching grant as added leverage, CHAP will also begin contacting smaller organizations and private Indlvi^ duals to round out the fund-raising effort. COMPS members who con- tribute $25.00 or more are entitled to a complementary copy of the Monograph. Artist Carolyn Crawford has completed the cover art work and a color rendering of Braya humili&t and continues work on species representing each of the other habitats (chapters) . The Royal Horticultural Society has recently invited Carolyn to exhibit her work in London. Ve are very pleased to have Carolyn’s contributions, all of which will be auctioned after publication of the Monograph, Susan Galatowltsch has contributed line drawings of ptnagrosti^ porter! and Mypoxls hireuta, Ve now have a very fine collection of slides, but we need more. If you have slides from the past field season, please consider donating or lending originals. Especially needed are the following: Forest habitats Dryapteris expansa spreading woodfern Trillium ovatum western trlllium Voodland habitats Frasera coloradoensis Colorado gentian Lygodesmia doloresensis Dolores skeletonplant Penstemon degeneri Degener beardtongue Shrubland habitats Briogonum pelinophilum clay- loving wild buckwheat Mentzelia densa Royal Gorge stickleaf Meoparrya megarrhiza big-root neoparrya Penstemon grahami i Graham* s beardtongue Penstemon harringtonii Harrington’s beardtongue Penstemon retrorsus adobe beardtongue Grassland habitats Ambrosia linearis streaked ragweed Gaura neomexicana ssp. coloradensis Colorado butterfly weed Farthenium alpinum alpine feverfew Vet land habitats Eri oph orum altaicum Altai Mountains cottongrass Oenothera aouti&sima narrowleaf evening primrose Primula egal iksensis Greenland primrose Sisyrinchium pallidum pale blue-eyed grass Barrens habitats Gent iane 11a tortuosa 4 Utah gentian pBBst&mon albifluvis White River pBiiBtemon ThsiliatruiB heliophilum sun- loving meadowrue Alpine habitats Ar-jiieria maritlma ssp, slbBrica sea pink Futrejna penlandii Penland's entrema Cliffs and Canyons habitats Cirsium own bey i Ownbey’s thistle Gil la penste mono ides Blade Canyon gilia. We hope to schedule one or two »* research parties^* in the near future. Historical tidbits will be the primary focus. Further details will appear in the next newsletter. Warm thanks and a pat on the back to all who have contributed to this important effort. For more infor- mation on how you can be Involved, call CNAF (866-3311), If you would like to make a special contri- bution, send a check made out to CORPS (note ’’Rare Plant Monograph’' on the check) . If you have high-quality slides, from the 198? field season, please send them to: Rare Plant Monograph Colorado Native Plant Society p Q 200 Fort Collins, CO 60522. Xamara Maumann and Susan Gala- towitsch of the Colorado Natural Areas pj-pgj.g^ 3 ji working to compile text, photographs, and art work for the Forest chapter. We would like to have one chapter reader to take to a publisher by mid-November so that an accurate estimate of the can be obtained, will assist with effort. We would in-state publisher, if possible, you are aware of publishers -Tamara Naumann publication cost An accurate figure the fund-raising like to find an If we should consider, please contact Tamara or Sue at CNAP (866-3311) 5 ANNUAL WILD LANDS AND BlVilS RAFFLE TAKES OFF! Wilderness enthusiasts again have a chance to win week-long raft trips, tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks and help protect threat- ened wild places at the same time. Tickets are now being sold for the 1987 Colorado Wild Lands and Rivers Raffle. The raffle benefits the ^ wilderness and rivers protection work of the Colorado Environmental Coalition and the Sierra Club- Tickets are only $1 each or 6 for $5. The Grand Prise is a week-long trip for two on the Dolores River in southwest Colorado donated by Humpback Chub River Tours of Do- lores- First Prize is a four-day raft trip for two on the Green River through Dinosaur National Monument donated by the Colorado