The Cactus and Succulent Society Of America:
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.
The New York Chapter meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Jan Hus Presbyterian Church, located at 351 E. 74th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues. Their next meeting is on Tuesday, March 17th at 6pm. More info here* Pictured above is some Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus in Washington Heights. Eastern Prickly Pear is the only native cactus found in the northeastern part of North America.MP3: Elvis Costello - Cheap Reward