Calgary Plant Study Group

Calgary Plant Study Group meets from October to March on the first Saturday of the month (or on the second Saturday where holidays occur on the first).

You can join them at the University of Calgary Herbarium between 1-3 pm for informative presentations, plant study opportunities and open discussions on a range of topics regarding native plants and ecosystems.

All are welcome – novice to advanced botanists! For more information and to RSVP, please email Calgarypsg@anpc.ab.ca. and check the Alberta Native Plant Council (ANPC) Facebook page for monthly presentation details.

Details of next Calgary PSG Meeting:

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
1 PM to 3 PM MT (doors open at 12:30 PM)

“Rare Plant Species in Southern Alberta: Sticky Purple Geranium and Green Milkweed”

Hosted by: Tory Blanchard, masters student in Ecology from the University of Calgary.

Tory has been focusing on how rare species interact with their neighbourhoods by examining plant community composition and pollinator interactions in two rare southern Alberta species: Asclepias viridiflora (Green Comet Milkweed) and Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Purple Geranium). The study will involve collaboration with members of the Kainai First Nation and will use data from community science platforms such as iNaturalist to answer the research questions.

“Using Willows in Riparian Restoration “

Hosted by: Kate Pare, Senior Project Manager for Leaf Ninjas Inc.

Kate will talk about the ins and outs of using willows in riparian restoration and how willows could be of use in the urban landscape. These amazing plants have adapted to root from broken branches and survive underwater for months – characteristics that can be co-opted for use in restoration projects. Find out more about Leaf Ninjas

To Attend: For more information and to RSVP, please email Jane, Sandy and Teresa at Calgarypsg@anpc.ab.ca
Location: U of C Herbarium Room 13, Biological Sciences Building (BI), 507 Campus Drive NW, Calgary.
Parking:  Map to Herbarium
C-Train: Disembark at the University  LRT (C-Train) station.
Access (wheelchair accessible): Please enter by the lower level door on the south side of the building (see attached map) where an ANPC volunteer will be waiting to let you in (or call the Herbarium on 403-220-5262). Follow the signs to the Herbarium.
Food and drink are not allowed in the Herbarium

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