Outward Bound School. Many other generous manufacturers and shops have donated backpacks, tents, boots, jackets, sleeping bags, and life jackets to help these two groups raise money for their work to protect Colorado's National For- ests, Bureau of Land Management lands, and threatened free-flowing rivers. The raffle drawing will be held during a Christmas party for the groups’ members and the public on Friday, December 18, at Govnr’s Park Restaurant, 7th and Logan, Denver, The party will begin at 8:30 pm with the raffle drawing at 10 pm. Admission is $2. The Colorado Environmental Coalition has worked since 1965 to promote environmental values and to achieve the conservation of natural resources in Colorado. Forty civ- ic, professional and environmental groups belong to CEC' along with over 1000 individual members. CEC’s staff and volunteers work on wilderness and wild rivers protec- tion, clean air, hazardous waste, and water issues. CEC is leading the effort to protect 760,000 acres of national forest as wilderness in legislation now before Congress. CEC is also coordinating citizen opposition to Two Forks Dam. The Sierra Club’s purpose for nearly a century has been to ’’ex- plore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth”. The Rocky Mountain Chapter’s 10 groups and 8,000 members in Colorado work on wilderness and wild rivers protec- tion, .hazardous substance manage- ment, and urban land use- For more information, contact the Sierra Club, 2239 E. Colfax, Denver, 80206, or call 321-8298. Anyone interested in buying tickets is urged to contact the Colorado Environmental Coalition at 2239 E. Colfax, Denver, 80206, or call 393-0466. All are invited to the drawing and party ! 1987 Colorado Wild Lands & Rivers Raffle .-TN im Lite me » 17.(29! mn 1 »r o*«r 30 Grw« l3ii[0iMrt ! SOtKRA CLini ItM Cu. C.M» An.H Itan). MM* Tickets Si or 6 for S5 ■* Donation or Presence Not Required to Win Fthkiioh of iIm DnwMt A C1in*wii4« Pattf'. I‘h38 Ciatmema CoaJhmi amt nm ClMlk. iHKMifiM. ’A & ' GRAND PRIZE! 7 Day Raft Trip tor 2 on ihc Dolores Proposed Wild RUxnlSfiiM iltwawd tty Humpback Chub Ri*cr Tbulk P.O. Bos Ills Cbifttres. 00. HIJIJ . R.B T<» br 2 bn ib« bfoobiM wua OftMKt Sw.t Thnsupn dinosaur iSlOSPI bbTHIiMt tnr CWM. Chtmmm Sauna Ssnaei. •»«*»•»»»» Smuw, Cd. SKle* bU iMbltST-OHO 3 day norm bitiii Mali Trip tor t 'USO! oaoiiiM ay ..nn i| Oran»e bl. lam... taS iqSit .t!,»S3.4oin Jieswt (SS*K ins Phtii IM FMHKi Swiiici' tS.S) banHte br Cdlarwtl* K»h Bmorr Bai :eit Bum. «*«. CO. bb l«bPlt3i.3St3 and mort vuqua C^ywali ikgrti-iigru n 371 OuriApB CO- Marine anci itsej I .. 1. Ph ItObt-SS ibiO KoVON ScAooi gfiat priae* ! 6 SOME NEW HETEROTHECAS IN COLORADO Heterotheca , the golden aster, is abundant in Colorado, but its taxonomy is enough to drive even the professional berserk. The taxa now recognized still are too het« erogeneous for comfort, and probab- ly they hybridize to some extent. At any rate, the publication of two new taxa does tend to clear the air a little. H..fit.ej:: gth . $ S3 Dumlla (Greene) Semple Is a species of the upper subalpine and alpine, usual- ly on screes of granitic ranges in Colorado. It is a low plant form- ing clumps of simple stems termin- ated by single heads with longer ray-flowers than those of tL_ villo- sa, the common plant of lower ele- vations, It seems to be easily separated in the herbarium and the field. Other names that this spe- cies has gone under are: Chrvsop- Pumila Greene, alpicola Rydb., dQpp^ri Nelson, and C^ alPlcoli var. Ripjerafca Nelson, A minor but very distinctive race of iL_ villosa occurs in south- west Colorado and adjacent New Mexico: JL, vil lp sa var pedunculate (Greene) ¥, Harms ex Semple. It is distinguished from ^ villosa by having short appressed hairs on the stem and leaves and elongated ped- uncles with one or a few small heads. It is abundant around Fago- sa Springs, the type locality, A monograph is in progress, which may help to straighten out the other problems involving Colorado Heterotheca , For details, see