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
Thursday April 13th: Colorado Hookless Cactus
The Chile Cactus & Succulent Society’s April program will feature Anna Lincoln, an ecologist from the BLM, who will give a presentation on one of our native cacti: the Colorado hookless cactus (Sclerocactus glaucus). Read more.
The meeting will start at 6:30 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation (UUC), located at 536 Ouray Ave, Grand Junction 81501 (map). The doors will open at 6:00. Guests are welcome.
CANCELLED! First Gardening Session of the Year
We have cancelled the scheduled Saturday March 25th Garden Party on account of wet soil, cold weather and a high chance of rain. We will reschedule as weather permits.
Information about our Garden Parties and the 2023 garden schedule may be downloaded here: 2023 Gardening Schedule.pdf.
2023 Club Photo Contest
We’ve kicked off the club’s 2023 photo contest. The 10 categories this year are:
- Animal / wildlife
- Cactus / succulent in natural setting
- Chairs
- Close-up
- Geometric shape/ patterns/ abstract
- Landscape / scenery
- Open
- The color purple
- Weather / sky
- What’s this?
You can download categories and entry details here: Chinle Photo Contest.pdf.
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.