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The Cactus and Succulent Society of America
Opuntia sp
This Opuntia was seen along the far reaches in
Arches Nat'l Park in mid-August 2006.
Photo: Peter Bockenthien.
Learning to understand and care for succulent plants at home and in the wild through education, conservation and research.

The Cactus and Succulent Society of America (CSSA) was founded in 1929 in Pasadena, California and has grown to encompass over 80 affiliated clubs and thousands of members worldwide. Our primary purpose is to enjoy succulent (water-storing) plants through horticulture, travel and scientific discovery, with a particular concern for habitat preservation and conservation issues in deserts worldwide.

Every other month members receive the full-color Cactus and Succulent Journal, widely regarded as the best and most authoritative periodical on succulent and xerophytic (dry loving) plants. It's the longest running publication of its kind and features articles of interest to beginners and advanced hobbyists alike. Our newsletter, To The Point, packaged with the Journal, is full of news and views about the succulent plant world. Advanced hobbyists can access deeper, scientific knowledge of succulent plants and their environs in our peer-reviewed, technical yearbook, Haseltonia.
 
2007 Affiliated Society Events
Annual Affiliated Society Events. Please don't hesitate to contact me, peter[at]meristemdesign.com, with your changes of dates and information.
 
2007: Baja California
BOOJUMS, BARRELS, and BURSERAS: Post-Convention Tour of Baja California. You asked for it. Now you have it!
 

2007 Convention

Auction
Rare Plant Auction...
Registration Form
Two versions of the convention registration form are available. ...
Convention Committee
Members of the convention committee will be available at the convention to assure that the convention runs well and that our attendees have an enjoyable and memorable event. ...
Schedule
Our schedule is packed with speakers on four days (two days of succulents and two days of cacti) sandwiched around a day of field trips and bookended with banquets and entertainment. Please check back...
Confirmed Speakers
Our confirmed speakers for 2007. Visit this page often for updates!...
Convention Field Trips
We have two great trips planned for Monday. Take a break from talks and get out and see what Seattle and the surrounding areas have in store for succulent lovers! The convention field trips are finali...
Vendors
The CSSA Convention Sale will be open to the public as well as to Convention registrants. Hours will be 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The CSSA Convention Sale will be close...
About the Hotel
The DoubleTree Hotel-Seattle Airport is hosting the the CSSA Convention May 25-30, 2007. Book your room here at a web page set up just for CSSA. Click here for a downloadable PDF file describing ...
Other things to do
For the adventurous cactophole set on seeing Seattle and the bored cactus widows and widowers dragged to these conventions we will have daytime trips to regional attractions to keep you occupied! From...
Post-Convention Tour: Baja California
Boojums, barrel cactus, burseras... and so much more. The Field Trips Committee is delighted to announce the post-convention tour of Baja California. ...