Schedule of Events🌵

Wednesday, May 19, 2027Arrival Day
7:00am – 5:00pmPre-Convention Field Trip
Boyce Thompson Arboretum and Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, via bus		Prior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 6:45am
3:00pm – 6:00pmConvention Check-inLobby Foyer
4:00pmHotel Check-inLobby
6:00pm – 8:00pmMeet and GreetHotel Bar / Lobby
Day 1 – Thursday, May 20, 2027
7:00am – 3:00pmConvention Check-inLobby Foyer
7:30am to 8:00amWelcome and OpeningGrand Ballroom I and II
8:00am to 8:415amOpening Program – Sonoran Desert Overview – Mark DimmitGrand Ballroom I and II
9:00am to 9:45amProgram 2 – Bill PeachyGrand Ballroom I and II
10:00am to 10:45amProgram 3 – Tania Hernádez SandersGrand Ballroom I and II
11:00am to 11:45amProgram 4 – Rob RomeroGrand Ballroom I and II
Pick up a lunch and bring it to the Lunch ProgramsHotel Restaurants
12:00pm to 12:45pmLunch Program 5Verbena
12:00pm to 12:45pmLunch Program 6Lantana
1:00pm Р1:45pmProgram 7 РDr. Alberto B̼rquezGrand Ballroom I and II
2:00pm to 2:45pmProgram 8 – Dr. Peter BreslinGrand Ballroom I and II
3:00pm to 3:45pmProgram 9 – John TragerGrand Ballroom I and II
4:00 to 5:00pmCSSA Affiliate Reps MeetingVerbena
5:00 to 6:00pmConservation Committee ForumLantana
Dinner on your own
6:00pm – 7:30pmWelcome Reception – Cash Bar and Light Hors d’oeuvresGrand Foyer and Arizona Patio
6:00pm to 7:00pmSilent AuctionGrand Foyer
6:00pm to 9:00pmArt Gallery OpeningIndigo
7:30pm to 9:00pmVendor Sales – Open to Registrants Only Grand Pavilion
Day 2 – Friday, May 21, 2027
7:00am – 1:00pmConvention Check-inLobby Foyer
7:30am – 11:30amField Trip – Pima Prickly Park and Saguaro National Park WestPrior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 7:00am
7:30am – 11:30amField Trip – North Loop Cactus and Succulent Nursery Tour plus Pima Prickly ParkPrior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 7:00am
9:00am – 5:00pmPlant, Pottery, Art, Seeds, CSSA Books, and Tucson C&SS Plant and Gift Sales – Open to PublicGrand Pavilion
12:00pm – 5:00pmArt Gallery – Open to the PublicIndigo
Pick up a lunch and bring it to the Lunch ProgramsHotel Restaurants
12:00pm – 12:45pmLunch Program 10 – Verbena
12:00pm – 12:45pmLunch Program 11 – Lantana
1:00pm – 1:45pmProgram 12 – Stefan CampbellGrand Ballroom I and II
2:00pm – 2:45pmProgram 13Grand Ballroom I and II
3:00pm – 3:45pmProgram 14Grand Ballroom I and II
4:00pm – 4:45pmProgram 15Grand Ballroom I and II
Dinner on your own
8:00pm – 9:30pmRare Plant Auction – donated plants, books, pottery, etc. – benefitting CSSA Conservation and Research – with Cash BarGrand Ballroom I and II
Day 3 – Saturday, May 22, 2027
7:00am – 1:00pmConvention Check-inLobby Foyer
7:30am – 12:30amField Trip – Arizona Sonora Desert MuseumPrior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 7:00am
7:30am – 11:30amField Trip – East Loop Cactus and Succulent Nursery TourPrior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 7:00am
9:00am – 5:00pmPlant, Pottery, Art, Seeds, CSSA Books, and Tucson C&SS Plant and Gift Sales – Open to PublicGrand Pavilion
12:00pm – 5:00pmArt Gallery – Open to PublicIndigo
Pick up a lunch and bring it to the Lunch ProgramsHotel Restaurants
1:00pm – 1:45pmLunch Program 16Verbena
1:00pm – 1:45pmLunch Program 17Lantana
2:00pm – 2:45pmProgram 18 – Sandy MasuoGrand Ballroom I and II
3:00pm – 3:45pmProgram 19 – Jane EvansGrand Ballroom I and II
4:00pm – 4:45pmProgram 20 – Dr. Roy EarleGrand Ballroom I and II
6:30pm – 8:30pmCash BarGrand Foyer
7:00pm – 10:00pmBanquet and Awards – Keynote Address by Graham CharlesGrand Ballroom I and II
Day 4 – Sunday, May 23, 2027
7:00am – 12:00pmConvention Check-inLobby Foyer
7:30am – 11:30amField Trip – Plants in Habitat Hiking TourPrior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 7:00am
7:30am – 11:30amField Trip – Southwest Loop Cactus and Succulent Nursery TourPrior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 7:00am
9:00am – 3:00pmPlant, Pottery, Art, Seeds, CSSA Books, and Tucson C&SS Plant and Gift Sales – Open to PublicGrand Pavilion
9:00am – 4:00pmPacking Area – Convention Attendees ONLYIndigo
Pick up a lunch and bring it to the Lunch ProgramsHotel Restaurants
12:00pm – 12:45pmLunch Program 22Verbena
12:00pm – 12:45pmLunch Program 23Lantana
1:00pm – 1:45pmProgram 24Grand Ballroom I and II
2:00pm – 2:45pmProgram 25Grand Ballroom I and II
3:00pm – 3:45pmProgram 26Grand Ballroom I and II
4:00pm – 4:30pmClosing Remarks – Passing of Gavel to 2029 Centennial Convention CommitteeGrand Ballroom I and II
All Times Pacific

The convention includes 5 days of activities – we welcome all CSSA members from succulent plant professionals to enthusiasts of all experience levels

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