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  • Volunteer Sign Ups are Open for Annual Show and Sale

    Volunteer Sign Ups are Open for Annual Show and Sale

    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

    OUR GIANT MAY SALE IS COMING SOON!

    SAVE THE DATES—MAY 1,2,3

    Our annual giant cactus and succulent sale and show is now less than two months away. We are planning on building on the success of former shows. However, our success depends on you, our members, coming out in droves to help with many tasks. But first, THE PERKS!

    #1 FIRST CHOICE… You can start buying cacti and succulents BEFORE the public can! On Friday May 1, the members only sale for volunteers is at 12 PM-1 PM. The public sale is 1PM-5PM. Volunteers can also shop from 8AM-9AM on Saturday and Sunday.

    #2 We feed you. Volunteers will be fed lunch on all days that they volunteer!

    These things alone should bring you running. But wait…#3 Get the satisfaction of knowing that you participated in helping continue all the great things our club does. Such as speakers, field trips, plant exchanges, drawings, the demonstration garden and much more.

    And if that wasn’t enough….#4 Meet new folks from our club and the vendors.

    Joining in is as simple as 1-2-3!

    Pick a day(s) and times you can work. We will have time slots and tasks to consider. You can volunteer for a short (4 hours) or longer (all day) time period. You can volunteer on one, two or all 3 days.

    SHOW UP! Just show up and have a good time. And don’t forget to buy a few plants.

    For those of you who are into the details of opportunities to volunteer. Tasks are generally easy. The hospitality/food area, the Plant Hotel, Cashier, Cashier assistant (think grocery bagger, but with boxes and cacti and succulents), monitoring the entrance and exit to the Shepard Center and at the Show entrance, helping to set up or take down tables and popup tents., clerking for show judges and more.

    Can’t make the meeting? Email Dave Roberts at roblands94@gmail.com. Can’t email? Call or text Dave at 916-416-9368. Please leave your phone and email. Put “SCSS volunteer” in the subject line.

    Thank you all!

  • Ruth Bancroft Garden Trip – Oct 11th 2025

    Ruth Bancroft Garden Trip – Oct 11th 2025

    SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, October 11, 2025

    WHAT’S HAPPENING? A Sacramento Cactus and Succulent Society educational field trip to the Ruth Bancroft Garden.

    Located in Walnut Creek, the Ruth Bancroft Garden houses a unique and diverse collection of cacti, succulents and drought tolerant plants from around the world. The many large mature specimens located throughout the 3.5-acre garden serves as an excellent example of just how stunning a dry garden can be. Their nursery (you know a place where you buy plants!) features drought tolerant plants including California natives, cactus and succulents. This garden is a MUST SEE!

    WHAT’S INCLUDED? SCSS will provide Admission, a box lunch with drinks and bus transportation from Sacramento. We will depart from the Watt/Manlove Park and Ride. A brief pick-up can be arranged in Davis if needed.

    HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? $40.00 per person. $40.00!!! What’s the catch? The SCSS Board has approved inviting Carmichael Cactus and Succulent Society members to join in the fun. However, SCSS members will have exclusive registration until September 15, 2025. There is a limit of 50 people. So don’t get caught snoozing. Sign up now!

    HOW DO I REGISTER AND PAY? Click the link below to sign up and pay online. You can also sign up and pay at a club meeting, or download a paper sign up form (coming soon).

    HAVE QUESTIONS? If you have concerns or questions about the trip, please contact Dave Roberts. Email: roblands94@gmail.com. Cell phone: 916/416-9368.

  • Volunteers Needed for the SCSS Annual Show & Sale!

    Volunteers Needed for the SCSS Annual Show & Sale!

    Our Annual Show & Sale is coming up on May 2-4, 2025, and we need enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a success! Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the succulent world, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow plant lovers, support our society, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the event.

    Volunteers are needed for tasks such as setup, assisting vendors, greeting guests, and event breakdown. Plus, volunteers get early shopping access on Friday before the sale opens to the public!

    If you’d like to lend a hand, sign up today and be part of this exciting event!

    Thank you for helping us make this year’s show & sale the best yet! 🌱

  • Winners of the February Mini-Show

    Winners of the February Mini-Show

    Congratulations to the winners of our February Mini Show! The categories were Cylindropuntia, Haworthia, and Dish Gardens. We had a lot of really nice entries this month! It was fun to see the plants our club members are growing at home.