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Maricopa County Master Monthly Chapter Meeting - 2022

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Maricopa Master Naturalists will host a virtual meeting Wednesday, June 8, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm with special guest Tristan Davis.

Shining a Light on a Hidden Agave: The Power and Limitations of iNaturalist Records

Tristan Davis takes us on a true adventure as he leads a team of scientists to identify a plant. This story begins with an internet photo, progresses from nurseries to private gardens, and ends in Mexico. It is a story covering four years with a happy ending, lots of beautiful photos, and providing insight as to how scientists use iNaturalist to aid their research.

Davis has had an interest in the natural world from an early age. His initial interest with South American birds led to education at Louisiana State University and the University of Kansas which in turn provided him with the opportunity to accompany scientific expeditions to South American, China, the Philippines, and Equatorial Guinea. After moving to Arizona in 2001, Tristan transitioned his scientific passions to include cacti and succulents.

Davis resides in Chandler, AZ and is a member of the Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society, past Board Member, and currently administers the Propagation Education Group (PEG), the Research Grant Program, and the Seed Depot for the society. Davis also volunteers in the Horticulture, Research, and Education departments at the Desert Botanical Garden.

Register here -----> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUofuGhrjojHtEc-YRV1az31YJuihbxwUlk

About Arizona Master Naturalists

Arizona Master Naturalists are a certified corps of volunteers who provide community service to organizations in need of citizen science, stewardship, and educational assistance. Our mission is to inspire leadership, and community engagement, for a sustainable world, through volunteer service to natural and cultural history organizations in the state of Arizona. The Maricopa County Parks Chapter meets on the second Wednesday of the month where we hear speakers on varying topics about the natural environment. Updates are also provided about volunteer projects, educational opportunities, and chapter business.

About Arizona Master Naturalist Association

The Arizona Master Naturalist Association (AZMNA) is an organization operating as a member of the Alliance for Natural Resource Outreach Providers. AZMNA is not affiliated with any of our state universities, though we often utilize faculty and other content providers as instructors for the classroom portion of the program. At this time the organization is entirely run by volunteer power