THE SANTA FE CACTUS AND SUCCULENT CLUB INVITES YOU TO THE 18TH BIENNIAL MID STATES CACTUS AND SUCCULENT CONFERENCE, JULY 26–28, 2024, IN THE HEART OF SANTA FE, NM.
Speakers
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Steve Lovecky, Keynote Speaker
The Cacti of Big Bend, Texas and Big Bend National Park
Doug Dawson
Superb and Unusual Succulents of South Africa
Mike Hellmann
Can You Grow What You Want to Grow, Where You Grow
Panayoti Kelaidis
Succulents Outdoors in Cold Climates
Woody Minnich
The Gems of Brazil, Cactus of Course
Steve Plath
Supporting the Mutual Affair of Agaves and Bats
Vendors
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Woody Minnich, Cactus Data Plants, NM
Rare and unusual Cacti & Succulents
Daniel Carbajal, NM
A spectrum of Haworthias and Gasterias
Desert Creations, CA
Caudiciforms, & Specimen Cacti & Succulents
Jimmy Black, TX
Specimen Cacti and Succulents
Ethical Desert, CO
Southwest Cold Hardy Cacti and Succulents
Ceramics
Roxane Hopper, Kathy Minnich, Merlene Walker, Cate McClain
And more!
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Evening Plant Auction & Local Sales Area
Opening & Keynote Receptions
Fabulous Outings
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View/download the conference schedule, plus speaker bios & talk notes, below. This year there is no designated conference hotel and no banquet, though there are two receptions. View/download our list of hotels & restaurants in the area, plus attractions to make the most of your Santa Fe stay.
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Register now to secure an early bird discount, available before July 1. On or after July 1, registration is $100. All cancellations are subject to a $25 fee before June 1. On or after June 1, cancellations are non-refundable.
If you prefer to mail in your registration, use the link below to download and print your registration form.
For more information, contact Woody Minnich, Conference Chair, (661) 406-9816, cactusdata@msn.com or Steve Gold, SFCSC Treasurer, (817) 233-2136, sagold@outlook.com.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER STEVE LOVECKY
VENDOR WOODY MINNICH
AND MUCH MORE
Day 1
12–4 PM
Vendor Setup & Registration
6–9 PM
Attendee Registration
6 PM
Welcome, social hour, purchase plant sale raffle tickets
7 PM
Raffle winners start sale
no holding of sale items before 7 PM
7:30–9:30 PM
Sale opens to all attendees
ends at 9:30 PM sharp
9:30–10 PM
Finals sales payments,
evening close
Day 2
8 AM
Venue & Registration open
8 AM–4 PM
Sales open to attendees & general public
9 AM
Welcome & Introduction
9:30–10:30 AM
Speaker Panayoti Kelaidis
“Succulents Outdoors in Cold Climates”
10:45–11:45 AM
Speaker Mike Hellmann
“Can You Grow What You Want to Grow, Where You Grow”
11:45 AM–1:30 PM
Lunch on your own
1:30–2:30 PM
Speaker Doug Dawson
“Superb and Unusual Succulents of South Africa”
2:45–3:45 PM
Speaker Woody Minnich
“The Gems of Brazil, Cactus of Course”
4 PM
Sales close; dinner on your own
7 PM
Keynote Speaker Steve Lovecky
“The Cacti of Big Bend, Texas and Big Bend National Park”
7–9 PM
Sales open to attendees only
9:30–10 PM
Finals sales payments,
evening close
Day 3
8–11 AM
Sales open
9:30–10:30 AM
Speaker Steve Plath
“Supporting the Mutual Affair of Agaves and Bats”
11 AM
Sales close, Closing Statements & Thank You
12 PM
Conference Closes
1 PM
Organized Trip
Eldorado Community Center Cactus Gardens
Individual Field Trips
general Santa Fe, NM region
