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The oldest Cactus & Succulent club in America.

Next Meeting

Sunday, September 7 2025

Speaker: Steve Blackwell

Topic: Cactus and Canines:
How Ecological Scent Detection Dogs Are Aiding Cactus Conservation
Steve Blackwell is the Conservation Collections Manager at the Desert Botanical Garden, where he has dedicated over 15 years to conserving rare plants of the Southwest. He oversees the Garden’s living collection of rare and endangered species, as well as its seed bank and tissue culture lab. Steve also leads field expeditions focused on seed collection, plant salvage, and reintroduction efforts in native habitats.

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Monthly Meetings

We meet at 1:00PM on the first Sunday of the month at The Woman’s Club of Bellflower. Doors open around noon for meeting set up. Mini show set up starts at 12:30, and meeting starts at 1:00PM.

There will be vendors selling plants and pots. Everyone is welcomed to come early and help set up and check out what’s available for purchase.

Group photo of club members.