Semple, John C. I 987 . New names, combinations and lectotypifications in Heterotheca . Brittonia 39:379-386. Dr. William Weber ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT REAUTHORIZATION UPDATE The following notes of inter- est appeared in the August 28, 1987 issue of the EMmmmA SiieMim Mt. Re ^uthpri z a t lp n Bu l le tih : ^HELPING LANDOWNERS NAIL PLANT PURLOINER Another gap in the Endangered Species Act is the minimal protec- tion afforded endangered plants. The Coalition is proposing two amendments that will increase this protection. The first amendment would make it a federal offense to damage or remove listed plants from private property, where state laws forbid such collecting, theft, or trespass; it would also prohibit vandalism of listed plants found on federal lands. Although the Reagan Administration concedes that it is aware of * several instances of deliberate vandalism or collecting of listed species on private lands, * it opposes this amendment as unnecessary. The second plant amendment would give the FWS [Fish and Wild- life Service] Joint responsibility with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for pro- secuting people who i,mport or ex- port plants in violation of the Act of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Despite evidence of frequent violations, APHIS has sought prosecution of only one dealer in 10 years— that case was in 1978. In contrast, FWS has brought two cases against cac- tus exporters and two against gin- seng dealers since 1982. Because FWS lacks direct Jurisdiction over plant imports and exports', it has had to rely on troublesome indirect authority to bring these cases. Our amendment would enable FWS to proceed more directly. EXPORTING EXTINCTION Despite increasing worldwide concern about the accelerating des- truction of tropical rain forests and the subsequent loss of biologi- cal diversity, in June 1986 In- terior Secretary Hodel rescinded regulations under the Act that provide safeguards for endangered species outside the United States. Previously, federal government a- gencies had been required to make certain that their activities a- broad did not imperil listed spe- cies. The Coalition is seeking an amendment to the Act to restore the protection for endangered species in other countries. The Secreta- ry’s refusal to apply the Endan- gered Species Act to American ac- tions affecting listed species over-'^^ seas is a serious weakening of the law, because half the species currently on the Secretary’s list occur outside this country. For example, the Bureau of Reclamation has been assisting the design of Three Gorges Dam in China, a pro- ject that threatens the white flag dolphin, the Chinese alligator, and the Siberian white crane. HOW YOU CAN SAVE ENDANGERED WILDLIFE [AND PLANTS] You can help ensure passage of a strong Endangered Species Act by writing, calling (through the Capi- tol Switchboard at 202-224-3121), or visiting your Representatives and Senators as soon as possible. Urge them to contact House and Senate Subcommittee Chairmen, Re- presentative Gerry Studds and Sena- tor George Mitchell, and full Com- 4 ^ 8 mittee Chairmen, Representative Walter Jones and Senator Quentin Burdick, in support of greater funding levels and a * cause of action* for damages and increased protection for plants and candidate species and endangered species a- broad. Request that they vigorous- ly oppose all weakening amendments that would allow increased hunting of wolves and grizzly bears, unres- tricted dam construction on western rivers, and continued killing of sea turtles. This is a critical time for contacting Congress— much of the shape of the ESA for the next five years will be determined during the committee work coming up in September.”' The E.ndang „ fe r.ed 3p. e ,c.lg.3. Act Reauthorlzatlon Bulletin Is a co- operative newsletter providing in- formation related to implementation and reauthorization of the Endan- gered Species Act. The Act is up for reauthorization this year and needs your