Table Of Content.
Newsletter of the Colorado Native Plant Society
dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of the Colorado native flora”
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Volume 23 Number 2 Field Trip Edition March—April19d9
Colorado Native Plant Society Fieid Trips
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Field Trip Committee Rick Brune, Chairperson
Lovable Little Lichens, Otra Vez theArsenal forcomparison torestoration sites rangingin agefrom
Leaders; Sally White andJan Loechell one to ten years. Restoration research plots and RCRAequivalent
Date: Saturday,May 23, 1999 cover demonstration areas will also be seen, as well as cleanup
efforts, ifinterest exists. This is an opportunity to view both suc-
Join us for anothertrek in search ofmacrolichens - those that are
cessesandfailures, andhearwhattheRestorationEcologists atthe
easily disceTnable - in the foothills of Jefferson County. Unlike
Arsenalhavelearnedaboutrevegetatingthe site.TheArsenal sup-
adjacentBoulderCounty, thelichens ofJeffCo are not well docu-
ports alarge amountofwildlife, which we will also observe.
mented. Since last year's wonderful hike to Genesee, we have
launched a study of the macrolichens in Jefferson County Open Meetat 10AM attheWestGatepublicparking areaatQuebec and
Space. (Ifyou’reinterestedin volunteeringforthis project, please 72ndAve. inCommerceCity. We will begin by boarding ashuttle
call Sally). On this trip, we will inventory unusual lichen forms; at the shelter. Bring a brown bag lunch for a quick picnic at the
visit some oftheir habitats; and learn more about the why, what, Visitor Center. This trip is limited to 12 participants. To register,
and how oflichens. Because the inventory ofJefferson County is contactRick Brune at 303-238-5078.
so sparse, we have a good chance offinding unreported lichens. Aletes humilis m the Wind Forest
This trip will be to aconvenient sitein themetropolitanarea, pos- Leaders: Rich Scully and MaryJane Howell
9AM
siblyAlderferParkorthe Beaver Brooktrail.Alderferhas several Date: Saturday,June 5, 1999 at
unusual species notseen atGeneseelastyear, whileBeaverBrook This trip will introduce you to an easily accessible population of
area has north-facing slopes with gardens of lichens, delightful the narrowly endemic Larimer aletes {Aletes humilis), an attrac-
wildflowers, and the rare Weatherby spikemoss (Selaginella tive cushion plant. This species thrives inlimberpine forests and
weatherbiana). Wepromise assorted botanical delights toooh and on windswept cliffs with grand views of Mount Meeker and
aah over. Joinus fora fun trip thatwill enhance yourappreciation Longs Peak. The population we will visit is one of the largest,
of an often-neglected lifeform, while enhancing our Jeffco data- with thousands ofindividuals. At 8700 feet, it is also the highest.
base. Depending on the location selected, this trip will last from
four to seven hours, and may involve long and/or steep hikes. We will meet east ofAllenspark where a good dirtroad meets the
Roosevelt National Forest. From there we will hike about 2.5
Details will be provided toTegistrants in early May. Lichen hand-
outs, including an improved version of the lichen color guide miles off trail and on jeep roads through rolling montane wopd-
“FieldTrips” continues onpage 2
inflicted on participants lastyear, will beprovided.
This trip is limited to 20 people. To register, contact Sally White Contents
at 303-697-5439 or si1white®^ol.com.
About the Society .7
Prairie Restoration at Rocky Mtn. Arsenal Announcements . . ..... .5
Leaders: Carl Mackey,DeniseArthur, andAmyThornburg .
Calendar .8
Date: Friday, May 28, 1999, 10am to 2pm
Chapter News ............... 6
Severalyears agowevisitedtheRockyMountainArsenalNational .
Field Trips .1-3
Wildlife Refuge to observe thebeginning ofthe process to restore
the native vegetation. This tour will visit remnant prairie sites at Society News ...... .4
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1999 CoNPS FIELD TRIPS
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“Field Trips”continuedfrompage 1 ing habitat forhawks, falcons, and eagles.
lands and meadows to overlooks of the North St. Vrain canyon This trip is limited to 15 people. To register, contact Rick Brune
and the granite gorge of Rock Creek. We will see the impact of at 303-238-5078. NOTE: As ofprinting, permission toaccess the
recreational uses, like camping andfourwheeling, on this species. Chalk Bluffs area has not been received. By the time you receive
This trip is limited to 20 people. Formore information and to reg- this issue, we should know more. In any event, aprairie field trip
ister, contact the trip leaders at 303-823-0766 or by e-mail at will be scheduled on this date.
