Summary: This January/February 1990 issue of Aquilegia marks the beginning of a new decade by reflecting on the Colorado Native Plant Society’s accomplishments and outlining ambitious goals for the future. The newsletter celebrates achievements such as the publication of Rare Plants of Colorado, Florissant National Monument surveys, chapter expansion, and growing partnerships in conservation and restoration. Members are encouraged to increase their involvement through volunteer activities, representation at allied organizations, and participation in educational programs. Extensive coverage is devoted to upcoming workshops focused on bryophytes, primroses, moonworts, conifers, and rare plant monitoring. Additional articles address high-altitude revegetation, pesticide legislation, the origins of the Yamparika Chapter, and gardening with the drought-tolerant cliff fendlerbush. Throughout the issue, the Society emphasizes education, conservation advocacy, citizen science, and the increasing importance of native plants in xeriscaping and ecological restoration.

Plant Species: Plant species and genera mentioned in this issue include Astragalus microcymbus, Fendlera rupicola, Philadelphus spp., Primula spp., Androsace spp., Dodecatheon spp., Botrychium spp., Equisetum spp., Lycopodium spp., Physaria bellii, Penstemon grahamii, Achillea lanulosa, Oxytropis lambertii, Habenaria trachypleura, Perideridia gairdneri, Allium textile, Townsendia grandiflora, Geranium caespitosum, Eriogonum jamesii, Convolvulus arvensis, bryophytes including mosses and liverworts, lichens, fern allies, aspen (Populus tremuloides), Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), spruce (Picea spp.), cedar species discussed in conifer identification, native conifers of Colorado, and numerous rare plants featured in the Adopt a Rare Plant training program.

Keywords: Colorado Native Plant Society, January/February 1990, Looking Back and Ahead, Rare Plants of Colorado, Florissant National Monument survey, Castlewood Canyon survey, Rocky Mountain National Park, Xeriscapes, native plant landscaping, John Marr Scholarship Fund, volunteerism, chapter development, San Juan Chapter, Yamparika Chapter, winter identification, noxious weeds, weed legislation, Denver Botanic Gardens, South Park wetlands, native flower xeriscapes, bryophyte workshops, primrose identification, moonwort taxonomy, Colorado conifers, Adopt a Rare Plant Program, Colorado Natural Areas Program, Nature Conservancy, herbarium techniques, rare plant monitoring, Astragalus inventories, Bureau of Land Management, Gunnison Resource Area, high-altitude revegetation, mine reclamation, pesticide legislation, population and environment conference, environmental advocacy, conservation education, and native plant horticulture.

Summary: This May/June 1990 issue of Aquilegia focuses heavily on prairie conservation, restoration, and the practical application of native plant stewardship. The newsletter reports on ongoing debates surrounding proposed land transfers to expand the Pawnee National Grassland and summarizes discussions from a multi-stakeholder Pawnee National Grassland Forum addressing wildlife protection, grazing practices, recreation, and land management. Members are introduced to an extensive schedule of 1990 field trips exploring rare plants, wetlands, alpine habitats, and peatlands throughout Colorado. The centerpiece of the issue is the second installment of Rick Brune’s “The Prairie Garden” series, which provides detailed guidance on creating native prairie gardens, emphasizing the importance of weed control, understanding ecological succession, and observing natural plant communities before planting. Throughout the issue, the Society promotes thoughtful restoration, habitat protection, and hands-on engagement with Colorado’s native landscapes.