support! If you would like to receive the ESARB newslet- ter by mall, contact the Natural Resources Defense Council, 1350 New York Ave., NW, Washington, D.C, 20005. COLORADO ON THE EDGE A Conference About the Future of Colorado’s Environment February 12 and 13f 1988 The conference opens with a discussion panel, to be held in Denver, in which six well-known citizens, active in public affairs, will share their perspectives on how to integrate economic growth with environmental protection. Saturday morning, which will be held in Boulder, will start with an overview of Colorado through time, beginning with its past as an undeveloped frontier up to land uses of today. Possible future scenarios will be proposed and envisioned. The purpose of this session is to Introduce newcomers to the unique qualities of Colora- do’s natural environment, and to enhance their understanding of cur- rent issues. Late Saturday morning and Sat- urday afternoon will consist of concurrent sessions covering Colo- rado’s major environmental issues, including strategy workshops. Af- ter the issue sessions will be a wrap-up panel of environmental leaders discussing future direc- tions for Colorado’s environmental community. Following a reception for speakers and students, wilderness author Roderick Nash will give a keynote speech addressing the ques- tion of a sustainable future for Colorado. The Conference ends with an ”I Love Colorado” Valentine’s Eve dance. The fee for the con- ference is $12 for the Friday and Saturday programs, and $5 for the luncheon in the University Ball- room, or $15 prepaid, for both. (The dance is additional, the band to be announced.) For more information contact the CU Environmental Center, UMC 331, Campus Box 207, University of Colorjado, Boulder, 80309-0207. 9 COLORADO GYPSY MOTHS Summer Findings This year at least four Colo- rado families were stopped at the California border for a gyspy moth check. Both Fort Collins and Boul- der are quarantined communities because of gypsy moth infestations found in the past few years. This summer high density male gypsy moth trapping in both Boulder and Fort Collins was instituted with low density trapping spread out around the rest of the state. Over 370 male moths were counted in traps from the communities this year. The use of the high density traps allowed the State Forester to pinpoint the location of the moths in Boulder and in one area in Fort Collins. A subsequent search of the area netted a find of 148 egg masses about 1/2 the anticipated number laid. In the true spirit of Inte- grated Pest Management a few eggs in each community were tagged and covered and left in place so that the life cycle of the gypsy moth can be studied in Colorado, When the eggs begin to hatch a very localized but intense control pro- gram can be instituted and perhaps lead to eradication of the pest from these communities. The con- trol program may include pesticide spraying in a one block area rather than a community wide program had they not been able to pinpoint the pest . Although the gypsy moth was pinpointed in one part of Fort Collins there is at least one area there where the exact location of the pest is not known yet. The results from this summer’s trapping are not entirely known and not until all the data is in will final decisions be made as to next year’s program. Meanwhile in Wheat Ridge, a Denver suburb, a total of 38 moths were collected in 2 traps. This compares to last summer’s numbers of 56 moths in 14 traps in Fort Collins and 46 moths in 13 traps in Boulder. Wheat Ridge has joined the quarantine list! People moving from any of these communities to California or other states strictly enforcing the quarantine will want to be certified gypsy moth free before leaving Colorado. For fur- ther information concerning the gypsy moth program contact Dave Leatherroan, Colorado State Forester at 893-7003 in Fort Collins. Reprinted from the Colorado Pesticide Network Newsletter, Sept. 1987- 10 GYPSY MOTH IDENTIFICATION — HIGHLIGHTS AND CAUTIONS KxreHefit