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General Workshop and Registration Information
Workshops usually begin at 9 a.m. and end sometime between 2 and 3 p.m. Where applicable, choose between identical Sessions I or II. Individual chapters may offer workshops. See the chapter web pages for information. You can download and file out the Workshop Registration Form, and mail the form and check to: The Colorado Native Plant Society You can also directly register each workshop online using your PayPal account or any major credit cards. Please still download and fill out the Workshop Registration Form, save it to your computer, and then send the form as an email attachment to. Linda Smith
Workshops Schedule of 2011 Physaria (Brassicaceae) in Colorado: a New Look at the Genus Canceled until 2012 Rushes of Colorado WORKSHOP IS FULL. NO NEW REGISTRATIONS ARE BEING TAKEN AT THIS TIME. Date: September 3 and 4, 2011 The Juncus workshop will feature a Saturday session that focuses on taxonomy and morphological characteristics for the Genus Juncus (rushes) in Colorado. Fresh plant specimens will be provided for use with microscopes. There will also be pressed specimens available and various reference materials for use by the class. The Sunday session will be a field trip that will seek to showcase a number of Juncus species and a tour of typical Juncus habitat in the Front Range of Colorado. Students should sign up for both the Saturday and Sunday sessions. The workshop will be feature Dr. Leo Bruederle, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado at Denver, and Steve Yarbrough, CoNPS Workshop Coordinator. The Saturday session will be September 3rd, from 9 am until approximately 3 pm. The Sunday session will run from approximately 8 am until 5 pm. The Sunday field trip will involve car-pooling into the mountains, but not too very far. Students should bring their Colorado Flora Eastern Slope, a hand lens, lunch and water for both days. Dress appropriately for the field session on Sunday! Cost for the 2-day workshop is $25. Wild Pinks of Colorado Workshop is FULL. The Caryophyllaceae family in Colorado includes an alpine cushion plant, native catchflys in the alpine down to the foothills, alien catchflys along roadsides, and invasive ornamentals. We will learn how to identify all of the genera and most of the species. Using pictures and material collected for hands-on dissection, we will become more familiar with the terminology and morphological characteristics used in keys. This is Rich’s fifth workshop for CONPS.
Participation is often limited and registration is processed in the order received. If the workshop has already been filled, you will be notified, your check will not be deposited, and you will be added to the waiting list if that is what you desire. If you choose to mail in your registration form, please contact Linda Smith to make sure there is room available. If you choose to register online, you don't need to do so.
**Contact Steve Yarbrough, CONPS Workshop Coordinator for updated schedules, meeting times and places, and fees.
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Colorado Native Plant Society Workshops are designed for plant enthusiasts of all levels, from novices to experts. Workshops are designed to provide you with an enjoyable learning experience. We hope you will join us for a workshop. 
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