When and where does the Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts meet?

The Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts (CSSM) typically meets on the third Saturday of each month in Norfolk, MA. Because the schedule can vary, check the society's Meetings & Programs page for the specifics of any given month before you plan to attend.

What to expect at a meeting

CSSM describes its monthly meetings as combining plant giveaways with an educational series, so a typical visit offers both something to take home and something to learn. The society also organizes field trips that range from regional botanical garden visits to desert explorations, which are separate from the monthly meeting schedule.

Who the meetings are for

CSSM is a horticultural society founded in 1991 with over 150 members, dedicated to the enjoyment and study of cacti and succulents. The society frames its meetings as a place to learn about and exchange beautiful and unusual plants, so newcomers interested in the plant group are the natural audience.

Beyond the monthly meeting

The society's largest public event is its annual cactus and succulent show and sale, which it describes as the greatest in the region and which displays both common and rare plants. If you miss the festival, CSSM points to Norfolk Community TV on YouTube for recent coverage.

Before you go

• Confirm the date on the Meetings & Programs page, since the third-Saturday pattern is described as typical rather than fixed.
• Use the site's contact option ("Drop us a line") if you have questions about a specific meeting.
• If your main interest is buying plants, the annual festival is the event built around a show and sale rather than the monthly meeting.