color illustrations ofm be found In the references cited, ('S|»eclnlly those froio the II, S. Forest Service, Some main points: first stage catel p S I Lars balloon when the wind catches tlie silk suspension thread and the long hairs on the 1/4 inch black larvae. actual size smaller brown males are non-f lying female laying eggs similar to many other moths and red spots along the back do not confuse with tussock moth raicrplllar, left, 1 1/4 Inches or tent caterpillar, right, up to 2 Inches long. typical position of caterpillar killed by nuclear polyhedrocls virus (NPV) ; they tend to hang by their proleg.s, In a J- or V-shaped position. CA5 11 OFICERS President Elwor Von Bar^ 756-1400 Vice-President Steve O' Kane Secretary Meg Van Ness 279-2569 Treasurer Myma P. Steinkanp 226-3371 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lee Barzee (88) Colo. ^gs. 634^715 Jim ^land (88) Denver 329-9198 Bcyce Dnimcnd (89) Florissant 6^2025 Mark Galatowitsch (88) Berthoud 532-4635 Tina Jones (89) Denver 759-9701 Osborn (89) Pueblo 546-03^ Elizabeth Otto (88) Idaho Springs 567-2384 Velna Richards (88) Englewool 794-5432 Eleanor Yon Bargen (89) dmwr 756-1400 Geyle Weinstein (89) Denver 333-3Cm Chapter Pr^idents (Merrtjers of Board) Boulder Virginia Crosty 666-5303 Denver Metro Peter Root 433-9340 Ft. Collins Derek Marchi 224-3324 conservation amJMS Sue Martin 226-B71 Editorial Peter Root 433-9340 Education Miriam Denham 442-1020 Field Trips Nevin BeBee 733-1038 Florissant Maify Ekinards 233-8133 Horticulture & Rehabilitation hfaftoership f^ma Steinkanp 226-3371 Publicity — ^ . Workshops Bill Jennings 494-5159 RETURN AND MAILING ADDRESS Colorado Native Plant Society P * O . Box 200 Fort Collins# Colorado 80522 SCHEDULE (F ffMBERSHIP FEB Life $250.00 Famly or Dual $12.00 Supportifig 50.00 Individual 8.00 Organization 25.00 Studmt or Senior 4.00 NEWSLETTER COWTRIBUTIONS Please direct all contributions to the newslet- ter to Peter Root 4915 West 31st Pmm Den\^r, CO 80212 Deadlines for newsletta' naterials are Februaiy 15, April 15, June 15, Ai^st 15, October 15 arKl Decefrber 15. There is a special need for short ftenis such as sone unusual information about a plant, a little known botanical tern, etc. Please Inclucte au- tlw's mm and address, but items will be pnnted anonymously if requested. »iBERSHIP RBimS AM) INRFMATION Please direct all menbership applications, re- newals and addess changes to the MEMBERSHIP chairperson, in care of the Sociely's nailing address. Please direct all other inquiries reprding the Sociely to the SECRETARY in care of the Soc*- iety's nailing address. Niui-proCit Organizat i cm u.s, r«8tjage Pf’trniit 114 75 Denver, Colorado Time Value Material - Mailed on or about November 15 COLORADO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY FT. COLLINS CHAPTER 1987-1988 CALENDER November 10 December 8 January 5 February 9 March 8 The Ecology of the Seward Peninsula, Alaska Carol Brandt, Botany Dept. , Colorado State University , Rocky Mountain National Park: Search for our Botanical Legacy Loraine Yeatts, Denver Botanic Garden, Kalmback Herbarium Ethnobotany of Central America Don Hazlet, Central Plains Experimental Range, Natural Resources Ecology Lab Wildflowers of Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks, Texas Bill Jennings, Boulder Chapter, Colorado Native Plant Society The Flora of the Galapagos Islands Myrna Steinkamp and Sue Martin, USDA Crops Research Laboratory Field trip: Saturday, December 3, Visit Cheyenne Botanic Garden- Solar greenhouses of Shane Smith or Denver Botanic Gardens, weather permitting. Meet at Safeway Parking lot on corner of Mulberry and College at 8:30 am to carpool. Leader: Derek March! (224-3324). Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm in Rm. El 12, Plant Sciences Building, Colorado State University Campus, Ft. Collins, Call Derek Marchi (224-3324) or Betsy Neely (224-4193) for further information. The meetings are free and open to the public, and refreshments are served. please come join us !