You're invited to our NNPS monthly meeting Thursday, May 1st. This is the last program of our Spring Schedule and the final chapter of "Castillejinae Species of Nevada: Paintbrushes and their Relatives, Part 3” with Mark Egger, lead author of the Castilleja treatment for the Flora of North America. Mark will discuss Orthocarpus, Chloropyron, and Cordylanthus. This series of programs has been a master class on the Castillejinae in Nevada and a very useful visual reference and guide for the wandering enthusiast.

Meeting information:
In Northern Nevada (RENO), attend the in-person meeting in FA 300G on the 3rd floor of Fleischmann Agriculture on the UNR campus. Social and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm, the meeting starts at 7pm. 
To attend an in-person meeting In Southern Nevada (HENDERSON), head to the College of Southern Nevada campus. Refreshments are available at 6:30pm in the Niles Herbarium, Bldg A, RM A109. The meeting begins at 7 pm in Bldg C, RM C230. Parking is available at the College Drive lot. (Please contact Marcus below in case there is a room change, thanks)

OR You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When:May 1, 2025; 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance (before 6pm Thursday) here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/25mMRp5iSDW9EQnmQueHIQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Charlie Duncan, NVNPS Programs, and Marcus Hooker, Southern Nevada. Contact info: N. Nevada _ cirsium.down@gmail.com S. Nevada_ Marcus.Hooker@csn.edu
Photo by Paul Slichter 

One of our "local secrets", this trail is located at the south east corner of Washoe State Park and winds its way up the drainage of Deadman’s Creek to a scenic lookout atop the bluff. Along the slopes we should find a fascinating mix of riparian and steppe vegetative communities. Plants of interest include Phlox diffusa, Ranunculus andersonii, Erigeron glacialis, Phacelia curvipes, Prunus andersonii, Senecio integerrimus and Lupinus arbustus to name a few.

CAR-POOLING IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED

There is a pull-off that can handle four or five vehicles at the trail head. Some additional parking is located roughly 1/4mi to both the south and north. Those wishing to carpool from Reno meet at the Doughboy’s Donuts shop located in the South Town Shopping Center at 57 Damonte Ranch Parkway by 9:00 am. We should be on site by 9:30am.

Map Link https://maps.app.goo.gl/3EuxyTWPV6dFXQvu

PHOTO BY JEFF BUE, COURTESY FEATHER RIVER LAND TRUST

We will be at the May Arboretum on Saturday May 17th, we hope to have some native plants to share. Check back for more information nearer the time. Photo from May Arboretum website.

PHOTO BY JEFF BUE, COURTESY FEATHER RIVER LAND TRUST

Join us to explore the Prison Hill area. Details nearer the time.

Photo from Sierra Rec Magazine

Join us to visit Churchill Narrows and look for Nevada endemic Churchill Narrows buckwheat. Detail nearer the time. Eriogonum diatomaceum photo © Matt Berger

Save the date for our 50th Anniversary Field Trip. Peavine Mountain in Reno has a special place in the heart of NNPS, many members spent hours in the field cataloging the vascular flora of Peavine Mountain and writing it up in Mentzelia Vol. 6. Check back for details nearer the time.

Join us to explore the areas surrounding Grass lake. Grass Lake is the largest Sphagnum bog in California and is considered the best representative floating bog in the Sierra Nevada. Check back for details.

Save the date for a trip to this lake and ramble through a variety of habitats. Details nearer the time.