“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.

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.

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…

Affiliate Reps, Officers, and Newsletter Editors - Regional Meetings

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Important updates were discussed, including membership status, the upcoming 2027 convention and centennial in 2029, financial reports, and moving the library.

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Affiliate Reps, Officers, and Newsletter Editors - view the annual letter from the CSSA Affiliates Committee

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.

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.

Cacti and other succulents have some of the most sculptural forms with amazing designs, textures, and colors. Join Irwin for a lively discussion of light, composition, plant portraiture, and landscapes.