[email protected].
Pawnee Buttes and Vicinity
Newlin Gulch Carex sax/mo/itena Survey LeadersrDon HazlettandJim Borland
Leaders: JeffDawson and RickBnine Date: Sunday,June 13, 1999
Date: Saturday,June 6, 1999 Join ethnobotanist Don Hazlett (for an ethnobotanical view of
In 1998, wefoundone Carexsaximontanaplantwhileconducting prairie plants) and plant propagator extraordinaire Jim Borland
a rare plant survey at Newlin Gulch. Although surveying the rest (for tips regarding cultivation) on this expedition to the prairie.
of the day, no more were found. Tjiis working field trip will Among the interesting plants we expect to find are the prairie
involve searchingformore plants fortaxonomic study. Carexsax- turnip (Psoralea esculenta)\ mountain cat's-eye (Cryptantha
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imontana is a G5S1 species globally common, but extremely cana) - be sure to smell the flowers; bastard toadflax (Comandra
rare in Colorado. It is known from only a few sites in Colorado, umbellata) - with it's sky-blue root fordyeing; and many others.
where it is at the extreme southern limit ofits range. There is dis- We will meet at the Crow Valley Campground at Briggsdale on
agreement among taxonomists as to the distinctness C. saximon- Sunday morning. We plan to leave the campground at 8 am so
tanaand C. backii. Hopefully wewillfindmorespecimens tobet- come preparedand bring plenty ofwater.
ter determine the status ofthis species in Colorado.
This trip is limited to 20people. To register, contact Jim Borland
Newlin Gulch is an area ofrolling prairie broken up by Gambel 303-922-4716.
oakwoodlands eastof1-25,nfewmiles southofDenver. Theoak
woodlands contain many populations of carrionflower {Smilax Willows of Golden Gate State Park ^
lasioneura). Although much of the site is weedy, we should find Leaders: Kathy Carsey and Gwen Kittel
some excellent wildflower displays on slopes and ridges. Part of Date: Saturday, June 19, 1999
the area will probably be inundated by a reservoir in a few years, Golden Gate State Park is considered by some to be thejewel of
so this is an opportunity to document the present vegetation. the State Park system. Kathy Carsey, botanist with the Colorado
This field trip is limited to 15 people. We may hike up to 5 or 6 Natural Areas Program, and Gwen Kittel, riparian ecologist with
miles. To register, contactJelfDawson at 303-722-6758. the Colorado Natural Heritage Program, will introduce us to the
many species ofwillows presentin the park. Many ofthese grow
TENTATIVE: Chalk Bluffs
along Ralston Creek with easy access from parkroads. This will
Leader: Steve Kettler, Colorado Natural Heritage Program be an excellent opportunity to learn some ofthe diagnostic char-
Date: Saturday, June 12, 1999 acteristics ofthe willows and to develop a gestalt for them. We
ThechalkbluffsareaisimmediatelynorthofthePawneeNational may also get an opportunity to try out a new key to the willows
Grasslands near the Colorado-Wyoming border, where the pied- that Gwen is developing. Time permitting, we will hike to a wil-
mont meets the High Plains. The landscape is characterized by low can*in the center ofthe parkto see more willow species.
rolling prairie broken by steep, sandstone bluffs. The bluffs sup- This trip is limited to 15 people. Toregister, contact KathyCarsey
port several rare orvulnerable plants includingmountain cat's eye at 303-443-6736.
(Cryptantha cana), plains milkvetch (Astragalus gilviflorus),
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Wyoming feverfew (Tetraneuris [Parthenium] alpinum),—and dog
parsley (Lomatium nuttallii). Mat-forming:and cushion orpul-
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vinate plants are frequent.
The dominant plant association is the Stipa comata-Bouteloua
[Chondrosum] gracilisprairie withmany acresin goodcondition.
