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Minnesota Native Plant Society
A non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and appreciation of Minnesota’s native plants and plant communities through education and public awareness

Monthly Programs

The Minnesota Native Plant Society holds monthly membership meetings the first Thursday of each month from October through June (excluding January, July, August, and September).

6:00 to 7:00 PM - Social time and refreshments
7:00 to 7:15 PM - Announcements
7:15 to 7:30 PM - Plant of the month
7:30 to 8:30 PM - Main Speaker

2010 MONTHLY PROGRAMS

February 4, 2010
Looking at Lichens by Dr. Imke Schmitt, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota
Plant of the Month: One-flowered Broom Rape or Cancer-root (Orobanche uniflora) by Ken Arndt, Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc.

March 4, 2010
One Step Ahead of the Bugs: A Genetic Conservation Program for Ash in Minnesota by Dr. Andy David, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
Plant of the Month: Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra)

April 1, 2010
Extension forestry in the 21st century: capacity, innovation, and impact by Eli Sagor, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota Extension Service
Plant of the Month: Black spruce (Picea mariana)


Pitcher Plants

Meetings are held at Dakota Lodge at Thompson County Park
360 Butler Ave. E.
West St. Paul, MN

Map and Directions

2009 Monthly Programs

2008 Monthly Programs