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The idea of organizing a club of fellow "cactophiles" began with Mike Navolio
and Richard Basta who planted the seed for the eventual founding of the Bakersfield Cactus and Succulent Society in
1997. Our club now has about 30 active members.
The purpose of the society is to foster an understanding of cultivating
cactus and other succulent plants through the sharing of our own experiences, guest lectures, field trips, and shows.
We have a library that is full of excellent books and continues to grow along with the club. Our members range from
novice to experts in the field and all are more than willing to share their knowledge and experiences.
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Bakersfield Cactus
Opuntia basilaris var. treleasei
photo by L.M. Moe
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Our club logo is the Bakersfield Cactus Opuntia basilaris
var. treleasei
which grows in the grassy hills and mesas north, east, and south of
Bakersfield in Kern County, California. The Bakersfield Cactus is listed as endangered by State and Federal
agencies. For additional information on its legal status, you can go to the
California Native Plant Society web pages.
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MEETINGS
Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm
(check the current newsletter for changes)
Olive Drive Church
Room 604, Building 6
5500 Olive Drive
Bakersfield, CA.
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West of 99 Freeway on corner of
Olive Drive & Victor St.
This MAP might help you find the place.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
These are the 2009 club officers:
| President | Ed Colley |
| Vice Pres. | Lynn McDonald |
| Secretary | Anne Lee |
| Treasurer | Maynard Moe |
| Field Trips | Lynn McDonald |
| Newsletter | Stephen Cooley |
| If you have a minute, e-mail us, we would love to hear from you! |
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