Steep slopes and bluffs support Cercocarpus montanus!Stipa
shrublands. At the base of many bluffs and on ridges is a plant
community dominated by sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendu-
la) and little h\uc&tQm{Schizachyriumscoparium). Riparian com-
munities are often dominated by peach-leaved willow (Salix
amygdaloides). A large sedge-dominated wetland occurs in the
floodplain ofGeary Creek. Creeks and reservoirs support popula- Claytoniamegarhiza
tions ofstate vulnerable fish, while bluffs and cliffs provide nest- Artist:JanWingate
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1999 CONPS FIELD TRIPS
'‘Field Trips’^ continuedfrom page 2 holds the southernmost extension of some common Northern
Wildflowers and Natural History Rocky Mountain species. Among these are azalea {Azaleastrum
at Alderfer-Three Sisters Park albiflorum) and trillium {Trillium ovatum). Ifwe're lucky we will
Leader; Jan Loechell,Jeffco Open Space Naturalist find both of these and possibly a late-blooming lady's slipper
{Cypripedium). In the wetlands, in addition to floating peat mats
Date: Sunday, June 20, 1998
and expansive spreads ofpond lilies, we'll find several state-rare
Onthisfieldtripyouwilllearnthebasicplantfamilyfeatures that sedges {Carexspp.)andmaybeoneofColorado'sfewcarnivorous
help to identify common wildflowers. At the same time, you will plants, the sundew {Drosera rotundifolia).
learn fun facts aboutthenaturalhistory andethnobotany ofplants
Meet at9 AM atthecampground fee areaon the north side ofBig
in Alderfer-Three Sisters Park, an area of montane forests and
Creek Lakes, on the west end ofthe campground where the road
meadows near downtown Evergreen, elevation 7300 feet. This
field trip is for beginning botanists; families are welcome. Open forks. Rubberboots are recommended ifyou don'twant wetfeet.
Space Naturalist Jan Loechell has led many field trips for adults This trip is limited to 15. To register, contact John Sanderson at
and children, and will share her enthusiasm. 970-484-3233 [email protected].
We will meet at the west side parking lot on the northeast corner Potentilla rupincola at Prairie Divide
of LeMaster and Buffalo Pa—rk roads near the yellow house. This Leaders: Rich Scully and Mary Jane Howell
will notbe astrenuous hike walkingdistance will be aboutone Date: Saturday,July 17, 1999 at9:30 am
mile. Maps and directions will be provided before the field trip,
which will last from 9:00 am to noon. Bring a lunch and hike on Potentilla rupincola is a rare cinquefoil known only from the
your own after the field trip. This trip is limited to 15 people. To Front Range and Tarryall Mountains ofColorado. It is variously
register, contact Jan Loechell at 303-797-7765 or classifiedasadistinctspecies orasubspeciesofP. ejfusa.Thistrip
[email protected]. will see apopulation ofP. rupincola thatis atrue type, as well as
its close relative, P. ejfusa. This makes it a good place to debate
W Bonny Prairie Natural Area the classification ofthis rare cinquefoil. This area was grazed by
Work Day and Field Trip cows until recently, so it also offers an opportunity to see whether
Leader: Janet Coles, Colorado NaturalAreas Program P. rupincola is sensitive to grazing.
Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27, 1999 We will go toBull Garden nearPrairieDividein LarimerCounty.
The Bonny Prairie Natural Area contains one ofthe best remain- This is a 1 to 1.5 hourdrive on good dirtroads northwest ofFort
ing examples oflittle bluestem {Schizachyrium scoparium) loess Collins. We will parkjust off the main dirt road and walk about
prairie. Most of this type has been destroyed in Colorado, onemileonleveltorollingterrain.Anadditional attractionwillbe
although it once covered thousands ofsquare miles ofthe central a visit to a population of Larimer bIqIgs {Aletes humilis) at the
GreatPlains. The Bonny Prairie is protected atBonny State Park, edge ofthe plateau. With amore strenuous hike, we will lookfor
25 miles north ofBurlingtoninYumaCounty. grassfern{Aspleniumseptentrionale)onthecliffs,andinvestigate
granite overhangs and riparian vegetation of the Bull Creek
This field trip is sponsoredjointly by CoNPS and the Friends of drainage. On the return drive, we can make road-side stops to see
Colorado Natural Areas. We will spend Saturday (and Sunday, if otherP. rupincola populations.