Plant Species: Plant species mentioned in this issue include Agropyron cristatum, Agropyron repens, Amorpha canescens, Andropogon gerardii, Astragalus spp., Bahia oppositifolia, Bouteloua curtipendula, Bouteloua gracilis, Bromus spp., Carex diandra, Carex limosa, Carex livida, Carex microglochin, Centaurea repens, Chenopodium album, Cirsium arvense, Cirsium vulgare, Convolvulus arvensis, Eriophorum gracile, Eriogonum effusum, Gilia stenothyrsa, Gutierrezia sarothrae, Liatris punctata, Lesquerella congesta, Lilium philadelphicum, Lomatogonium rotatum, Mentzelia nuda, Oenothera albicaulis, Oryzopsis hymenoides, Penstemon albidus, Physaria obcordata, Populus balsamifera, Primula egaliksensis, Ptilagrostis porteri, Ratibida columnifera, Salix candida, Salsola kali, Scirpus pumilus (Baeothryon pumilum), Sisyrinchium pallidum, Sphaeralcea coccinea, Sporobolus cryptandrus, Utricularia spp., Viola nuttallii, and Vulpia octoflora.

Keywords: May/June 1990, Pawnee National Grassland, Pawnee land transfer, conservation easements, Forest Service planning, ranching and environmental interests, Pawnee National Grassland Forum, wildlife protection, sensitive species management, ORV impacts, grazing rotation, habitat restoration, public lands management, field trips, Rio Blanco County rare plants, Raven Ridge Natural Area, Dudley Bluffs Natural Area, Deer Gulch Natural Area, Poudre and Laramie River fens, Rollins Pass, South Park peatlands, prairie gardening, ecological succession, prairie restoration, native landscaping, weed control, glyphosate use, prairie design, seed collection ethics, wetland conservation, peat mining impacts, alpine flora, rare plant observation, and appreciation and conservation of Colorado’s native flora.

Summary: This issue places rare plant conservation at center stage, documenting discoveries, rediscoveries, and historical records that expand understanding of Colorado’s botanical heritage. Bill Jennings reports on searches for several uncommon species, including Bell’s twinpod, Ute ladies’-tresses, yellow fritillary, and other plants known from only a handful of collections. Jim Locklear examines the ecology and limited distribution of Ambrosia linearis, a Colorado endemic restricted to the eastern plains. Rick Brune continues his prairie gardening series with practical guidance for establishing native wildflowers through direct seeding, transplanting, and weed management. Additional features introduce new publications on wetland plants and wilderness preservation, announce workshops on plant identification and conservation topics, and reaffirm the Society’s commitment to public education and stewardship of Colorado’s native flora.

Plant Species: Species mentioned in this issue include Physaria bellii, Aletes humilis, Echinocereus reichenbachii, Fritillaria pudica, Spiranthes diluvialis, Lomatium concinnum, Hypoxis hirsuta, Ambrosia linearis, Pedicularis groenlandica, Vaccinium spp., Arctostaphylos spp., Pyrola spp., Monotropa spp., Salix spp., Carex spp., Juncus spp., Mentzelia spp., Gaillardia pinnatifida, Gaillardia aristata, Machaeranthera tanacetifolia, Buchloe dactyloides, Bouteloua gracilis, Liatris punctata, Penstemon albidus, Penstemon angustifolius, Ratibida columnifera, Townsendia exscapa, Townsendia grandiflora, Townsendia hookeri, Oenothera caespitosa, Eriogonum effusum, Astragalus crassicarpus, Astragalus drummondii, Sophora sericea (Vexibia sericea), Psoralea tenuiflora, Sphaeralcea coccinea, Gaura coccinea, Lathyrus eucosmus, Asclepias pumila, Scutellaria brittonii, Agropyron repens, Agropyron smithii, and Calochortus gunnisonii.

Keywords: September/October 1990, rare plant searches, Colorado endemic plants, Bell’s twinpod, Ute ladies’-tresses, eastern plains flora, endemic ragweed, Colorado bursage, prairie restoration, prairie gardening, native wildflower establishment, transplanting techniques, direct seeding, weed management, wetland plant identification, wetlands protection, wilderness preservation, environmental education, CONPS workshops, plant identification training, heath family, willows, grasses of eastern Colorado, Hawaiian ferns, weedy seed identification, blazing stars, botanical conservation, and public stewardship.