We are a Western Colorado club whose mission is to promote knowledge, enjoyment, cultivation, and conservation of cacti and other succulent plants among its members and other individuals and organizations throughout West-Central Colorado. We created and maintain a beautiful cactus and succulent Demonstration Garden in Grand Junction: at the Colorado State University Extension office. This garden also presents xeric and native plants and showcases various garden design strategies that work in our challenging local climate.
News & Upcoming Events
September Meeting: “Choose Your Own Adventure” with Kenton Seth
When: Thursday, September 10th, at 6:30pm
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley – 536 Ouray Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, our originally scheduled speaker, Fritz Kollmann, will be unable to attend this month. We look forward to having him attend in the future.*
Chinle’s own Kenton Seth will be filling in with a “choose your own adventure” style presentation, chosen by the audience members at the beginning of the meeting.
Based in the Grand Valley, Kenton Seth is the co-author of “The Crevice Garden: How to make the perfect home for plants from rocky places” and winner of the Emerging Horticulture Professional Award by the American Horticulture Society. Doors open at 6pm.
September Garden Party
When: Saturday, September 12th @ 9am
Where: Colorado State University Tri River Area Extension: 2775 US-50, Grand Junction, CO, 81503
Join us monthly from March through October at our club demonstration garden for light planting, clean up, and socializing. Garden parties are open to the public and are a great way to get introduced to cacti and succulent plants. The club has limited extra tools available, but you are encouraged to bring your own.
A full-size schedule can be viewed by visiting our calendar.
Garden Party Schedule
Final Gathering: October 17th @ 9am
Join us in October as we wrap up the season at our club demonstration garden for winter prep, general clean up, and socializing. Garden parties are open to the public and are a great way to get introduced to cacti and succulent plants. The club has limited extra tools available, but you are encouraged to bring your own.
A full-size schedule can be viewed by visiting our calendar.
Feel free to visit the garden out front of the Colorado State University Tri River Area Extension: 2775 US-50, Grand Junction, CO, 81503
What We Do
In addition to our Monthly Programs, we usually organize a few Field Trips every year, some local and others further afield, to view plants in habitat. We also participate in various Education Outreach activities where we connect with the community to share our passion and knowledge about cacti and succulents. The club can also be contacted to help in plant re-homing — indoor cacti or succulents sometimes get too big for their space or too big a chore to maintain. We may also be able to assist with garden rescues if outdoor cacti or succulents no longer fit your landscaping needs.
Monthly Programs
Each month the Chinle C&S Society provides a program to members and guests.
Field Trips
Chinle C&S Society members organize and participate in a variety of field trips, both local and regional.
Demonstration Gardens
The Chinle C&S Society developed and maintains a widely acclaimed outdoor cactus and succulent garden in Grand Junction.
What We Do
In addition to our Monthly Programs, we usually organize a few Field Trips every year, some local and others further afield, to view plants in habitat. We also participate in various Education Outreach activities where we connect with the community to share our passion and knowledge about cacti and succulents. The club can also be contacted to help in plant re-homing — indoor cacti or succulents sometimes get too big for their space or too big a chore to maintain. We may also be able to assist with garden rescues if outdoor cacti or succulents no longer fit your landscaping needs.
Monthly Programs
Each month the Chinle C&S Society provides a program to members and guests.
Field Trips
Chinle C&S Society members organize and participate in a variety of field trips, both local and regional.
Demonstration Gardens
We connect with our community throughout the year to share our passion and knowledge about cacti, succulents and gardening.
Thank You
A heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the many club members and friends who have generously donated their time and resources to build our great club. Our programs and public garden are only possible with your help and the support that we receive from the Tri River Area Colorado State University Extension.