necessary) removing noxious weeds threatening the integrity of
the prairie and assessing the viability of a population of prairie This trip is limited to 15 people. Formore information and toreg-
moonwort {Botrychium campestre). Nasty weeds to be removed ister, contact the trip leaders at 303-823-0766 or maryjanehow-
include sweet clover, Canada thistle, horehound, and ONE [email protected].
Russian olive in a poison ivy patch. CoNAP will arrange trans- Lake Gibraltar/Indian Peaks Wilderness
portation and otherlogistics forthose interested in doing good by Weed Survey and Backpack
doing in weeds. Gloves, tools, garbage bags,^and drinks will be
Leader: PatButler, Colorado Mountain Club
provided. Camping will be available at Bonnie State Park.
Date: Saturday and Sunday,August28-29, 1999
Excellent opportunities are available for botanizing, birding, and
fishing in the area. This is ajoint field trip with the BoulderChapterofthe Colorado
Mountain Club to assist the Forest Service in rnapping noxious
To register, please call JanetColes at 303-866-3203 x330. weeds invading the Gibraltar Lake area. We will backpack from
Kettle Lakes of Jackson County Camp Dick to GibraltarLake beneath the St. Vrain glaciers. The
^ Leader: John Sanderson roundtrip distanceforthehikewill beabout 15mileswithanele-
Date; Saturday, July 10, 1999 vationgainof2500feet. Ourcampsitewillprobablybeinthesub-
alpine, near 11000 feet elevation.
On the northeast flank of the Park Range, below the Mt. Zirkel
Wilderness, lies a glacially-formed landscape dotted with wet- The trip size is limited. To reserve aspace, call PatButler at 303-
440-0586.
lands. The Park Range is phytogeographically interesting as it
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From the CoNPS Board of Directors '
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CoNPS May Board Meeting Minutes of the CoNPS Board Meeting
All CoNPS members are invited to attend theMay Boardmeeting January 30, 1999. The 1998 Profit&Loss Statementwas distrib-
tobe held in Grand Junction May 22-23.Afield trip is scheduled uted. Income was $34,209.80, expenses $29,233.80, and total
from9AMto4pm onSaturday,May22.Wewillvisitlocalcanyon assets $51,054 as of December 31. The Board reviewed budgets
country in search of desert flora. Possible destinations include: proposedbycommitteesandchaptersfor 1999.TheBoardencour-
Bang's Canyon, understudy forwilderness designation; Colorado ages chapters to be creative, developprojects, and carry them out.
National Monument; No Thoroughfare Canyon; and Echo Chapterpresidents will beadvisedoftheir 1999 budgets, based on
Canyon. Plants we could see include Grand Junction milkvetch membership. The Board decided thatrevenues generated by indi-
(Astragalus linifolius)^\ong-f\ov/crQd cat's eye (Cryptantha longi- vidual chapters can remain with the chapters, although activities
flora), Canyonlands lomatium latilobum), giant helle- that generate revenue must be consistentwith CpNPS goals and
borine ovchxd (Epipactis gigantea) canyon bog orchid mission. Budgets will be revised forapproval at the nextmeeting.
(Platanthera sparsiflora). Who knows what else we will discov- The Board reviewed the proposed guidelines for distribution of
er! Dress appropriately fortemperatures that cpuld be ^0-90°, and interest from the Marr Fund for research proposals, made some
bring lunch, water, etc. JThe board meeting will take place on revisions, and will approve the final version at the next meeting.
