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  • Volcano Relief: Leilani Nepenthes Fundraiser

    Leilani Nepenthes Nursery was located on the big island of Hawaii. It is a family owned business and one of the largest collections of nepenthes in the world. Samuel Estes and his family’s nursery and home have been completely lost to the volcanic activity there. Not only did they lose there livelihood and possessions, but also very rare and endangered plants from around the world. Almost 30 years of business gone in only a few days. You may help in supporting Leilani Nepenthes by visiting https://www.gofundme.com/bn3eik

  • Wednesday, August 17, 7:00 pm – Nepenthes 101

    Nepenthes, or tropical pitcher plants, are beautiful carnivorous plants with specific growing requirements. Instructor Dave Sackett cover how to grow them successfully and will feature some examples on display. The talk will include time for questions and answers. This Tower Hill Botanic Garden program on Wednesday, August 17 will begin at 7 pm and is free with admission to the garden. Sign up at https://towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org/pages/event-registration-form—nepenthes-101 Image from www.hantsflytrap.com.

  • Saturday, January 9, 12:30 pm – Annual Nepenthes Cutting and Propagation Workshop

    The New England Carnivorous Plant Society will meet on Saturday, January 9 at 12:30 pm at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center for its popular Annual Nepenthes Cutting and Propagation Workshop, where members and guest are almost certain to take home a Nepenthes cutting or two.  For directions and more information visit www.necps.org.  Image from www.carnivorousplants.org.

  • Friday, July 18 – Saturday, July 26 – 10th International Carnivorous Plant Conference & Post-Conference Trip

    The International Carnivorous Plant Society Conference 2014 is presented by the three Australian CP Societies:

    The Australian Carnivorous Plant Society
    The Victorian Carnivorous Plant Society
    The Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society

    The conference will be hosted by The Cairns Botanic Gardens, which houses an impressive collection of tropical CPs.

    This 3-day event (July 18 – 20) will cater for the scientific/academic community, hobbyists, and conservationists alike. The conference will include high quality contemporary speakers and a range of public events.

    To express an interest in attending and to receive a pack, please e-mail: ICPS2014@captiveexotics.com.

    Two post-conference field trips have been organized to capture the diversity of tropical Australian CPs.

    Monday 21 July 2014, a full day trip to Mount Bartle Frere to see 3 different locations for Drosera schizandra.

    Tuesday 22 July to Saturday 26 July 2014, a rare opportunity to visit the very tip of Cape York to see Nepenthes, Tropical Utricularia (below), Drosera, and Byblis.

    For complete registration information visit www.carnivorousplants.org/news/Cairns2014.php.

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  • Saturday, January 11, 12:30 pm – Annual Nepenthes Cutting Class

    The next meeting of the New England Carnivorous Plant Society will be held on January 11, 2014 at 12:30 pm at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island.

    This meeting will be their Annual Nepenthes Cutting Class.  Members and friends are encouraged to bring any overgrown Nepenthes that could use a little cutting back.  Following instruction on taking Nepenthes vine cuttings and tips for sucessful Nepenthes cutting propagation,  members will have the opportunity to take cuttings from the plants brought in to bring home and grow.  This is only possible when members bring in and allow others to take cuttings of their overgrown plants.  So if you have a plant that is vining and needs a little cutting please consider bringing it in!

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  • Saturday, January 14, 12:30 pm – Nepenthes Cutting Event

    Join the New England Carnivorous Plant Society on Saturday, January 14, at 12:30 pm at the Roger Williams Botanical Center in Providence for the Nepenthes (Tropical Pitcher Plant) Cutting Event.  Members will leave with a cutting for propagation, and may bring in overgrown Nepenthes vines and share the fun with other members.  To join, or for more information, visit www.necps.org.

  • Saturday, August 14, 8:30 a.m. – New England Carnivorous Plant Society Cookout

    The New England Carnivorous Plant Society (www.necps.org) will hold a cookout and show on Saturday, August 14, beginning at 8:30 in the morning with an optional bog walk at the Black Jungle, 370 Avenue A, Turners Falls, Massachusetts 01376.  This annual event is always much anticipated.  You will see all sorts of plants, and there are wonderful discounts for NECPS members.  See the site for information on joining ($20/year for adults), or call Black Jungle Terrarium Supply 413-863-2770 for more information and directions. Below is Drosera capillaris ‘Emerald’s Envy.” Photo by William Joseph Clemens.

  • Sunday, August 30, 8:45 a.m. – New England Carnivorous Plant Society Cookout

    The New England Carnivorous Plant Society (www.necps.org) will hold a cookout and show on Sunday, August 30, beginning at 8:45 in the morning at the Black Jungle, 370 Avenue A, Turners Falls, Massachusetts 01376.  This annual event is always much anticipated.  You will see all sorts of plants, and there are wonderful discounts for NECPS members.  See the site for information on joining ($20/year for adults).  This year, there will be a visit and talk from renowned author Stewart McPherson.  Stewart has written several amazing books on varieties of carnivorous plants, and has new ones on the way.  He will be giving a talk on Nepenthes, and will be signing books.  This is a wonderful chance to speak with and meet a true giant of the CP world.

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