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
June 15th Club Spring Picnic Social
The Chinle C&SS Spring Picnic Social will be held on the third Thursday of the month: Thursday June 15th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
The picnic is open to club members, their family and guests. Sign up and make your dinner choice at either of our May Garden Parties or by contacting Leslie Joanis. For contact information, location details, cost and pizza offerings please see the April, May or June club monthly newsletters or contact us at info@chinlecactusclub.org.
Remember: we will not have a regular meeting in May!
May Garden Parties
Our demonstration garden is looking fantastic thanks to a great gardener turnout in April!
We will have two garden parties in May: Saturday May 6th and Saturday May 27th. Both will be from 9:00 – 11:00 am at our demonstration garden adjacent to the CSU Extension office (map). Hope to see you there….
Information about our Garden Parties and the 2023 garden schedule may be downloaded here: 2023 Gardening Schedule.pdf. Guests are welcome.
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.