Sunday from 9 am to 12 pm at the BLM office, with a Sunday A committee was authorized to manage the research proposal
afternoon field trip possible, ifthere is interest. process, which includes reviewing proposals and making recom-
ToregisterforSaturday’s fiefd trip, contactKathy Seeat970-240- mendations for funding to the Board at the March meeting. The
9498 byMay 1. Indicate whetheryouwouldliketogoononelong chair will be responsible for setting up the committee, organizing
day hike, two halfday hikes, bratrip with little walking.Also let the review process, and tracking proposals and activities of
Kathy knowyoursitepreferences. We will meet Saturday at9 am approvedprojects. Mrs. Marrwill be contactedand invitedtopar-
in the Grand Junction BLM office parking lot and car pool. The ticipate on the committee. For 1999, the Board authorized spend-
BLM office is at 2815 H Road. Take the airport exit off1-70, turn ing$800 fromtheFundforproposals andan additional $700from
north onto Horizon Drive, and west onto H-Roadjust before the general operating funds, ifwarranted. For 1999, the Board agree '
airport. The BLM office is 1/2 block on the left. to pay the approved funds up front, and see ifthere are any
For questions about accommodations, contact the Grand Junction lems with work being completed on time.The Board also autho-
Chamber ofCommerce at 970-242-3214nor [email protected]. rized profits from the 1998 booksales be added totheMarrFund,
Staying at hotels closest to the airport would be mostconvenient, honoring arequest from Velma Richards and RickBnine.
although camping may be available at Colorado National Committee Report Highlights. Communications recommended
Monument. For further information call Bob Clarke at 970-242- not soliciting advertising fox Aquilegia, as it wouldn’t generate
6067 orGayAustin at 970-641-6264. significant revenue. Dr. Roger Rosentreter has submitted a paper
onmicrobiotic crust; LeoBruederle will pursueprinting as a spe-
cial publication. The Conservation Committee submitted draft
revegetation guidelines for Board review. The Bbard authorized
posting conservation alerts on the website. The definition of
“native” was brought up and will bediscussed in depth at afuture
meeting. The Horticniture/Restoration Committee will be
sending asurveyto allmembers.They are also workingon apam-
phlet for a native plant list forgardens.
In other business, the Colorado Natural Heritage Program apolo-
gized for not acknowledging CoNPS for contributing photos and
illustrations to the ColoradoRare PlantFieldGuide. In addition,
CHNPrequested and was granted permission to use photos from
thefirstRare PlantGuide on the CNHPweb page.
The USFS, BLM, and Denver Botanic Gardens (DBG) are spon-
soring a wildflower coloring contest for children and asked
CoNPS to provide threejudges for the contest. The Board agreed
In 1998, the Colbrado Native Plant Society witnessed the devel- and JeffDawson will assemblejudges. Drawings areduebyApri^l
opment of our WWWeb site. Communications Committee mem- 30 and will bejudged by May 8.
bers Sara Hill and Sandy Smith are to be credited for developing The CoNPS Board will meet on the following dates:
this web page, which went online in November at: April 10 Meadows Branch Library, Boulder
http://carbon.Gudenver.edu/~shill/conps.html. Thanks, complements, May 22 Grand Junction
and suggestions should be submitted to webmanager Sara. Call JeffDawson at (303) 722-6758 for furtherinformation.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
Annual Cactus and Succulent Show AQUILEGIA Deadline Approaches
The Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society invites you to their Please submit contributions for Vol. 23 No. 3 ofAquilegia on or
annual show and saleMarch 27-28, 1999. This event will be held before April 15, 1999. Include author's name and address,
in Mitchell Hall at the DenverBotanical Gardens, from 9 am to 5 although anonymity may be requested. Note that previously pub-
PM on both days. lished articles submitted for reprinting in Aquilegia require per-
We wish to encourage non-meml>ers to participate and exhibit mission from theeditoroforiginal publication.Articles submitted
their cacti and succulents in our show. Plants are judged most viae-mail oron disks (MAC preferably, orIBM) aremuchappre-
importantly on condition, cleanliness (disease and critter free), ciated. Please indicate word processing software and version.
