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
November Meeting: “Impacts of Aridification to Desert Landscapes on the Colorado Plateau” with Retta Bruegger
When: Thursday, November 12th, at 6:30pm
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley – 536 Ouray Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Retta Bruegger works as a range management specialist for CSU Extension in Western Colorado, based out of Grand Junction. She works with ranchers and land managers on grazing issues, rangeland monitoring, virtual fence, drought management and more on the western slope. She has been in this role since 2016 and previously worked for CSU’s Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship from 2013 until 2016, as well as in Mongolia researching community-based adaptation to climate change. She has a MS in range management from the University of Arizona and is originally from western Colorado.
Free to attend. Doors open at 6pm.
Annual Dinner Meeting
When: Saturday, December 12th, at 5:30pm
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley – 536 Ouray Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Save the date! Join us in December for the Chinle Cactus & Succulent Society Annual Dinner Meeting! The evening will consist of our silent auction, games, festivities, a brief year-in-review, our board member election, and, of course, a fabulous dinner.
Sign-up will be available via email or at our November meeting. Keep an eye on your inbox for more information, coming soon!
Thank You for a Great Year at the Garden!
Our demonstration garden is looking wonderful and is ready for another off-season as we head into another Western Colorado winter.
Thank you to all of our volunteers for keeping the garden looking fantastic throughout 2026. Stay on the lookout for info about our 2027 gardening season. March will be here before we know it!
The garden is free and open to the public, so feel free to visit at any time. It is located 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.