Research Grant Reports
3/14/16: CoNPS Comments on Red Rocks Junipers
On March 14, 2016, the CoNPS Board of Directors approved sending a letter to the Denver Landmark Preservation Commission opposing the removal of Junipers planted by the Citizens Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1941. To see the letter sent, click on the link below:...
12/31/15 CoNPS Comments on Boulder Open Space North Trail Project
CoNPS comments on the Boulder Open Space North Trail Study Project, expressing concern about the possible plan to construct a bike trail through an area with the endangered rare plant, Physaria bellii. CoNPS North Trail Study Project Comments A majority of the members...
2015 Pinieries Open Space Rare Plant Assessment a Grand Success
El Paso County Pinieries Open Space Rare Plant Assessment CONPS 2015 Field Study During the 2015 field season CONPS collaborated with Colorado Natural Heritage Program, Denver Botanic Gardens Colorado College and CONPS botanist members to conduct a thorough...
CoNPS Volunteers Start Pineries Inventory Project May 15, 2015
Volunteers: Steve Olson, Daryl Mergen, Susan Hall, Judy von Ahlefeldt, and Kent TimmermanCoNPS members, botanists from Colorado Natural Heritage Program, Denver Botanic Gardens, and Colorado College complete May visits to assess the status of several species of...
John Marr Grants Announced for 2015
John W. Marr Fund The John W. Marr Fund supports research on the biology of Colorado native plants and plant communities. Grantees for 2015 are: DeMasters, Carla (Rebecca Huft, DBG) Working on MS UC Denver. Using native annual/biennial forbs to...
CoNPS Supports House Bill 15-1006: Establishing a Grant Program to Manage Russian Olive and Tamerisk
A member of CoNPS has brought to the attention of the CoNPS Board and the Conservation Committee concern over a piece of legislation moving through the Colorado House of Representatives. This legislation is House Bill 15-1006, which would establish a grant program to...
November 2014: Mission Grant Awarded to Jennifer Ackerfield to Print “Flora of Colorado”
In their November 2014 board meeting, the Board of Directors decided to give a $1,000 Mission Grant to Jennifer Ackerfield's new Flora of Colorado. Jennifer has been working on this book for twelve years and it is the first full flora since Harrington's in the...
New CoNPS Publication: “Native Plants for Pollinators”
Low-Water Native Plants for Pollinators Brochure (6-8-2015)
Become a Native Plant Master®
Become a Native Plant Master® – A Program of Colorado State University Extension Learn fascinating plant facts including landscape uses of Colorado natives and other human uses. Discover how noxious weeds threaten native plants and wildlife. Learn how to use a...
2015 Steinkamp Grant Announced
Myrna P. Steinkamp Fund The Steinkamp Fund supports research on the biology of Colorado rare native plants. The Steinkemp Grant for 2015 was awarded to Wills, Brandee (Mitch McGlaughlin) First year MS student – biology. UNC, Greeley. ...