container, and presentation. All plants will compete against others
in theirown category. Ther—efore, common varieties do as well as Guidelines for Revegetation Practices
exotics. One requirement participants must have owned their The Conservation Committee has submitted a proposal to the
entries for six months or more^ All plant entries must be brought CoNPS Board to provide guidelines concerning revegetation
to Mitchell Hall on March 26, before 7 am for registration, and practices in disturbed areas. When adopted, the guidelines will be
mustremain on display until the end ofthe show. This event also circulated to chapters. The Conservation Corhmittee is also in the
includes unusual sale plants from a variety ofregional vendors,
process of establishing a "Conservation Alert" section with the
informative mini-seminars, hourly prize drawings, and comple- help of webmanager Sara Hill, Visit the CoNPS website when
mentary repotting ofplants purchase at the sale. NOTE: Forper- you get the chance. The Colorado Wilderness Networkhas asked
sons interested in growing native pTants, this sale usually has at CoNPS to support wilderness efforts and legislation. At this time
least several species ofwinter hardy cactus native to Colorado or support involves including CoNPS name among several hundred
adjacent states.
otherColorado organizations that are actively seekingto establish
For furtherinformatioh, contactMargoVerkutis at 303-979-4654. wilderness areas in about 12% ofColorado BLM lands.
Colorado Floras Major land acquisition
.
Although Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope and Colorado Flora: TheConservationFund,aprivateorganization,confirmedJanuary
Western Slope, both by Wm.A. Weber, are indeed outofprint, the 15, 1999, that the city of Boulder Open Space/Real Estate
author recently provided us with the following heartening news. Department will purchase 1,100 acres ofopen space land, westof
The third edition of Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope will go to Rocky Flats, known as Jewel Mountain for $5.75 million. The
press this month and should be available in time for the summer Fund, which acts as a go-between in transactions that preserve
fieldseason. Flora: WesternSlopewillbereadiedshort- land with significant environmental values, facilitated the pur-
ly thereafter, although probably not in time forsummer. chase at the request of the citizens ofCoal Creek Canyon. In a
separate transaction, the city ofBoulder Open Space/Real Estate
1999 Dues Reminder
Department also announced itis purchasing an adjacent400 acres
P(olrealsateerc)h,eycokUyroduuremsaairleinngolwabedlu.e.IfRietndroieesmbneort,sCaoyN“PPaSiddTuhesruco1v9e9r9”a owiftlhainnd,4t4h0eyVaarndsVloefeetxpirsotpienrgtBy,ouflodre$r8.O7p5emnilSlpio^ne. Tphriospeprrtoyp.erty is
calendar year. If you are not paid through 1999, please send your The properties, totaling 1,500 acres, are located northwest of the
renewal to: Colorado Native Plant Society, P.O. Box 200, Fort intersection of Highways 93 and 72, west of Rocky Flats and
Collins,GO80522.Thiscouldbeyourlastnewsletter, renewtoday! south of Boulder’s existing Open Space system. The properties
adjoin the708 acreRanson-Edwards HomesteadRanch ownedby
Prices dropped on Flora ID Northwest keys Jefferson County OpenSpacetothewest, andincludeexpanses of
uniqueprairiehabitat, as well as the Coal Creekriparian corridon
Thanks to the positive response over the last four years, wehiave
beenabletorecoverourexpenses andhaveloweredprices forour Thecombinedland will contribute significantly topreservation of
computer plant keys by up to 60%. The cost for a regional key, Colorado’s Front Range mountain backdrop,and further the goal
including software, is now $59.95. For pricing or to order, visit oftheFrontRangeMountain Backdropproject, the goal ofwhich
http://www.ucinet.com/~floranw, or contact Bruce Barnes at 135 is to preserve the mountain backdrop from south of Colorado
SE 1st, Pendleton, OR 97801; 541-278-2222 (W), 541-276- Springs north to the Wyoming border.
5547(H), 541-276-8405 (Fax), or [email protected]. Thank you. According to Sydney Macy, director ofThe Conservation Fund,
Incidentally, we have started work on adding color images of all "This open space acquisition is particularly important because it
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the species, a project that will probably take one to two years. strategically links toge—ther two ofthe most successful open space
Once completed,^ updates with the images will be free to those programs inColorado thoseofJefferson County and thecity of
who have already purchased the keys. Boulder." Initially, the lands won’t be open to the public until
Boulderand Jefferson County develop a management plan.
