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Peter Breslin | February 14th Speaker

The Gates Meeting on February 14th at 7pm PST will feature a talk by Peter Breslin, PhD, on the future of the giant saguaro. He will discuss recent studies highlighting the effects of heat and drought stress on saguaros, including increased mortality and vulnerability, alongside his extensive experience in cactus research.

February 2025 President’s Message

I hope everyone is safe and you are enjoying time with your family and friends. It is important to take this time to practice gratitude and appreciation, especially as so many of our fellow LA-based cacti and succulent community members have lost not only their beloved succulent collections, but also their homes and livelihoods.

The First 2025 President’s Message

The November meeting for Gates is scheduled for Friday, focusing on BBQ results, a succulent nursery field trip on November 9th, and upcoming elections for two Board positions. Participants are reminded to bring a bagged lunch for the trip and to take a ballot for voting during the meeting. See you soon!

December, 2024 President’s Message

November 2024 President’s Message

October 2024 President’s Message

This month’s meeting features a “best dead plant” contest and a talk by Tom Glavich on South African flowering plants. The annual Gates BBQ is on October 19, with a cactus cook-off. A succulent nursery field trip is planned for November 9, requiring a $20 deposit. Board elections are also approaching.