Summary: This issue of Aquilegia highlights the Colorado Native Plant Society’s commitment to education, conservation, and public engagement through an ambitious slate of field trips, volunteer opportunities, and restoration initiatives. The newsletter honors the legacy of renowned botanist Harold D. Harrington through the establishment of a graduate fellowship supporting future plant taxonomists. Readers are encouraged to participate in rare plant monitoring, revegetation workshops, invasive species awareness efforts, and hands-on botanical exploration across Colorado’s diverse landscapes. The issue reflects a strong emphasis on citizen science, stewardship, and fostering appreciation for native flora while addressing emerging conservation challenges such as habitat restoration and exotic plant invasions. Together, these articles demonstrate how education, volunteerism, and scientific inquiry strengthen efforts to understand and preserve Colorado’s botanical heritage.

Plant Species: Plant species and genera mentioned in this issue include Penstemon harringtonii, Oenothera harringtonii, Trifolium nanum, Acer glabrum, Russian olive, salt cedar (Tamarix spp.), cottonwood, Astragalus deterior, Astragalus schmolliae, Aletes macdougalii var. breviradiatus, Hackelia gracilenta, Iliamna rivularis, Astragalus proximus, Physaria pruinosa, Ipomopsis polyantha, Phlox caryophylla, Castilleja integra, Linum lewisii, Penstemon virens, Penstemon secundiflorus, Lupinus argenteus, Physaria vitulifera, Townsendia spp., Stipa comata, Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia, Erigeron wilkenii, Limnorchis (=Habenaria) zothecina, Micranthes rhomboidea, Castilleja occidentalis, Pedicularis parryi, Anticlea elegans, Spiranthes romanzoffiana, Primula parryi, Eritrichium nanum, Salix myrtillifolia, Botrychium campestre, Oreoxis alpina, Heracleum sphondylium ssp. montanum, and Chenopodium cycloides.

Keywords: Harold Harrington, plant taxonomy, graduate fellowship, native plant conservation, citizen science, field trips, rare plant monitoring, volunteerism, botanical education, invasive species, habitat restoration, revegetation, riparian ecology, ecological stewardship, public outreach, plant inventories, alpine ecosystems, prairie ecology, moonworts, herbarium collections, restoration projects, weed management, natural history, conservation partnerships, botanical research, native flora appreciation, and Colorado Native Plant Society activities.