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Boulder Chapter Metro-Denver Chapter May 15, 10:00am
Fairview NaturalArea FieldTtip
Monthly meetings are held through May Monthly meetings are held in the Explore the unique adobe plant communi-
on the second Thursday of each month at Morrison Centerat the Denver Botanic ties with Amanda Clements in search of
Garden. For additional information, con- some of the rare plant species for which
the Foothills Nature Center located in
Boulder on North Broadway opposite its tact DeniseLarson at (303) 733-4338. this RNAwas established to protect. Meet
intersection with Sumac. For more infor- March 23, 7:30 PM at the downtown Montrose City Market
mation, contact Carolyn Crawford or Bill Colorado NaturalAreas Program parking lot. Bring lunch, walking shoes,
Jenningsat(303)665-6903or(303)666-8348. Kathy Carsey, a research scientist with and a windbreaker. For more information
the Colorado Natural Areas Program for and to register, contact Amanda Clements
April 8, 7:30 PM Colorado State Parks, will discuss this at 970-249-3564.
Weed Management Program, in general, and describe some of May 22-23
EricLane(StateWeedCoor4inatorforthe the Natural areas around Colorado. CoNPS Board Meeting and FieldTrip
Colorado Department ofAgriculture, will Plateau Chapter The May meeting of the Board will take
giveaslide showand talkonthestrategies, place in Grand Junction. A field trip to
techniques, and politics of weed manage- For more information, contact Co- canyon country in search ofdesert flora is
ment. The talk will focus on attempts to Presidents Lori Brummer at (970) 641- being organized for Saturday at 9 am. All
control Mediterranean Sage {Salvia 3561 orEvelyn Horn at (970) 835-8391. CoNPS members are invited to attend the
aethiopsis), abiennial weedthathasinfest- field trip, as well as the subsequent meet-
ed an areajust north ofBoulder. April 24-25, 9:30 am ing on Sunday at 9 am. For more informa-
May 13, 5:30 PM Burro Point Field Trip tion, contact Gay Austin at 970-641-0471
Picnic and Hike Andrea Robinsong will lead this primi- (W) or970-641-6264 (H).
Meet at Foothills Nature Center. Bring tive (no facilities) overnight camping trip June 6, 10:00 am ^
your own main dish; snacks and beverages to an area northwest of Cortez that over- WarnerFire FieldTrip
will be provided. After dinner, we will go looks Yellow Jacket Canyon. Depending Learn about the role of fire in our native
on a hike at a site yet to be determined. If on the weather and moisture, the desert plant communities, as well as firerehabili-
interest is sufficient, we may go to see the wildflowers could be great or nonexistent, tation practices andcommunity restoration
Mediterranean Sage infestation discussed the gnats could be horrible, but the war- on thistripledbyAmandaClements.The
by Eric Lane onApril 8. blers will be terrific! Meet at the down- WarnerFire burned 800 acres in 1996 near
town City Market parking lot in Cortez at The Black Canyon National Monument.
11:00 AM on Saturday. For more informa- See the effects of seeding, weeds, fire
tion, contactAndrea at 970-872-3952. intensity, and vegetation types on vegeta-
May 2, 9:30 am tion recovery. Meet at the downtown
RabbitValley Field Trip Montrose City Market parking lot. For
Robert Clarke will lead this field trip to more information and to register, contact
Rabbit Valley, which will commence at Amanda Clements at 970-249-3564.
McDonald’s in Fruita (1-70 Exit 19). For
information, contact Bob Clarke at (970)
242-6067 orBetty Hall at (970) 241-5677.
May 8-9
Liehen/Microbiotic Soil Crusts of the
Glenwood SpringsArea
Dr. LarrySt. Clairwill explainbasic iden-
Fort Collins Chapter tification steps for lichens and soil crusts.
On Saturday, we will travel to the Canyon
Monthly meetings convene in the confer- CreekWildfireAreato help identify lichens Southwest Chapter
eSntocreagreooLmaboartattohrey.UFSoDrAaddNiattiioonnaall iSnfeoerd- afinedldsotirlipcrwuisltlsionnclsutduedyastirtiepsttoheBreL.MSulnadnady’isn P8l8e4a-s9e24c5onftoarcCthaSpatnedryneFwrsieadlnedyacattiv(i9t7i0'e's^^^
mation call Don Hazlettat(970) 834-1493. the Gypsum area. A donation of $20 is
April 6, 7:00 pm requested to help defray Dr. St. Clair’s Yamparika Chapter
PouderRiverNature Centerand Trail expenses. The workshop is limited to 25
Jerry Saunders people. For information and registration, Please contact Reed Kelley at (970) 878-
contactCarlaScheck at970-947-2815. 4666 forChapternews and activities.
