“To The Point” – Spring 2026
The latest issue of To The Point is here, and it’s full of useful information collected from our members, staff, volunteers, and the newsletters of CSSA affiliate clubs.
Category Affiliates
“The Economist” Examines the Global Problem of Cactus and Succulent Poaching
March 6, 2026 Dear CSSA Members, A recent article in The Economist, written by Charlie McCann, a feature writer for 1843, explores the growing global problem of cactus and succulent poaching, highlighting how rising demand for rare plants has fueled…
Affiliates Committee 2026 Updates and Announcements
Affiliate Reps, Officers, and Newsletter Editors - Regional Meetings
BioOne Subscribe to Open Threshold Met – All 2026 Content Will Be Open Access
Supporting Open Access Through BioOne
Summary of Minutes of the January 18, 2026 Board Meeting
Important updates were discussed, including membership status, the upcoming 2027 convention and centennial in 2029, financial reports, and moving the library.
Past Webinar: Crime Pays, but Botany Doesn’t
“Plants are doing wild, incredible things all around us—and most people walk right past them.”
— Joey Santore (Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t)
Important Notice
Scam Emails Posing as CSSA Board Members
Affiliates Committee 2026 Updates and Announcements
Affiliate Reps, Officers, and Newsletter Editors - view the annual letter from the CSSA Affiliates Committee
“To The Point” – Winter 2025
The latest issue of To The Point is here, and it’s full of useful information collected from our members, staff, volunteers, and the newsletters of CSSA affiliate clubs.
Help CSSA Find a New Home for Its Library
For more than 40 years, the Cactus and Succulent Society of America (CSSA) has been fortunate to house its library at The Huntington, where it has served generations of researchers, authors, students, and plant enthusiasts. Recently, The Huntington informed us that they now need the space for their own institutional use, and as a result, CSSA must relocate its library.