From this beginning, the Society has grown into an organization of over 600 members represented by six local chapters scattered throughout the state. In its 25 years of existence the Society has many accomplishments to its credit. Among the achievements most familiar to current members are the publication of two editions of the Rare Plants of Colorado , the establishment of the John Marr and Myrna Steinkamp Funds to provide small grants in support of research and the conservation of Colorado's native flora, and the Society's newsletter, Aquilegia , which has been a welcome sight to members' mailboxes for many years. A 25 Year Retrospective. The agenda, registration form, directions to the Holiday Inn University Park, and additional information are included in this issue of Aquilegia .
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In addition, research is conducted on basic seed physiology and storage quality. Saturday's program will begin with a presentation by Dr. Sue Martin, who will review that Society's activities, achievements, and leadership over the past 25 years. Dr. Martin, a founding member of the Society, has been active in the Society since its inception. She has served as its President, Vice President, Board Member, Conservation Committee Chair, Membership Committee Chair and Co-Chair, and member of the Rare Plant Monograph Committee. Next, Ms. Carol Brandt, a former Colorado State University graduate student and CoNPS member, will discuss the paleoethnobotany of Colorado.