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Plant Society BillJennings(99) . . .Louisville . . 303-666-8348
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Aquilegia is published four to six times per DonParker(99) . . .Golden ....303-279-4549
year by the Colorado Native Plant Society. GayAustin(00). . .Gunnison . .970-641-6264
This newsletteris available to membersofthe LeoBruederle(00) . .Denver....303-556-3419
Society andtootherswith aninterestinnative JeffDawson(00). . .Denver... 303-722-6758
The Colorado Native Plant Society is a non- plants. Contact the Society for subscription ChristineLeahy(00). .Golden . . . 303-425-1227
profit organization dedicated to the apprecia- information. Articles for Aquilegia may be PeggyLyon(00) ..... Ridgway. . .970-626-3195
tion and conservation of the Colorado native used by other native plant societies or non- SusanSpackman(Od) . Loveland . .970-667-2865
flora. Membership is open to all with an inter- profit groups iffully cited to author and attrib-
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Pleasejoin us inhelpingto encourage interest Biology, Campus Box 171 Yamparika ReedKelley.....970-878-4666
in enjoying and protecting Colorado's native UniversityofColoradoatDenver Plateau LoriBrummer . . .970-641-3561
plants. The Society sponsors field trips, work- P.O.Box 173364 andEvelynHorn. . . . .970-533-7233
shops, and other activities through local chap-^ Denver, CO80217-3364 Southwest SandyFriedley. . .970-884-9245
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Schedule ofMembership Fees especiallywelcome. Previously publishedarti- Conservation BobClarke. . . .970-242-6067
Life . ...$250 cles submitted for reprinting require permis- Education .......RobReinsvold .970-351-2716
Supporting . . .$50 sion. Camera-ready line art or other illustra- and. .JoyceGellhorn. 303-442-8123
Organization .$30 tions are also solicited. FieldTrips RickBrune. . . .303-238-5078
Family orDual .$15 FieldStudies LoraineYeatts 303-279-3427
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the SocietytotheSecretary atthe sameaddress. Secretary AliceGuthrie. . . 303-651-3127 Workshops BillJennings . . 303-666-8348
Treasurer DeniseCulver 970-225-1930
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Enclose an additional $2.00 to receive newsletters by First Class Mail.
CHAPTER MEETINGS AND EVENTS SOCIETY EVENTS
Boulder Chapter April 10 CoNPS BoardMeeting
April 8 Weed Management May 22, 23 CoNPS BoardMeeting and FieldTrip
May 13 Picnic and Hike May 23 Lovable Little Lichens
Fort Collins Chapter May 28 Prairie Restoration at Rocky Mountain
April 6 Colorado Wetlands: The good, the bad, Arsenal
and the ugly June 5 Aletes humilis in the Wind Forest
June 6 Newlin Gulch Carex saximontana Survey
Metro-Denver Chapter
March 23 Colorado NaturalAreas Program June 12 TENTATIVE: Chalk Bluffs
June 13 Pa^vnee Buttes and Vicinity
Plateau Chapter June 19 Willows ofGolden Gate State Park
April 24-25 Burro Point Field Trip June 20 Wildflowers and Natural History at
May 2 RabbitValley Field Trip
Alderfer-Three Sisters Park
May 8-9 Lichen/Microbiotic Soil rusts ofthe Glenwood
SpringsArea June 26-27 Bonny Prairie NaturalArea Work Day
May 15 FairviewNaturalArea Field Trip and Field Trip
June 6 WarnerFire Field Trip July 10 Kettle Lakes ofJackson County
July 17 Potentilla rupincola at Prairie Divide
Aug 28-29 Wilderness Weed Survey and Backpack
NOTE: Mailed on or about 22 March 1999
Colorado Native Plant Society Non-profit
P.O. Box 200 Organization
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 U.S. Postage
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